Attributes
God is set apart from all creation
Holy
His name means "my messenger". He reminded the people of God’s faithful love and called for renewed faithfulness. He pointed to the Messiah, who would come about 400 years later.
Malachi
to tell or make known, especially sin or faults; to admit
Esther’s cousin and guardian who sat at the king’s gate
Mordecai
How many years were the Israelites in Babylonian exile?
70
God does not give his people the punishments their sins deserve
Merciful
This prophet encouraged the people to prioritize rebuilding the temple over rebuilding their houses (after the 16 year hiatus).
Haggai
to follow commands or guidance
obey
She approached the king without being summoned, risking death to save her people.
Esther
The Israelites met opposition in building the temple. How many years did the rebuilding pause for?
16
God gives his people what they need to live for him
Provider
A cupbearer to the king, he led God’s people to rebuild Jerusalem’s wall despite opposition and internal conflict.
Nehemiah
the unmerited, free, and undeserved favor, love, and kindness of God
grace
A young exile who refused to eat the king's food or to stop praying, even when facing the lion's den; interpreted Nebechandezzar's dream.
Daniel
How many days did it take to completely rebuild the wall around Jerusalem?
52
God is always present; ever-present
Omnipresent
This prophet received 8 visions in one day, including the coming of a king riding on a donkey and punishing Israel's false shepherds.
Zechariah
to be sorry for sin, ask God for His forgiveness, then turn away from sin to do what pleases God
repent
A scribe and priest who led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem; taught the Israelites God’s laws after they rebuilt the temple (teacher of the law); read the Law during the dedication of the temple for several hours.
Ezra
How many visions did Zechariah have in one day?
8
God leads us in the way we should go
Guide
This prophet obeyed God’s command to share difficult truths when the people were unwilling to listen. He also saw a vision: a valley of dry bones (signifying physical and spiritual restoration).
Ezekiel
a continuous, progressive work of the Holy Spirit; to become more like Christ
sanctification
Three young exiles who refused to bow to Nebuchadnezzar’s image and were thrown into a fiery furnace.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
How many approximate years pass between the book of Malachi and the first coming of the Messiah Jesus?
400