Ezra – according to some Jewish traditions or possible a contemporary of Ezra
Date
covers the same time period of Jewish History as 1st and 2nd Samuel and 1st and 2nd Kings
Theme
written to the remnants that returned from Babylonian Captivity to encourage and remind them that they are the covenant people of God.
Written to remind the people of their Spiritual heritage and identity
It retraces the whole of Israel’s history up to the return of the remnant.
Purpose
Davidic Covenant
David’s eternal throne which points to the Messiah (Jesus)
Content
Royal line of David
Chapters 1-9
Reign of David
Chapters 10-29
Key chapter: chapter 17
Key verse: 17:11-14
And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be with thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy sons; and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy away from him, as I took it from him that was before thee: But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his throne shall be established for evermore.
Emphasis is on:
God’s grace and forgiveness
to encourage the remnant
temple preparation and worship
priestly perspective – Levites
Christ in book of Chronicles
David’s throne would be eternal leading to the Messiah
Judah’s genealogy is the preamble to Christ’s genealogy found in Matthew chapter 1 and Luke chapter 3
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