Book of Esther
Is the Book of Esther in the OT or NT?
OT
Where did Nehemiah live before going back to Jerusalem?
Persia
Who read God's word to the people?
Ezra
What is the last book in the OT?
Malachi
Whom did God use to save the Jews?
Esther
What book comes before Esther?
Nehemiah
Why did Nehemiah travel to Jerusalem?
to lead the people to rebuild the city walls and gates
How did the people respond when they heard God's law?
They wept
How long did the Israelites spend in exile?
70 years
What book of the Bible comes before Nehemiah?
Ezra
What was the name of Esther's cousin?
Mordecai
What did the Jews do when their enemies opposed them?
They prayed for God to help them
What did Ezra and Nehemiah tell the people to do?
to not be sad but to celebrate
What was the priests' job?
They were to lead the people by teaching them about God
What country had taken the Jews captive?
Babylon
What was Haman's evil plan?
to kill all the Jews
What men opposed the Jews building the wall?
Sanballat and Tobiah
What made the Jews so glad?
They understood God's Word
Who was the prophet that Malachi said it would come to announce the Messiah?
John the Baptist
How many chapters are in the Book of Esther?
10
What did Esther ask Mordecai and the Jews to do?
pray and fast with her
How many days did it take to complete the wall?
52
Where did the people of Israel meet to hear God's Word?
The city gate (Water Gate)
What did God tell His people to do?
to repent and get ready for Jesus
What is the first book in the NT?
Matthew