God's Creation
Jellyfish eat this
Fish eggs, Small Fish, Crustaceans
Why was it important to rebuild the walls?
Physical protection, bring Gods glory back to the city.
How does the book of Malachi start?
In verse 2 God says, “I have loved you.”
What was the name of Esthers cousin who raised her?
Mordecai
What is the name of the priest/scribe that led a later group of exiles back to Jerusalem and taught the Law of Moses.
Ezra
Name one type of cloud
Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, Cumulonimbus, etc.
Approximately how long was the wall that Nehemiah rebuilt? How long did it take?
2.5 (4 kilometers long), 52 days
How is the book Zechariah and Isaiah uniquely related?
Both have many Messianic predictions
What did Daniel and his friends do to seperate themselves in court early on?
Negotiated a 10 day fast with chief Eunuch to avoid the rich court foods and wine.
The remnant is not just those who survive physically, but those who exhibit this covenant quality.
Faithfulness
The deepest known part of the world’s oceans.
Mariana Trench
Why did the Jews halt construction of the temple?
How many minor prophets are there?
12
What king did Nehemiah serve, and what was his position in the court?
Artaxerxes I, personal cupbearer
How long were Jews in exile for?
70 years
Largest desert in the world
Antarctic Desert
Who was in charge of rebuilding the temple?
Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah
Describe two of the four beasts Daniel describes in Chapter 7 and two of any nation represented.
A lion with eagle wings (Babylon), a bear-like creature (Medo-Persia), a four-winged/four-headed leopard (Greece), and a terrifying, indestructible beast with iron teeth and ten horns (Rome/final kingdom)
How did God practically help Esther prepare for the King?
She received preferential treatment from the king's Eunch Hegai, superior beauty treatments, best location in harem.
Why did they bring it back, and what was the name, of the celebration in Nehemiah 8?
Feast of Tabernacles (Booths), After Ezra read the book of the law
How do mountains cause rain to occur?
Orographic lift. Warm air rises expands and cools causing moisture to condense in clouds and rain.
What is something you learned from this years studies and how can you apply it to your life?
(So many answers, be specific!)
Give four reasons God sends prophets and leaders to His people
calling for repentance, provide warning of judgement, offer encouragement, reveal salvation plan, demonstrate God's love, unify the people, deliver Gods will
How did Esther convince the king to spare the Jews? Give at least two specific actions she took.
Asking the Jews to fast, risking her life to approach the king without invitation, invite the king and Haman to two banquets, requesting the king to save them (new counter decree of defense).
Name three things the Jews needed to repent from after they came back to Jerusalem
Intermarriage, failing to support the temple, violating the Sabbath, taking Jews into slavery, charging interest to each other.