First Temple to Nehemiah Old Testament Overview Part 4 A Chronological Study of the Characters and Events of the Old Testament from the First Temple to Nehemiah. Teacher
P.O. Box 2123 Glenrock, WY 82637 (877) 436-2317 Website: www.grapevinestudies.com Email: info@grapevinestudies.com Old Testament Overview Part 4 Teacher Edition By Dianna Wiebe ISBN 978-1-59873-137-8 Copyright 2017 by All rights reserved. This ebook is not licensed for resale. This license is exclusive to the original purchaser and may not be sold, loaned, or otherwise transferred to third parties or additional users. Purchaser may make copies only for use in accordance with the license purchased. Teacher License: Limited to use by one teacher. Non-transferable. No part of this publication may otherwise be published, reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted or copied in any form or by any means now known or hereafter developed, whether electronic, mechanical, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the publisher. Illegal use, copying, publication, transfer or distribution is considered copyright infringement according to Sections 107 and 108 and other relevant portions of the United States Copyright Act. Copying for friends, family members, schools, churches, groups, or co-ops is strictly prohibited.
Old Testament Overview
Inspiration Deuteronomy 6:4-7 (NKJV) Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. And these words which I command you today shall be in your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise up. Psalm 78:4b-7 (NKJV) Telling to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength and His wonderful works that He has done. For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children; that the generation to come might know them, the children who would be born, that they may arise and declare them to their children, that they may set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments.
Dedication This lesson series is dedicated to my children Cody, Tabitha, Luke, and Zak. Isaiah 59:21 I would also like to dedicate this book to all those parents and teachers who desire to diligently teach their children and their students the Word of God. Acknowledgments I thank the Lord God Almighty for His faithfulness through the years. The inspiration, creativity, and ideas for this study have all come from Him. I would like to thank my husband, John, for all the prayers, support, and advice as I have written this book. Thank you to my wonderful children Cody, Tabitha, Luke, and Zak for your continuing love and support as I write books. I am blessed to be your mother!
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Table of Contents The Grapevine Mission...viii The Grapevine Teaching Method...viii Statement of Faith...ix Teacher and Student Goals...x Teacher and Student Supply List...x Teaching Books...xi Lesson Goals and Key Points...xiv The First Temple...2 Israel...4 Judah...6 Elijah....8 Jonah........................................................................ 10 Section Review... 12 Lesson Goals and Key Points... 14 Daniel and the King... 16 Daniel and the Lions... 18 Esther the Queen... 20 Esther Saved Her People... 22 Ezra and Nehemiah... 24 Final Review... 28 Israel Judah
The Grapevine Mission Our mission at is to provide believers with the tools they need to know God s Word and to disciple others. With our teaching method and Bible curriculums, parents and teachers can effectively disciple their children and students so that they are equipped to reach the world with the truth of the Gospel. The Grapevine Teaching Method teaches the Bible as if it were a puzzle, doing the frame first. Once the framework is in place then individual pieces (Bible passages, characters, and events) are much easier to place and understand in the context of the "whole puzzle" (the whole counsel of the Word of God). students study the major characters and events of the Bible in a chronological format to help establish their biblical framework. Students study each lesson by reading passages from the Bible and drawing each section of Scripture, using what we at call stick figuring. Stick figuring is using stick figures, symbols, colors, charts, and words to illustrate each Bible passage. This method allows students to interact with the Bible passage and be as creative as they desire. At the end of each lesson a set of review questions is given to ensure that students have grasped the essentials of the passage (the who, what, where, when, why, and how). Application of the lesson is for the teacher to determine based upon prayer, the class, the needs of individual students, and what that teacher feels the Lord has led him to emphasize. Each lesson ends with a Bible memory verse that is related to the lesson. Our prayer is that those who take this journey, both teachers and students, will expand in their knowledge of the Bible and grow in their love for the Lord and His Word. May God bless you richly as you study and teach His Word! ix
The Statement of Faith Bible: We believe that the Bible is the inspired, infallible, authoritative, complete Word of God and is accurate in all historical and scientific references. God: We believe that there is one holy and perfect God, eternally existent in three persons Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Jesus: We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man; in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, atoning death, bodily resurrection, ascension, and in His physical return. Holy Spirit: We believe that the Holy Spirit is the divine third person of the triune God, sent to indwell, comfort, teach, and empower the believer, and to convict the unbeliever of sin. Man: We believe man was originally created perfect, in the image and likeness of God, with an unbroken relationship with God. When the first man (Adam) disobeyed God, the perfect relationship between God and man was broken and the curse of sin and death entered all creation. All men are born with this sin nature and only the atoning work of the Lord Jesus Christ can remove man s sinful nature and restore the broken relationship with God. Salvation: We believe that salvation (forgiveness of sin against God) is provided only through faith in the life, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ for all who believe, repent, and receive the gift of eternal life. As a result of faith, works will follow. Resurrection: We believe in the resurrection of both the believer (saved) and the unbeliever (unsaved); the believer to eternal life and the unbeliever to eternal damnation. Teacher-Directed Doctrine is pleased to be able to provide Bible curriculum to a variety of denominations. Our unique teacher-directed doctrinal approach provides a platform for each teacher/parent to explain specific doctrines as they arise within the lesson. x
