Nehemiah’s World
What position did Nehemiah hold in the Persian court before returning to Jerusalem?
Cupbearer to King Artaxerxes
How many days did it take to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem?
52 days
What role does Hebrews assign to Jesus that explains his ongoing intercession for believers?
High Priest
Which chapter of Hebrews is often called the “Hall of Faith”?
Hebrews 11
Which Old Testament book never mentions God by name, yet shows His providence in the story?
Esther
In what Persian city did Nehemiah first hear the report about Jerusalem’s broken walls?
Susa (Shushan)
Nehemiah made sure workers carried tools in one hand and what in the other for protection?
A weapon (sword/spear)
Hebrews says Jesus’ priesthood is in the order of which Old Testament priest-king?
Melchizedek
Hebrews 4 says a promise still remains for God’s people. What is that promise?
God’s rest / Sabbath rest.
Who was the only female judge of Israel?
Deborah
What was Nehemiah’s first response when he heard about the ruined walls and burned gates of Jerusalem?
He prayed, fasted, mourned, and confessed sin before God
After the wall was completed, who read the Law to the gathered people?
Ezra the scribe and priest
In Hebrews 13, Jesus is described as sanctifying the people through His own blood. Where did He suffer to do this?
Outside the city gate
Which generation of Israelites is cited as a warning example for their unbelief and failure to enter God’s rest?
The wilderness generation under Moses
In Isaiah’s vision of God’s throne room, what touched his lips to symbolize cleansing?
A burning coal from the altar
Besides permission to travel, what two things did Nehemiah request from the king to help his mission?
Letters for safe passage and timber for rebuilding
When the people began weeping after hearing the Law, what did Nehemiah instruct them to do instead?
Celebrate with joy, for “the joy of the Lord is your strength."
According to Hebrews, what does the blood of bulls and goats not have the power to do?
Take away sins
Hebrews 3 uses the phrase “Today, if you hear his voice…” What warning follows that phrase?
Do not harden your hearts
In Galatians, Paul contrasts Mount Sinai (slavery) with what other mountain symbolizing freedom?
Mount Zion
When the wall was dedicated, two large choirs marched around it in opposite directions. Where did they meet?
At the house of God / temple area near the Water Gate
At the end of the book, what ongoing sin did Nehemiah confront that threatened Israel’s covenant identity?
Intermarriage with foreign nations / violating God’s covenant commands
Which Psalm grounds Jesus’ eternal priesthood, declaring “You are a priest forever, according to the order of Melchizedek”?
Psalm 110
What system were the recipients of Hebrews tempted to return to, which the author declares obsolete in light of Christ?
The old covenant Levitical / temple sacrificial system
When Jesus said, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” he was quoting which Psalm?
Psalm 118