Exile and Return

Recount the Jews' return to Jerusalem Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Ezra

Express the anguish felt by the captives Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Lamentations

To tell the people to examine their actions and respond to God's continuing love Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Malachi

Recount the rebuilding of the city walls Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Nehemiah

Demonstrate that God was taking care of his captive people Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Esther

Prepare for a lengthy Captivity Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Ezekiel

Urge the people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Haggai

Tell the future history of the world Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Daniel

Encourage the people rebuild the temple and to expect the appearance of the coming Messiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Zechariah

Submit to Babylon Jeremiah Ezekiel Lamentations Daniel Esther Ezra Nehemiah Haggai Zacharia Malachi

Jeremiah

Jeremiah Who: Jeremiah What: wrote this book Where: urging _______ When: during the last 40 years of its

existence, Why: to ________________

Jeremiah Who: Jeremiah What: wrote this book Where: urging Judah When: during the last 40 years of its

existence, Why: to ________________

Jeremiah Who: Jeremiah What: wrote this book Where: urging Judah When: during the last 40 years of its

existence, Why: to submit to Babylon

Through Jeremiah God says “I will summon…Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon….This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon ______________

Through Jeremiah God says “I will summon…Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon….This whole country will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon seventy years.

In Chapters 30-31 Jeremiah writes about The promise of a ____________

In Chapters 30-31 Jeremiah writes about The promise of a New Covenant

Ezekiel

Who: Ezekiel What: warned the __________ Where: in Babylon When: six years before the fall of

Jerusalem, Why: to prepare God’s people for a

____________

Ezekiel

Who: Ezekiel What: warned the captives Where: in Babylon When: six years before the fall of

Jerusalem, Why: to prepare God’s people for a

____________

Ezekiel

Who: Ezekiel What: warned the captives Where: in Babylon When: six years before the fall of

Jerusalem, Why: to prepare God’s people for a

lengthy captivity

T/F Ezekiel's message was to counter the message of the false prophets that Babylon would soon fall and Judah would be restored.

True

The people of Judah believed Jerusalem would not fall because of the existence of God’s Temple. But in a vision, Ezekiel saw God withdraw his ________ from the Temple and the city.

The people of Judah believed Jerusalem would not fall because of the existence of God’s Temple. But in a vision, Ezekiel saw God withdraw his presence from the Temple and the city.

The book ends on a strong note of hope. He sees a vision of the end, when God’s people will live in their land and worship the Lord in a ____________.

The book ends on a strong note of hope. He sees a vision of the end, when God’s people will live in their land and worship the Lord in a new temple.

The Babylonians deported the conquered Jews in ____ waves as they conquered ever more territory.

The Babylonians deported the conquered Jews in 3 waves as they conquered ever more territory.

Finally, in 586 B.C., Jerusalem fell and it’s people were deported. It is important how Babylon did this. They settled all the Hebrews from Judah in the same place.

T/F They were able to continue a sense of community, culture, philosophy, and religion.

True

They were shocked. They had truly believed God would never destroy Judah because they were a chosen people--but especially not Jerusalem, because __________ was there.

They were shocked. They had truly believed God would never destroy Judah because they were a chosen people--but especially not Jerusalem, because the temple was there.

But the message of the prophets shifts from emphasis on ________ to __________. God has not forsaken them.

But the message of the prophets shifts from emphasis on judgment to ________. God has not forsaken them.

But the message of the prophets shifts from emphasis on judgment to salvation. God has not forsaken them.

T/F Cyrus sent the Jews home for the express purpose of worshipping Yahweh.

True

The question the Jews had to face during the exile was, “Has Yahweh ________ His people?”

The question the Jews had to face during the exile was, “Has Yahweh rejected His people?”

Lamentations:

Who: Tradition says Jeremiah What: wrote these dirge _____ Where: in Babylon When: after Jerusalem fell, Why: to express the anguish felt by

the Jewish captives.