Grapevine Teacher Goals assumes that all teachers of this curriculum will already have a personal and intimate relationship with the Lord, as well as a calling to teach the Word of God. At our goals for teachers are that you will: Learn more about the character of the God you serve and His Word. Be godly examples to your students. Effectively communicate the Word of God to this generation. Instruct only after having spent time in prayer, Bible reading, and study. Have sufficient preparation time for your own study without the need to gather, order, and put together multiple supplies for various activities. Learn along with your students. Grapevine Student Goals believes that students who are taught using reading, hearing, and drawing will have a higher retention rate than those who are just lectured. We also believe that teaching the Bible in a chronological and sequential format is best for long-term memory and life impact. At Grapevine Studies our goals for students are that they will: Desire to serve the One that all history pointed toward: Jesus, the Christ, the Messiah. Once students become believers, to teach them to know God and live a holy life. See God s interaction and movement through history as He dealt with nations and individuals so that they will be able to recognize God s movement and interaction in their own lives. Have a Biblical framework in place that will encourage and inspire them to study further on their own, and to understand the context of the passages they read in the future. Learn from those who have lived before them. Teacher and Student Supply List Teacher supplies: Bible, Teacher book, dry erase board & markers (8 colors), and Bible dictionary. Student supplies: Bible, student book, and colored pencils. xi
Old Testament Part 3 II Chronicles 3:1 I Kings 6:14 The Temple Was in Jerusalem King Solomon Had the Temple Built 2012 by 2 2012 by Student Lesson 1 Old Testament Part 3 II Chronicles 5:2, 6-7 The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle II Chronicles 7:3-4 The Temple Was a Place to Worship God Lesson Review 1. Where was the temple located? 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? 3. What did the temple replace as the place of worship for the Israelites? 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? 5. What did you learn about the temple? Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:14 2012 by 3 Student Lesson 1 Teaching Books Daily Schedule Day 1: Lesson page 1 Day 2: Lesson page 2 Weekly Schedule Review (5-10 minutes) Lesson Pages 1 and 2 (35-40 minutes) Before Class Lesson Preparation: Nothing can replace the time a teacher spends in prayer with our Master Teacher, the Lord God Almighty. We also recommend that you read the Scriptures and lesson notes before class. Supplies needed for teaching: Bible Dry erase board or chalk board Dry erase markers or chalk Colored pencils Lesson pages for each student Bible Dictionary Teaching the Lessons Teacher Notes Teacher Notes: The teacher notes are in green. The notes are intended to be used as a guide, but they may be read aloud to the students if desired. These notes will also be helpful for substitute teachers. Beginner Lesson 1 The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle Read aloud: II Chronicles 5:2, 6-7 Discuss The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle: After the temple was built, the holy furniture of the tabernacle was moved into the temple. Draw and have students draw: The tabernacle. The Temple Was a Place to Worship God Read aloud: II Chronicles 7:3-4 Discuss The Temple Was a Place to Worship God: Like the tabernacle, the temple was a place for the Israelites to worship God. Bible Dictionary: We encourage you to have a Bible Dictionary handy to look up words in the Scriptures you will be reading. This will help you prepare for the lesson and answer questions from your students. Draw and have students draw: People worshipping at the temple. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 The First Temple Jerusalem 3 xii
2012 by 2012 by 2012 by Teacher Lesson Pages Stick Figuring: As or after the Scripture is read, the teacher will stick figure that portion of Scripture onto the board. While students are drawing, the teacher can discuss that part of the lesson. Students can either draw what the teacher has drawn or draw their own interpretations of the Scripture. We encourage the use of colors and creativity. We have found that the more the students draw, the more they remember. Some older students may opt to take notes in this section. Review Questions and Answers: This section gives teachers the questions and answers for the lesson review. These questions cover the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the lesson. We encourage teachers to add their own questions as time allows. Reviews questions should be answered verbally. Application: At, we believe that teachers determine how to apply each lesson. We encourage our teachers to spend time in prayer to determine what emphasis to put on that lesson. We have found this gives our teachers great freedom and is very effective. Notice that the last question is the application question for the lesson. The answer to this question will depend upon what the Lord has led you to emphasize in the lesson. Beginner Lesson 1 The First Temple Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:4 The Temple Was in Jerusalem Read aloud: II Chronicles 3:1 Discuss The Temple Was in Jerusalem: The temple, also known as the house of the Lord, was built in Jerusalem by King Solomon. Draw and have students draw: A city wall with the temple in the background. King Solomon Had the Temple Built Read aloud: I Kings 6:14 Discuss The Land: that his father, King David, had prepared for the temple. Draw and have students draw: The temple. Lesson Review: 1. Where was the temple located? The temple was located in Jerusalem. 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? King Solomon built the temple. 3. What did the temple replace as the place of worship for the Israelites? The temple replaced the tabernacle. 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? The Israelites worshipped God at the temple. 5. What did you learn about the temple? The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:14 2 Jerusalem Old Testament Part 3 II Chronicles 3:1 I Kings 6:14 The First Temple Jerusalem The Temple Was in Jerusalem Student Lesson 1 Student Lesson Pages : To ensure that little hands have plenty of room to draw we have only two drawings per page for students. The teacher manual will show a preview of a completed student page layout. King Solomon Had the Temple Built 2 Section Review Questions: The section review is given to review the previous lessons before moving on with the study. This review can be done verbally and within the context of games or challenges. Section reviews should be fun and used to help students feel confident about what they are learning. Old Testament Part 3 Final Review Beginner Lesson 12 Final Review Questions: This review is designed to ensure that your students have mastered the information covered in each lesson. The questions should be familiar to them and will include their memory verses for the study. This is a unique way for you to show your students how much they have learned. 