Return from Exile
Who allowed the Israelites to go home from Babylon?
King Cyrus
What did the people build first when they returned?
The altar
Who was Ezra?
A priest and scribe
What job did Nehemiah have before going to Jerusalem?
He was a cupbearer to the king
Why were the Israelites taken to Babylon?
They disobeyed God
What special item did King Cyrus return to the Israelites?
The temple treasures
Why did they build the altar first?
To offer sacrifices to God
What did Ezra love to study and teach?
God’s Word (the Law)
What made Nehemiah sad in the king’s presence?
Jerusalem's walls were broken
Did God forget His people in exile?
No, He kept His promise to bring them back
What book in the Bible tells the story of the people returning to Jerusalem?
Ezra
What stopped the people from building the temple for a while?
Enemies made them afraid
What did Ezra do when he saw the people sinning?
He prayed and confessed their sin
How long did it take to rebuild the wall?
52 days
What did the people do to remember God’s faithfulness?
They celebrated feasts and read His Word
Who led the first group of people back to Jerusalem?
Zerubbabel
Who told the people to start rebuilding again?
The prophets Haggai and Zechariah
Why was it important for the people to know God’s law?
So they could obey God
What did the enemies do to stop Nehemiah’s work?
They made fun of him and tried to trick him
What does it mean to repent?
To be sorry for sin and turn back to God
How many years were the Israelites in exile?
70 years
What did the people do when the temple was finished?
They celebrated with joy and offerings
What did the people do after hearing God’s law read aloud?
They repented and worshipped God
What did Nehemiah say to the people to encourage them?
“The joy of the Lord is your strength”
What is one way God showed His love to His people in these lessons?
He forgave them and helped them rebuild