Jesus compared the Kingdom of Heaven to this incredibly tiny seed that eventually grows into a massive tree where birds can nest.
Mustard Seed
This young shepherd boy rejected King Saul's heavy armor and instead used a single smooth stone from a brook to kill the Philistine champion Goliath.
David
This was the disciple that betrayed Jesus
Judas
Clocking in at 150 individual chapters, this Old Testament book of songs, prayers, and poetry is the longest book in the entire Bible.
Psalms
Before leaving everything behind to follow Jesus, the Apostle Matthew worked in this highly disliked and often corrupt profession for the Roman Empire.
Tax Collector
A shepherd leaves his flock of ninety-nine behind in the open country to go searching for this many missing sheep.
One
The Israelites conquered this heavily fortified city without lifting a sword, instead marching around its walls for seven days until the priests blew their ram's horns and the people shouted.
Jericho
This was the man who was swallowed by a great fish
Jonah
Written by a first-century doctor and companion of Paul, this New Testament book serves as the sequel to his Gospel account, detailing the history of the early Church.
Acts
Because Jesus' earthly father Joseph worked in this skilled manual trade, Jesus Himself was often referred to by the townspeople as one.
Cartpenter
A master distributes these units of currency to three servants based on their ability; the first two double their money, while the third buries his in the dirt.
Talents
Armed only with trumpets, torches, and empty clay jars, this judge led a tiny group of 300 men to completely panic and defeat a massive Midianite army.
Gideon
This was the third king of Israel
King Soloman
This New Testament Gospel account is widely considered by historians to be the earliest one written, known for its fast-paced style and frequent use of the word "immediately."
Mark
While imprisoned in Egypt, Joseph accurately interpreted the troubling dreams of Pharaoh’s chief baker and a man holding this specific royal servant position.
cupbearer / chief butler
This rebellious young man squanders his entire inheritance in a distant country and hits rock bottom, working as a servant feeding pigs.
The Prodigal Son
During a fierce battle against the Amalekites, Israel stayed victorious as long as this leader held up his hands, prompting Aaron and Hur to hold his arms up when he grew tired.
Moses
These were the two sisters of Lazarus
Martha and Mary
This short, single-chapter New Testament letter is an emotional appeal from Paul to a wealthy slave owner, begging him to welcome back his runaway slave, Onesimus, as a brother.
Philemon
To avoid being a financial burden to the churches he visited, the Apostle Paul partnered with Aquila and Priscilla in Corinth to practice this specific trade.
Tentmakers
This traveler stops to help a beaten and dying man on the road to Jericho after a priest and a Levite both walk right past him.
The Good Samaritan
This sole female judge of Israel partnered with military commander Barak to lead 10,000 troops down from Mount Tabor to crush the forces of King Jabin.
Deborah
This was the High Priest that Jesus is compared to in the book of Hebrews
Melchizedek
Though it is only two chapters long, this prophetic book is the shortest book in the entire Old Testament, predicting the downfall of the nation of Edom.
Obadiah
Nehemiah left his high-ranking government job in Persia to help rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem, serving in this executive leadership role over Judah.
Governor