1. Where was the temple located? Jerusalem. 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? King Solomon. 3. What did the temple replace as a place of worship? The tabernacle. 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? They worshipped God at the temple. 5. What did you learn about the temple? The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. 6. Recite II Chronicles 7:4. 7. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. Israel and Judah. 8. What kind of kings did Israel have: evil or good? Israel had evil kings. 9. How did the people of Israel sin? By worshipped idols. 10. Who took the people of Israel captive? The country of Assyria. 11. What promised did God make to the people of Israel who were taken captive by Assyria? God promised that one day the people of Israel would return to the land of Israel. 12. What did you learn about Israel? Israel had evil kings and did evil things, and God allowed them to be taken captive by Assyria. God promised that one day He would let the people of Israel return to the land of Israel. 13. Recite II Kings 17:23. 14. What kind of kings did Judah have: evil, good, or some evil and some good? Judah had some evil kings and some good kings. 15. How did the people of Judah sin? The people of Judah sinned by disobeying God and worshipping idols. 16. Who took the people of Judah captive? The country of Babylon. 17. What promised did God make to the people of Judah who were taken captive by Babylon? God promised that after seventy years the people of Judah would return to the land of Judah. 28 xiii
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Lesson Goals and Key Points THE FIRST TEMPLE Teacher The goal of this lesson is to study the building and dedication of the first temple in Jerusalem. Key Points: The temple was built while Solomon was king. The temple was a place where God dwelt among His people. The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. The temple replaced the tabernacle as the central place of worship. Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:4 ISRAEL The goal of this lesson is to look at the country of Israel. Key Points: All the kings of Israel were evil. The people of Israel sinned by worshipping idols. Israel was taken captive by Assyria. God promised Israel that one day they would return to their homeland. Memory Verse: II Kings 17:23 JUDAH The goal of this lesson is to look at the country of Judah. Key Points: Judah had both evil and good kings. The people of Judah sinned by disobeying God and worshipping idols. Judah was taken captive by Babylon. God promised Judah that after seventy years they would return to their homeland. Memory Verse: II Kings 17:19 2017 by xv
Teacher ELIJAH The goal of this lesson is to see how Elijah challenged the people of Israel to worship only God. Key Points: Elijah was a prophet of God. Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal. God took Elijah s offering, proving He was the only true God. Memory Verse: I Kings 18:39 JONAH The goal of this lesson is to look at how Jonah responded to God s call for him to go to Nineveh. Key Points: God called Jonah to go to Nineveh. Jonah disobeyed God and headed the opposite direction. Jonah was thrown overboard and swallowed by a great fish. Jonah obeyed God and went to Nineveh. Memory Verse: Jonah 1:17 Notes 2017 by xvi
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Lesson 1 The Temple Was in Jerusalem Read aloud: II Chronicles 3:1 The First Temple Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:4 Discuss The Temple Was in Jerusalem: The temple, also known as the house of the Lord, was built in Jerusalem by King Solomon. Jerusalem Draw and have students draw: A city wall with the temple in the background. King Solomon Had the Temple Built Read aloud: I Kings 6:14 Discuss The Land: King Solomon had the first temple built using the materials that his father, King David, had prepared for the temple. Draw and have students draw: The temple. Lesson Review: 1. Where was the temple located? The temple was located in Jerusalem. 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? King Solomon built the temple. 3. What did the temple replace as the place of worship for the Israelites? The temple replaced the tabernacle. 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? The Israelites worshipped God at the temple. 5. What did you learn about the temple? The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:4 2017 by 2
Lesson 1 The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle Read aloud: II Chronicles 5:2, 6-7 Discuss The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle: After the temple was built, the holy furniture of the tabernacle was moved into the temple. Draw and have students draw: The tabernacle. The Temple Was a Place to Worship God Read aloud: II Chronicles 7:3-4 Discuss The Temple Was a Place to Worship God: Like the tabernacle, the temple was a place for the Israelites to worship God. Draw and have students draw: People worshipping at the temple. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 The First Temple Student Lesson 1 Old Testament Part 3 II Chronicles 5:2, 6-7 Student Lesson 1 II Chronicles 3:1 Jerusalem The Temple Replaced the Tabernacle II Chronicles 7:3-4 The Temple Was in Jerusalem I Kings 6:14 2012 by King Solomon Had the Temple Built 2 The Temple Was a Place to Worship God Lesson Review 1. Where was the temple located? 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? 3. What did the temple replace as the place of worship for the Israelites? 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? 5. What did you learn about the temple? Memory Verse: II Chronicles 7:4 2012 by 3 2017 by 3
Israel Memory Verse: II Kings 17:23 Lesson 2 Israel and Judah Read aloud: I Kings 11:31-32 Discuss Israel Disobeyed God: After the death of King Solomon, the country of Israel divided into two countries, Israel and Judah. In this lesson, we will look at the country of Israel. Draw and have students draw: A circle divided into two parts. I J Israel Had Evil Kings Read aloud: None Evil Kings Discuss Israel Had Evil Kings: All of the kings of Israel did what was evil in the sight of God. Israel had nineteen evil kings. A king who did evil disobeyed God commands. (No verse is given for this section.) Draw and have students draw: An evil king. Lesson Review: 1. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. Israel and Judah. 2. What kind of kings did Israel have: good or evil? Israel had evil kings. 3. How did the people of Israel sin? They worshipped idols. 4. Who took the people of Israel captive? The country of Assyria. 5. What promised did God make to the people of Israel who were taken captive by the Assyrians? God promised that the people of Israel would one day return to the land of Israel. 6. What did you learn about Israel? Israel had evil kings and did evil things, and God allowed them to be taken captive by Assyria. God promised that one day He would let the people of Israel return to the land of Israel. Memory Verse: II Kings 17:23 2017 by 4
