Kings & Kingdoms
This Babylonian king invaded Judah in 605 BC, required dream interpretation, and promoted Daniel to lead wise guy.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
Babylonian invasion of Judah and first deportation to Babylon.
What is 605 BC
Daniel
What is the Lion's Den?
The Man among the Myrtle Trees, four horns and craftsmen, and a man with a measuring line.
What are Zechariah's first three night visions?
God reveals his faithful love through judgment and blessing.
Who is Malachi?
This Babylonian king required Daniel's assistance to read the writing on the wall.
Who was Belshazzar?
Cyrus issues decree; return of 1st wave of exiles led by Zerubbabel.
What is 538 BC?
Ezekiel
What are creatures, wheels, and throne; valley of dry bones?
Zechariah's 4th vision of the High Priest's cleansing points to this future person referred to as this part of a tree.
Who is the Lord Jesus Christ, the Branch.
God leads His people to trust Him as they accomplish His will and withstand the enemy's persecution and schemes.
Who is Nehemiah?
This Persian king deposed Queen Vashti and married Esther.
Who is Xerxes?
This prophet, along with Zechariah, had his "eye" on the people and encouraged the 1st wave of returnees to complete the temple.
Who is Haggai?
Ezra & Nehemiah
What is the rebuilt temple and city wall symbolizing worship of God?
This vision includes two memorable verses about the power of the Spirit and small things.
What is Zechariah's 5th Vision or the Gold Lampstand and the Two Olive Trees?
God's sovereignty in preserving His people.
Who is Esther?
Who is Cyrus?
This priest and prophet led the 2nd wave of returnees in this year.
Who is Ezra; 458 BC?
Haggai
What is temple, signet ring?
Zechariah's final three visions includes these images.
What is a flying scroll, a woman in a basket, and four chariots?
God's sovereignty over empires.
Who is Daniel?
This Persian king who allowed his cupbearer, Nehemiah to return home to rebuild the wall.
Who was Artaxerxes?
This leader came to Jerusalem as part of the 3rd and final wave of exiles in 444 BC.
Who is Nehemiah?
Malachi
What is refiner's fire, sun of righteousness?
The underlying theme of Zechariah's eight night visions.
What is hope or comfort?
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God's return to dwell among his people?
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Gospel power and God's historical plan?
The importance of God's Word, His temple, and Israel's worship.
Who is Ezra?