LESSON 11
DAY 4
Israel Confesses and Makes a Covenant (10:1–8)
1. Why do you think Ezra’s public confession had such a powerful impact on the remnant?
2. The way forward was proposed by Shecaniah. What was it? (See vv. 2–4.)
3. In verses 5–8, what actions on the part of the people of Israel demonstrated their resolve to deal with the sin at hand?
DAY 5
Israel Gathers and Commits to Separate from Foreign Wives (10:9–43)
1. Read Ezra 10:9–17 and fill in the chart below.
How was the problem of inter- marriage resolved? (vv. 14–17) How long did it take to resolve this problem? (vv. 9 and 16–17)
Why do you think Israel’s sin re- quired such drastic action?
What obstacles did they face? (vv. 13 and 44)
Ezra 9:1–10:44 | 119
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