Lesson 2 Israel Disobeyed God Read aloud: II Kings 17:9-12 Discuss Israel Disobeyed God: The people of Israel sinned by making idols and worshipping false gods, which God had commanded them not to do. Draw and have students draw: A man worshipping an idol. Israel Was Taken Captive to Assyria Read aloud: II Kings 17:22-23; Jeremiah 23:8 Discuss Israel Was Taken Captive to Assyria: Because Israel had disobeyed God, He allowed their enemy, the country of Assyria, to take them away into captivity. Although God was punishing the people of Israel, He also promised them that one day the people of Israel would return to their homeland. Draw and have students draw: A man in chains. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 2 Israel II KIngs 17:9-12 I Kings 11:31-32 I J II Kings 17:22-23; Jeremiah 23:8 Israel Disobeyed God Israel and Judah 2012 by Israel Had Evil Kings 4 Evil Kings Israel Was Taken Captive to Assyria Lesson Review 1. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. 2. What kind of kings did Israel have: good or evil? 3. How did the people of Israel sin? 4. Who took the people of Israel captive? 5. What did God promise the people of Israel sent captive to Assyria? 6. What did you learn about Israel? Memory Verse: II Kings 17:23 2012 by 5 2017 by 5
Judah Memory Verse: II Kings 17:19 Lesson 3 Israel and Judah Read aloud: I Kings 11:31-32 Discuss Israel and Judah: Reestablish that after the death of King Solomon; the country of Israel divided into two countries, Israel and Judah. In this lesson we will look at the country of Judah. I J Draw and have students draw: A circle divided into two parts. Judah Had Good and Evil Kings Evil & Good Kings Read aloud: None Discuss Judah Had Good and Evil Kings: Judah had some kings who did what was evil and some who did what was good in the sight of God. Israel had eleven evil kings, seven good kings and two kings who did both good and evil. A good king obeyed God s commands. (No verse is given for this section.) Draw and have students draw: Two men shaking hands. Lesson Review: 1. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. Israel and Judah. 2. What kind of kings did Judah have: good, evil, or both good and evil? Judah had both evil kings and good kings. 3. How did the people of Judah sin? The people of Judah sinned by worshipping idols. 4. Who took the people of Judah captive? The country of Babylon took Judah into captivity. 5. What promised did God make to the people of Judah who were taken captive by Babylon? God promised the people of Judah that after seventy years they would return to the land of Judah. 6. What did you learn about Judah? Judah had both evil and good kings. Judah sinned, and God sent them into captivity to Babylon. God promised that after seventy years He would let the people of Judah return to the land of Judah. Memory Verse: II Kings 17:19 2017 by 6
Lesson 3 Judah Disobeyed God Read aloud: II Kings 17:16 Discuss Judah Disobeyed God: The people of Judah disobeyed God by not obeying His commands and by worshipping idols. Draw and have students draw: A man walking away from God s commandments. Judah Was Taken Captive by Babylon Read aloud: II Chronicles 36:20; Jeremiah 29:10 Discuss Judah Was Taken Captive by Babylon: Because Judah had disobeyed God, He allowed their enemy, the country of Babylon, to take them away into captivity. Although God was punishing the people of Judah, He also promised that after seventy years the people of Judah would return to their homeland. Draw and have students draw: A man in chains. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 3 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 3 Judah II Kings 17:16 I Kings 11:31-32 I Judah Disobeyed God J II Chronicles 36:20; Jeremiah 29:10 Israel and Judah Evil & Good Kings Judah Had Good and Evil Kings Judah Was Taken Captive to Babylon Lesson Review 1. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. 2. What kind of kings did Judah have: good, evil or both good and evil? 3. How did the people of Judah sin? 4. Who took the people of Judah captive? 5. What did God promise the people of Judah? 6. What did you learn about Judah? Memory Verse: II Kings 17:19 2012 by 6 2012 by 7 2017 by 7
Elijah Memory Verse: I Kings 18:39 Lesson 4 Who Is God? Read aloud: I Kings 18:20-24 Discuss Who Is God? : During the reign of King Ahab (a king who did evil), God sent his prophet, Elijah, to talk to King Ahab. Elijah told King Ahab to gather the people of Israel and meet him at Mount Carmel along with the false prophets of Baal. When all the people arrived at Mount Carmel, Elijah asked them, Who is God? Some of the people of Israel were worshipping the false god Baal. Elijah dared the prophets of Baal to a competition. They would make an offering to Baal. If Baal took the offering, then he was the true God. Elijah would make an offering to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob; if He took the offering, then He was the true God. Draw and have students draw: Draw Elijah.? Baal Read aloud: I Kings 18:26, 29 Discuss Baal: The prophets of Baal offered their sacrifice, danced, and sang around the altar, but nothing happened. Draw and have students draw: An altar and an idol. Lesson Review: 1. Why did Elijah want the people of Israel to go to Mount Carmel? Elijah wanted to show them who the true God is so that they would worship Him and stop worshipping the false god Baal. 2. What happened when the false prophets of Baal made their offering to Baal? Nothing happened when the false prophets made their offerings to Baal. 3. What happened when Elijah made his offering to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? God took Elijah s offering with fire from heaven. 4. What did the people of Israel do when God took Elijah s offering? The people fell on the ground and worshipped the true God. 5. What did you learn about Elijah? God used Elijah to tell the people to stop worshipping the false god, Baal, and to worship the one true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob! Memory Verse: I Kings 18:39 2017 by 8
Lesson 4 The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob God Read aloud: I Kings 18:36-38 Discuss The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob: When Baal did not take the offering, Elijah stepped forward and had water poured on his offering to God; then Elijah prayed. God answered Elijah and burned up the offering! Elijah proved that the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob was the true God! Draw and have students draw: Draw an altar and write God above the altar. God The People Worshipped the True God Read aloud: I Kings 18:39 Discuss The People Worshipped the True God: After God took Elijah s offering, the people fell to the ground and worshipped the true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac. and Jacob. Draw and have students draw: People praying. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 4 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 4 Elijah I Kings 18:36-38 God I Kings 18:20-24? The God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob I Kings 18:39 God Who Is God? I Kings 18:26, 29 The People Worshipped the True God Lesson Review 1. Why did Elijah want the people of Israel to go to Mount Carmel? Jacob? 2012 by Baal 8 5. What did you learn about Elijahr? Memory Verse: I Kings 18:39 2012 by 9 2017 by 9
