Period of Restoration
A Survey of the Bible
Ezra, 1-2 Chronicles,
Daniel, Haggai, Zechariah,
Malachi, Nehemiah
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The Exiled Nation
First Return to Jerusalem
Cyrus’ Decree (Ezra 1:1-4; 2 Chr 36:22,23) – 539-538 BC
Resettlement Preparations (Ezra 1:5,6) – Babylonia – 538 BC
Temple Articles Returned (Ezra 1:7-11)
List of Returning Exiles (Ezra 2:1-35, 36-63)
Number of Company (Ezra 2:64-67)
Offerings at Jerusalem (Ezra 2:68,69) – Jerusalem
Settlers Disperse (Ezra 2:70)
Altar Rebuilt (Ezra 3:1-6)
Preparations for Temple (Ezra 3:7)
Temple Foundation Laid (Ezra 3:8,9)
Celebration Ensues (Ezra 3:10,11)
Mixed Emotions (Ezra 3:12-13)
Enemies Feign Help (Ezra 4:1-3)
Enemies Discourage Plans (Ezra 4:4,5)
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Daniel’s Last Vision
The Exiled Nation
Period of Mourning (Dan 10:1-3) – 536 BC
Startling Vision (Dan 10:4-6)
Reaction to Veision (Dan 10:7-9)
Daniel Comforted (Dan 10:10-19)
Political Changes (Dan 10:20-11:4)
King of North and South (Dan 11:5-20)
The Contemptible King (Dan 11:21-35)
King Who Exalts Himself (Dan 11:36-45)
End of Time (Dan 12:1-4)
Time of Fulfillment (Dan 12:5-12)
Promise to Daniel (Dan 12:13)
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The Exiled Nation
Opposition to Temple’s Construction
Accusations (Ezra 4:6) – 529-520 BC
Rehum’s Letter (Ezra 4:7-16) – 522 BC
King’s Repoly (Ezra 4:17-22)
Temple Construction Halted (Ezra 4:23-24)
Temple Work Restarted (Ezra 5:1,2) – 522-521 BC
Authority Questioned (Ezra 5:3-5)
Letter to Darius (Ezra 5:6-17)
Memo of Cyrus’ Decree (Ezra 6:1-5)
Darius’ Decree (Ezra 6:6-12) – 521-520 BC
Tattenai Complies (Ezra 6:13)
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The Exiled Nation
Preaching of Haggai and Zechariah
Priorities Chastised (Haggai 1:1-11) – 520 BC
People Respond Positively (Haggai 1:12,13)
Work Begun Again (Haggai 1:14,15)
Temple’s Future Glory (Haggai 2:1-9) – 520 BC
Lesson from Forefathers (Zech 1:1-6) – 520 BC
Hypothetical Questions (Haggai 2:10-14) – 520 BC
Prosperity from Commitment (Haggai 2:15-19)
Special Prophecy (Haggai 2:20-23) – 520 BC
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Zechariah’s Visions
The Exiled Nation
Angel and Horsemen (Zech 1:7-17) – 520 BC
Horns and Craftsmen (Zech 1:18-21)
Man with Measuring Line (Zech 2:1-13)
Priest’s Garments (Zech 3:1-10)
Lampstand and Olive Trees (Zech 4:1-14)
The Flying Scroll (Zech 5:1-4)
Woman in a Basket (Zech 5:5-11)
Four Chariots (Zech 6:1-8)
Crown for Joshua (Zech 6:9-15)
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The Exiled Nation
The Meaning of Restoration
Inquiry from Bethel (Zech 7:1-3) – 518 BC
Motive for Fasting (Zech 7:4-7)
Essence of Religion (Zech 7:8-10)
Forefathers Missed Point (Zech 7:11-14)
Restoration has Come (Zech 8:1-8)
Motivation for Workers (Zech 8:9-13)
Call for True Religion (Zech 8:14-17)
Joy of Observances (Zech 8:18,19)
Future Restoration (Zech 8:20-23)
Temple Progresses (Ezra 6:14a)
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The Exiled Nation
Completion of the Temple
Temple Completed (Ezra 6:14b,15) – 516 BC
Joyous Celebration (Ezra 6:16-18)
Passover Observed (Ezra 6:19-22)
Psalms of a Nation Restored
God’s Faithfulness to a Rebellious Nation (Psalm 78)
Israel’s Restoration after Punishment (Psalm 107)
Praise for Deliverance from the Chains and Death of Captivity (Psalm 116)
Praise for a Renewed Life (Psalm 118)
Prayer of Trust that Foreign Dominance will End (Psalm 125)
