“The bricks have fallen _______, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the fig trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.” Isaiah 9:10 (Chapter 25)
“The bricks have fallen down, but we will rebuild with dressed stone; the fig trees have been felled, but we will replace them with cedars.” Isaiah 9:10 (Chapter 25)
What was Daniel's Babylonian name?
Belteshazzar
Which Assyrian King invaded Hoshea's Kingdom of Israel?
Shalmaneser
How did Elijah go to heaven?
He was taken up in a chariot of fire.
True or False. Saul sought a medium to call Samuel's spirit after he died.
True
Blessed are those whose ways are __________, who walk according to the _________of the Lord. Psalm 119:1 (Chapter 17)
Blessed are those whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Psalm 119:1 (Chapter 17)
Why were Daniel and his friends taken to Babylon specifically?
To be trained to enter the king's service after 3 years.
God sent an angel to kill the Assyrian soldiers encamped outside Hezekiah's city, Jerusalem. How many soldiers were killed?
185,000
What did Elisha ask Elijah for before he succeeded him?
A double-portion of his spirit.
What was Esther's other name?
Hadassah
22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the __________ of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found __________ in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your ________.” Daniel 6:22 (Chapter 23)
22 My God sent his angel, and he shut the mouths of the lions. They have not hurt me, because I was found innocent in his sight. Nor have I ever done any wrong before you, Your Majesty.” Daniel 6:22 (Chapter 23)
Daniel served a very long time in the palace. Name the kings he served under.
Nebuchadnezzar, Belshazzar, Cyrus, and Darius
Zedekiah ignored the messages God gave him through a prophet. What was that prophet's name?
Jeremiah
What is the city that Jonah was supposed to give a message to?
Nineveh
What is the name of the desert Saul pursued David in?
The Desert of En Gedi
14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the __________ will arise from another place, but you and your father’s __________ will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your ________ position for such a _______ as this?”
14 For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?”
What are the two dreams Daniel interpreted and what were their meanings?
The Statue: The gold head represented Nebuchadnezzar and his kingdom while the rest of the metals represented other kingdoms that would come after. The rock symbolised God's kingdom coming to stay.
The Tree: The tree represented Nebuchadnezzar and it signalled how Nebuchadnezzar will become like a wild animal for 7 years before he learns that God rules over the kingdom
Cyrus allowed the Israelites to return home and rebuild the Temple. Some of the Israelites cried when they saw the new Temple. Why did they cry?
Because it was not like the old temple they had before.
Isaiah delivered many messages from God to Hezekiah. He made prophecies as well of Jesus coming to save the world. Give one name that Isaiah said Jesus will be called.
Wonderful Counselor
Mighty God
Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace
Sargon II settled the Israelites in 3 areas of the Assyrian Empire after taking Samaria. Name one of those places.
Colonies of Halah
Banks of the Habor River in Gozan
Cities of the Medes
Quote Proverbs 11:2 (Chapter 21)
When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom. Proverbs 11:2 (Chapter 21)
What did Daniel do every day as a habit?
He prayed 3 times a day with his windows opened towards Jerusalem to give thanks to God.
Which of David's sons conspired a coup to become the King of Israel in Chapter 8?
Absalom
Naaman declared that there is no God in all the world except in Israel. He made 2 requests to Elisha and God as a result. What were those 2 requests?
1. Allow me to load two of my mules with earth from this place and take it back home.
2. May the Lord pardon me when I bow to the god Rimmon as my king leans on my arm as he worships Rimmon.
Esther saved her people and Xerxes put an edict in place to ensure the Israelites/Jews could protect themselves from Hamaan's genocide plan. Jews today celebrate a festival in memory of this historical event. What is the name of this festival?
The Festival of Purim.