We have an exciting group of episodes coming, starting this week as we begin a series on the Books of Ezra and Nehemiah! Taking place at the conclusion of the Babylonian Captivity, Ezra tells the story of the return of God's people to Jerusalem. This week, we take a look at Ezra 1-3, where the first group of people returning to Jerusalem gets off to a surprisingly positive start, aided by King Cyrus of Persia. We start off this series by taking a look at some key themes, ideas, and pieces of history presented to us at the beginning of the Book of Ezra.