Zerubbabel
What is Zerubbabel asked to do?
Rebuild the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem.
What was Ezra asked to do?
Rebuild the covenant community
What was Nehemiah asked to do?
Rebuild the walls around Jerusalem
Who is traditionally recognized as the first patriarch of Israel, who was called by God to leave Ur and go to Canaan?
Abraham is the first patriarch of the Jewish people and is known for his great faith in God's covenant.
Which of the following is the only mammal capable of true, sustained flight?
A. Flying squirrel
Which Persian King gave Zerubbabel his order?
King Cyrus
What 3 steps did Ezra take before embarking on his journey?
Step 1: Prepare his heart to seek God's will
Step 2: Do what God desires
Step 3: To teach others
In what way were Nehemeiah and his people facing opposition with their project?
Nehemiah 4:1 – The embodiment of the culture and society of the world to tear down the work of God. To mock and make fun of those efforts.
Nehemiah 4:2,3 – The materials are discounted.
Which monumental Old Testament event is celebrated during the Jewish festival of Passover?
Which Roman Emperor made Christianity the official and state religion of the Roman Empire in 380 AD?
How many people go back to Jerusalem with Zerubbabel? What did they bring with them?
50,000, Gold, silver, and other provisions provisions to rebuild the temple that was taken by Nebuchadnezzar.
How far was Ezra going to travel?
Roughly 900 miles
What does "people had a mind to work" mean?
Those who are willing to dig in and roll up their sleeves and do the hard work.
Which prophet was taken to heaven in a whirlwind in a chariot of fire?
Which famous river flows directly through the heart of Paris, France?
A. Thames
How long did it take to finish rebuilding the Temple?
roughly 20 years
What was the response to people of different nations trying to help the Jews rebuild their community?
Exclusionary responses. This was common practice back then and contrary to what we are commanded to do in today's dispensation.
What did Nehemiah give to the workers in order to finish the construction of the wall?
Gave them security guards and eventually their own weapons.
Which King of Israel is renowned for his wisdom and for building the first temple in Jerusalem?
Which sci-fi epic directed by James Cameron held the record for the highest-grossing film of all time worldwide for over a decade?
Which part of the temple was first built?
The altar and cornerstones.
Who was the Persian King during the story of Ezra?
Artaxerxes
Who was the Persian King during the story of Nehemiah?
Artaxerxes
In the Book of Daniel, who is the Babylonian king that sees the mysterious handwriting on the wall ("Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin") during a feast? [1, 2]
What is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth?
A. Atlantic Ocean