Ezra
After resettling in Jerusalem, what was the Israelite's priority?
Build an altar so they could worship and perform sacrifices.
The number of times God is mentioned in the book of Esther
Zero
Who was the man who plotted to destroy the Jews?
Haman the Agagite
What did the Lord say, the people said regarding the Lords House? (Hag 1:2)?
It is not time to build the Lord’s house
What attribute means God is in control of all things?
Sovereign (Ezra 1-2)
From where did King Cyrus believe he received his authority?
God!
What was Esther's Jewish name
Hadassah
Mordecai instructed Esther to go into the kings presence and beg for mercy and plead with him for her people. Who were her people?
The Jews
According to Haggai 1:4, the people were living in these, while the Lord's house lay in ruins.
paneled houses
What does Omniscient mean?
All Knowing (Ezra 3-4:5, 24; 5:1-22)
The Israelite's celebrated Passover. What does this represent?
Israel’s escape from captivity in Egypt!
How were Esther and Mordecai related?
Mordecai was the older cousin of Esther (Hadassah) who adopted and raised her after she was orphaned.
Esther 4:14b “And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for _____ _ ____ __ _____
such a time as this
How did Haggai’s message challenge the people to change in order to please God?
To honor Him instead of selfishly pleasing themselves.
This means the quality of being right or true according to God’s standard.
Righteous (Lesson Ezra 9-10)
Who is the Passover Lamb and way was it necessary for Him to be human?
Jesus Christ! Only a perfect human could pay the sin of other human beings!
How did Mordecai save the kings life?
He revealed a plot against the king that he had overheard. Those who plotted this were caught and punished.
What is the purpose of the celebration of Purim, which Esther and Mordecai established?
Purim celebrates God’s great reversal that saved the Israelites from being killed by Haman’s plan
What discouraged the Israelites about the new temple they were building?
That the new temple was inferior compared to the impressive and beautiful original one.
What attribute means God is flawless and never makes a mistake?
Perfect
What can you do to guard your heart and follow God more faithfully?
Know God's Word; Follow God's commands; depend on the Holy Spirit to reject influences that hurt our relationship with God.
Who was King Xerxes queen before Esther?
Vashti
Mordecai instructed Esther to go into the kings presence and beg for ______ and plead with him for ______ people
mercy, plead
The Lord declared that the "desire of all nations" would come to fill this place with glory.
What is the Temple (or House)?
What means God waits for sinners to turn to him and put him first?
Patient
Why did the returning exiles prioritize rebuilding the altar of God and the temple?
The Israelites prioritized restoring their spiritual relationship with God
Why did King Xerxes remove Vashti as his queen?
She did not obeyed the command of King Xerxes that she appear before him at the banquet.
Knowing that God's enemies will never stop His perfect plan helps you to trust Him by giving you ______in God's ______.
confidence, power
What does sanctification mean?
The Holy Spirit’s process of growing us in holiness so that we become more like Jesus.
What attribute is it that God keeps His people eternally safe to carry out His purpose?
Preserver