Bethany Bible Study

Nehemiah 4 DEFEATING OPPOSITION THROUGH PRAYER OPPOSITION THROUGH MOCKERY(1-6): Who opposed the work? When did the opposition begin? How did they mock? How do we respond to mockery? How does Nehemiah respond? How is his prayer answered? OPPOSITION THROUGH CONSIPIRACY OF VIOLENCE(7-9): How does Nehemiah respond? INTERNAL FATIGUE & THREAT OF VIOLENCE (10-23): How do Jews respond to physical weak...

Nehemiah 3 COOPERATIVE REBUILDING of WALLS & GATES REBUILDING OF GATES AND WALLS (1-32): Who were the builders? What was the scope of the work? How many gates are mentioned? Do any the gates exist today or have historical/prophetic significance? How did Nehemiah get the cooperation of a diverse group of people? Are there anyone who did not participate? What can we learn from non-cooperative pe...

Nehemiah 2 MEETING WITH THE KING NEHEMIAH’S REQUEST JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM CALL TO BUILD

Nehemiah 1 NEHEMIAH’s REACTION TO BROKEN WALLS NEHEMIAH’s ENQUIRY (1-3): What is the time frame for Nehemiah’s ministry? What did Nehemiah learn about the condition of Jews? NEHEMIAH’s REACTION (4): How did Nehemiah react to the news? Is it surprising? NEHEMIAH’S PRAYER (5-11): Who is the prayer addressed to? How does he frame the confession? What is the covenant promise? What was his primary pray...

Ezra 10 CORPORATE REPENTANCE CORPORATE RESPONSE (1-4): How did people respond to Ezra's public confession? Who emerged as leader from the group and what did he propose? EZRA's PROCLAMATION (5-8): What was the content of the proclamation? What was the penalty for disobedience? EZRA's ADDRESS (9-17): How does Ezra confront the sin of people? How do people respond? How were the individual cases revie...

EZRA 9:1-15 EZRA’s PRAYER OF CONFESSION REPORT:HOLY SEED CORRUPTED(1-2): What report did princes give Ezra? What contributed to the spiritual decline among Israelites? What prompted the princes to come forward? Did the news come as a surprise to Ezra? What does the law and the new testament exhort about separation? EZRA’S REACTION (3-4): How did Ezra react to the report? How do other observers rea...

EZRA 8:1-14 EZRA’s LEADERSHIP: RETURN | RECRUITMENT | STEWARDSHIP THE RETURN WITH EZRA (1-14): How many family heads are listed? How many returned with Ezra? FASTING & PRAYER, RECRUITMENT OF LEVITES(15-23): Which prominent group was missing? How did Ezra solve the problem? Why did they fast & pray? STEWARDSHIP OF PRECIOUS METALS (24-34): How did Ezra demonstrate stewardship? Was anything l...

EZRA 7:11-28 Decree of king Artaxerxes | Ezra’s response King’s Decree (11-26): What was the main content of the decree? What was the task given to Ezra? How was the generosity of king expressed? Why was the king generous towards Ezra? Were there any limits? What was the provision regarding taxes? What additional authority was given to Ezra? Ezra’s Response (27-28): How did Ezra respond to the dec...

EZRA 7:1-10 EZRA & HIS MISSION EZRA's BACKGROUND (1-5): What can we say about the lineage of Ezra? What else do we know about Ezra? GOD's FAVOR ON EZRA (6-9): When did Ezra begin his journey back? What was the secret of Ezra's success? How can we say God's favor was on Ezra? EZRA's 3MISSION (10): What was Ezra's 3-fold mission? Are all believers called to have the same mission as Ezra?

EZRA 6 Ezra 6 Summary: Restoration Completed Through God’s Favor Ezra 6 marks the completion of the temple reconstruction , affirming that when God begins a work, He brings it to completion despite delays, opposition, or limited resources. 🔍 Key Events and Themes Search for Cyrus’ Decree : At the governor’s request, King Darius orders a search for King Cyrus’ original decree authorizing the templ...

EZRA 5 Ezra 5 Summary: Rebuilding Resumes Under God’s Favor The chapter begins with the resumption of the temple reconstruction after a 16-year pause. Initially, the work had stopped due to opposition from the Samaritans, fear, discouragement, and misplaced priorities among the Jews. However, prophets Haggai and Zechariah revived the mission through God’s word, stirring the hearts of leaders and p...

EZRA 5 + HAGGAI 1:2-9 TEMPLE REBUILDING WORK RESUMED WORK RESUMED (1-2): Who was instrumental in inspiring remnant jews to resume the temple building work? Why was the work suspended? How long was the work suspended? PROPHETIC INTERVENTION EZRA ==> HAGGAI ROLE OF PROPHET HAGGAI in REBUILDING (Haggai 1:2-9): What was the word given through prophet Haggai? Why were Jews experiencing material loss...

