Before Ezra led the people back to Jerusalem and the house of God, he gathered them all together so they could spend time in prayer for safety on their journey. The very kind king, Artaxerxes, had offered to send soldiers with them to care for them on their long trip. But Ezra felt that it would not be faithfulness to God to ask for help from the king when they had God who had promised to help and protect them.
Ezra also appointed certain faithful men to be in charge of carrying back the very precious vessels in which the offerings to God were made. These vessels were some that had been saved for over 70 years while the people were in captivity. This faithful little company finally left the land of Babylon and went on its long journey back to the land of Israel. Along the way were enemies who would have desired to rob and kill this helpless little company. But they had the Jehovah God of Israel protecting them and they came to Jerusalem in safety. The people did many things to show that they really wanted to serve and obey God. It was a very happy time for the children of Israel. Now before we continue with our journey we will rest while you find the following verses:
1. The Lord Jesus told His disciples that the demon which had so terribly hurt the little boy would not go out of him except by ____________ and fasting. Matthew 17:___
Howbeit
2. We are to give all of our ____________ to the Lord because He cares for us. 1 Peter 5:___
Casting
3. God made a wonderful ____________ even before the world was created. Titus 1:___
In
4. The Lord Jesus taught that we are to love our ____________ and try to help them. Luke 6:___
But
5. The Lord’s disciples were amazed because even the wind and the storm ____________ His commands. Luke 8:___
And