Lamentations:

Who: Tradition says Jeremiah What: wrote these dirge poems Where: in Babylon When: after Jerusalem fell, Why: to express the anguish felt by

the Jewish captives.

The flow of sentiment in Lamentations is from __________ to __________ to Hope.

The flow of sentiment in Lamentations is from suffering to __________ to Hope.

The flow of sentiment in Lamentations is from suffering to confession to Hope.

Daniel

Who: Daniel, a young captive, What: delivers prophecies Where: as a student in the king’s

School in Babylon, When: around 605 B.C., Why: to tell people about the

___________ of the world.

Daniel

Who: Daniel, a young captive, What: delivers prophecies Where: as a student in the king’s

School in Babylon, When: around 605 B.C., Why: to tell people about the future

history of the world.

One major theme of Daniel is the absolute _________ of God. Even when it seemed to the Hebrews that all was lost, God was in absolute control.

One major theme of Daniel is the absolute sovereignty of God. Even when it seemed to the Hebrews that all was lost, God was in absolute control.

Esther

Who: an unnamed author What: wrote this book Where: in Persia When: Between 460 BC and 350 BC Why: To demonstrate through a series

of unusual circumstances that God was _________ his captive people

Esther

Who: an unnamed author What: wrote this book Where: in Persia When: Between 460 BC and 350 BC Why: To demonstrate through a series

of unusual circumstances that God was taking care of his captive people

Ezra Who: Ezra What: wrote much of this book Where: in Judah When: around 430 BC Why: to recount the Jews’

_____________

Ezra Who: Ezra What: wrote much of this book Where: in Judah When: around 430 BC Why: to recount the Jews’ return to

Jerusalem

Nehemiah Who: Nehemiah What: wrote much of this book Where: in Judah When: around 430 BC Why: to recount the __________________

which reestablished Jerusalem as a city worthy of respect.

Nehemiah Who: Nehemiah What: wrote much of this book Where: in Judah When: around 430 BC Why: to recount the rebuilding of the

city walls which reestablished Jerusalem as a city worthy of respect.

48,000 Jews returned in the first group in 538 BC and laid the foundation of the ________ immediately. Ezra 1-6 covers the first return

48,000 Jews returned in the first group in 538 BC and laid the foundation of the Temple immediately. Ezra 1-6 covers the first return

Then they stopped work on the temple for 18 years. Then they finished the task.

______ led a second group of Jews back arriving in 458, 58 years after the Temple was completed. He was shocked to discover that the priests and people had married pagan wives. He led them in prayer and confession and made them divorce their wives. They returned to faithful observance of God’s laws.

Then they stopped work on the temple for 18 years. Then they finished the task.

Ezra led a second group of Jews back arriving in 458, 58 years after the Temple was completed. He was shocked to discover that the priests and people had married pagan wives. He led them in prayer and confession and made them divorce their wives. They returned to faithful observance of God’s laws.

_________ gave up his position as a high official in Persia to become governor of Judah in 445/4 BC. He rallied the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and repopulate the city.

Nehemiah gave up his position as a high official in Persia to become governor of Judah in 445/4 BC. He rallied the Jews to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and repopulate the city.

Haggai worked with him. He prophesied that the material blessings were being withheld because the people had failed to put God first. His message was, put God first, Finish the temple, and God will __________.

Haggai worked with him. He prophesied that the material blessings were being withheld because the people had failed to put God first. His message was, put God first, Finish the temple, and God will provide (the needed finances).

Zechariah prophesied of the coming Messiah. But he prophesied that God's shepherd would be ___________.

Zechariah prophesied of the coming Messiah. But he prophesied that God's shepherd would be rejected.

Which prophet speaks of the promise of a New Covenant?

Jeremiah

Which 3 books reflect the conditions of the captivity?

Lamentations Daniel Esther

Malachi recorded the last words from God in the OT. Approximately how many years of silence followed?

400

The translation of the word Gospel is translation of the word Gospel is ________________________________. .

The translation of the word Gospel is translation of the word Gospel is Good NewsGood News. .

