A. A second group arrives with Ezra—7—8
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OUTLINE Key theme: Restoring the spiritual heart of the
CONTENTS
nation Key verse: Ezra 7:10
Ezra 1—3 734 The Providence of God
Ezra 4—6 738 The Faithfulness of God
I. THE NATION IS RESTORED (1—6)
A. A remnant returns with Zerubbabel and
Ezra 7—8 742 The Good Hand of God
Joshua—1—2 B. The temple is rebuilt—3—6
1. The work begins—3 2. The work opposed—4 3. The work resumed—5 4. The work completed—6
Ezra 9—10 746 The Grace of God
II. THE PEOPLE ARE REDEDICATED (7—10)
A. A second group arrives with Ezra—7—8 B. Confession of sin—9 C. Cleansing of sin—10