Prophets
This person was sad for God’s people and asked the king’s permission to return home to rebuild a wall. This person led with courage despite people who tried to stop the work on Jerusalem’s wall. This person told the people to trust God to fight for them.
Nehemiah
This person remained faithful to God and showed God’s faithfulness by trusting God to tell him about the king’s dream. This person trusted God for rescue from hungry lions. This person prayed and prophesied powerfully.
Daniel
How many years did God say the Israelites would be in exile?
70 years
“For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is __________ (2 words) in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:23)
eternal life
Everything in thought, word, and deed that is against the will of God.
sin
This person received visions from God and gave God’s message that urged the people to follow God’s plans. This person told the people that Judah and Jerusalem would be attacked, but Jerusalem would be an immovable rock.
Zechariah
God called this person to a surprising position of influence. This person trusted God and bravely helped save the Israelites from being killed. This person’s cousin said God positioned this person “for such a time as this.”
Esther
This nation and their king conquered Israel and carried them away to exile. Name the nation & the king
(100 points for each answer).
Babylon & King Nebuchadnezzar
“Your word is a _____ for my feet, a light on my _____.” (Psalm 119:105)
lamp; path
God’s powerful kindness poured out on the undeserving.
grace
This organized person kept track of many details. This person led the second group of exiles back to Jerusalem. This person taught the Word of God as the people rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall.
Ezra
These friends of Daniel refused to worship a statue. Their faith-filled action revealed God’s eternal faithfulness because God did not leave them alone in the fire. He was there with them, and the fire did not hurt them.
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego
Where did Ester invite King Xerxes before she told him about her request?
a banquet
“For everything that was written in the past was written to ______ us, so that through the endurance taught in the ____________ and the encouragement they provide we might have ____.” (Romans 15:4)
teach; Scriptures; hope
One tenth of a person’s income that is given to the Lord.
tithe
This person knew how to decide which work was most important. This person encouraged the Israelites to give careful thought to their ways. This person told them to build the temple and focus on worshipping God rather than on their own homes and comfort.
Haggai
This evil man tried to set up a plot to kill all the Jews but was eventually defeated and killed. The Jews celebrated to remember that God delivered them from a royal death decree. Who was the evil man & what is the name of the holiday the Jews celebrate?
(200 points for each answer)
Haman & Purim
Under Nehemiah’s leadership, the wall around Jerusalem was completed in a short amount of time. How long did it take to complete the building of the wall and what did the people do once it was completed?
(200 points for each answer)
52 days & had a celebration/parade, walked on the wall singing and praising God
“If we confess our ____, he is faithful and just and will _______ us our ____ and purify us from all _______________.” (1 John 1:9)
sins; forgive; sins; unrighteousness
A message inspired by God that is meant to be shared with others and often includes promises and predictions about the future.
prophecy
God called this person and gave what this person needed to provide hope to the exiled people. He warned this person not to be afraid of the rebellious Israelites. God gave this person a scroll to eat. This person shared visions of the throne room of heaven.
Ezekiel
What is the name of the King who allowed the Jews to go back to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple?
King Cyrus
In Ezra chapter 3, the returned exiles laid the foundation of this building with much rejoicing; older priests wept while others shouted for joy. What were they building?
The temple
“Very truly I tell ___, whoever hears my word and ________ him who sent me has _______ life and will not be ______ but has crossed over from death to ____.” (John 5:24)
you; believes; eternal; judged; life
A trustworthy promise
covenant
This person reminded the people of God’s faithful love for them and how they failed to honor Him. This person told about the Messiah who would come about 400 years later. This person’s writings are now the final book in the Old Testament.
Malachi
This person lived a perfect life, died on the cross to take the punishment our sin deserves, and then rose to life to defeat Satan, sin, and death. This person will return to Earth again to rule justly as our Priest and King forever; because of him believers can enjoy a loving relationship with God.
Jesus
King Belshazzar was terrified when this suddenly appeared, and only one person could interpret what it was. What appeared and who could interpret it?
(300 points for each answer)
Writing on the wall & Daniel
“The Lord their ___ will save his ______ on that day as a ________ saves his flock. They will _______ in his land like jewels in a _____.” (_________ 9:16).
God; people; shepherd; sparkle; crown; Zechariah
Cleansing what is common or unclean and making it suitable for a holy purpose; the Holy Spirit’s work of growing God’s children to be like Jesus.
Sanctification