1. Where did Ezra assemble the people who had returned with him? (8:15)
2. When Ezra checked, who did he realize was missing? (8:15)
3. What did Ezra do to try to remedy this problem? (8:16-17)
4. How was the problem solved? (8:18-20)
5. Who does Ezra give credit for solving the problem? (8:18)
6. What did Ezra proclaim by the river and why? (8:21)
7. Why did Ezra not ask the king for soldiers to protect them on their journey to Jerusalem? (8:22)
8. Instead of relying on soldiers for protection, what did the people do and what was the result? (8:23)
9. In what ways do you feel dependent on God today?
10. What did Ezra and the leaders do with the offerings? (8:24-27)
11. Who does Ezra give credit for allowing the people to arrive safely in Jerusalem? (8:31-32)
12. On the fourth day of their arrival, what did Ezra and the leaders do? (8:33-34)
13. What does the process described in verses 24-30 and 33-34 say about the need for accountability and integrity in the handling of funds offered to the church?
14. What did Ezra deliver to the local officials and what was their response? (8:36)
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