Isaiah
Isaiah was chosen by God to be a what?
A prophet
What was Paul's name before he became a follower of Jesus?
Saul
Why did Jesus teach in Parables?
Matthew 13:13-15
"The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do not perceive, and hearing they do not listen, nor do they understand.’ "
- To make deep truths accessible
- To reveal the truth to those who would hear, and conceal it to those whose hearts are closed off
Esther became queen in which ancient empire?
Nehemiah was a Hebrew prophet and a high official of which empire?
The Persian Empire
Isaiah lived and prophesied in what city?
Jerusalem
What happened to Paul’s eyesight after his encounter with Jesus?
He became blind temporarily
In the parable of the kingdom as treasure or pearl, what do the people do when they find something of great value
Sell everything to get it.
Who plotted to destroy the Jews in the Persian Empire?
Haman
What city’s walls did Nehemiah rebuild?
Jerusalem's
In his vision, what object touched Isaiah’s lips to cleanse him of his sin to prepare him for his prophetic mission?
On what road did Paul have his dramatic encounter with Jesus?
The road to Damascus
In the parable of the great banquet, why did the invited guests refuse to come?
They were too busy with their fields, businesses, or personal matters
How did Esther show courage to save her people?
She risked her life by going to the king without being summoned
How did the king react when Nehemiah asked for permission to rebuild the walls?
He granted it and provided letters of safe passage and supplies
Isaiah warned that Judah’s sin would lead to captivity by which future empire?
Babylon
Who helped restore Paul’s sight?
Ananias
What is the main message of the pearl and treasure parables?
The Kingdom of Heaven is of great value and worth giving up everything to obtain
Who refused to bow to Haman, which made Haman angry?
Besides rebuilding the walls, what else did Nehemiah help restore?
Religious reforms, including reading the Law and restoring proper worship
Why is Isaiah important in the big picture of the Bible
- He gave one of the clearest pictures of God's holiness in the Bible
- He explained sin and judgement and didn't avoid hard truths
- His messages on human sin, judgement, hope, and redemption all point to the Messiah, Jesus Christ
Which city did Paul often visit on his missionary journeys and later wrote a letter to address church problems there?
Corinth
What does the parable of the great banquet teach about accountability and response to God’s invitation?
The parable teaches that God invites everyone to His Kingdom, but many reject the invitation due to worldly priorities, so the humble and marginalized are welcomed instead.
How did the king punish Haman for plotting against the Jews?
Haman was hanged on the gallows he had prepared for Mordecai
How long did it take Nehemiah and the people to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls?
52 days