This book tells the story of a queen saving her people.
What is Esther?
The Jews returned to Jerusalem after years in this place.
What is exile (Babylon/Persia)?
God promised to bring His people back from exile to this place.
What is Jerusalem (their land)?
The altar was rebuilt before this structure.
What is the temple?
Enemies tried to stop the work by using this tactic.
What is discouragement/threats?
This book focuses on rebuilding Jerusalem's walls.
What is Nehemiah?
The rebuilding of this was completed first upon return.
What is the temple?
God remained this to His people despite their disobedience.
The people celebrated in this way when the foundation was laid.
What is worship/praise?
Nehemiah responded to opposition with this first.
What is prayer?
This prophet rebuked the people for half-hearted worship.
Who is Malachi?
This event caused the work on the temple to stop for a time.
Through the prophets, God promised future hope and this coming one.
Who is the Messiah (Jesus)?
What is Ezra?
The people worked with a tool in one hand and this in the other.
What is a weapon?
This book includes visions and encouragement for rebuilding.
The walls of Jerusalem were rebuilt in this number of days?
What is 52 days?
God said His house would be filled with this.
What is glory?
Nehemiah served as this role in Persia before returning.
What is cupbearer?
This prophet encouraged the people to rebuild the temple.
Who is Haggai?
This book begins with a decree to rebuild the temple.
What is Ezra?
This feast celebrates the Jews' deliverance in Esther.
What is Purim (Feasts of Lots)
This prophet spoke about a future king entering Jerusalem humbly.
Who is Zechariah?
The walls symbolized this for the people.
What is protection/security (and identity)?
"Not by might nor by power. . ." continues with this phrase.
What is "but by My Spirit," says the Lord?