Quick Intro to Esther

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The story of Esther takes place in Susa, at the same time as some Jewish captives in Babylon have returned to rebuild the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. It is mainly a story of God's sovereignty, although it doesn't even mention God once in the book. Esther becomes queen…
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Quick Intro to Nehemiah

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Nehemiah describes the third wave of people who returned to Jerusalem 13 years after Ezra journeyed there to teach the Law. Nehemiah, overcomes much opposition in many forms from the people around the city, and builds the wall. The book describes an inspiring story of the people all working together,…
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Quick Intro to Ezra

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Ezra is a record of two groups who return to rebuild the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. It's a book of recovery and restoration. It began with Cyrus, a gentile king, decreeing that anyone whose spirit was willing could return to rebuild their God's temple…
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