Ezra Test Review
Why was it important for the spiritual health of Israel to rebuild the temple? Be specific and use at least two complete sentences.
They had to have one mind and be united to rebuild the temple. If they did not have spiritual health, they would not be able to press on even with oppression.
The major theme of Ezra that tells how God is faithful to keep his promises: _____ as a _____ keeper.
Yahweh, Covenant
Ezra demonstrates how God fulfilled his promise to return Israel to the land of promise after _____ years of exile. Select one: a. seventy b. fifty c. sixty d. eighty
a
What is the date when Ezra was written? Select one: a. 457 BC - 444 BC b. 338 BC - 310 BC c. 722 BC - 660 BC d. 520 BC - 510 BC
a
What king of Persia let the Israelites return to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple? Select one: a. Cyrus b. Nebuchadnezzar c. Xerxes d. Darius
a
Choose all the correct answers. In restoring Israel after the exile, what three thing did Ezra and the people focus on? Select one or more: a. The reversal of the assimilation that had occurred b. The prevention of another time of exile c. The restoration was accomplished by strategic reforms like rehabilitating the priesthood and reinstituting the temple worship d. The rehabilitation of injuries suffered on the trip back from exile
a, b, c
What were the two things the people of Judah had done that made them unclean? Select one or more: a. They had married foreign women b. They had stopped building the temple c. They had eaten unclean foods d. The had followed false gods
a, d
Which prophet had said the exile would last seventy years? Select one: a. Haggai b. Jeremiah c. Ezekiel d. Isaiah
b
Why was it necessary to rebuild the altar and offer sacrifices on it? Select one: a. They actually were supposed to make offerings on the high places b. God had commanded it in the Law of Moses c. Cyrus had commanded it d. The priests didn't have anything to do otherwise
b
Who did Haggai address in most of his messages? Select one or more: a. Cyrus b. Zerubbabel c. Nehemiah d. Joshua
b, d
Who does Jewish tradition say is the author of the book of Ezra? Select one: a. Nehemiah b. Samuel c. Ezra d. Joel
c
What did God accuse the people of doing? Select one: a. Marrying the wrong people b. Seeking God first instead of themselves c. Forgetting the Law d. Putting themselves first instead of God
d
What is the overarching theological theme of Ezra? Select one: a. God's frustration with people who won't build his temple b. God's desire for the people to return from exile c. God's judgment over the sin of intermarriage d. God's renewal of his covenant with his people
d
The theme that talked about reforming Israel and getting them back on track spiritually. _____ of a _____ nation
restoration, fallen
The theme of Ezra can be summarized as the _____, moral and social _____ of the _____ under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Ezra.
spiritual, restoration, remnant
Match the key people to what they are known for Persian king who decreed to allow the Israelites to return to Jerusalem Priest and scribe The governor, the one in the line of David The high priest
Cyrus, Ezra, Zerubbabel, Joshua
Match the person to what they did or for what they were known. He took the gold and silver that had been stolen from the temple in Jerusalem and sent it back. They were in charge of overseeing the building of the temple. They rebuilt the altar He was called the Lord's signet ring. He took the gold and silver from the temple in Jerusalem and put it in the temple for his god in Babylon.
Cyrus, the Levites over 20 years, Zerubbabel and Joshua and their associates, Zerubbabel, Nebuchadnezzar
Match the key verse with what it talked about. Ezra 1:3, Ezra 2:1, Ezra 6:21-22, Ezra 7:10 1. Those who returned to "seek the Lord God of Israel, ate the Passover." 2. Cyrus decrees the people can return to Jerusalem and "rebuild the house of the Lord, the God of Israel" 3. The list of "the people...who came up out of the captivity of the exiles" and returned to Jerusalem 4. Ezra returned to study, practice, and teach God's law, statutes and ordinances in Israel
Ezra 6:21-22, Ezra 1:3, Ezra 2:1, Ezra 7:10
Match the right answer with its description. 1. The fact that this person is a main character of the book lends support to his being its author. 2. Tradition says Ezra founded this group who settled the canon of Old Testament scripture. 3. In the Vulgate (the Latin Bible) Ezra and Nehemiah are one book that is called this.
Ezra, The Great Synagogue, 1 and 2 Esdras
In Ezra 9, Ezra prays to God. Why does he begin his prayer like he does in verse 6? What does verse 9 mean? Again,use complete sentences and make sure to answer both questions!
He is too ashamed and disgraced to lift his face to God. Verse nine means, despite our sins, God is with us and He will always provide.
What does Haggai 1 teach us about how you should live your life? Be specific and use at least two complete sentences.
It teaches us that we should give our time to the Lord and bring honor to Him.
The key words of Ezra fit well with the concepts of return to the land. They are: 1. _____ which occurs 48 times 2. _____ which occurs 25 times
Jerusalem, temple
Zerubbabel led the first return of the Israelites from exile. True or False?
True
What are the reactions to the laying of the temple's foundation in Ezra 3:8-13? Why did people respond that way? Your answer needs to be in complete sentences and needs to be complete!
Because of the laying of the temple's foundation, some people were excited and joyful, but some were weeping. The people were weeping because they had seen the older temple, and it was better than the one being built. Others were joyful because there was a new temple being built.
The new temple was not as spectacular as the original one. What message does God give to the people to encourage them in Haggai 2? Make sure to put in verse references to the verses in which you find your answer and use complete sentences.
In verse 9, God promises to give them peace. In verses 21 and 22, God promises He will shake the Heavens and the Earth and overturn the royal thrones.
King Cyrus gave the first decree allowing some of the Israelites to return. True or False?
True
The work on the temple stopped for 18 years until a decree from King Darius allowed them to finish. True or False?
True