The Opposition

Babylonian Deportation of Judah – Map 
The Return from Babylon to Jerusalem – Map 
Return from Babylon Study 05
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Return from Babylon
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- References
Rebuilding the Temple

Sukkot
Ezra and Nehemiah
Return from Babylon Study 03
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Return from Babylon
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Return from Babylon – First Return
Ezra and Nehemiah
Return from Babylon Study 03
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Return from Babylon
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- References
- History
- 586 Babylon takes the former Northern and Southern Kingdoms
- 539 Persia takes the Babylonian kingdom
- 538 Cyrus King of Persia
Return from Babylon – Historical Background
Ezra and Nehemiah
Return from Babylon Study 02
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Return from Babylon
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- References
- Ezra 1:1-4
- Jeremiah 25:1-6, 7-11 (approx 600 BC)
- Jeremiah 29: 1-6, 8-12
- Daniel 9:1-2
Return from Babylon – Introduction

Ezra and Nehemiah
Return from Babylon Study 01
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Return from Babylon
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- References
- History
- Egypt 1400 BC: Israel is beginning to form as a nation, even in captivity
- Moses leads the people of Israel out of Egyptian slavery
- Israel begins to enter the Promised Land; after 40 years of wilderness
- Kings: height of Israel as a nation empire
- Saul: 1100 BC
- David: 1000 BC
- Solomon: 930 BC
- Break up: North (10 tribes) and South (2 tribes)
- 10 Northern tribes, create a “temple” on Mt Gerizim in Samaria
- 2 Southern tribes, worship in Jerusalem
- Assyria 800 BC
- Isaiah prophesies
- Northern Kingdom conquered in 721 BC
- Babylon 680 BC
- Jeremiah prophesies
- Babylon begins to conquer former Assyrian land
- Babylon takes the former Northern Kingdom and Southern Kingdoms 586 BC
- Egypt 1400 BC: Israel is beginning to form as a nation, even in captivity
Ark Encounter

Richard tells of his recent visit to the Ark Encounter.
More information:
ARK Encounter
Conclusion
Paul’s Last Letters Study 32
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Last Letters Of Paul
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Reference materials
Scriptures
- Mount of Olives:
- Conclusion:
- 2 Timothy 4:9-13 : Love His Kingdom or Love this World
- Demas: Colossians 4:14, Philemon 1:23-24
- Mark: Acts 15:36-40 Reconciliation
- 2 Timothy 4:14-18
- Alexander: 1 Timothy 1:18-20
- 2 Timothy 4:19-22
- Paul’s death June 27, 67 AD
- 2nd Temple Destroyed August 10, 70AD
- 2 Timothy 4:9-13 : Love His Kingdom or Love this World
- Ezra and Nehemiah
Paul’s Departure
Paul’s Last Letters Study 31
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Last Letters Of Paul
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Reference materials
Scriptures
- Paul’s Charge to Timothy:
- Paul’s Departure:
- 2 Timothy 4:6-8
- Drink offering: Leviticus 23:10-14
- Paul’s sacrifice for the nation of Israel: Romans 9:1-5
- Hope for the Gentile: Romans 11:11, 25-27
- 2 Timothy 4:6-8
- Conclusion:
Judgement and Reward
Paul’s Last Letters Study 30
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Last Letters Of Paul
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Reference materials
Scriptures
- Paul’s Charge to Timothy:
- 2 Timothy 4:1-5
- Preach the word: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
- Christ died for our (your/my) sin
- buried and raised on the 3rd day
- fulfilled the Law of Moses and is alive
- Grace appeared: Titus 2:11-13
- Judges and wages war:
- Preach the word: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4
- 2 Timothy 4:1-5





