People in the Bible
I was considered righteous in the eyes of God, and instructed by Him to build an ark during the Great Flood. Through me and my family came the lineage of the world today.
Noah
In the beginning God.....
created the heaven and the earth
"Be still, and know that I am God.”
Scripture or not Scripture?
Scripture
"Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” -Psalm 46:10
The first account of murder in the Bible happened between
Cain and Abel
Jesus rose up how many days after his crucification?
3 days
I was formally a strict Pharisee and Roman citizen who persecuted the early Church before encountering the resurrected Jesus on the road to Damascus. I am responsible for writing most of the New Testament.
Paul (Saul of Tarsus)
If you love me....
If you love me, keep my commandments” -John 14:15
"Money is the root of all evil.”
Scripture or not Scripture?
Not Scripture
How many plagues did God send to Pharoah?
10
Name at least 3 of the 12 of Jesus' disciples
Peter (Simon Peter), Andrew, James (Son of Zebedee), John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James (Son of Alphaeus),Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot
I was a powerful Babylonian king who conquered Jerusalem. I was troubled by dreams of a massive statue. I was also struck with insanity and lived like a beast for 7 years.
King Nebuchadnezzar
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man...
but the end thereof are the ways of death
“This too shall pass.”
Scripture or not Scripture?
Not Scripture
What are the first 5 books in the Bible in order?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Name all 10 of the Commandments
1. You shall have no other gods before me
2. You shall not make for yourselves an idol
3. You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God
4. Remember the Sabbath day and keep it holy
5. Honor your father and your mother
6. You shall not murder
7. You shall not commit adultery
8. You shall not steal
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s house, wife, or property
We're a couple who sold a piece of property but secretly kept some of it while pretending to donate the full amount to the church. Both of us died immediately after being confronted by Peter.
Ananias and Sapphira
Recite all of the Lord's prayer.
Hint: Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name....
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name;
thy kingdom come;
thy will be done
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
"The truth will set you free.”
Scripture or not Scripture?
Scripture
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free" -John 8:32
5 major covenants happened in the Old Testament. Name at least 3 of them.
Adamic/Edenic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Mosaic, and the Davidic covenant.
How many days after Jesus' resurrection was the Holy Spirit poured out on believers?
50
I'm considered one of the 12 minor prophets. I was a Judean shepherd and fig farmer called by God to prophesy against the northern kingdom of Israel during a time of great prosperity and inequality.
Amos
Recite Psalm 23
Hint: The Lord is my Shepard...
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.
"A soft answer turns away wrath.”
Scripture or not Scripture?
Scripture
"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger" -Proverbs 15:1
According to Genesis, this man was the father of Nimrod, described as a mighty hunter before the Lord.
Cush
In Acts 2, name at least 3 of the diverse nations present in Jerusalem during Pentecost who heard the apostles declaring "the wonders of God" in their own native languages.
Parthia, Media, Elam, Mesopotamia, Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia, Pamphylia, Egypt, Libya, Rome, Crete, and Arabia.