Ezra,Nehemiah,&Esther

Ezra

A book in the Old Testament about restoration.

Nehemiah

A book focusing on rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.

3rd Century AD

Period when Ezra and Nehemiah were unified.

Vulgate

Latin translation of the Bible by Jerome.

Chronicles

Books named after main characters in the narrative.

New Exodus

God's act of restoring His people from exile.

Covenant Relationship

Commitment to remain separate from other peoples.

Opposition from Within

Challenges arising from internal community issues.

Temple Worship

Central act of devotion in ancient Israel.

Persian Court

Authority that influenced the rebuilding of Jerusalem.

Ezra's Message

Calls for repentance and returning to God's ways.

Nehemiah's Leadership

Focused on rebuilding and community organization.

Ezra 10

Highlights the importance of repentance and commitment.

Personal Growth

Spiritual development through prioritizing God's guidance.

Satan's Tactics

Uses distractions to divert focus from God.

God's Grace

Available to those who repent and seek Him.

Ezra's Prayer

Asking for wisdom and assurance from God.

Lessons Learned

Acknowledgment of God's intervention in restoration.

Marius the Great

Persian king who issued a new decree.

Completion of the Temple

Significant event marking restoration of worship.

Covenant People

Those who commit to God's laws and ways.

Spiritual Resources

God's provisions for those dedicated to Him.

Spiritual Growth

Development in faith and personal character.

Divine Guidance

Seeking direction from God in decisions.

Ezra's Covenant

Agreement to put away foreign wives and children.

Satan's Deception

Focus on individuals instead of spiritual warfare.

Microscope Actions

Examine actions closely against scripture.

Descriptive Passages

Scriptural texts illustrating human behavior.

Righteousness Desire

A longing for moral correctness and justice.

God's Grace

Unmerited favor available through repentance.

Compassionate Judgments

God's judgments characterized by mercy and redemption.

Personal Priorities

Setting essential goals for spiritual growth.

Victory in Christ

Achieving triumph through faith and empowerment.

Musical Spiritual Growth

Personal development akin to musical progression.

Covenant with God

A formal agreement to follow divine commands.

Marius the Great

Historical figure searching for original decrees.

Lessons Learned

Insights gained from experiences and challenges.

Hope for Forgiveness

Expectation of pardon for past mistakes.

Strained Relationships

Connections affected by conflict or misunderstanding.

Ezra's Leadership

Guidance provided by Ezra during a crisis.

Social Arrangements

Cultural practices that may conflict with faith.

Life-Threatening Decisions

Choices made under extreme circumstances.

Unforgivable Sin

Biblical concept indicating no sin is beyond grace.

Encouragement in Trials

Support offered during difficult personal situations.

Nehemiah

Cupbearer who rebuilt Jerusalem's walls.

Susa

Capital city where Nehemiah received reports.

Criticism

Negative feedback Nehemiah faced during rebuilding.

Obstacles

Challenges encountered while rebuilding the wall.

Prayer

Nehemiah's method to seek divine guidance.

Covenant

Commitment to lifestyle changes for God.

Purim

Jewish festival celebrating Esther's story.

Divine Providence

God's guiding hand in Esther's narrative.

Mordecai

Esther's cousin who played a key role.

Fasting

Spiritual practice for clarity and guidance.

Jerusalem

City Nehemiah aimed to restore.

Rebuilding

Nehemiah's primary task in Jerusalem.

Confession of Sins

Acknowledgment of wrongdoings in Nehemiah 8.

Foreign Marriages

Prohibition in Nehemiah's reforms.

Sabbath Laws

Regulations against work on the Sabbath.

Historical Narrative

Esther's book presents a historical account.

Ahasuerus

Persian king during Esther's story.

Courage

Essential quality highlighted in Esther's actions.

Leadership

Jewish rise to power in Persia.

Divine Moments

Opportunities to change circumstances in life.

Reforms

Changes Nehemiah implemented for community improvement.

Hope

Expectation for divine intervention in crises.

Commitment to God

Nehemiah's call for spiritual dedication.

Esther's Identity

Her concealment as a Jewish woman in Persia.