2023 L2L Bible Bowl Study Questions-Ezra and Nehemiah

According to Ezra 1:1, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, what did the Lord stir up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to do?

• Worship the Lord God of Heaven

• Make a covenant of peace

• Make a proclamation

• Make a vow to God

According to Ezra 1:2 in Cyrus's proclamation, what does he say that the Lord God of heaven had given him?

• Rest on his every side

• Great riches

• The necks of his enemies

• All the kingdoms of the earth

According to Ezra 1:2, in Cyrus's proclamation, what does he say that the lord God of heaven had commanded him to do?

• Build Him a house at Jerusalem

• Rebuild the shattered wall in Jerusalem

• Rebuild the cities of Judah

• Build an altar to the Lord

According to Ezra 1:3, in Cyrus's proclamation, what does he say to let God's people do?

• Go free

• Go up to Jerusalem

• Worship the Lord God of heaven

• Serve the Lord God of heaven

According to Ezra 1:4, in addition to silver, gold, goods, and livestock was was given for the house of God?

• Peace offerings

• Consecration offerings

• Freewill offerings

• Thank offerings