Ezra 1-3. Ezra 1-3. Ezra 1-3. Ezra 1-3. Psalm 107:1-3. Psalm 107:1-3. Psalm 107:1-3. Psalm 107:1-3

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1 Psalm 107:1-3 Psalm 107:1-3 Psalm 107:1-3 Psalm 107:1-3 Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble, and gathered in from the lands, from the east and the west, from the north and the south. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble, and gathered in from the lands, from the east and the west, from the north and the south. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble, and gathered in from the lands, from the east and the west, from the north and the south. Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever! Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, whom he has redeemed from trouble, and gathered in from the lands, from the east and the west, from the north and the south. Ezra 1-3 Ezra 1-3 Ezra 1-3 Ezra 1-3 Cyrus allows Jews to return Zerubbabel and Jeshua lead. The altar is rebuilt first. The temple foundation is begun. Cyrus allows Jews to return Zerubbabel and Jeshua lead. The altar is rebuilt first. The temple foundation is begun. Cyrus allows Jews to return Zerubbabel and Jeshua lead. The altar is rebuilt first. The temple foundation is begun. Cyrus allows Jews to return Zerubbabel and Jeshua lead. The altar is rebuilt first. The temple foundation is begun. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson One Winter Quarter ~ Lesson One Winter Quarter ~ Lesson One Winter Quarter ~ Lesson One

2 Proverbs 21:1 Proverbs 21:1 Proverbs 21:1 Proverbs 21:1 The king s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. The king s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. The king s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. The king s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; he turns it wherever he will. Ezra 4-6 Ezra 4-6 Ezra 4-6 Ezra 4-6 Enemies stop temple Darius decrees that the temple should be rebuilt. Right worship is restored in Israel. Enemies stop temple Darius decrees that the temple should be rebuilt. Right worship is restored in Israel. Enemies stop temple Darius decrees that the temple should be rebuilt. Right worship is restored in Israel. Enemies stop temple Darius decrees that the temple should be rebuilt. Right worship is restored in Israel. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Two Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Two Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Two Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Two

3 James 2:10 James 2:10 James 2:10 James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails at one point has become accountable for all of it. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails at one point has become accountable for all of it. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails at one point has become accountable for all of it. For whoever keeps the whole law but fails at one point has become accountable for all of it. Ezra 7-10 Ezra 7-10 Ezra 7-10 Ezra 7-10 Ezra leads another group Ezra relies on the LORD for safety. God s people sinfully intermarry. Ezra calls them to repentance. Ezra leads another group Ezra relies on the LORD for safety. God s people sinfully intermarry. Ezra calls them to repentance. Ezra leads another group Ezra relies on the LORD for safety. God s people sinfully intermarry. Ezra calls them to repentance. Ezra leads another group Ezra relies on the LORD for safety. God s people sinfully intermarry. Ezra calls them to repentance. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Three Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Three Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Three Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Three

4 Nehemiah 1:5 Nehemiah 1:5 Nehemiah 1:5 Nehemiah 1:5 And I said, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commands And I said, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commands And I said, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commands And I said, O LORD God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps covenant and steadfast love with those who love him and keep his commands Nehemiah 1-2 Nehemiah 1-2 Nehemiah 1-2 Nehemiah 1-2 Nehemiah prays to return Artaxerxes provides safe passage. Nehemiah inspects the city walls. Nehemiah is a Godly leader. Nehemiah prays to return Artaxerxes provides safe passage. Nehemiah inspects the city walls. Nehemiah is a Godly leader. Nehemiah prays to return Artaxerxes provides safe passage. Nehemiah inspects the city walls. Nehemiah is a Godly leader. Nehemiah prays to return Artaxerxes provides safe passage. Nehemiah inspects the city walls. Nehemiah is a Godly leader. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Four Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Four Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Four Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Four

5 Ephesians 6:17-18 Ephesians 6:17-18 Ephesians 6:17-18 Ephesians 6:17-18 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints. Nehemiah 3-4 Nehemiah 3-4 Nehemiah 3-4 Nehemiah 3-4 People begin rebuilding the wall. Enemies try to stop the Nehemiah prays for protection. Builders are equipped with swords. People begin rebuilding the wall. Enemies try to stop the Nehemiah prays for protection. Builders are equipped with swords. People begin rebuilding the wall. Enemies try to stop the Nehemiah prays for protection. Builders are equipped with swords. People begin rebuilding the wall. Enemies try to stop the Nehemiah prays for protection. Builders are equipped with swords. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Five Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Five Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Five Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Five

6 Romans 13:8 Romans 13:8 Romans 13:8 Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Nehemiah 5-7 Nehemiah 5-7 Nehemiah 5-7 Nehemiah 5-7 God s people charging USURY. More opposition to the Nehemiah seeks God s strength. Jerusalem s wall is completed. God s people charging USURY. More opposition to the Nehemiah seeks God s strength. Jerusalem s wall is completed. God s people charging USURY. More opposition to the Nehemiah seeks God s strength. Jerusalem s wall is completed. God s people charging USURY. More opposition to the Nehemiah seeks God s strength. Jerusalem s wall is completed. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Six Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Six Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Six Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Six

