Life in Exile
Which empire took Judah into exile?
Babylon
Which prophet rebuked the people for robbing God in tithes?
Malachi
Who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls?
Nehemiah
What did God say in Malachi 1:2 about His love?
“I have loved you”
Which two ladies share the name Martha?
Martha Kelley and Martha Owen
What happened to Daniel in the lions’ den?
God shut the lions’ mouths; he was unharmed
Who said the people lived in paneled houses while God’s house was in ruins?
Haggai
Who taught the Law and led spiritual renewal?
Ezra
What promise does God give when His people return to Him?
“Return to me, and I will return to you”
Who’s becoming a first-time grandma this summer?
Winnie
What did Daniel and his friends ask for instead of the king’s food?
Vegetables and water
Who had night visions encouraging the people to return to the Lord?
Zechariah
What was the people’s response when the Law was read and made clear?
They wept
What does God promise to replace their heart of stone with?
A heart of flesh
Who will serve as a new OGL next year?
Vino
What habit did Daniel continue 3 times a day despite the law?
Praying to God
Who saw a vision of dry bones coming to life?
Ezekiel
What was rebuilt first when the people returned: the wall, the temple, or the altar?
The altar
How does the story of Esther show God keeping His promises?
He saves His people even when unseen
Which group members have birthdays on May 4 or May 6?
Shushanah, Lee, and Jayla
What did Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to do?
Bow to the golden image
“Not by _____ nor by _____, but by my _____,” says the Lord Almighty.
might / power / Spirit
What kind of opposition did the builders face? (name one)
Mockery, threats of attack, and deception
Who are the “messenger who prepares the way” and the “messenger of the covenant” in Malachi 3:1?
John the Baptist and Jesus Christ
What book will we study next year?
Romans