Ezra
Who is Ezra?
Ezra is a priest and a scribe of the law of the God of heaven
How did Nehemiah respond when he heard about the condition of Jerusalem?
Nehemiah wept, mourned, fasted, and prayed to God about the broken walls of Jerusalem.
How did Nehemiah respond when his enemies tried to distract and frighten him?
Nehemiah refused to stop the work. He stayed focused on rebuilding the wall and trusted God instead of giving in to fear.
Why did the king decide to honor Mordecai, and how was he honored?
The king discovered that Mordecai had saved his life and had never been rewarded. Haman was ordered to dress Mordecai in royal robes and lead him through the city on the king’s horse.
What decision did Ruth make in chapter 1, and what does it show about her character?
Ruth chose to stay with Naomi instead of returning to her own people. This shows her loyalty, love, and faithfulness.
What authority and support did King Artaxerxes give to Ezra?
A) He refused to let Ezra return to Jerusalem.
B) He allowed Ezra to go to Jerusalem and provided silver, gold, and temple offerings.
C) He made Ezra a military leader.
D) He told Ezra to collect taxes for Babylon only.
B) He allowed Ezra to go to Jerusalem and provided silver, gold, and temple offerings.
What help did King Artaxerxes give to Nehemiah?
A) He refused Nehemiah’s request.
B) He sent soldiers to rebuild the wall.
C) He gave Nehemiah permission, letters for safe travel, and timber for rebuilding.
D) He told Nehemiah to stay in Persia.
C) He gave Nehemiah permission, letters for safe travel, and timber for rebuilding.
What happened when the wall of Jerusalem was completed?
A) The people stopped believing in God.
B) The enemies realized the work had been done with God’s help and were afraid.
C) The wall collapsed immediately.
D) Nehemiah left Jerusalem.
B) The enemies realized the work had been done with God’s help and were afraid.
How did Esther reveal Haman’s plan to the king?
At the banquet, Esther told the king that someone was plotting to destroy her people and revealed that Haman was the enemy.
Who was Boaz, and how did he treat Ruth?
Boaz was a relative of Naomi’s husband. He treated Ruth kindly, allowed her to gather grain in his field, and blessed her for her faithfulness.
How long were the Israelites in exile in Babylon?
70 years
How did Nehemiah and the people respond to opposition while rebuilding the wall?
They prayed to God and continued working. They also guarded the city, working with tools in one hand and weapons in the other.
How long does it take to finish the wall?
52 days
What happened to Haman in the end, and why?
Haman was hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai because of his evil plan against the Jews.
Why is the genealogy at the end of the book important?
The genealogy shows that Ruth became the great-grandmother of King David, connecting her to an important family line in Israel’s history.
What did the king give Ezra to help with worship in the temple?
Silver, gold, treasures, and supplies for sacrifices and temple service.