Eekiel
What tragic even caused Ezekiel to lose his ability to speak for a time?
His wife suddenly getting ill and dying
What does studying other religions in the world remind us that people are desperate to find?
Peace in their lives.
Why were S, M, & A-N thrown into the firey furnace?
They refused to bow down to a huge golden image.
What was a characteristic of most of the Hebrews that Ezerkiel lived with?
How long did he vow to stay sitting until he found the truth he was looking for?
Seven days.
What did God tell Ezekiel to scatter as a symbol of the ways in which the Israelites would be dispersed?
His hair after he shaved it!
What do Buddists believe will save them from their sins?
Good works and kind deeds.
What did they refuse to do as soon as they arrived at the palace?
Eat the kings food.
What did God tell Ezekiel to do in a valley?
Prophesy to old dry bones and watch them come back to life.
How many years did he wander as a holy man only taking the bare necessities?
Six years.
What did the Lord give to Ezekiel to eat?
The primary teaching of Budda is called what?
Who was Belteshazzar?
Daniel
How many times hotter was the furnace than normal?
7x
What does Budda mean?
"Enlightened one"
In captivity where did Daniel live?
Along the River Chebar, north of Babylon
What is a state of "being at peace" called according to Budda?
Nirvana
There was a list of eight qualities that King Nebuchadnezzar was looking for in his captives to be able to serve in his kingdom well, what are three of them?
Young men, no blemish, good-looking, gifted in all wisdom, possessing knowledge, quick to understand, ability to serve in the king's palace, able to learn the language and lit. of the Chaldeans
What was the response of the Babylonian King after the guys were kept safe in the furnace?
He blessed the God of the boys.
How did Budda grow up?
Son of a rajah, wealthy, pampered, in comfort.
Before Ezekiel was a prophet what scary thing happened to him?
He was carried into captivity in Babylonia
Did Budda claim to be God or ask to be worshiped?
No
Who were Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-Nego friends with?
Daniel
What did the frightening thing did the Babylonian King declare would happen if anyone spoke against the God of S, M, & A-N?
They would be cut into pieces and their houses burned.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
Budda