of His chosen people and for His own glory. In this study, The Second Exodus , you will continually see God working everything out in conformity with the purpose of His will (Eph. 1:5). 10
4. How does the providence of God and the fact that there are no coincidenc- es or chance events with God encourage you?
God Stirs the Hearts of the Exiles (Ezra 1:5–11)
DAY 4
1. How did the exiles respond to the decree of Cyrus (vv. 5–6)?
2. God stirred up the spirit of Cyrus (v. 1) and then the spirits of the priests, the Levites, and the people (v. 5). Why was it necessary to “awaken” His people to return to Jerusalem?
3. Presently, how is God’s Spirit stirring you to accomplish His plans?
10 “What is divine providence?” Got Questions: Your Questions, Biblical Answers. March 2025. https://www.gotques- tions.org/divine-providence.html
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