Relevant Verses: Ezra 4:1-7; 7:1-28

Leading Question: To what extent can we trust in Providence to make things happen when human beings have such powers to derail God’s plans?

In this new series of lessons on Ezra and Nehemiah, we also bring into focus several other important biblical characters: the prophets Haggai and Zechariah; and Zerubbabel, the governor of the province of Judah who is always associated with Joshua the high priest and who spearheaded the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.

A crucial issue that will remain important throughout the quarter is the comparison between the methods and message of Jesus ...