We now meet the man after whom the book of Ezra is named. Ezra was a descendant of Aaron the chief priest of Israel. Not only did Ezra have a claim to the priesthood by title of his family, but also because he was a very earnest-hearted man who understood and loved the Word of God.
God’s Word calls Ezra a “scribe” (one who knew and made copies of the Word of God). Ezra was also a captive in Babylon, but he lived under the reign of a kind king called Artaxerxes whose heart God had touched.
The king encouraged Ezra and as many of the children of Israel as desired to go back to Jerusalem in the land of Israel and make offerings to Jehovah in the house that had been rebuilt there. Not only did the king allow people to go back, but he gave great riches to Ezra to use as he wanted in order to provide the things with which the Israelites could offer burnt offerings and other sacrifices to Jehovah. King Artaxerxes appointed Ezra to be in charge of all these affairs and this caused Ezra to worship and thank the Lord for all His goodness and kindness.
Now we will rest while you find the following verses:
1. The Lord Jesus told a story about a ____________ who could not or would not help a wounded man. Luke 10:___
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2. The Apostle Paul told Timothy to pray for those who were taken ____________ by the devil. 2 Timothy 2:___
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3. The Lord Jesus taught that people speak with their mouth what is already in their ____________. Matthew 12:___
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4. The soldiers made an ____________ of vinegar to the Lord Jesus when He was hanging on the cross. Luke 23:___
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5. The wise men came seeking for Jesus because they wanted to ____________ Him. Matthew 2:___
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