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the ____________________ Gospels. That means they are Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. similar in content and broad outline.

Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synopticsynoptic Gospels. That means they are Gospels. That means they are similar in content and broad outline. similar in content and broad outline.

Matthew: AD 60 Matthew: AD 60 To the _______To the _______ Portrays Jesus as ______Portrays Jesus as ______

Matthew: AD 60 Matthew: AD 60 To the JewsTo the Jews Portrays Jesus as KingPortrays Jesus as King

Mark: AD 55Mark: AD 55 To the To the ________________ Portrays Jesus as Portrays Jesus as __________________

Mark: AD 55Mark: AD 55 To the To the RomansRomans Portrays Jesus as Portrays Jesus as ServantServant

Luke: AD 58Luke: AD 58 To the To the __________________ Portrays Jesus as Portrays Jesus as ________________________

Luke: AD 58Luke: AD 58 To the To the GreeksGreeks Portrays Jesus as Portrays Jesus as Son of ManSon of Man

John: AD 80-90John: AD 80-90 To To ____________________ Portrays Jesus as the Portrays Jesus as the __________________________

John: AD 80-90John: AD 80-90 To To EveryoneEveryone Portrays Jesus as the Portrays Jesus as the Son of GodSon of God

Immanuel means “_________.”

Immanuel means “God with us.”

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of _____________

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of __________

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of popularity

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of popularity– 3rd year—year of __________

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of popularity– 3rd year—year of opposition

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of popularity– 3rd year—year of opposition – _________________

Jesus’ Life was Divided into 4 parts– 1st year—year of inauguration– 2nd year—year of popularity– 3rd year—year of opposition – Passion week

At his baptism, Jesus was identified as the Messiah by 3 wintesses– 1 ________________

At his baptism, Jesus was identified from above as the Messiah by 3 things– 1 The Spirit in the form of a dove– 2 ________________________

At his baptism, Jesus was identified from above as the Messiah by 3 things– 1 The Spirit in the form of a dove– 2 The Voice of the Father– 3 ________________

At his baptism, Jesus was identified from above as the Messiah by 3 things– 1 The Spirit in the form of a dove– 2 The Voice of the Father– 3 By John the Baptist

The Temptation of Jesus– He conquered the enemy by two things

_________________

The Temptation of Jesus– He conquered the enemy by two things

quoting scripture

The Temptation of Jesus– He conquered the enemy by two things

quoting scripture______________

The Temptation of Jesus– He conquered the enemy by two things

quoting scripturethe Spirit’s help

– True or False. He faced these temptations as a man (having emptied himself) with only the same tools we have today

TRUE

Jesus taught in 3 phases openly to the ________ in __________ to the ___________ alone

Jesus taught in 3 phases openly to the crowds in __________ to the ___________ alone

Jesus taught in 3 phases openly to the crowds in parables to the ___________ alone

Jesus taught in 3 phases openly to the crowds in parables to the disciples alone

The Parables As the controversy grew, Jesus began

teaching in parables. The parables concerned the _______________.

The Parables As the controversy grew, Jesus began

teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Parables As the controversy grew, Jesus began

teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The parables contrast the expected form of God’s kingdom with a “secret” form that Jesus revealed”

The Jews expected a ___________ of God on earth. (It will exist one day in the future)

The Parables As the controversy grew, Jesus began

teaching in parables. The parables concerned the Kingdom of Heaven.

The parables contrast the expected form of God’s kingdom with a “secret” form that Jesus revealed”

The Jews expected a visible kingdom of God on earth. (It will exist one day in the future)

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the ______, the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

The turning point was when Jesus asked "Who do you say I am?" Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ the Son of the living God." From this point Jesus began teaching the disciples alone.

Jesus began to speak of his coming __________.

Jesus began to speak of his coming crucifixion.

