Dreamy Vegetables
Why did Daniel and his friends not want to eat the food given to them in training?
it was used in idol worship
What was Nebuchadnezzar's punishment for his pride?
he was turned into a wild beast
Who was the Babylonian king who didn't care about Daniel?
Belshazzar
How were Esther and Mordecai related?
they were cousins
How many banquets does Esther throw before she tells the king about Haaman?
2
What were the names of Daniel's 3 friends taken to Babylon with him?
Hananiah (Shadrach), Mishael (Meshach), and Azariah (Abednego)
What mysterious thing happened after the 3 friends were thrown into the firey furnace?
a 4th person appeared in the fire with them
What was the decree that got Daniel thrown into the lion's den?
no one could pray to anyone but the king
Who was the king that Esther married?
Xerxes
What does Mordecai do that causes him to be celebrated by the king?
helps stop a plot to assassinate the king
he begins to kill them all
Who was king when Daniel was thrown into the lion's den?
Darius
Who was the king's wife who refused to show off her beauty at the party?
Vashti
What happens to Haaman after he is found out?
he is killed on the same gallows he built to kill Mordecai
Why does the experiment with eating the vegetables work?
Because God made it happen miraculously
What did Neb dream about that had to do with his pride?
an angel chopping down a tree
What nation ended up overthrowing the Babylonian Empire?
Persia/Medes and Persians
What was the reason given for why Mordecai refused to respect Haaman?
there was no reason given
What did Esther ask for after the Jews defended themselves against their enemies?
another day to kill more people
What was the meaning of Neb's dream of the statue?
human kingdoms would continue to get weaker, but God's kingdom will last forever
What are the 4 States of Neb?
You guys are special....Your God is special...Your God is the best God....God is the One True God
What were the original words that were written on the wall?
MENE MENE TEKEL UPARSIN
What is the unique thing about the book of Esther?
it doesn't mention God at all
What is the overall point of the book of Esther (according to Mr. Valletto)?
God will always preserve His people, even when they don't serve Him