Ezra 1 – A PLANNED RETURN

God had promised that Jerusalem would be build under the influence of Cyrus. Isaiah 44:28

INTERVENTION FOR ISRAEL – Vss. 1-2

Jeremiah the Prophet had promised Israel a return to the land after 70 years. Jeremiah 29:10-14

The Lord “stirred up” the spirit of King Cyrus.

He made a proclamation that God had given him the job to build a house in Jerusalem.

INSTRUCTION FROM CYRUS – Vss. 3-4

Some were to return and build, while others who stayed were to support the project financially.

INVOLVEMENT FOR GOD – Vss. 5-11

Israel – Vss. 5-6

Cyrus – Vss. 7-11