Joy of Return to Jerusalem (Psalm 126)
Blessings of Righteousness and Prosperity of Jerusalem (Psalm 128)
Deliverance will bring Shame to Scoffers (Psalm 129)
Call for God’s Fulfillment of Royal Promise (Psalm 132)
Creator’s Power has brought Restoration (Psalm 147)
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Praise for the King and Preparedness to Fight for the Nation (Psalm 149)
The Exiled Nation
Zechariah’s Futuristic Prophecies
Destruction of Oppressors (Zech 9:1-8)
Coming of Zion’s King (Zech 9:9-13)
Appearance of the Lord (Zech 9:14-17)
Ruin by Leaders (Zech 10:1-3)
Redemption of Israel (Zech 10:4-12)
Lament for Shepherds (Zech 11:1-3)
The Good and Bad Shepherds (Zech 11:4-17)
Salvation of Jerusalem (Zeph 12:1-9)
Mourning for One Pierced (Zeph 12:10-14)
Cleansing from Sin (Zech 13:1-6)
The Scattered Sheep (Zech 13:7-9)
The Great Battle (Zech 14:1-7)
The King’s Reign (Zech 14:8-11)
Punishment of Wicked (Zeck 14:12-15)
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The Exiled Nation
Zechariah’s Futuristic Prophecies (continued)
Celebration of Righteous (Zech 14:16)
All Will Acknowledge King (Zech 14:17-19)
Holiness of Kingdom (Zech 14:20,21)
Esther and the Feast of Purim
The Story of Esther (Esther 1:1-9:17) – Susa – ca 483-479 BC
Institution of Purim (Esther 9:18-) – 479 BC
Mordecai’s High Position (Esther 10:1-3)
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The Exiled Nation
Prophecies of Malachi
Preface (Mal 1:1)
God’s Love Continues (Mal 1:2-5) – ca 500-460 BC
Blemished Sacrifices (Mal 1:6-14)
No Priestly Teaching (Mal 2:1-9)
Intermarriages (Mal 2:10-12)
Rampant Divorce (Mal 2:13-16)
Lord of Justice Coming (Mal 2:17-3:4)
Wicked to be Judged (Mal 3:5)
Robbing God (Mal 3:6-12)
Day of the Lord Coming (Mal 3:13-4:3)
People’s Responsibility (Mal 4:4)
Messiah Coming (Mal 4:5,6)
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The Exiled Nation
Ezra and the Second Return
Ezra Prepares Return (Ezra 7:1-7) – 458 BC
Artaxerxes’ Authorization (Ezra 7:1-7) – Babylon
Ezra’s Gratitude (Ezra 7:27,28)
Levites Summoned (Ezra 8:15-20) – Ahava Canal
Prayer for Safety (Ezra 8:21-23)
Valuables Entrusted (Ezra 8:24-30)
Journey to Jerusalem (Ezra 8:31,32, 7:8-10) – Jerusalem
Enumeration of Returnees (Ezra 8:1-14)
Accounting and Sacrifice (Ezra 8:33-36)
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The Exiled Nation
Problem of Intermarriage
Intermarriages Told (Ezra 9:1-4) – 458 BC
Ezra’s Prayer (Ezra 9:5-15)
Shecaniah’s Suggestion (Ezra 10:1-4)
Call for Assembly (Ezra 10:5-8)
Ezra’s Plea (Ezra 10:9-11) – 458 BC
Plan for Resolution (Ezra 10:12-15)
Cases Decided (Ezra 10:16,17)
List of the Guilty (Ezra 10:18-44)
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The Exiled Nation
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall
News from Jerusalem (Neh 1:1-3) – 445-444 BC
Nehemiah’s Prayer (Neh 1:4-11a)
King Notices Sadness (Neh 1:11b-2:3)
Nehemiah Commissioned (Neh 2:4-6)
Additional Authority (Neh 2:7,8)
Samaritans Upset (Neh 2:9,10)
Nighttime Inspection (Neh 2:11-16) – Jerusalem
Plans Revealed (Neh 2:17,18)
Plans Ridiculed (Neh 2:19,20)
Division of Labor (Neh 3:1-32)
Taunts of Samaritans (Neh 4:1-3)
Prayer About Taunts (Neh 4:4,5)
Opposition becomes Violent (Neh 4:6-9)
Workers Discouraged (Neh 4:10-12)
Nehemiah’s Plan (Neh 4:13-23)
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The Exiled Nation
Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall (continued)
Usury Problem Arises (Neh 5:1-5)
