NEHEMIAH
Who was Nehemiah's king when he served as cupbearer?
King Artaxerxes of Persia.
Where was Jesus born according to Luke?
Bethlehem.
What important activity did both Nehemiah and Jesus engage in when facing challenges?
Prayer.
Nehemiah was a governor/leader involved in rebuilding Jerusalem. What was Jesus primarily known for in Luke?
Preaching and teaching about God's Kingdom and bringing salvation
Which book tells the story of Nehemiah?
The Book of Nehemiah.
What major problem in Jerusalem caused Nehemiah great concern?
The walls of Jerusalem had been broken down and its gates burned
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist.
Both Nehemiah and Jesus showed concern for what?
The welfare of other people.
What was the main physical project associated with Nehemiah?
Rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem
Which Gospel are we using to study Jesus' life?
The Gospel according to Luke.
What did Nehemiah do before approaching the king about Jerusalem?
He prayed to God.
What did Jesus do immediately before beginning His public ministry after His baptism?
He was tempted by the devil in the wilderness.
Both faced opposition while carrying out their work. True or false?
True.
Who was Nehemiah's political authority, while Jesus' ministry was centered on God's authority?
Nehemiah served under King Artaxerxes of Persia.
What did Nehemiah do when he heard about Jerusalem's condition: celebrate, ignore it, or mourn and pray?
Mourn and pray.
Name one group of people who opposed Nehemiah's rebuilding work.
Sanballat, Tobiah, or Geshem.
Name one group of people Jesus showed special concern for in Luke.
The poor, sick, sinners, women, children, or outcasts.
How did both Nehemiah and Jesus demonstrate leadership?
They took action to address the needs and problems of the people and remained committed to their missions despite opposition.
Nehemiah led the restoration of Jerusalem's walls. What did Jesus focus on restoring?
People's relationship with God and their spiritual lives, through His message and ministry.
In Luke, what happened when Jesus entered the synagogue at Nazareth and read from Isaiah?
He proclaimed His mission, including bringing good news to the poor and freedom to the oppressed.
Nehemiah faced opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah while rebuilding Jerusalem. Give TWO specific strategies Nehemiah used to ensure the work continued despite the opposition
He prayed to God, organized guards/watchmen, armed the workers for protection, and encouraged the people to remain committed to the work.
In Luke 4:1–13, Jesus is tempted in the wilderness. What does Jesus' response to the temptations reveal about His character and His approach to His mission?
It shows His obedience to God, self-control, faithfulness, and refusal to misuse His power or abandon God's purpose.
Nehemiah and Jesus both faced opposition. Explain how their responses to opposition were similar, rather than simply stating that they were opposed.
What is one of the biggest differences between the endings of Nehemiah's work and Jesus' ministry?
Nehemiah completed the rebuilding and restoration work in Jerusalem, while Jesus' earthly ministry culminated in His death and resurrection, central to Luke's account of salvation.
Nehemiah worked mainly to restore ________, while Jesus worked mainly to bring ________.
Jerusalem / salvation.