1a. What are the contribution of Cyrus to the return to the Jews?
1b. Measures a nation can take to prevent God's Wrath.
1a
i. In 539B.C, Cyrus the King of Persia defeated Babylon and took control of the Babylonian empire.
ii. In the first year of Cyrus' reign, God inspired Jerusalem to pass decree to return the Jews to Jerusalem
iii. This was to fulfil the prophecy of Jerusalem
iv. In a decree, Cyrus acknowledged the fact that God had made him ruler of the whole world and that he should see to the rebuilding of the temple
v. he further declared that the God of Israel is the God who is in Jerusalem
vi. In view of that, Cýrus asked the exiles to go and rebuild the temple on his behalf etc.
1b.
i. Avoid sinful acts/living righteous life
ii. Avoid worshipping other gods
iii. Being obedient to God
iv. Avoidance of sexual immorality
v. Confessing and repenting from sin
vi. Ensuring fairness and justice for all etc.
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