Week 9: The Exile and Return

Lecture Notes

This week, we will focus on the exile of Israel and the eventual return, studying the historical events and prophetic messages surrounding this period.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 23-25 of *Encountering the Old Testament*.

Quiz

1. What was the main reason for Israel’s exile to Babylon?
Idolatry and disobedience
A military defeat
Famine
Natural disasters

2. Which prophet is associated with the vision of the valley of dry bones?
Daniel
Ezekiel
Zechariah
Amos

3. Who led the first group of exiles back to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity?
Nehemiah
Zerubbabel
Ezra
Joshua

4. The Book of Ezra primarily focuses on:
The rebuilding of the temple
The history of the kings
The restoration of the people of Israel
The exile and return

5. The prophet Haggai urged the people to:
Rebuild the temple
Repent from idolatry
Prepare for battle
Keep the Sabbath holy

Writing Activity

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