The Days of Haggai, Zechariah, and Ezra

 ALL DATES B.C.E.

537: First group of Jewish exiles returns to Jerusalem

520: Haggai and Zechariah prophesy in Jerusalem

515: Temple completed

484: Esther intervenes after Xerxes I (Ahasuerus) degrees the extermination of the Jews

468:  Ezra and a second group of exiles travel to Jerusalem

455: Jerusalem's walls completed

Just as the prophecies of Haggai and Zechariah helped God's people in the past to continue to trust in Jehovah during opposition, they can help us today to remain confident in Jehovah's support despite life's uncertainties. (Read Proverbs 22:19) As we consider God's message delivered by Haggai and Zechariah and examine the example of Ezra, we will answer these questions:  How were the returning Jews affected by life's uncertainties? Why should we keep our focus on God's will during uncertain times?  And how can we build our confidence in Jehovah in times of crisis? 

Next time: HOW UNCERTAINTIES AFFECTED THE RETURNING JEWS

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