Bible Study
Ezra-Nehemiah 4--The Stirrings of God--Part Three
A lecture or study notes focusing on Ezra 1:1-11, examining the theme of God 'stirring' the spirits of individuals, such as King Cyrus and the leaders of Judah and Benjamin, to facilitate the return of the Jewish exiles. The text draws parallels between the biblical exile and modern refugee crises, referencing 2005 statistics. It incorporates theological reflections on the 'Second Exodus' motif and utilizes Walter Brueggemann's analysis of the relationship between the metaphors of exile and homecoming in the book of Isaiah (specifically Isaiah 40-55).
Ezra 1:1-11 · Isaiah 45:13 · Jeremiah 25:8-11