Nehemiah Chastises Nobles (Neh 5:6-11)
Nobles Promise Cessation (Neh 5:12,13)
No Abuse of Office (Neh 5:14-16)
Nehemiah’s Benevolence (Neh 5:17-19)
Sanballat Schemes (Neh 6:1-4)
Veiled Threat (Neh 6:5-9)
Ploy to Discredit (Neh 6:10-13)
Letters of Intimidation (Neh 6:17-19)
Prayer about Enemies (Neh 6:14)
Completion of Wall (Neh 6:15) – 444 BC
Enemies Give Up (Neh 6:16)
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The Exiled Nation
Redistribution of Population
Hanani Appointed (Neh 7:1,2) – 444 BC
Gate Regulations (Neh 7:3)
Under-population Problem (Neh 7:4)
Genealogical Record (Neh 7:5-73)
Redistribution Plan (Neh 11:1,2)
Resettled Leaders (Neh 11:3-19)
Record of Other Settlements (Neh 11:20-36)
Priests and Levites (Neh 12:-9)
High Priests from Jeshua (Neh 12:10,11)
Heads of Priestly Families (Neh 12:12-21)
Chief Levitical Heads (Neh 12:22-26)
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The Exiled Nation
Law and Covenant
Ezra Reads Law (Neh 8:1-6) – 444 BC
Levites Interpret Law (Neh 8:7,8)
Mourners to Celebrate (Neh 8:9-12)
Feast of Tabernacles (Neh 8:13-18)
Day of Confession (Neh 9:1-4)
Confessional Prayer (Neh 9:5-12, 13-25, 26-38)
Covenant Sealers (Neh 10:1-27)
The Written Covenant (Neh 10:28-39)
Nehemiah’s Religious Reforms
Temple Desecration (Neh 13:4-9) – ca 425 BC
Temple Support Neglected (Neh 13:10,11)
Sabbath Violated (Neh 13:15-22)
Foreign Marriages (Neh 13:23-31)
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The Exiled Nation
Dedication of the Wall
Call for Participants (Neh 12:27-29) – 425 BC
Ceremonial Purification (Neh 12:30)
Two Choral Processions (Neh 12:31-39)
Choirs in Temple (Neh 12:40-42)
Sacrifices and Rejoicing (Neh 12:43)
Filling the Storerooms (Neh 12:44-47, 13:12-14)
Reading of Law (Neh 13:1,2)
People’s Response (Neh 13:3)
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The Exiled Nation
Official Records of Israel
To Noah’s Sons (1 Chron 1:1-4)
The Japhethites (1 Chron 1:5-7)
The Hamites (1 Chron 1:8-16)
The Shemites (1 Chron 1:17-27)
Abraham’s Family (1 Chron 1:28)
Ishmael’s Descendants (1 Chron 1:29-31)
Descendants by Keturah (1 Chron 1:32,33)
Isaac’s Descendants (1 Chron 1:34-37)
Esau’s Edomite Descendants (1 Chron 1:38-42)
Rulers of Edom (1 Chron 1:43-54)
Jacob’s (Israel’s) Sons (1 Chron 2:1,2)
Judah’s Descendants Follow (1 Chron 2:3-4:23)
To Hezron’s Three Sons (1 Chron 2:3-9)
Ram’s Descendants (1 Chron 2:10-17)
Caleb’s Descendants (1 Chron 2:18-24)
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The Exiled Nation
Official Records of Israel (continued)
Caleb’s Clans (1 Chron 2:42-55)
Jerahmeel’s Descendants (1 Chron 2:25-41)
Other Clans of Judah (1 Chron 4:1-23)
The Kings of Judah (1 Chron 3:10-16)
Royal Line After Exile (1 Chron 3:17-24)
Simeon (1 Chron 4:24-43)
Reuben (1 Chron 5:1-9)
Gad (1 Chron 5:11-17)
Levi (1 Chron 6:1)
Kohath to Aaron’s Descendants (1 Chron 6:2-15)
Levi’s Sons and Grandsons (1 Chron 6:16-19a)
Clans of the Levites (1 Chron 6:19b-30)
Temple Musicians (1 Chron 6:31-47)
High Priests (1 Chron 6:48-53)
Cities and Lands (1 Chron 6:54-81)
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The Exiled Nation
Official Records of Israel (continued)
Issachar (1 Chron 7:1-5)
Benjamin (1 Chron 7:6-12)
Genealogy of Saul (1 Chron 8:1-40)
Naphtali (1 Chron 7:13)
Manasseh (Joseph) (1 Chron 7:14-19)
Ephraim (Joseph) (1 Chron 7:20-29)
Asher (1 Chron 7:30-40)
Conclusion (1 Chron 9:1a)
Inhabitants of Jerusalem (1 Chron 9:1b-9, 10-16, 17-32, 33,34)
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