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GOD'S CHOSEN PEOPLE IN CAPTIVITY
THINGS TO KNOW AND TO DO
1. CYRUS P MITS THE JEWS TO RET N JUDA
1. Make a map of the Persian Empire and Egypt. Use colored crayon to show each country.
2. Why did the Jews from Samaria not return to Palestine?
3. Describe the people who were in the band which returned to Juda.
4. What sort of people were living in the land of Juda when the Jews returned?
5. Why did the Jews think rst and above all of building the Temple again? What does this teach about supporting your church?
6. How did the Jews keep the knowledge of the true God during the time of their exile in Babylon? Imagine yourself one of the Jews returned home, and tell the class your feelings.
7. Write a short essay entitled, "Home Again."
2. ESTH SAVES HER CAPTIVE PEOPLE IN P SIA
1. Write a dramatization of the story of Esther and act it in assembly.
2. In a oor talk compare Judith and Esther as to courage and trust in God.
3. Esther is a gure of the Blessed Virgin. Discuss.
4. Write an essay based on the story of Esther in which you show that God is our Helper in need.
3. ESDRAS AND NEHEMIAS RESTORE RELIGIOUS WORSHIP IN J USALEM
1. Explain the di erence between the synagogues and the Temple.
2. Describe the chief work done by Esdras in Jerusalem.
3. Make a list of the good works which Nehemias did in the city.
4. Why was it necessary to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?
5. Write a paragraph in which you discuss the faithfulness of Nehemias.