JONAH Memory Verse: Jonah 1:17 Lesson 5 God Talked to Jonah God Read aloud: Jonah 1:1-2 Discuss God Talked to Jonah: God told Jonah that He wanted him to go to Nineveh and tell the people to repent. Nineveh was an Assyrian city that was very wicked. Draw and have students draw: God talking to Jonah. Jonah Disobeyed God Read aloud: Jonah 1:3-4 Discuss Jonah Disobeyed God: Instead of obeying God and going to Nineveh, Jonah disobeyed God because he did not like the people of Nineveh. Jonah then got into a ship headed to Tarshish (the opposite direction from Nineveh). Draw and have students draw: Jonah running and a ship. Lesson Review: 1. What did God tell Jonah to do? To go to Nineveh and tell the people to repent. 2. What did Jonah do when God told him to go to Nineveh? He got on a ship going the opposite direction of Nineveh. 3. When the storm came, what did the sailors do to Jonah? The sailors threw Jonah into the sea. 4. What did Jonah do while he was in the belly of the fish? He prayed and asked God to forgive him for being disobedient. 5.After the fish spit Jonah out, what did Jonah do? He obeyed God and went to Nineveh. 6. What did you learn about Jonah? At first Jonah disobeyed God and was thrown into the sea, where he was swallowed by a great fish. After Jonah was spit out of the fish, he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. Memory Verse: Jonah 1:17 2017 by 10
Lesson 5 Jonah Was Swallowed by a Fish Read aloud: Jonah 1:9-12, 15-17 Discuss Jonah Was Swallowed by a Fish: After the ship that Jonah was on sailed out into the sea, God sent a storm. The sailors knew that the storm occurred because Jonah so they threw him into the sea. After Jonah was thrown into the sea, he was swallowed by a great fish. While in the fish, Jonah prayed. Draw and have students draw: Jonah praying in a fish. Jonah Obeyed God Read aloud: Jonah 3:1-3 Discuss Jonah Obeyed God: After Jonah repented of his sin, the fish spit him out. Jonah obeyed God and went to Nineveh to tell them to repent. Draw and have students draw: Jonah returning to Nineveh. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 5 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 5 Jonah Jonah 1:9-12, 15-17 Jonah 1:1-2 God Jonah Was Swallowed by a Fish Jonah 3:1-3 God Talked to Jonah Jonah 1:3-4 Jonah Obeyed God Lesson Review 1. What did God tell Jonah to do? 2. What did Jonah do when God told him to go to Nineveh? 3. When the storm came, what did the sailors do to Jonah? 2012 by Jonah Disobeyed God 10 6. What did you learn about Jonah? Memory Verse: Jonah 1:17 2012 by 11 2017 by 11
Section Review Lesson 6 1. Where was the temple located? Jerusalem. 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? King Solomon. 3. What did the temple replace as a place of worship? The tabernacle. 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? They worshipped God at the temple. 5. What did you learn about the temple? The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. 6. Recite II Chronicles 7:4. 7. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. Israel and Judah. 8. What kind of kings did Israel have: evil or good? Israel had evil kings. 9. How did the people of Israel sin? By worshipped idols. 10. Who took the people of Israel captive? The country of Assyria. 11. What promised did God make to the people of Israel who were taken captive by Assyria? God promised that one day the people of Israel would return to the land of Israel. 12. What did you learn about Israel? Israel had evil kings and did evil things, and God allowed them to be taken into captive by Assyria. God promised that one day He would let the people of Israel return to the land of Israel. 13. Recite II Kings 17:23. 14. What kind of kings did Judah have: evil, good, or some evil and some good? Judah had some evil kings and some good kings. 15. How did the people of Judah sin? The people of Judah sinned by disobeying God and worshipping idols. 16. Who took the people of Judah captive? The country of Babylon. 17. What promised did God make to the people of Judah who were taken captive by Babylon? God promised that after seventy years the people of Judah would return to the land of Judah. 2017 by 12
Lesson 6 18. What did you learn about Judah? Judah had both evil and good kings. Judah sinned and God allowed them to be taken captive by Babylon. God promised that after seventy years He would let the people of Judah return to the land of Judah. 19. Recite II Kings 17:19. 20. Why did Elijah want the people of Israel to go to Mount Carmel? Elijah wanted to show them who the true God is so that they would worship Him and stop worshipping the false god Baal. 21. What happened when the false prophets of Baal made their offering to Baal? Nothing happened when the false prophets made their offerings to Baal 22. What happened when Elijah made his offering to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? God took the offering with fire from heaven. 23. What did the people of Israel do when God took Elijah s offering? The people fell on the ground and worshipped the true God. 24. What did you learn about Elijah? God used Elijah to tell the people of Israel to stop worshipping the false god Baal and to start worshipping the one true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 25. Recite I Kings 18:39. 26. What did God tell Jonah to do? To go to Nineveh and tell the people to repent. 27. What did Jonah do when God told him to go to Nineveh? He got on a ship going the opposite direction of Nineveh. 28. When the storm came, what did the sailors do to Jonah? The sailors threw Jonah into the sea. 29. What did Jonah do while he was in the belly of the fish? He prayed and asked God to forgive him of his disobedience. 30. After the fish spit Jonah out, what did Jonah do? He obeyed God and went to Nineveh. 31. What did you learn about Jonah? At first Jonah disobeyed God and was thrown into the sea, where he was swallowed by a great fish. After Jonah was spit out of the fish, he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. 32. Recite Jonah 1:17. 2017 by 13
Lesson Goals and Key Points Teacher DANIEL AND THE KING The goal of this lesson is to examine Daniel s relationship with the King of Babylon. Key Points: Daniel was taken captive from Judah to Babylon. Daniel served as one of the king s wise men. God gave Daniel the ability to understand dreams. Memory Verse: Daniel 1:17 DANIEL AND THE LIONS The goal of this lesson is to show how God protected Daniel because he was obedient. Key Points: The king liked Daniel and wanted to promote him. Daniel s enemies sought to kill him by outlawing prayer to anyone but the king. Daniel was thrown to the lions for praying to God. God sent his angels and protected Daniel from the lions. Memory Verse: Daniel 6:23 ESTHER THE QUEEN The goal of this lesson is to see how God moved to make Esther Queen of Persia. Key Points: The king of Persia put away his queen and then sought a new queen. Esther was taken to meet the king, and the king loved Esther. The king chose Esther to be his new queen. Memory Verse: Esther 2:17 2017 by 14
