Ezra 6:19
On the fourteenth day of the first month, the exiles kept the Passover.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:19?

2. How does Ezra 6:19 emphasize the importance of observing the Passover today?

3. What lessons from Ezra 6:19 can we apply to our worship practices?

4. How does the Passover in Ezra 6:19 connect to Christ's sacrifice?

5. Why is community involvement crucial in religious observance, as seen in Ezra 6:19?

6. How can we ensure our celebrations honor God, following Ezra 6:19's example?

7. How does Ezra 6:19 reflect the importance of Passover in Jewish history and tradition?

8. What does Ezra 6:19 reveal about the restoration of religious practices after the Babylonian exile?

9. How does the observance of Passover in Ezra 6:19 relate to themes of redemption and deliverance?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6?

11. What did Jesus mean by 'Destroy this temple'?

12. If the Holy Spirit truly empowered Zerubbabel to rebuild (Zechariah 4:6), why was the process slow and fraught with opposition instead of miraculously effortless?

13. Ezra 10:10 - How is this command to divorce reconcileable with other biblical teachings that appear to disapprove of divorce?

14. Why does 1 Chronicles 9:3 include tribes like Ephraim and Manasseh in Jerusalem, contradicting other passages indicating they didn't return?
Discussion Questions
1. How does the celebration of Passover by the exiles in Ezra 6:19 reflect their spiritual renewal and commitment to God?

2. In what ways can we incorporate the principle of remembrance into our own spiritual practices today?

3. How does the observance of Passover in Ezra 6:19 connect to the broader biblical theme of God's deliverance and faithfulness?

4. What lessons can we learn from the exiles' obedience to God's commands, and how can we apply these lessons in our daily lives?

5. How does understanding Christ as our Passover lamb deepen our appreciation for the continuity of God's redemptive plan from the Old Testament to the New Testament?1. How does the response of King Darius to the construction of the Temple illustrate God's control over the hearts of kings?

2. How does the dedication of the Temple reflect the concept of corporate worship?

3. How might the celebration of Passover in the newly built Temple have impacted the faith of the Israelites?

4. How does this chapter demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises?

5. What can we learn about God's provision in this chapter?

6. How can we see the theme of obedience playing out in this chapter?

7. Compare the response of Tattenai and the other officials to King Darius' decree with their initial resistance to the building of the Temple. What changed and why?

8. In the context of Ezra 6, how does God's will align with the actions of secular rulers? How can this be applied to today's context?

9. How does the completion of the Temple inspire believers to persist in their God-given tasks today?

10. What does the celebration of the Passover in the newly completed Temple teach us about the importance of remembering and celebrating God's deliverance?

11. How do you see God's sovereignty displayed in your life as it was in the story of the rebuilding of the Temple?

12. How does God use people and circumstances in this chapter to accomplish His purposes? Can you recall a situation where you've seen this in your life?

13. How does this chapter show the connection between obedience to God and communal joy?

14. How can we apply the Israelites' dedication to the Temple's completion to our personal commitment to God's work today?

15. How does the funding of the Temple construction by a foreign king reflect God's provision, and how can we trust in that provision today?

16. How does the account of the Temple's completion encourage you in your personal faith journey?

17. What does the purified celebration of the Passover teach us about approaching God in worship and celebration?

18. What lessons about perseverance and hope can you apply from this chapter to any discouraging situations in your life?

19. In light of the leaders' obedience in Ezra 6, how can we foster a more obedient heart toward God's commands in our lives?

20. Considering the historical verification of God's actions in this chapter, how does it strengthen your trust in the accuracy and truth of the Bible?

Links
Ezra 6:19 NIV
Ezra 6:19 NLT
Ezra 6:19 ESV
Ezra 6:19 NASB
Ezra 6:19 KJV

Ezra 6:19 Commentaries

Bible Hub
Ezra 6:18
Top of Page
Top of Page