EZRA 4 Opposition to God's Work Ezra 4 highlights how God’s work—especially rebuilding the temple—faced organized resistance and significant delay . 1. Adversaries Attempt Deception (vv. 1–3) The Samaritans, descendants of those who intermarried with pagan nations (2 Kings 17), offered to help rebuild the temple. Though they claimed to worship the same God, their faith was mixed with idolatry. Zer...

EZRA 3:7-13 Rebuilding the Temple Foundation In this passage, the people of Israel who returned from exile begin rebuilding the foundation of the temple . This follows the earlier rebuilding of the altar and marks the continuation of God’s work through His people. 1. Advancing the Work of the Lord The returnees united under Zerubbabel and Joshua to organize labor and appoint Levites to oversee the...

EZRA 3:1-6 Main Theme: Rebuilding the Altar – The First Step in True Worship 1. The Priority of the Altar The returned exiles rebuilt the altar before the temple , emphasizing the urgency and importance of worship and repentance . The altar symbolized forgiveness , true worship, and restoration of relationship with God. Despite opposition and fear of surrounding enemies, the people gathered as one...

Ezra : Chapter 2:1-70 First Return of Jews | Names of Jews FIRST RETURN (2:1-70): Why were Jews scattered? How many jews were taken captive? When did the first return occur? What made the return possible? How many jews returned? Who is Zerubbabel? What is admirable about those who returned? Why are names given? Does God give significance to our names? REFLECTION: What lessons can we learn from the...

Ezra : Chapter 1 PROCLAMATION & PREPERATION TO RETURN THE PROCLAMATION (1-5): How many years were the Israelites in exile? Who issued the proclamation and why? What was the content? Why didn’t everyone respond and return? What was common between king Cyrus and the remnant who returned? THE PREPARATION (6-11): What was the source and nature of collection for the temple? What was missing in the...

INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW Who was Ezra? What are some of the main themes in this book? What factors contributed to the captivity of Israelites? How many years had passed in exile? Which king offered return from exile? In how many stages did the return occur? Did everyone return? What lessons can we learn? Reflections: What lessons can we learn from introduction & overview?

Hebrews - Review

Hebrews Chapter : 13:18-25 GOOD CONSCIENCE | BENEDICTION PRAYER REQUEST (18-19): What is the prayer request? How can we have a clear conscience? What is the ‘restoration’ referred to? BENEDICTION (20-21): How do enjoy peace of God and peace with God? Why is resurrection important? How is Lord Jesus Christ described? How can we do great things? What must be our focus? CONCLUSION (22-25): What must...

Hebrews : Chapter 13 Our Worship + Our Works PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIFE (1-6): What are some good christian works and qualities identified? LEADERS (7, 17): Why must the leaders be remembered? Why must they be obeyed? What is the responsibility of leaders? CHRISTIAN WORSHIP (8-16): What is the warning against traditions? Where is our altar? Where was Jesus crucified? How can we 'go out and bear his...

Hebrews 12:18-29 Mt Sinai Versus Mt Zion | Unshakeable Kingdom Mt Sinai and Mt Zion (18-24): What is the significance of Mt. Sinai? Why is Mt. Zion better? God Speaks (25): How does God speak? What is the consequence of ignoring God’s voice? The Unshakeable Kingdom (26-28): What was shaken at Mt Sinai? What will be shaken at Mt Zion? What is believer’s inheritance? How must we serve God? Is the Ki...

Hebrews 12: 4-17 Lord’s Discipline | 2 Priorities| Bitterness LORD’s DISCIPLINE (4-13) Why does Lord discipline and what should be our response? How should we discipline? Why should make straight the paths? GOD AND MAN (14): What must take priority in our relationship with God and with man? Where must we look? WARNING & EXHORTATIONS (15-17): What causes bitterness? What is the outcome? How can...

Hebrews Chapter 12:1-4 Jesus: Author & Finisher of Faith WHEREFORE (1): How does verse 1 connect with chapter 11? SPIRITUAL JOURNEY (1): What metaphor is used to describe our spiritual journey? What lessons can we learn and apply to our journey? RUNNING BY LOOKING (2-4): Who must we focus on? Why not focus on heroes of faith? What makes Jesus a great role model REFLECTION: Who is Jesus? How do...

Hebrews Chapter 11:32 Faith of Judges: Jephthah JEPHTHAH's BEGINNING: What was the environment during his time? Who were his parents? How is Jephthah described? Why did he leave his father's house? What did he do when he was away? JEPHTHAH'S RETURN & BATTLE: Why is Jephthah asked to return and what offer is given to attract him? How did Jephthah go about his battle plan? What is the secret of...