Teacher ESTHER SAVED HER PEOPLE The goal of this lesson is to learn how God intervened to save the Jewish people of Persia. Key Points: Haman sought to kill all the Jews living in Persia. The Jewish people prayed, and Esther went to the king. When the king learned of Haman s evil plot, he had Haman killed. Esther saved the Jewish people in Persia. Memory Verse: Esther 4:16 EZRA AND NEHEMIAH The goal of this lesson is to demonstrate that God had not forgotten His people in captivity, but fulfilled His promise to them. Key Points: King Cyrus told the Jewish people living in Persia that they could return to Israel. The first group to return to Israel rebuilt the temple. The second group to return to Israel rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. The third group returned to Israel with Ezra, a priest and teacher, who then taught Israel the Bible. Memory Verse: Nehemiah 8:6 MY NOTES 2017 by 15
Daniel and the King Memory Verse: Daniel 1:17 Lesson 7 Daniel Was Taken to Babylon Read aloud: Daniel 1:1, 3-4 Discuss Daniel Was Taken to Babylon: When Babylon attacked Judah, Daniel was taken to Babylon with some of the other young men of Judah. Draw and have students draw: Daniel in chains. The King Had a Dream Read aloud: Daniel 2:1-3 Discuss The King Had a Dream: While Daniel was living in Babylon, the king of Babylon had a dream, and he wanted someone to tell him what it meant. Draw and have students draw: The king on his bed. Lesson Review: 1. Where did Daniel live after he was taken captive from Judah? In Babylon 2. When the king had a dream, what did he want the wise men to do? To tell him his dream and its meaning. 3. What did Daniel do when he heard that the king wanted someone to tell him his dream and what it meant? Daniel called his friends, and they prayed. 4. What did the king do when Daniel was able to tell him his dream and the meaning of the dream? The king worshipped Daniel s God and gave Daniel a special job. 5. What did you learn about Daniel? Daniel was taken as a captive to Babylon, where he was one of the king s wise men. Daniel was able to tell the king what he had dreamed and what it meant. Memory Verse: Daniel 1:17 2017 by 16
Lesson 7 Daniel Prayed Read aloud: Daniel 1:17; 2:16-19 Discuss Daniel Prayed: The king told his wise men that if they could not tell him the dream and its meaning, he would kill all the wise men of Babylon. Daniel was one of the king s wise men, and when he heard what the king wanted, he called together his friends to pray. Draw and have students draw: Daniel praying. Daniel Told the King About His Dream Read aloud: Daniel 2:26-28, 47-48 Discuss Daniel Told the King About His Dream: After Daniel and his friends prayed, God gave Daniel the ability to understand the king s dreams. God showed Daniel the dream and what it meant, and then Daniel told the king. The king praised Daniel s God and gave Daniel a very special job. Draw and have students draw: The king and Daniel being promoted. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Daniel and the King Student Lesson 7 Old Testament Part 3 Daniel 1:17; 2:16-19 Student Lesson 7 Daniel 1:1, 3-4 Daniel Prayed Daniel 2:26-28, 47-48 Daniel Was Taken to Babylon Daniel 2:1-3 2012 by The King Had a Dream 18 Daniel Told the King About His Dream Lesson Review 1. Where did Daniel live after he was taken captive from Judah? 2. When the king had a dream, what did he want the wise men to do? 3. What did Daniel do when he heard that the king wanted someone to tell him his dream and what it meant? 4. What did the king do when Daniel was able to tell him his dream and the meaning of the dream? 5. What did you learn about Daniel? Memory Verse: Daniel 1:17 2012 by 19 2017 by 17
Daniel and the Lions Memory Verse: Daniel 6:23 Lesson 8 Daniel s Enemies Read aloud: Daniel 6:3-4 Discuss Daniel s Enemies: The king liked Daniel and wanted to give him a very special job. This made some of the men in the kingdom mad. These men became Daniel s enemies. Daniel s enemies knew that Daniel loved God and prayed often, so they developed a plan to kill Daniel. Daniel s enemies talked the king into signing a law that said that all people were to pray to only the king. Draw and have students draw: One of Daniel s enemies frowning and holding a scroll representing the new law. Daniel Prayed Read aloud: Daniel 6:10-11 Discuss Daniel Prayed: When Daniel heard about this new law, the first thing he did was pray to God. Draw and have students draw: Daniel praying. Lesson Review: 1. Why were Daniel s enemies jealous of him? The king wanted to give him a special job. 2. How did Daniel s enemies try to kill him? Daniel s enemies had the king make a new law that said that people could only pray to the king. 3. What did Daniel do when he learned that the king had made a law about praying only to the king? Daniel prayed to God. 4. After Daniel was arrested, where did they take him? Daniel was thrown into the lions den. 5. What happened to Daniel in the lions den? God sent an angel to protect Daniel from the lions. 6.What did you learn about Daniel? Daniel loved and obeyed God, and God protected Daniel. Memory Verse: Daniel 6:23 2017 by 18
Lesson 8 Daniel in the Lions Den Read aloud: Daniel 6:13, 15-16 Discuss Daniel in the Lions Den: Daniel s enemies found him praying to God and had him arrested. The king did not want to kill Daniel, but he had to follow the Law, so Daniel was thrown into the lions den. Draw and have students draw: Daniel being thrown in a hole. God Protected Daniel Read aloud: Daniel 6:19-20 Discuss God Protected Daniel: The day after the king had Daniel thrown into the lions den, he went to check on Daniel. To his surprise, Daniel was alive! God had protected Daniel from the lions. Draw and have students draw: Daniel and a lion with an X over his mouth. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 8 Old Testament Part 3 Student Lesson 8 Daniel and the Lions Daniel 6:13, 15-16 Daniel 6:3-9 Daniel and the Lions Den Daniel 6:19-20 Daniel s Enemies Daniel 6:10-11 2012 by Daniel Prayed 20 God Protected Daniel Lesson Review 1. Why were Daniel s enemies jealous of him? 2. How did Daniel s enemies try to kill him? 3. What did Daniel do when he learned the king had made a law about praying only to the king? 4. After Daniel was arrested, where did they take him? 5. What happened to Daniel in the lions den? 6. What did you learn about Daniel? Memory Verse: Daniel 6:23 2012 by 21 2017 by 19
