L1 Esther saved her people
who adopted Esther?
Mordecai
how long did God's people live in Babylon
70 years
what was Ezra's profession?
priest (and scribe)
where were God's people in exile?
Babylon
are the stories of Esther, Ezra, and Nehemiah from the Old Testament, or the New Testament?
Old Testament
who saved the Jewish people from the evil plan?
Esther
Was Nehemiah happy when he heard the news about Jerusalem?
no
what book did Ezra read to the people?
the law of Moses
what was Abraham's original name
Abram
who said there is no condemnation for those have been saved by faith in Jesus
Paul
how many days did the Jews fast for?
three
who stood with Nehemiah and the men rebuilding the walls?
God
who helped the people understand God's law?
the Levites
why were God's people taken into exile?
they sinned against God (idolatry}
what people was Paul's letter to?
the Romans
who had a plan to kill all of the Jews?
Harran
who sent Nehemiah back to Jerusalem?
the king of Persia
did the people understand the law?
yes
what sea did God's people cross to get to the promised land?
the red sea
God gives us a new what?
heart
what nation was king Ahasuerus the leader of?
Persia
how long did it take to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem?
52 days
who is the governor during this time?
Nehemiah
what led the leaders to turn back to God's and promise to be faithful
they were slaves in the land
does being forgiven mean we can continue to sin?
no