Ironically, Ezra himself does not appear in the book bearing his name until chapter 7.
Given the focus in Ezra upon the rebuilding of the temple, people’s jobs are mentioned when they are relevant to this effort. Thus the list of people returning to Jerusalem specifically itemizes ...
Workplace Christians today trust that God is active through the decisions and actions of non-Christian people and institutions. Ezra trusted God in...
In 587 BC, the Babylonians, under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Jerusalem. They killed the leaders of Judah, plundered the temple...
Most Christians don’t find their workplaces very supportive of their faith. Generally, there is limited scope for explicitly Christian witness and action...
The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther depict God’s people in hostile work environments. Learn from their stories with this Bible commentary.
The Book of Ezra begins with a decree from King Cyrus of Persia, allowing the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild...
Ironically, Ezra himself does not appear in the book bearing his name until chapter 7. This learned...
The books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther have several common features. All three are relatively short narratives about events happening during the...
Verse(s) Theme Ezra 1:1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order that the word of the Lord by...
Do you wonder if God has anything to say about your work? Explore key verses from each chapter of the Bible that...
