The Captivity
The prophet Jeremiah predicted the exile would last this many years.
What is 70 years?
This man was the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes before returning to Jerusalem.
Who was Nehemiah?
She became Queen of Persia and saved her people from a death decree.
Who is Esther?
The very last book of the Old Testament, which accuses the returned exiles of bringing blemished sacrifices.
What is Malachi?
Complete the phrase "For God so loved the world that..."
What is "...He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
The "King of the North" (named by Isaiah long before he was king) who eventually allowed the Jews to return home after conquering Babylon.
Who is Cyrus?
Nehemiah’s primary mission was to rebuild this specific structure.
What are the walls of Jerusalem?
He was Esther’s cousin who refused to bow to Haman.
Who is Mordecai?
Malachi confronted the people for "robbing God" in this specific area of worship.
What are tithes and offerings?
Complete the phrase: "Not by might, nor by power...
What is, "but by my Spirit says the Lord." Zechariah 4:6
This city was the capital of the Persian Empire where Nehemiah served the king.
What is Susa?
This priest and scribe led the second wave and focused on teaching the Law.
Who is Ezra?
This villainous official plotted to destroy all the Jews in the Persian Empire.
Who is Haman?
He challenged the people for living in "paneled houses" while the Temple lay in ruins.
Who is Haggai?
This Babylonian King destroyed the First Temple and took Judah into exile.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
He led the first wave of exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the Temple.
Who is Zerubbabel?
He was the Persian King who married Esther.
Who was Xerxes?
This man interpreted the king's dreams and rose to a high position in Babylon.
Who is Daniel?
Complete the phrase "Return to me, and I..."
This king decreed that people must fear the God of Daniel after the Lord shut the mouths of the Lions.
Who is Darius?
These two local governors were the main "bullies" who tried to stop Nehemiah’s work.
Who are Sanballat and Tobiah?
This Jewish holiday was established to celebrate the deliverance of the Jews in the book of Esther.
What is Purim?
Zechariah predicted the Messiah would enter Jerusalem riding on this animal.
What is a donkey (or colt)?
Complete the phrase: "And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for..."
What is "...such a time as this"? Esther 4:14