Review – what was the special purpose of Ezra’s return? See Ezra 7:10-14, 25-26.
Chapter 9
- Soon after Ezra arrives, what disobedience to the law is discovered?
- How does Ezra react? Why do you think he reacts this way?
- After his initial distress and astonishment, Ezra prays. Read his prayer in 9:6-15. What stands out to you about the prayer?
- Why had God prohibited the intermarriage of his people with the peoples of Canaan?
Chapter 10
- How does Ezra and the leaders resolve the matter of the marriages to pagans? What solution did the violators agree to? (verse 2)
- What do we learn about Jonathan and Jahaziah in 10:15.
- What do you imagine one of these appointments with the elders and judges (10:14) looked like?
- How long did these proceedings require? 10:9, 17.
- Consider how Ezra’s leadership made others in Jerusalem sensitive to how they had violated God’s law. See 10:1-4.
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