Esther Saved Her People
Who was Haman and what was his plan?
He was an important leader who worked for the king, and his plan was to kill all of the Jews.
Who lead the people to rebuild the wall?
Nehemiah
When Ezra got to Jerusalem, what did he learn about some of the leaders which upset him so that he tore his clothes?
Some of the leaders had disobeyed God, ignoring His Word.
To show they were sorry for their sin the people fasted, wore sackcloth, and dust on their heads and spent their time how?
¼ of the day listening to God's Word and another ¼ of the day confessing their sin and worshiping the Lord.
God promised to send what to save us from our sin and death?
A Savior
Who encouraged Esther to do something to stop Haman’s plan? Why did he do this?
Mordecai (Esther’s cousin); Mordecai and Esther were Jews and they wanted to protect their people.
How long did it take to rebuild the wall?
52 days
True or False. Several years later the people gathered in the temple as Ezra read for hours from the book of law standing high up from the pulpit.
False, Ezra read at the Jerusalem gate from a platform.
Name at least 2 of the O.T. stories mentioned in Nehemiah 9?
Abraham, Egypt, Red Sea, Manna, 10 commandments, prophets, God's grace even when in exile
God's people continued to do what and turn away from Him?
Rebel or sin
What did Esther ask the king to do?
She asked him and Haman to come to her feast.
Where were they rebuilding the wall?
Jerusalem
What did the people do as they listened to Ezra read?
The people bowed down with their faces to the ground and worshiped God.
As they (we) listened and remembered everything God had done in Israel's past, what characteristic of God is seen over & over?
His faithfulness
What makes us guilty before God?
Sin
How did the king react to Haman’s plan? How did he fix it?
He was very angry. He punished Haman and made a law to keep the Jewish people safe from their enemies.
Who was the King that allowed them to rebuild the wall?
King Cyrus
What did the Levites do as Ezra read from the scrolls?
They moved among the people to help them understand the words Ezra read.
How do we really understand the magnitude of our sin?
As we focus on God and His characteristics, who He is.
God's people promised to be what?
Faithful
How did Esther show bravery?
She approached the king and was willing to risk her life in order to save her people.
What did Nehemiah do when he heard about the trouble in Jerusalem?
Prayed
What did Ezra say when the people understood they had sinned and began to cry?
Ezra said, don't be sad, this is a happy day; a holy day to the Lord.
How do we experience God's grace and compassion?
Jesus’ gift frees us from the ________ of our sin?
Punishment