4. From Ezra 5:1–5, what differences do you see in the Jews’ response to this new opposition, as compared with their former response in chapter 4:1–5 and 24? Why do you think the Jews didn’t stop their work?
5. How do the following verses encourage you that the “eye of their God” was on His people? (See v. 5.)
He does not withdraw his eyes from the righteous, but with kings on the throne he sets them forever, and they are exalted.
—Job 36:7
For the eyes of the L ord run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to give strong support to those whose heart is blameless toward him. You have done foolishly in this, for from now on you will have wars. —2 Chronicles 16:9–10
Behold, the eye of the L ord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love.
—Psalm 33:18
The eyes of the L ord are toward the righteous and his ears toward their cry. —Psalm 34:15
The eyes of the L ord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
—Proverbs 15:3
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