Can God change the course of history through a pagan king? The book of Ezra begins with a stunning proclamation from King Cyrus of Persia, allowing the Jewish exiles to return to their homeland and rebuild the temple. But why would a foreign ruler care about Israel’s God? The answer is simple—God was at work, directing history according to His plan. Over 150 years earlier, the prophet Isaiah had prophesied this very event, even naming Cyrus before he was born! This remarkable fulfillment reminds us that history is truly His-story, unfolding according to God’s sovereign will.
The Rumblings of Renewal
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