Surely he took up our infirmities (moral weaknesses)

and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our

____________(violations of the law; sin), he was crushed for our ___________

(wicked acts); the punishment that brought us ______

was upon him, and by his _________ we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Surely he took up our infirmities (moral weaknesses)

and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions

violations of the law; sin), he was crushed for our ___________

(wicked acts); the punishment that brought us ______

was upon him, and by his _________ we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Surely he took up our infirmities (moral weaknesses)

and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our

transgressions violations of the law; sin), he was crushed for our iniquities

(wicked acts); the punishment that brought us ______

was upon him, and by his _________ we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Surely he took up our infirmities (moral weaknesses)

and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our

transgressions violations of the law; sin), he was crushed for our iniquities

(wicked acts); the punishment that brought us peace

was upon him, and by his _________ we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Surely he took up our infirmities (moral weaknesses)

and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him, and afflicted. But he was pierced for our

transgressions violations of the law; sin), he was crushed for our iniquities

(wicked acts); the punishment that brought us peace

was upon him, and by his stripes we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.

Romans 5:8, 9 states Christ died for us.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still __________, Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! “

Romans 5:8, 9 states Christ died for us.

“But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners Christ died for us. Since we have now been justified by his blood, how much more shall we be saved from God's wrath through him! “

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to

_______ for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians 5:21 God made him who had no sin to be

sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

This is the GOSPEL—the Good news. Jesus’ death was a payment for our sins—a

promise of forgiveness to all who will trust God.

What is the significance of The Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our

preaching is ________ and so is your ________.

This is the GOSPEL—the Good news. Jesus’ death was a payment for our sins—a

promise of forgiveness to all who will trust God.

What is the significance of The Resurrection 1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our

preaching is useless and so is your ________.

This is the GOSPEL—the Good news. Jesus’ death was a payment for our sins—a

promise of forgiveness to all who will trust God.

What is the significance of The Resurrection

1 Cor. 15:14 And if Christ has not been raised, our

preaching is useless and so is your faith.

The __________ were a small but influential group of men who claimed to follow every detail of God’s Law. They believed that both the scriptures and the rabbis’ interpretations of Scripture were equally binding. Jesus followed the Scriptures but ignored the interpretations of the rabbis.ZealotsPhariseesSanhedrin Sadducees

Pharisees

The ____________ were a radical political group who opposed non-Jewish influence. Longed for political independence.ZealotsPhariseesSanhedrin Sadducees

Zealots

The ___________ was the Jewish supreme court, ruled by a high priest. 70 members composed of Sadducees and priests. ZealotsPhariseesSanhedrin Sadducees

Sanhedrin

The __________ were wealthy men who controlled the priesthood. They were rivals of the Pharisees, and recognized only the first five books of the OT as scripture. They did not believe in life after death. But they joined the Pharisees in opposing Jesus, who they saw as a threat to their wealth and power.ZealotsPhariseesSanhedrin Sadducees

Sadducees

Mathew

Surprise, it's Matthew

Mark

You guessed it, it's Mark.

Luke

Uh, is there a pattern here? It's Luke

John

Ok, It's gonna get harder, I promise. It's John, the apostle.

Acts

Ha! Told you it was gonna get harder.

It's Luke.

Romans

Finally, Paul arrives on the scene

1 Corinthians.

Paul

2 Corinthians

Paul, again.

Galatians

Uh, Paul.

Ephesians

Hmm. Still Paul

Philippians

Alright. This is getting old. Paul.

Colossians

Yep. Paul

1 Thessalonians

ditto

2 Thessalonians

Uh, huh.

1 and 2 Timothy

Paul squared.

Titus

Titus, uh wait. No, just another Paul.

Philemon

OK, Enough with the Paul.

Hebrews

Not Paul. Finally. But, we don't know who.

Unknown

James

James the Just—half brother of the Lord

1 and 2 Peter

Simon Peter

1 John

Uh, John the apostle.

2 John

What, do we have another Paul here. It's John

3 John

Yep, John the apostle.

Jude

Jude, the half brother of the Lord

Revelation

Uh, second only to Paul. It's John the apostle again.

