Esther
What beautiful Jewish orphan became queen of Persia?
Esther
Ch 3: What were the names of Daniel's 3 friends?
Shadrach Meshach, and Abednego
Daniel 4: What happened to Nebuchadnezzar?
He lived like an animal for 7 years.
When is Ezra first mentioned in the book of Ezra?
Chapter 7
Who did God send to reconstruct the walls?
Nehemiah
Who was the wicked man who tried to kill all the jews?
Haman
Ch 2: Why did Nebuchadnezzar order all the wise men in Babylon be killed?
They could not reveal his dream.
Ch 5: What did the king see during his meal?
He saw handwriting a message on the wall.
Who helped Ezra arrive in Jerusalem safely?
King Artaxerxes, because the hand of God was on him.
Did the people keep their promise when Nehemiah was in Persia?
No, he came back and found that they were living in sin.
How did God prepare to protect His people Israel?
Hint: 2 reasons
He put Esther on the throne and Mordecai in the record book of the king
Ch 2: How did God answer Daniel when praying about the Kings dream?
God revealed the King's dream and interpretation to Daniel.
Ch 6: Did Daniel obey the law? Why not?
No. Daniel knew he had to obey God rather than men. He prayed because he trusted God.
What did God promise through Jeremiah?
He promised that after 70 years in exile, Cyrus would allow Israel to return to their land.
Why did Israelites need people to resettle Jerusalem?
They needed more people to live there to protect it and restore its honor as the holy city.
Why doesn't the book of Esther ever mention God's name?
It illustrates for us that even when we can't see God at work, God is still real, and He is still protecting His people.
Ch 3: What did Nebuchadnezzar learn about God from this?
He learned that God is powerful to save. God is not powerless like an idol
Ch 5: How did Belshazzar show his pride?
He trusted himself and his idols instead of God. He made fun of God by drinking out of the cups from God's holy temple.
Why did some men weep after the temple foundation was laid?
They saw the new temple did not come close to the glory of Solomon's temple.
What did Nehemiah's enemies think about him rebuilding the walls?
They were furious,
Why didn't Haman and Mordecai like eachother?
Since the time of Agag and Saul, their families were archenemies. Haman's family always wanted to destroy Israel, and Mordecai's family defended Israel.
CH 2: What did the stone represent?
The stone represented God's kingdom that he will establish on the earth when Jesus returns
Ch 4: What did the tree represent?
It represented Nebuchadnezzar's reign, which was glorious but would soon be brought down.
How did Ezra find Levites willing to return?
FASTING AND PRAYER WERE ACTS OF UTTER DEPENDENCE ON GOD TO PROTECT THEM ON THE JOURNEY
How did the rich Jews undermine the work?
They were oppressing the poor Jews by making them pay high interest