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-[[Bible]] STUDY: READ EZRA 2--3
+Today we complete our reading in the Book of II Chronicles. Our reading covers the [[death]] of Josiah, the reign of Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah. These kings reigned over [[Judah]] between 640 and 586 b.c. As mentioned in yesterday's comments, Josiah was one of [[Judah]] 's best kings and brought revival to the land. However, in spite of all the Reformation of Josiah, we find [[Jerusalem]] in exile and captivity as the book ends.
-[[God]] had promised captivity [[judgment]] to the sinning nation of [[Israel]], and He fulfilled His promise. He also promised that a remnant would return to [[Jerusalem]] (see [[Jeremiah]] 25:12-14 and 29:10- 14). [[Ezra]] and Nehemiah tell the story of the return to the land and the city, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the rebuilding of the walls. The Book of [[Esther]] also fits into this period, as do the Books of the prophets [[Haggai]] and [[Zechariah]].
+Chapter 36 reviews the [[Lord]]'s [[grace]] and patience, and the reasons for the exile of [[God]]'s people. Under the rule of Cyrus, king of Persia, a proclamation was made throughout all the kingdom to rebuild the Temple in [[Jerusalem]]. This was done to fulfill the [[Word]] of the [[Lord]], which was given by [[Jeremiah]] many years earlier.
-[[Ezra]] is presented as a [[God]]ly and patriotic Jew, who was a priest and scribe ( [[Ezra]] 7:1-6). He was a great student of the Scriptures, and helped to restore the Jew of the land. We will find in chapter 8 that he was a man of prayer and, in chapter 9, that he was a man who was greatly burdened for the spiritual welfare of his people. His name means "help" and throughout the Book of [[Ezra]] we will see that his [[faith]] in the [[Lord]] is seen by his willingness to undertake the dangerous journey from [[Babylon]]ia to [[Jerusalem]] without the aid of military escorts.
+Throughout I and II Chronicles we have seen the success and failure of [[God]]'s people. [[God]]'s people never knew failure when they followed the [[Lord]], but never knew success when they followed the ways contrary to the [[Lord]].
-Chapters 1--3 record key events in the history of the remnant of [[Israel]] (the returning to their land, recorded in chapters 1 and 2, and the rebuilding of the Temple, recorded in chapter 3).
+As I review these two great books, II Chronicles 7:14 comes to my mind as one of the outstanding verses. "If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and [[pray]], and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from [[heaven]], and will forgive their [[sin]], and will heal their land." Every [[Christian]] should memorize this verse, believe it, and follow the instruction given in it. Only then will the promises become a reality. [[God]] wants to forgive our sins. He wants to bless our nation. But we must first present our bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto [[God]], that we might be used of Him. We must be clean vessels, meet for the Master's use.

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		+	[[Bible]] STUDY: READ EZRA 2--3
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		+	[[God]] had promised captivity [[judgment]] to the sinning nation of [[Israel]], and He fulfilled His promise. He also promised that a remnant would return to [[Jerusalem]] (see [[Jeremiah]] 25:12-14 and 29:10- 14). [[Ezra]] and Nehemiah tell the story of the return to the land and the city, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the rebuilding of the walls. The Book of [[Esther]] also fits into this period, as do the Books of the prophets [[Haggai]] and [[Zechariah]].
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		+	[[Ezra]] is presented as a [[God]]ly and patriotic Jew, who was a priest and scribe ( [[Ezra]] 7:1-6). He was a great student of the Scriptures, and helped to restore the Jew of the land. We will find in chapter 8 that he was a man of prayer and, in chapter 9, that he was a man who was greatly burdened for the spiritual welfare of his people. His name means "help" and throughout the Book of [[Ezra]] we will see that his [[faith]] in the [[Lord]] is seen by his willingness to undertake the dangerous journey from [[Babylon]]ia to [[Jerusalem]] without the aid of military escorts.
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		+	Chapters 1--3 record key events in the history of the remnant of [[Israel]] (the returning to their land, recorded in chapters 1 and 2, and the rebuilding of the Temple, recorded in chapter 3).
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		+	The Book of [[Ezra]] records chronologically the return of the remnant to [[Jerusalem]] and the events which took place after their return. The book records the rebuilding of the Temple and its dedication. There were 42,360 [[Jews]] who returned and participated in the rebuilding. They were permitted to do so by a proclamation issued by Cyrus, king of Persia. It is possible that King Cyrus was influenced by the [[prophet]] [[Daniel]], and may have heard from his lips the history of [[Nebuchadnezzar]] , as well as the great prophecies.