Ezra 1

Restoration 10 Ezra 1:5 Lord of heaven and earth

**Writer of the Book: Date: Conclusion of the Book: ** Ezra About 536 B.C. God’s Word should have a place and power in the religious, social and civil life of His people.

Ezra 1:1-11

Contents: Decree of Cyrus for restoration of the temple and preparations for the return of the remnant.

Characters: God, Cyrus, Sheshbazzar, Mithredath.

Conclusion: (Ezra 1:1) The hearts of kings are in the hand of the Lord and like the rivulets of water, He turns them whatever way He wills. Therefore whatever good offices are done for the church, God must have the glory.

Key Word: Temple, Ezra 1:2.