First King
Were God's enemies living in Judah happy about the return of God's chosen people?
No
What was the name of the King that followed the first King in our story?
Darius
What did God's people say when the Governor asked why they are rebuilding the temple.
Because King Cyrus issued an order many years ago.
What was the name of the King God's enemies wrote to to stop the rebuilding of the temple?
Artaxerxes
What was the name of the prophet God sent to speak to his people?
Haggai
What did King Cyrus give God's people long ago that they could use to rebuild the temple.
Gold and silver that was taken from the original temple.
What did the enemies think that God's people would stop doing if they rebuild the city?
pay taxes
What was the message that the prophet had for the people?
God's house should be build before your own. If you do this, I will help you prosper.
What did the second King allow God's people to use to rebuild the temple?
Taxes from that area
The King searched his records to discover the people were _______ toward the King.
Harmful and rebellious
What did the second King say would happen if anyone interfered with the rebuilding of the temple?
they would be punished
Do we need to go to a temple to worship God?
No, the holy spirit lives inside of us.
What did the King's first decree say?
stop building
What was the name of the Governor that tattled on God's people for rebuilding the temple?
Tattenai
What two celebrations did the people have when the temple was finished?
Passover & festival of unleaven bread