Jensens survey of the old testament adam 133
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1. First scan the book, observing such
things as the number of chapters, length of
chapters, and type of content. Concerning
content, how much of the following is found
in Ezra: action, conversation, description,
listings, letters, prayers? Mark your Bible
wherever blocks of the last three types
appear. What are some of your
rst
impressions of the book?
2. Next read the book chapter by chapter.
As you read, become aware of the reasons
for each new chapter division as the book
progresses. Assign chapter titles, and record
these on paper. (Note: 8:33 replaces 9:1 as
the beginning of a new unit of thought.)
3. Where are references made to kings?
Mark these places in your Bible, and locate
these kings on Chart 57.
4. Mark in your Bible the letters recorded
in Ezra.
5. Compare the beginning and ending of
the book. Does the beginning introduce, and
does the ending conclude?
6. Where is the rst appearance of the
man Ezra in the book? Who is the leader
mentioned in 2:2a? How often does he
appear in chapters 1-6? Does he appear in
chapters 7-10? (An exhaustive concordance
will quickly answer this.)
7. Where is the decree of Cyrus recorded?
The rst journey to Canaan? The decree of
Artaxerxes? The second journey?
8. Try to identify groupings of content:
a) the main subjects of the two divisions
(chaps. 1-6 and 7-10)
b) the main subjects of the four sections
(chaps. 1-2; 3-6; 7-8; 9-10) Compare your
conclusions with the outlines shown on
Chart 59.
9. In your own words, what is the main
theme of Ezra?
10. Compare your survey studies with the
items shown on Chart 59.
11. The ten chapters of Ezra are divided
into two main parts, with 7:1 beginning the
new section. The rst section concerns the
rst return of exiles under the leadership of
Governor Zerubbabel; the second section is
about the second return, under the
leadership of Ezra the priest. How many
years elapsed between the two returns?
12. The main work accomplished on the
rst return was the rebuilding of the
Temple. On the second return, Ezra’s main
task was to bring his people to a place of
