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Insights on the Torah, Prophets, and Ideal Leadership in Israelite History

This passage explores the importance of laws in ancient Israel, particularly those found in the Torah—comprising Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. It examines the role of Ezra, a significant figure in Babylonian exile who emphasized following the Torah. The discussion prompts reflections on the nature of a messiah and the qualities an ideal leader should possess, provoking thoughts on their actions, speech, and responsibilities. Through these historical contexts, we understand the foundational principles that shaped Israelite society.

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Insights on the Torah, Prophets, and Ideal Leadership in Israelite History

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  1. Read as a class • Book pages 310-311

  2. What might be some tweets the Israelites say about the prophets?

  3. Laws of the Torah • Every group needs laws to provide for common good • Laws used to come from kings • What problems does this create? • First 5 books of bible • Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy

  4. Profiles in history: Ezra

  5. Ezra Worked in: Babylon as a Scribe and priest Ezra Quotes: “Follow the Torah”  Great Assembly of scholars and prophets Friends:  Judean exiles Hobbies: Returned from the Babylonian exile, Wrote book of Ezra.

  6. 400s BC-Ezra was important for bringing the collection of books known as the Torah back from his exile in Babylon.

  7. Babylonia

  8. Read page 313 to understand concept of a messiah • What kind of ideal leader would you create? • What actions would they have? • What would they say? • What would be their job?

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