Daniel & the Captivity
This Babylonian king destroyed Jerusalem and brought captives like Daniel to his empire.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
He led the first group of exiles back to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem.
Who is Zerubbabel?)
Though never mentioned by name, this attribute of God is clearly seen guiding the events in Esther’s story.
What is His providence?
This was Nehemiah’s first response to hearing about the ruined condition of Jerusalem’s walls.
What is grieving/praying?
According to culture, this should be the goal of all people with religious differences.
What is “coexist”?
Daniel and his friends refused this royal provision because it violated their faith and God's law.
What is the king’s food?
This theme, meaning freedom from sin and defilement, was central to Ezra’s life and message.
What is purity?
This man plotted to kill the Jews, but was exposed when Esther spoke to the king.
Who is Haman?
God blessed Nehemiah’s efforts, and the wall was rebuilt in this many days.
What is 52 days?
This belief claims that all religions are equally true and valid.
What is pluralism?
This virtue—meaning moral uprightness and complete focus on God—was the only thing Daniel's enemies could use against him.
What is integrity?
Ezra rejected an armed escort and did this instead to demonstrate trust in God’s protection.
What is prayer and fasting?
This moment marked a major turning point in the book of Esther.
What is the king’s sleepless night?
Nehemiah teaches us that God values this more than skill or talent when it comes to serving Him.
What is availability?
This unpopular Christian claim is that only following Jesus cab lead a person to salvation.
What is exclusivism?
Daniel kept this spiritual habit three times a day, even when it became illegal.
What is prayer?
Ezra’s burden for Israel’s sin led him to do these two things on behalf of the people.
What are intercede on their behalf and exhort them to repent?
Haman was descended from this enemy king that Saul failed to destroy.
Who is Agag?
Nehemiah was a man of prayer; this is the number of prayers recorded during his leadership.
What is 11?
This command from Jesus tells believers to go and share the gospel.
What is the Great Commission?
Daniel and his friends were rewarded by God for this kind of unwavering commitment.
What is integrity/faithfulness?
When Ezra found out that many Israelites had committed this forbidden act, he tore his clothes and wept.
What is intermarry with pagan nations
Esther and Mordecai’s roles show this big-picture truth: God can use flawed people to accomplish this divine goal.
What is preserving His people for His glory?
Enemies and persecution were problems not laziness. The enemies of Nehemiah were primarily these two individuals.
Who are Sanballat and Tobiah?
According to I Peter, Ezekiel, Jeremiah, and Isaiah were doing this act of service for future generations, not themselves.
What is ministering?