Ezra Chapter 6

What was the content of King Darius' decree mentioned in Ezra chapter 6?

• Confirmation of King Cyrus' decree to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem

• Order to destroy the temple in Jerusalem

• Command to exile the Israelites from Jerusalem

• Declaration to stop the rebuilding of the temple

Who were the main opponents faced by the Jews during this time?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Persians

• Romans

How did the Jews celebrate the Passover according to Ezra chapter 6?

• By building a temple

• By sacrificing lambs and offering other offerings as commanded by God through Moses.

• By reciting prayers in a foreign language

• By fasting for seven days

What role did Zerrubabel play in helping the Jews mentioned in Ezra chapter 6?

• Zerrubabel was a military leader who fought against the Jews in Ezra chapter 6.

• Zerrubabel was a merchant who traded with the Jews in Ezra chapter 6.

• Zerrubabel led the Jews in rebuilding the temple.

• Zerrubabel was a scribe for the Jews in Ezra chapter 6.

Why did King Darius support the rebuilding of the temple despite opposition?

• To maintain control and gain favor.

• To establish a new religious order

• To weaken his political rivals

• To promote peace and unity

What significance does the celebration of Passover hold for the Jewish people?

• Passover holds significance for the Jewish people as it commemorates their liberation from slavery in ancient Egypt.

• Passover is a secular holiday with no religious significance

• Passover commemorates the birth of Moses

• Passover is a celebration of the Jewish New Year

How did Zerrubabel and Jeshua overcome the challenges they faced?

• By ignoring the problems and hoping they would disappear

• By staying determined, seeking guidance from God, and rallying the people to work together.

• By blaming each other for the challenges

• By giving up and abandoning the task

What lessons can be learned from the perseverance of the Jews in Ezra chapter 6?

• Faith, determination, and obedience are key lessons from the perseverance of the Jews in Ezra chapter 6.

• Complacency, laziness, and disobedience

What impact did the completion of the temple have on the Jewish community?

• The completion of the temple led to division within the Jewish community

• The completion of the temple caused the Jewish community to abandon their faith

• The completion of the temple provided a central place for worship, strengthened religious identity, and fostered unity among the Jewish community.

• The completion of the temple had no impact on the Jewish community

In what ways did the decree of King Darius reflect divine intervention in the situation?

• The decree led to the escape of the lions from the den

• The decree caused harm to Daniel in the lion's den

• The decree protected Daniel in the lion's den, ensuring he was unharmed.

• The decree resulted in Daniel being forgotten and left in the den