Section 1+2
They finished building the foundation and had a big party to celebrate. What were they building a foundation for?
The rebuilding of the temple
The new king of Persia _____ gave permission to _____.
Darius + rebuild the temple again
What do they call the period when they were able to read and study the words of the Laws of Moses?
The Return
Who led Persia when they were most powerful?
King Cyrus
In the following months they celebrated important holidays such as ______ and ______.
Feast of Passover+Feast if Unleavened Bread
What is Purim?
A Jewish holiday that celebrates the bravery of Esther when saving the Jewish people.
When the neighbors saw the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the king of Persia......
Why was the wall around Jerusalem important?
It protected the entire city and kept the people safe inside.
Who did King Ahasuerus make his new servant?
Mordecai
The temple of God built by Solomon was destroyed by...
the Babylonians
When the people decided to right their wrongs they _____, ______, and ______.
Turned away false gods, sent families away, and made an oath to be faithful to God
King Ahasuerus was kind to the Jews living in Persia, but his ______, Haman wanted to ______ the Jews.
servant; kill/hurt
The captured people returned to Jerusalem and their homes. Then they gathered all together and built an altar. All the people sang...
“God is good, and his mercy endures forever!”
Why was Nehemiah brave.
He trusted the Lord to help him
Everyone celebrated with shouts of Thanksgiving singing and playing instruments. What did they celebrate for?
Reading the Book of the Law of Moses from the Lord.