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

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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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