The unity of believers in Christ

Ephesians

believers are the temple of God, indwelt by His Spirit.

1 Corinthians

JOY

Philippians

Believers should “preserve the true faith”

Jude

believers have fellowship with one another because of their fellowship with the Father and with Jesus Christ

1 John

The revelation of what must happen in the future.

Revelation

That the knowledge of God is sufficient.

2 Peter

second coming of Christ.

1 Thessalonians

everyone needs salvation which comes only by grace through faith in Jesus

Romans

the fullness of Christ

Colossians

Christ brings us to Himself and we receive the Holy Spirit by grace through faith.

Galatians

Paul’s exhortation to “fight the good fight.”

1 Timothy

a continued exhortation to walk in love and obedience

2 John

God comforts us.

2 Corinthians

The injunction, “Continue to do good.”

1 Peter

imitate what is good

3 John

The superiority of the new covenant and of Christ as our great high priest.

Hebrews

the day of the Lord.

2 Thessalonians

Paul’s charge to “preach the Word.”

2 Timothy

the kingdom of God will advance to every part of the earth.

Acts

Faith without works is dead.

James

The receiver’s responsibility to organize and supervise the church at Crete.

Titus

In the book of Acts, Chapters 1-12 present ______'s ministries

Chapters 13-28 focus on _____ and his evangelization of the Roman world

In the book of Acts, Chapters 1-12 present Peter's ministries

Chapters 13-28 focus on _____ and his evangelization of the Roman world

In the book of Acts, Chapters 1-12 present Peter's ministries

Chapters 13-28 focus on Paul and his evangelization of the Roman world

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living ______________. This is our ________ . Do not ___________. Be transformed by the renewing of your

________. Then you will know God’s ____________

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This is our ________ . Do not ___________. Be transformed by the renewing of your

________. Then you will know God’s ____________

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This is our worship . Do not ___________. Be transformed by the renewing of your

________. Then you will know God’s ____________

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This is our worship . Do not conform. Be transformed by the renewing of your

________. Then you will know God’s ____________

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This is our worship . Do not conform. Be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will know God’s ____________

Romans 12:1-2 introduces the practical section of the epistle. Offer ourselves as living sacrifices. This is our worship . Do not conform. Be transformed by the renewing of your

mind. Then you will know God’s will

Corinth had 12 temples to Greek Gods. The Best known was the temple of ___________.

Corinth had 12 temples to Greek Gods. The Best known was the temple of aprodite.

1 Corinthians 5:17 says. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a____________; the old has gone, the new has come!

1 Corinthians 5:17 says. “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation the old has gone, the new has come!

The book of Galatians was written to warn them not to be led astray by the __________ who believe that to be a Christian a person must first become a Jew and get circumcised to become a Christian.

The book of Galatians was written to warn them not to be led astray by the Judaizers who believe that to be a Christian a person must first become a Jew and get circumcised to become a Christian.

Galatians 3:11 says, “Clearly no one is justified before God by the law; because, ‘The righteous will live by ______.’”

Galatians 3:11 says, “Clearly no one is justified before God by the law; because, ‘The righteous will live by faith.’”

The book of Colossians was written to counter the _______ teachings, belief that there was secret knowledge that would give you power.

The book of Colossians was written to counter the gnostic teachings, belief that there was secret knowledge that would give you power.

Philemon is a book about a runaway ___________.

Philemon is a book about a runaway slave.

James is written to Christians from the __________ church who were scattered and facing trials.

James is written to Christians from the Jerusalem church who were scattered and facing trials.

Which of Paul’s letters is written in the reverse of the normal way, with the practical application coming first and the doctrinal part coming at the end?

1 Corinthians

More is written about the Holy Spirit in this book than any other book in the Bible except Acts.

1 Corinthians

Paul wrote this letter because he was concerned about how the members of the church had received his first letter because of the strong rebukes in it.

2 Corinthians

Which book is the last of Paul's letters.

2 Timothy