This week we conclude our study of Ezra with a look at chapter 10, one of the most controversial chapters in the Bible. Read the text and consider what Ezra and the Jewish leadership decided to do in response to Israel breaking their covenant with God and marrying idol worshipers.
What is your initial reaction?
Consider what details we are missing that we really should know before we make a moral judgement. Consider if the text is descriptive or prescriptive. What's the difference?
Read the original law in Deuteronomy 7:3-4. Why is this law so important?
Israel seemed to struggle with this law a lot throughout their history - even wise King Solomon disobeyed it (1 Kings 11:4) - why is it so hard to follow?
Where is the hope in Ezra 10?
