The Exile and Return
Who was the Jewish girl who became the wife of the kings of Persia?
Esther
Who was the first murderer?
Cain
Which of the Ten Commandments protects our right to possessions?
"You shall not steal"
What two cities did God destroy with fire because of their great wickedness?
Sodom and Gomorrah
Which of the Judges was very strong?
Samson
When the people returned from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the walls of the city?
Nehemiah
How are people different from animals?
God created people in his own image.
in which book and chapter of the Bible do we find the first record of the Ten Commandments
Exodus 20
What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Sarah?
Isaac
Who defeated the Midianites with only 300 men?
Gideon
How did Esther save the lives of the Jewish people?
By asking her husband, the king of Persia, to protect them
Who were the twin sons of Isaac and Rebekah?
Jacob & Esau
Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of human life?
"You shall not murder"
What was the name of the son born to Abraham and Hagar?
Ishmael
Who did God take directly to heaven in a fiery whirlwind?
Elijah
How did God reward Job for his faithfulness?
God gave him twice as many possessions and as many children he had had before his trial.
The account of mans first sin mentioned what two trees?
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil and the tree of life
Which of the Ten Commandments forbids wrong desires?
"You shall not covet anything that belongs to your neighbor."
Who was Melchizedek
Priest of God and King of Salem
What city were the people of Judah taken to as captives?
Babylon
When the people returned to Jerusalem from captivity in Babylon, who oversaw the rebuilding of the temple?
Zerubabbel
How did sin enter the world?
Through the disobedience of Adam and Eve
Which of the Ten Commandments protects the sacredness of marriage?
"You shall not commit adultery."
What did Jacob give to Esau in return for Esau's birthright?
Lentil Stew
What queen came from a long distance to visit Solomon?
The Queen of Sheba