Esther The Queen Memory Verse: Esther 2:17 Lesson 9 The Queen Disobeyed the King Read aloud: Esther 1:1-3, 10-12 Discuss The Queen Disobeyed the King: The king of Persia gave a big party for all the important people of his country. During the party, the king wanted to show off his beautiful wife, Vashti, so he called for her. Queen Vashti refused to go to the king, and this caused the king to get angry and divorce her. Draw and have students draw: The king and Queen Vashti. The King Looked for a New Queen Read aloud: Esther 2:1-2, 4 Discuss The King Looked for a New Queen: After Queen Vashti left, the king wanted a new queen, so he told his men to find him a new queen of Persia. Draw and have students draw: A man making an announcement. Lesson Review: 1. Why was the king angry with Queen Vashti? She disobeyed the king. 2. What did the king do after he sent Vashti away? The king sent his men to look for a new queen. 3. Why did Esther go to the palace? She wanted to be the new queen. 4. Who did the king choose as his new queen? He chose Esther. 5. What did you learn about Esther? Esther was Jewish and became a queen of Persia. Memory Verse: Esther 2:17 2017 by 20
Lesson 9 Esther Went to the Palace Read aloud: Esther 2:7-10 Discuss Esther Went to the Palace: Many beautiful young women wanted to be queen, so they went to the palace. Esther was one of the women who wanted to be queen; however her cousin told her not to tell anyone at the palace that she was Jewish. Draw and have students draw: Esther walking toward the palace. Esther Was Chosen as the New Queen Read aloud: Esther 2:15-17 Discuss Esther Was Chosen as the New Queen: When it came time for Esther to meet the king, she pleased him greatly, and he chose her for his new queen of Persia. Draw and have students draw: Queen Esther. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Student Student Old Testament Part 3 Lesson 9 Old Testament Part 3 Lesson 9 Esther the Queen Esther 2:7-10 Esther 1:1-3, 10-12 Esther Went to the Palace Esther 2:15-17 The Queen Disobeyed the King Esther 2:1-2, 4 Esther Was Chosen as the New Queen Lesson Review The King Looked for a New Queen 1. Why was the king angry with Queen Vashti? 2. What did the king do after he sent Vashti away? 3. Why did Esther go to the palace? 4. Who did the king chose as his new queen? 5. What did you learn about Esther? Memory Verse: Esther 2:17 2012 by 22 2012 by 23 2017 by 21
Esther Saved Her People Memory Verse: Esther 4:16 Lesson 10 Haman s Wicked Plan Read aloud: Esther 3:1-2, 5, 8-9, 13 Discuss Haman s Wicked Plan: Haman thought that he was a very important person that people should bow down to. Mordecai (Esther s cousin) was a Jew (explain that the Jews are the Israelites) and would not bow down to Haman. This made Haman mad, so he devised a plan to kill all the Jews living in Persia. Draw and have students draw: Haman. The Jewish People Prayed Read aloud: Esther 4:7-8, 15-17 Discuss The Jewish People Prayed: When Mordecai learned of Haman s plan, he told Esther. Esther asked the Jewish people to fast and pray for her because she was going to tell the king about Haman s plan. At this time, the queen could have been killed if she went to the king without him calling for her. When Esther appeared before the king, however the king did not kill her. He was pleased to see her. Draw and have students draw: People praying. Lesson Review: 1. Why did Haman want to kill the Jews? Mordecai, a Jew, would not bow down to Haman. 2. What did Esther ask the Jewish people to do when she heard about Haman s wicked plans? To fast and pray for three days. 3. How did the king respond when he found out about Haman s plans? The king had Haman killed and issued an order that saved the Jewish people. 4. What did you learn about how Esther saved her people? Esther saved the Jewish people when she went to the king, at great risk, and told him about Haman s wicked plan. Memory Verse: Esther 4:16 2017 by 22
Lesson 10 Queen Esther Talked to the King Read aloud: Esther 7:1-6 Discuss Queen Esther Talked to the King: After Esther and the Jewish people had fasted and prayed for three days, Esther had a banquet for the king. At the banquet, with Haman present, she told the king of Haman s plan. Draw and have students draw: The queen talking to the king. Esther Saved Her People Read aloud: Esther 7:9-10 Discuss Esther Saved Her People: When the king heard of Haman s wicked plot, he had Haman hanged and told the Jewish people that if someone tried to kill them they could defend themselves. Because of Esther s bravery, the Jewish people living in Persia were saved. Draw and have students draw: Happy people. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Esther Saved Her People Student Lesson 10 Old Testament Part 3 Esther 7:1-6 Student Lesson 10 Esther 3:1-2, 5, 8-9, 13 Queen Esther Talked to the King Esther 7:9-10 Haman s Wicked Plan Esther 4:7-8, 15-17 Esther Saved Her People 2012 by The Jewish People Prayed 24 Lesson Review 1. Why did Haman want to kill the Jews? 2. What did Esther ask the Jewish people to do when she heard about Haman s wicked plans? 3. How did the king respond when he found out about Haman s plans? 4. What did you learn about how Esther saved her people? 2012 by Memory Verse: Esther 4:16 25 2017 by 23
Ezra and Nehemiah Memory Verse: Nehemiah 8:6 Lesson 11 King Cyrus Read aloud: Ezra 1:1-4 Discuss King Cyrus: Just as God promised the people of Judah, King Cyrus of Persia issued a statement that the Jews/Israelites could return to Israel if they desired to return. The people of Judah had been captive in Babylon for seventy years. Draw and have students draw: King Cyrus. The Second Temple Read aloud: Ezra 3:8; 6:15-16 Discuss The Second Temple: The first group of Jews to return to Israel went with Zerubbabel and Jeshua. This group of people rebuilt the temple in Jerusalem. Draw and have students draw: The second temple. Lesson Review: 1. What did King Cyrus tell the Jews from Judah that they could do? They could return to their homeland in Israel. 2. What did the first group of Jews do when they returned to Jerusalem? They rebuilt the temple. 3. What did the second group of Jews do when they returned to Jerusalem? They rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. 4. Name the man who read the Bible to the third group of people who returned from Babylon. Ezra. 5. What did you learn about the Jews returning to Israel? The first group rebuilt the temple, the second group rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, and Ezra taught the people. Memory Verse: Nehemiah 8:6 2017 by 24
Lesson 11 Nehemiah Rebuilt the City Walls Read aloud: Nehemiah 6:15 Discuss Nehemiah Rebuilt the City Walls: The second group of Jews returned with Nehemiah. Nehemiah helped the people of Israel rebuild the walls around Jerusalem. (The walls protected the people from their enemies.) Draw and have students draw: A city wall. Jerusalem Ezra Taught God s Word Read aloud: Nehemiah 8:2-3, 6 Discuss Ezra Taught God s Word: The third group of Jews returned with Ezra. Ezra was a scribe, teacher, and priest. Ezra gathered the people together and read the Bible to them. After Ezra read, he blessed the Lord, and the people worshipped God. Draw and have students draw: Ezra with a scroll. Completed Student Page 1 Completed Student Page 2 Old Testament Part 3 Ezra and Nehemiah Student Lesson 11 Old Testament Part 3 Nehemiah 6:15 Student Lesson 11 Ezra 1:1-4 Jerusalem Nehemiah Rebuilt the City Walls Nehemiah 8:2-3, 6 King Cyrus Ezra 3:8, 6:15-16 Ezra Taught God s Word Lesson Review 1. What did King Cyrus tell the Jews from Judah to do? 2012 by The Second Temple 26 3. What did the second group of Jews do when they returned to Jerusalem? 4. Name the man who read the Bible to the third group of people who returned from Babylon? 5. What did you learn about the Jews returning to Israel? Memory Verse: Nehemiah 8:6 2012 by 27 2017 by 25
