Book of Esther 1
What secret did Esther hide from the King?
She was a Jew.
The bible describes Job as "blameless" and this.
"Upright"
What quality did Esther have to become queen of Persia?
Beauty
Where is Job from?
The land of Uz
What country did Nehemiah live in?
Persia
Why did Haman want to kill Mordecai and the Jews?
Mordecai rejected bowing down to him.
Who targeted Job to be tempted?
Satan
What relation was Mordecai to Esther?
Cousin
How did Job's friends explain his troubles?
They said he was a sinner.
What was Nehemiah's job?
Advisor to the King of Persia
Why was it dangerous to go to the King without being invited by him first?
You would be sentenced to death.
What does Job lose in Chapter 1?
His household and his children.
How was Haman punished by the King?
He was hung from the gallows.
How does Job endure his trials?
Faith in the Lord
When Nehemiah heard about his people's trouble, what was his solution?
Rebuild the wall in Jerusalem.
Why did Esther ask her people to fast and pray for three days?
Esther was going to go ask the King to save her people without being summoned/invited which was against the law and could lead to death.
What is Job cursed with?
Boils over his body.
What does Esther do before agreeing to help Mordecai?
Fast and pray.
What gospel topics are taught in the Book of Job?
Faith, resurrection, pre-existence, etc.
Who made it difficult to accomplish Nehemiah's task?
The Samaritans
What did Esther reveal to the King about Haman at a banquet?
Haman was plotting to kill her people, the Jews.
Who comforts Job in his misfortune?
His 3 friends
What is the Festival of Purim?
This holiday is created to honor Esther for helping to save the Jewish people.
What is the reward for Job's faithfulness?
He's blessed with double of everything he lost.
How many days did it take to build the wall?
52 days