Bible Characters
This man wrestled with God through the night and later became the father of the nation of Israel.
Jacob
What happened to Paul after he was bitten by a viper?
Nothing / he survived unharmed
Facing arrest and crucifixion, who said this phrase about accepting His Father’s will: “Shall I not drink the cup the Father has given Me?”
Jesus
Hungry and impatient, this older twin brother traded away his birthright for a bowl of stew.
Esau
At a wedding celebration in Cana, Jesus performed this miracle for the first time publicly.
Turning water into wine
Who continued praying openly after it became illegal?
Daniel
This captive in Babylon interpreted mysterious writing that appeared on a palace wall during a king’s feast.
Daniel
What happened after Elijah prayed on Mount Carmel?
Fire came down from heaven
This leader challenged Israel by saying: “Choose this day whom you will serve.”
Joshua
Unable to reach Jesus through a crowd, friends of this individual lowered them through a rooftop.
The paralyzed man
How many baskets were left after feeding the 5,000?
12
Who stayed loyal to Naomi and chose Naomi’s God?
Ruth
Before following Jesus, this disciple collected taxes and later wrote one of the four Gospels.
Matthew
During battle, God caused this object in the sky to remain still so Israel could continue fighting longer.
The sun
God spoke these words — “Am I not sending you?” — to this fearful judge hiding from enemies.
Gideon
While escaping destruction, this woman looked back toward the sinful city she was leaving behind.
Lot’s wife
Which disciple cut off the servant’s ear during Jesus’ arrest?
Peter
Who forgave the brothers that sold him into slavery?
Joseph
Which king asked God for wisdom instead of riches or long life?
Solomon
A dead man came back to life after touching the bones of this prophet.
Elisha
This young woman responded to God’s plan given to her by an angel of the Lord by saying: “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”
Mary, mother of Jesus
This cupbearer turned governor led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls despite heavy opposition.
Nehemiah
Who appeared with Jesus during the Transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
Who asked Jesus to remember him while on the cross?
The thief on the cross
Who fell asleep during Paul’s preaching and fell from a third-story window?
Eutychus
This military commander suffering from leprosy was told to wash seven times in a river to be healed.
Naaman
After hearing Paul speak about Jesus, this ruler admitted he was almost convinced to become a Christian.
King Agrippa
This judge made a careless promise to God after battle that later brought tragedy to his household.
Jephthah
What did Jesus write on the ground when the woman caught in adultery was brought to Him?
The Bible does not say
Who hid the Israelite spies in Jericho?
Rahab
Which king became prideful after being healed and showed Babylon all his treasures?
Hezekiah
During King Belshazzar’s feast, this supernatural sign appeared after sacred temple cups were misused.
Writing on the wall / a hand appeared
Despite the hardships of life this suffering man boldly declared: “I know that my Redeemer lives.”
Job
Discouraged and afraid after threats from Queen Jezebel, this prophet fled into the wilderness asking God to let him die.
Elijah
Who recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was brought to the temple as a baby?
Simeon (and Anna)
Who sold property and honestly gave the proceeds to support the apostles?
Barnabas