Ezra 2
-This chapter names the captives that returned to Jerusalem
and Judah each to his city from the exile of Babylon initiated by
Nebuchadnezzar. Cyrus was now giving them favor to return as the prophet
Jeremiah had predicted in the Spirit many years before. Priests and Levites
returned with men like Zerubbabel, Nehemiah, and Mordecai (Ezra 2:2-67). When
they arrived at the House of the LORD, the Scripture says they offered
willingly to restore it on its foundation according to their ability (Ezra
2:6-69). It would be some time before the Temple was fully restored, but many
of God’s chosen people were now coming back to the Promised Land.
-*Application* God is a God of restoration. On this
Christmas day reflect on the redemption that the LORD provided in His only
begotten Son who saved the world from its sin when we turn to Him in repentance
and faith. Great is His faithfulness unto us His creation. He is the God of the
comeback!
Verse to Memorize:
Ezra 2:1
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