7 Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:24 Galatians 3:24 So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. So then, the law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. Nehemiah 8-13 Nehemiah 8-13 Nehemiah 8-13 Nehemiah 8-13 Ezra is asked to teach God s Law. The people respond with grief. The wall is dedicated to Nehemiah makes more reforms. Ezra is asked to teach God s Law. The people respond with grief. The wall is dedicated to Nehemiah makes more reforms. Ezra is asked to teach God s Law. The people respond with grief. The wall is dedicated to Nehemiah makes more reforms. Ezra is asked to teach God s Law. The people respond with grief. The wall is dedicated to Nehemiah makes more reforms. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Seven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Seven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Seven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Seven

8 Psalm 5:12 Psalm 5:12 Psalm 5:12 Psalm 5:12 For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. For you bless the righteous, O LORD; you cover him with favor as with a shield. Esther 1-3 Esther 1-3 Esther 1-3 Esther 1-3 Queen Vashti is fired by King Xerxes. Esther becomes queen of Persia. Mordecai foils an assassination plot. Haman resolves to kill the Jews. Queen Vashti is fired by King Xerxes. Esther becomes queen of Persia. Mordecai foils an assassination plot. Haman resolves to kill the Jews. Queen Vashti is fired by King Xerxes. Esther becomes queen of Persia. Mordecai foils an assassination plot. Haman resolves to kill the Jews. Queen Vashti is fired by King Xerxes. Esther becomes queen of Persia. Mordecai foils an assassination plot. Haman resolves to kill the Jews. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eight Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eight Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eight Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eight

9 Esther 4:14 Esther 4:14 Esther 4:14 Esther 4:14 For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father s house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this? Esther 4-6 Esther 4-6 Esther 4-6 Esther 4-6 Mordecai seeks Esther s help. Esther reluctantly agrees to help. Mordecai is honored by the king. God is reeling Haman in. Mordecai seeks Esther s help. Esther reluctantly agrees to help. Mordecai is honored by the king. God is reeling Haman in. Mordecai seeks Esther s help. Esther reluctantly agrees to help. Mordecai is honored by the king. God is reeling Haman in. Mordecai seeks Esther s help. Esther reluctantly agrees to help. Mordecai is honored by the king. God is reeling Haman in. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Nine Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Nine Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Nine Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Nine

10 Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6 Philippians 4:6...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to...do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to Esther 7-10 Esther 7-10 Esther 7-10 Esther 7-10 Haman is hung on his own gallows. The Jews are delivered from death. The Feast of Purim instituted. God saves His people. Haman is hung on his own gallows. The Jews are delivered from death. The Feast of Purim instituted. God saves His people. Haman is hung on his own gallows. The Jews are delivered from death. The Feast of Purim instituted. God saves His people. Haman is hung on his own gallows. The Jews are delivered from death. The Feast of Purim instituted. God saves His people. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Ten Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Ten Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Ten Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Ten

11 Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24-25 Hebrews 10:24-25 And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near. Haggai Haggai Haggai Haggai Temple building is neglected. God s people repent and build it. Give careful thought to your ways. The desire of all nations. Temple building is neglected. God s people repent and build it. Give careful thought to your ways. The desire of all nations. Temple building is neglected. God s people repent and build it. Give careful thought to your ways. The desire of all nations. Temple building is neglected. God s people repent and build it. Give careful thought to your ways. The desire of all nations. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eleven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eleven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eleven Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Eleven

12 Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 9:9 Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you, righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. Zechariah Zechariah Zechariah Zechariah Zechariah prophesied after Haggai. He encouraged the people to finish the work of rebuilding the temple. Zechariah points to Christ. Zechariah prophesied after Haggai. He encouraged the people to finish the work of rebuilding the temple. Zechariah points to Christ. Zechariah prophesied after Haggai. He encouraged the people to finish the work of rebuilding the temple. Zechariah points to Christ. Zechariah prophesied after Haggai. He encouraged the people to finish the work of rebuilding the temple. Zechariah points to Christ. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Twelve Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Twelve Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Twelve Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Twelve

13 Malachi 3:10 Malachi 3:10 Malachi 3:10 Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house. And thereby put me to the test, says the LORD of hosts, if I will not open the windows of heaven for you and pour down for you a blessing until there is no more need. Malachi Malachi Malachi Malachi The priests offer defiled offerings. God hates divorce. The people are robbing The Day of the LORD is coming. The priests offer defiled offerings. God hates divorce. The people are robbing The Day of the LORD is coming. The priests offer defiled offerings. God hates divorce. The people are robbing The Day of the LORD is coming. The priests offer defiled offerings. God hates divorce. The people are robbing The Day of the LORD is coming. Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Thirteen Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Thirteen Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Thirteen Winter Quarter ~ Lesson Thirteen