Bible cross puzzle: Ezra, Nehemiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Daniel

Crossword puzzle from Sacred Scripture

Draws on material in chapters 10, 12, 14, and 17 of Discovering the Bible by, Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Varughese?

ACROSS

3 -- Son of Iddo mentioned by Ezra as a prophet
6 -- A prophet who lived in Exile in Babylon and who had some strange visions, including one involving a valley of dry bones and another a "wheel within a wheel"
7 -- The man whom God protected in the lions' den in Babylon. The document in the Bible that bears his name has some End-Times prophetic visions

DOWN

1 -- Persian king who let the Jewish Exiles go home and rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem
2 -- A foreign king's "cup-bearer" who returned to Jerusalem to become its governor and oversee the rebuilding of its defensive walls
4 -- Prophet mentioned in Ezra's book
5 -- Jewish priest and scribe who was instrumental in aiding the return of the Exiles and in re-instituting the public reading of the Book of the Law of God.

This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, now called The Foundry.

-- Howard Culbertson,

Bible reading for this assignment: Daniel 1-6; Ezekiel 1-4, 8, 6, 37; Ezra 1, 3-7; Nehemiah 1-5, 8, 9; Psalms 1-2, 22, 51, 118, 137-138, 150

Lessons from Ezra, Nehemiah, Psalms, Ezekiel, and Daniel

Restoration and Rebuilding: Both Ezra and Nehemiah focus on the restoration and rebuilding of Jerusalem and the Temple after the Babylonian exile.
Divine Providence: Throughout these five books, there's a recurring theme of God's providential care and guidance over His people. Despite facing challenges and opposition, leaders like Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel trust in God's sovereignty and leading.
Prayer and Worship: The Psalms, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel all emphasize the importance of prayer and worship in the life of believers. The use of various forms of prayer, including praise, confession, lament, and intercession, focuses attention on the possibility of an intimate relationship between God and His people.
Faithfulness in Exile: Ezekiel and Daniel offer insights into maintaining faithfulness to God even amid exile and foreign captivity. They can encourage us to persevere, obey, and trust in God's promises, even when circumstances seem bleak.
Prophecy and Vision: Ezekiel and Daniel contain vivid visions and prophetic messages about the future and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom. These books should inspire hope and confidence in God's plan for redemption and restoration.
Leadership and Service: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Daniel exemplify qualities of leadership, courage, and service to God and His people. Their stories should encourage believers to stand firm in their convictions, to lead with integrity, and to seek the welfare of others.

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