Daniel
This Babylonian king destroyed Jerusalem and brought captives like Daniel to Babylon
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
This was the theme of the book of Ezra, defined as freedom from sin and defilement.
What is purity?
This is never mentioned in the entire book of Esther.
Who is God?
Nehemiah led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s wall in this number of days.
What is 52?
Stories are compelling to us because they are built on this: which models the story of the Bible
What is conflict?
Daniel was likely this age range when taken into captivity.
What is 13-17? (15 acceptable)
When Ezra rebuked the people for sin, this was their response.
What is they confessed and repented?
Haman's plan to destroy the Jews was revealed to the king by her.
Who is Esther?
Nehemiah’s deep concern led him to grieve, pray, and take this kind of action.
What is initiative?
God said Israel would be in captivity for this many years.
God said Israel would be in captivity for this many years.
Daniel was about this age when he was thrown into the lions' den.
What is his 80s?
Ezra divided the responsibility for resources to avoid this.
What is being accused of wrongdoing?
Haman descended from this Canaanite king that Saul failed to destroy.
Who is Agag?
This is more important than ability in doing God’s work.
What is availability?
According to 1 Peter, prophets like Ezekiel were doing this for us, not themselves.
What is ministering?
Daniel and his friends refused the king's food for this reason.
What is it was dedicated to Babylonian gods and didn't follow the Mosaic food laws?
Ezra protected the travelers by rejecting an escort and doing this instead.
What is praying for God's protection?
Though unnamed, this aspect of God is clearly seen guiding the events of Esther.
What is providence?
Nehemiah recorded this number of his prayers in his book.
What is 11?
Ezekiel taught that this is the root of all human problems.
What is the heart?
Daniel and his friends remained faithful because they knew these truths about God and His law.
What are: 1. they couldn't pick and choose which commandments to obey, 2. God always sees them, and 3. Youth is no excuse for sin.
The first Jews returning from exile were tasked with this major responsibility.
What is rebuilding the temple?
This irony marked the end of Haman’s life.
What is he was killed on the same spike he built for Mordecai?
These were the three main obstacles to rebuilding the wall.
What are enemies, an overwhelming task, and persecution?
God told the exiles, through Jeremiah, that while in captivity, they should do this.
What is live life: seek the welfare of the place they live? (plant gardens, build houses, get married, have children)