◄ Ezra 6:7 ►
Leave this work on the house of God alone. Let the governor and elders of the Jews rebuild this house of God on its original site. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Ezra 6:7? 2. How does Ezra 6:7 encourage respecting God's work in rebuilding His temple today? 3. What role does government play in God's plans, according to Ezra 6:7? 4. How can we support God's work without interference, as instructed in Ezra 6:7? 5. How does Ezra 6:7 connect with Romans 13:1 on respecting authorities? 6. How can we apply "Do not interfere" in our church community involvement? 7. How does Ezra 6:7 reflect God's sovereignty in rebuilding the temple? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in Ezra 6:7? 9. How does Ezra 6:7 demonstrate God's faithfulness to His promises? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Ezra 6? 11. Is there any external historical evidence supporting the swift completion of the Temple described in Ezra 6:13-15? 12. (Ezra 5:17) How do we resolve apparent inconsistencies between this passage's account of Persian rule and known Persian chronology? 13. How many children of Pahrath-Moab were freed from Babylonian captivity? 2,812 (Ezra 2:6) or 2,818 (Nehemiah 7:11)? 14. Why does 1 Chronicles 6:50-53 omit or alter certain names compared to other lists (compare Ezra 7:1-5), and what does this suggest about its trustworthiness? Discussion Questions 1. How does the decree of Darius in Ezra 6:7 demonstrate God's sovereignty over earthly rulers? 2. In what ways can we prioritize worship in our lives, similar to the rebuilding of the temple? 3. What are some modern-day "oppositions" we face when trying to fulfill God's purposes, and how can we overcome them? 4. How does the restoration of the temple in Ezra relate to the concept of spiritual renewal in the New Testament? 5. Reflect on a time when you experienced God's protection or provision in a challenging situation. How did it strengthen your faith? 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 6:7 NIV Ezra 6:7 NLT Ezra 6:7 ESV Ezra 6:7 NASB Ezra 6:7 KJV Ezra 6:7 Commentaries Bible Hub