Timeline & Prophets
Around 444 BC, this leader directed the reconstruction of Jerusalem's wall despite intense opposition.
Who is Nehemiah?
This attribute describes God as whole and complete—perfect in goodness and righteousness, and set apart from all creation.
What is Holy?
This vocabulary term is defined as God’s powerful kindness poured out on the undeserving.
What is grace?
Ezra led the second wave of exiles to return to Jerusalem during the reign of this Persian king.
Who is King Artaxerxes?
The first group of exiles to return to the ruins of Jerusalem under the decree of Cyrus numbered approximately this many people.
What is 50,000?
Ministering in exile from 593-571 BC, this prophet saw a vision of a valley of dry bones coming to life.
Who is Ezekiel?
This attribute means God has no limits, no beginning, no end, and no "size."
What is Infinite?
According to Basic Truth 1, this is the ultimate purpose of my life.
What is to know God, love Him, enjoy Him, and glorify Him?
In 539 BC, this empire conquered the Babylonians, leading to the end of the Jewish exile.
What is Persia (or the Persian Empire)?
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego were thrown into this because they bravely refused to bow down to King Nebuchadnezzar’s image.
What is Fiery Furnace?
Around 520 BC, these two prophets were sent by God to call the returned exiles to prioritize rebuilding the temple with sincere hearts.
Who are Haggai and Zechariah?
This attribute is defined simply as "God does not change over time."
What is Immutable?
This book tells God’s true story of His plan to save sinners, starting from creation and ending with His ultimate victory.
What is The Bible?
Fulfilling prophecy, this Persian king issued a decree in 538 BC that allowed the first wave of exiles to return home and rebuild the temple.
Who is King Cyrus?
Esther and Mordecai established this festival to celebrate God’s great reversal that saved the Israelites from complete annihilation.
What is Purim?
In 458 BC, about 80 years after the first group returned, this scribe and priest led the second wave of exiles back to Jerusalem.
Who is Ezra?
Because God keeps His people eternally safe and protects their salvation to carry out His purposes, He is known by this attribute.
What is Preserver?
Acknowledging our sin, turning from it, and trusting God to give us the power to live differently is the definition of this word.
What is repentance?
Esther was crowned queen and saved her people during the reign of this Persian king.
Who is King Xerxes I?
The first wave of returning exiles, led by Zerubbabel and Joshua, finally completed the rebuilding of this holy structure in 515 BC.
What is the temple?
This prophet ministered in Babylon from 605-536 BC, interpreting dreams for kings and surviving a den of lions.
Who is Daniel?
Because God controls all things and no one tells Him what to do, He is described by this attribute.
What is Sovereign?
It is defined as everything in thought, word, and deed that is contrary to the will of God.
What is Sin?
This empire, led by King Nebuchadnezzar, conquered Judah, destroyed Jerusalem, and took God's people into captivity.
What is Babylon (or the Babylonian Empire)?
The Israelites lived in exile in Babylon for this exact number of years before returning to their homeland.
What is 70 years?