Rebuilding the Temple
Which Persian King declared that the Jews could return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Lord's House?
Ezra 1:1-3
Who is King Cyrus?
Work on the temple was halted for nearly 16 years due to opposition until two prophets called the people back to finish it. Name them.
Ezra 5:1
Who are Haggai or Zechariah?
What was Ezra's primary role in Israel?
Ezra 7:6
What is a scribe (and priest)?
Nehemiah 4:6 explains that the wall went up quickly becase the people had what kind of mindset?
What is "a mind to work"?
What did Nehemiah do at night before announcing his plan to rebuild the wall?
Nehemiah 2:12-15
What is inspected/surveyed the broken walls on horseback?
Why would it be important to have a wall around Jerusalem?
Who led the initial group of Jews back to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple?
Ezra 3:2
Who is Zerubbabel?
Name the two primary enemies who mocked and plotted against Nehemiah?
Nehemiah 2:19, 4:1
Who are Sanballat and Tobiah?
When people mock our religious standards or faith online, how can we react like Nehemiah?
How long did Ezra read the scriptures out loud to the gathered people at the Water Gate?
Nehemiah 8:3
What is from morning until midday?
Nehemiah 4:14
What is "Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord which is great and terrible..."?
Does anyone have any experiences where trusting the Lord has given them courage in situations of fear or worry?
What job did Nehemiah hold in the Persian court before traveling to Jerusalem?
Nehemiah 1:11, 2:1
What is Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes?
What was the very first structure rebuilt before constructing the rest of the temple?
Ezra 3:2-3
What is the Altar of God/Altar of Burnt Offerings?
What location was selected by Nehemiah's enemies when they invited him 4 separate times to "meet" with them?
Nehemiah 6:2
What is the Plain of Ono?
What are your modern day "Plain of Ono" temptations that look harmless and fun that are designed to pull you away from your covenants?
According to Ezra 7:10, what three things did Ezra prepare his heart to do with the law?
Ezra 7:10
What are: Seek it, Do (live) it, and Teach it?
What is important about the order of these three things? Why is doing/living the gospel a necessary step before we can teach it to others?
What phrases does Nehemiah repeatedly use to explain why he was granted favor, strength, and resources?
Nehemiah 2:8, 2:18
What is the "good hand of my God upon me"?
How were the builders feeling whilst dealing with warding off enemies and building the wall?
Nehemiah 4:10
What is "the strength...is decayed"?
The Jews themselves started to feel fatigue and fear. What do you do when the hardest opposition comes from your own burnout, self-doubt, or mental exhaustion?
What two mixed emotions were expressed out lod when the temple foundation was finished? Ezra 3:12-13
What are weeping and shouting for joy?
Why did they react this way?
Why is it okay if spiritual progress feels complicated, bittersweet, or slow, as long as we are building in the right direction?
What is Nehemiah's response when invited to meet in the Plains of Ono?
Nehemiah 6:3
What is "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down: why should the work cease, whilst I leave it, and come down to you"?
What are some "great works" the Lord is inviting you to do?
What physical stance did all the people take out of respect when Ezra opened the book of the law?
Nehemiah 8:5
What is standing up?
How can changing our physical posture, environment, or mental focus change the spiritual quality of our scripture study?
When opponents saw the wall going up, what insult did Tobiah give regarding its strength?
Nehemiah 4:3
What is "if a fox go up, he shall even break down their stone wall"?
Because of the threat of attack, how did the builders work while on the wall?
Nehemiah 4:17-18
What is building with one hand while holding a weapon with the other?
What are some modern day "weapons" that can protect us from temptation/evil while we "build a great work?"
How long was work on the temple halted due to opposition before it was finally finished?
Ezra 4:24
What is roughly 15-16 years?
How can we stay faithful while waiting on the Lord?
What did the Samaritans do to cease the work of the temple?
Ezra 4:11-13
What is wrote a letter to the king saying the Jews were rebellious?
What two emotions did the people feel when listening to Ezra read about the law of Moses?
Nehemiah 8:9,12
What is weeping and great mirth?
Does anyone have a scripture that has brought them peace and relief?
What famous phrase in Nehemiah 8:10 reminded the people of where to find strength?
What is "the joy of the Lord is your strength"?
How many days did it take Nehemiah and the people to rebuild the city walls?
Nehemiah 6:15
What is 52 days?