1. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) The Restoration Prophets: Haggai and Zechariah Histories: Ezra, Nehemiah, Chronicles

2. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) The Chronicler, c. 500 BC Why another history? a different perspective upholds King David as a pious hero, wise and strong until his death Judah-centered, Temple-focused 1234

3. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) Haggai, 520 BC a very brief writing a critical concern Darius, King of Persia Zerubbabel, governor of Judah Joshua, high priest of the new Temple Verses to note: 1.9; 2.9, 19 & 23

4. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) Zechariah, 520 BC God restores His people God's glory returns to Jerusalem A new Temple will be built Joshua is purified to be high priest Zerubabbel with restore the line of David

5. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) Ezra-Nehemiah, c. 440 BC Ezra – a priest ch. 1-3the people return, rebuilding begins ch. 4 the Samaritan problem ch. 5-8 getting permission to continue building ch. 9 no intermarriage! ch. 10foreign wives and children are put aside

6. The Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures) Ezra-Nehemiah, c. 440 BC Nehemiah – a royal official A leading figure in the rebuilding of the Temple ch. 8 the Law is read after the Temple is complete ch. 13 No Intermarriage!