◄ Ezra 6:15 ►
And this temple was completed on the third day of the month of Adar, in the sixth year of the reign of King Darius. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:15? 2. How does Ezra 6:15 demonstrate God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises? 3. What role did obedience play in completing the temple as described in Ezra 6:15? 4. How does Ezra 6:15 connect to God's covenant with Israel in the Old Testament? 5. What can we learn from the perseverance shown in Ezra 6:15 for our faith? 6. How can we apply the dedication seen in Ezra 6:15 to our church projects? 7. How does Ezra 6:15 confirm the historical accuracy of the Second Temple's completion date? 8. What archaeological evidence supports the timeline mentioned in Ezra 6:15? 9. Why is the completion of the temple in Ezra 6:15 significant for Jewish identity? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6? 11. What did Jesus mean by "Destroy this temple"? 12. Is there any archaeological or historical evidence corroborating Ezra’s account of widespread repentance or public assembly in Ezra 9:5–6? 13. How do Malachi 1:6–8’s denunciations of flawed sacrifices align with other Old Testament laws on offerings? 14. In Zechariah 7:1–3, how does the timeline of the fourth year of King Darius align with known Persian historical records? Discussion Questions 1. How does the completion of the temple in Ezra 6:15 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 2. In what ways can we apply the perseverance of the Jewish returnees in our own spiritual journeys today? 3. How does the support of King Darius illustrate the importance of leadership in fulfilling God's plans, and how can we apply this in our communities? 4. What role did the prophets Haggai and Zechariah play in encouraging the completion of the temple, and how can prophetic voices influence our lives today? 5. How can the renewal of worship and spiritual life seen in the completion of the temple inspire us to prioritize our relationship with God? Ezra 6 Bible Study Questions 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 6:15 NIV Ezra 6:15 NLT Ezra 6:15 ESV Ezra 6:15 NASB Ezra 6:15 KJV Ezra 6:15 Commentaries Bible Hub