Nehemiah asked Shemiah about the Jews that survived the exile.
Why did Nehemiah pray to God?
He wanted a better job
To confess his sins, and the sins of his people
He wanted a safer place for his family to live.
The condition of Jews in Jerusalem was sustainable.
What did Nehemiah request of King Antaxerxes?
to send him to Eygpt
to have more bread for his brethren
to send him to Judah
Nehemiah wept, mourned, , and prayed when he heard the condition of his brethren.
Sanballat and Horonite were happy when Nehemiah arrived in Jerusalem.
What did Nehemiah do at night in Jerusalem as soon as he arrived?
He examined the walls and made plans to rebuild
He organized the families of each house by age
He fixed a house that was badly burned
Who was responsible for building the Sheep Gate?
Eliashib
Paseah
Meshullam
Who was responsible for building the Fish Gate?
Sons of Hassenaah
Son of Besodiah
Son of Paseah
What did Sanballat and Tobiah do when they saw the progress that had been made on the walls of Jerusalem?
They brought food and drink
They mocked and ridiculed
They helped
they congratulated Nehemiah
Nehemiah said to the nobles, rulers, and rest of the people, "Don't be afraid of the enemy! Remember the Lord, who is great awesome all-powerful( great, awesome, all-powerful ) and glorious..."
Why did Nehemiah have to set people according to their families with their swords, spears, and bows?
the enemies will come anytime, anywhere
he wanted the soldiers to rest
he was afraid
What was the primary complaint Nehemiah heard from the people?
I have no service on my phone
There are too many mosquitos
large families and not enough food
Why did Nehemiah give "charge of Jerusalem" to his brother, Hanani?
he was faithful and feared God
he handled the people well
he was a calm, decisive person
How did the size of the city compare to the number of houses contained inside the city walls?
too many houses, no room
too much room, few houses
What did Tobiah send to Nehemiah to frighten him?
sacrificed goat
threatening letters
an assassin
Why was it important to "register of genealogy of those who had come up in the first return"?
it is customary
to record who was captured
for betrothal purposes
What was the number of the whole assembly in Jerusalem?
30,425
41,094
42,360
What feast did people find in the Law that was observed in the 7th month?
Feast of Temple
Feast of Tabernacle
Feast of Thames
To whom did God "make known" His Holy Sabbath?
Ezra
Moses
Nehemiah
What was the dedication of the wall like?
sad, remembering the dead
joyful
anxious
The people learned Ammonite and Moabites should be welcomed in the assembly of God.
What is usury?
to utilize tools
take take advantage of people
To whom was James writing a letter to in the Book of James?
Gentiles
Jewish Christians
Romans
Very early in the letter, James said we should:
be quick to listen, slow to speak
try to avoid trials and temptation
do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit
James says that anyone who listens to the word and does not do what it says is like a:
ship without a rudder
demon
man who looks at his face in the mirror and forget what he looks like
Why does James say we should not discriminate against poor people?
They will have great power in Heaven
because you are acting like an evil or crooked judge
James says,"Whoever keeps the whole law and stumbles at one point..."
Is condemned in the eyes of God
Is guilty of breaking all of it
should abstain from sinful desires
What does James say about faith without deeds?
it is useless and dead
it is a part of our sinful nature
it comes from within
Why does James say that not many people should become teachers?
because we have too many teachers already
because teachers are judged at a higher standard than other professions
because teachers spend most of their time with discipline and not teaching
James says that the tongue corrupts(defiles,dirties) reflects (imitates) controls (guides, governs)( corrupts(defiles,dirties), reflects (imitates), controls (guides, governs) ) the whole person.
James said wisdom is demonstrated by:
the ability to make wise decisions in difficult circumstances
not being bitter, selfish, and jealous
living the good life and doing deeds in humility
What causes fights and quarrels among you?
the devil
your desires
anger and temper
James advised about boasting about your plans. Why?
making profit is bad
People worship plans like an idol
pride is bad
You can love both God and the world
What happens when you try to love both God and the world?
God will help you make lots of money
foolish pride will prevent you from receiving God's grace
What does James say will cover a multitude of sins?
Being firm in your belief so you are not perceived as hot or cold
taking an oath before the elders of the church
bringing back someone from the error of his way
