God’s People & Exile
Who were God’s special people?
The Israelites
Who took care of Esther?
Mordecai
Who taught God’s people His Word after they returned?
Ezra
Who were the first people to hear about Jesus’ birth?
Shepherds
Who baptized Jesus?
John the Baptist
Where did the Israelites go after leaving their home?
Babylon
How did Esther’s life change in a big way?
She was chosen to become a queen
Who was the prophet sent to speak to the people after they forgot God?
Malachi
Why did Mary and Joseph go to Bethlehem?
Census ordered by Caesar Augustus
Who was Andrew’s brother?
Simon Peter
Why did God's people have to leave their home?
They disobeyed God
What was Haman’s plan?
To harm the Jewish people
What promise did God keep for His people?
He brought them back home
What did the wise men follow to find Jesus?
How many disciples did Jesus have?
12
Who helped the Israelites return home?
King Cyrus
Why was Esther's story important?
To show that God has a plan
What were people doing wrong when giving to God?
Giving sick animals / not their best
Leaders not doing their job
People cheating on their marriage
Where did Joseph and Mary flee with Jesus?
Egypt
Who told Nathanael about Jesus?
Philip
Where did God’s people live before exile
Israel / Jerusalem
How did God use Esther?
To save her people
Who did Malachi say would come in the future?
A messenger and the Savior
What gifts did the wise men bring?
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh
What happened after Jesus was baptized?
Heaven opened, Holy Spirit came like a dove, God spoke