Sword Drill
Ezra 3:11
“With praise and thanksgiving they sang to the Lord: ‘He is good; his love toward Israel endures forever.’ And all the people gave a great shout of praise to the Lord, because the foundation of the house of the Lord was laid.”
The first event on the biblical timeline, around 4000 BC.
What was the Creation?
The first spiritual act the returning exiles completed before laying the temple foundation
What is Rebuilding the altar
The length of the exile God promised before the people would return.
What is 70 years
Ezra devoted himself to studying, observing, and teaching this.
What is The Law of Moses / God’s Word.
Psalm 119:105–106
“Your word is a lamp for my feet, a light on my path.
I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.”
Worldwide judgment by flood.
What is Noah’s Flood?
The attribute of God meaning “He knows what His people need.”
What is Omniscient?
Daniel’s physical response in Daniel 10:9 after seeing the heavenly man.
What is Falling into a deep sleep / falling weak to the ground.
The spiritual discipline Ezra proclaimed at the Ahava Canal instead of asking for a military escort.
What is a fast?
John 5:24
“Very truly I tell you, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be judged but has crossed over from death to life.”
God’s call to one man to form a great nation.
What is Abraham’s Call?
The year the temple was completed after opposition stopped and work resumed.
What is 515 B.C
The principle taught by Daniel’s visions of earthly kingdoms and world powers.
What is God eternally reigns over heaven and earth.
This is the main truth of Lesson 11
What is God’s Word guides His people to love and worship Him.
Proverbs 19:21
“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails.”
Son of Jacob rises to power in foreign land.
What is Joseph in Egypt?
Summary principle of Lesson 10: God helps His people worship Him despite ____.
What is Opposition
Vocabulary word meaning God activates every detail within His sovereign plan.
What is Providence.
According to Ezra 8:21–23, Ezra refused a military escort from the king. This truth about God’s character gave him confidence to travel in safety
What is God protects those who seek Him.
Psalm 33:11
“But the plans of the Lord stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.”
Nation splits into two kingdoms.
What is the Kingdom Dividing?
One of the first tactics Israel’s enemies used to stop the rebuilding, including hiring officials to frustrate their plans.
What is Harassing and discouraging the people.
The phrase a heavenly messenger used to describe Daniel, meaning he was greatly loved.
What is "Highly Esteemed"
This means to be set apart for a holy purpose
What is Consecrated?