Jeremiah/New Covenant
How does Israel know that the New Covenant will be fulfilled?
Because God promised He would do those things
In Ezekiel, what is Israel's problem?
Their hearts
What is the main theme of the story of Daniel?
The Lord is the only true God
How does God "stitch' the books of Chronicles and Ezra together?
They both have the story of God moving the heart of Cyrus to let the Jews move back to Israel
What is unique about the book of Esther compared to other books of the Bible?
It does not mention God's name
What was the Mosaic Covenant unable to do?
Unable to change a person
What is the solution for restoring Israel?
God will give them new hearts and his Spirit
When Daniel was thrown into the Lion's Den, what happened in there?
The Lord shut the mouths of the lions
What was the purpose of the first return under Zerubbabel?
To rebuild the temple
What are two examples of God being silent but not absent in the story of Esther?
Esther was chosen out of hundreds of womenGod gave her favor in the eyes of the king
What are the three parts of the New Covenant?
It is better than the Mosaic Covenant
It is internal
It reconciles and offers forgiveness
What is significant about God putting His Spirit in the people?
The Spirit causes them to be careful to obey God
In the fiery furnace, what happened when Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into the fire?
There was a fourth man in the fire who protected them from being burned
What was Ezra's concern for having soldiers go along to protect the returning captives on their trip?
Ezra had told the King that God was powerful enough to protect them
How did Haman and Mordecai have their fortunes reversed?
Haman was hung on the same gallows he made for Mordecai
What is so significant about God's writing His law on their hearts?
They will always know what God expects them to do
How did Ezekiel's disgrace as a priest reflect Israel's relationship with the world?
The Israelites were to be priests to the nations, but they did not represent God well
What is the main lesson for us to learn from the stories of Daniel, Shadrach, Meshak, and Abednego?
To still worship God no matter the cost
What is significant about Ezra preparing his heart?
Ezra came to know what God is like and what He expects
How were the Jewish people's fortunes reversed?
The day that the Jews were to be killed, they gained more power than ever
(*Not in notes or Quizlet) Where did Israel put Jeremiah when he prophesied about Babylon's attack?
A cistern
(Not in notes or Quizlet) What was Ezekiel's vision about?
dry bones coming back to life
(Not in notes or Quizlet) What are the names of the King during Daniel and the lion's den, and the King during the fiery furnace?
Daniel: Darius
Fiery Furnace: Nebuchadnezzar
(Not in Notes or Quizlet) What is the main thing Ezra is remembered for in history?
Finding the Law/Scriptures and teaching, spreading, and copying it down
(Not in notes and Quizlet) What did Mordecai do for the King leading the King to honor him?
He saved the King's life from an assassination plot