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Final Review Lesson 12 1. Where was the temple located? Jerusalem. 2. Which King of Israel had the temple built? King Solomon. 3. What did the temple replace as a place of worship? The tabernacle. 4. What did the Israelites do at the temple? They worshipped God at the temple. 5. What did you learn about the temple? The temple was the place where the Israelites worshipped God. 6. Recite II Chronicles 7:4. 7. Israel divided into two countries; name the countries. Israel and Judah. 8. What kind of kings did Israel have: evil or good? Israel had evil kings. 9. How did the people of Israel sin? By worshipped idols. 10. Who took the people of Israel captive? The country of Assyria. 11. What promised did God make to the people of Israel who were taken captive by Assyria? God promised that one day the people of Israel would return to the land of Israel. 12. What did you learn about Israel? Israel had evil kings and did evil things, and God allowed them to be taken captive by Assyria. God promised that one day He would let the people of Israel return to the land of Israel. 13. Recite II Kings 17:23. 14. What kind of kings did Judah have: evil, good, or some evil and some good? Judah had some evil kings and some good kings. 15. How did the people of Judah sin? The people of Judah sinned by disobeying God and worshipping idols. 16. Who took the people of Judah captive? The country of Babylon. 17. What promised did God make to the people of Judah who were taken captive by Babylon? God promised that after seventy years the people of Judah would return to the land of Judah. 2017 by 28
Lesson 12 18. What did you learn about Judah? Judah had both evil and good kings. Judah sinned and God sent them into captivity in Babylon. God promised that after seventy years He would let the people of Judah return to the land of Judah. 19. Recite II Kings 17:19. 20. Why did Elijah want the people of Israel to go to Mount Carmel? Elijah wanted to show them who the true God is so that they would worship Him and stop worshipping the false god Baal. 21. What happened when the false prophets of Baal made their offering to Baal? Nothing happened when the false prophets made their offerings to Baal. 22. What happened when Elijah made his offering to the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob? God took the offering with fire from heaven. 23. What did the people of Israel do when God took Elijah s offering? The people fell on the ground and worshipped the true God. 24. What did you learn about Elijah? God used Elijah to tell the people of Israel to stop worshipping the false god Baal and to start worshipping the one true God, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 25. Recite I Kings 18:39. 26. What did God tell Jonah to do? To go to Nineveh and tell the people to repent. 27. What did Jonah do when God told him to go to Nineveh? He got on a ship going the opposite direction of Nineveh. 28. When the storm came, what did the sailors do to Jonah? The sailors threw Jonah into the sea. 29. What did Jonah do while he was in the belly of the fish? He prayed and asked God to forgive him of his disobedience. 30. After the fish spit Jonah out, what did Jonah do? He obeyed God and went to Nineveh. 31. What did you learn about Jonah? At first Jonah disobeyed God and was thrown into the sea, where he was swallowed by a great fish. After Jonah was spit out of the fish, he obeyed God and went to Nineveh. 32. Recite Jonah 1:17. 2017 by 29
Lesson 15 33. Where did Daniel live after he was taken captive from Judah? In Babylon. 34. When the king had a dream, what did he want the wise men to do? To tell him his dream and its meaning. 35. What did Daniel do when he heard that the king wanted someone to tell him his dream and what it meant? Daniel called his friends, and they prayed. 36. What did the king do when Daniel was able to tell him his dream and the meaning of the dream? The king worshipped Daniel s God and gave Daniel a special job. 37. What did you learn about Daniel? Daniel was taken as a captive to Babylon, where he was one of the king s wise men. Daniel was able to tell the king what he had dreamed and what it meant. 38. Recite Daniel 1:17. 39. Why were Daniel s enemies jealous of him? The king wanted to give him a special job. 40. How did Daniel s enemies try to kill him? Daniel s enemies had the king make a new law that said that people could only pray to the king. 41. What did Daniel do when he learned that the king had made a law about praying only to the king? Daniel prayed to God. 42. After Daniel was arrested, where did they take him? Daniel was thrown into the lions den. 43. What happened to Daniel in the lions den? God sent an angel to protect Daniel from the lions. 44. What did you learn about Daniel? Daniel loved and obeyed God, and God protected Daniel. 45. Recite Daniel 6:23. 46. Why was the king angry with Queen Vashti? She disobeyed the king. 47. What did the king do after he sent Vashti away? The king sent his men to look for a new queen. 48. Why did Esther go to the palace? She wanted to be the new queen. 49. Who did the king choose as his new queen? He chose Esther. 2017 by 30
Lesson 15 50. What did you learn about Esther? Esther was Jewish and became a queen of Persia. 51. Recite Esther 2:17. 52. Why did Haman want to kill the Jews? Mordecai, a Jew, would not bow down to Haman. 53. What did Esther ask the Jewish people to do when she heard about Haman s wicked plans? To fast and pray for three days. 54. How did the king respond when he found out about Haman s plans? The king had Haman killed and issued an order that saved the Jewish people. 55. What did you learn about how Esther saved her people? Esther saved the Jewish people when she went to the king, at great risk, and told him about Haman s wicked plan. 56. Recite Esther 4:16. 57. What did King Cyrus tell the Jews from Judah that they could do? They could return to their homeland in Israel. 58. What did the first group of Jews do when they returned to Jerusalem? They rebuilt the temple. 59. What did the second group of Jews do when they returned to Jerusalem? They rebuilt the walls around Jerusalem. 60. Name the man who read the Bible to the third group of people who returned from Babylon. Ezra. 61. What did you learn about the Jews returning to Israel? The first group rebuilt the temple, the second group rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, and Ezra taught the people. 62. Recite Nehemiah 8:6. 2017 by 31
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