Scripture Treasure
This Old Testament book records the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls despite opposition from Sanballat and Tobiah.
Nehemiah.
Reference: Nehemiah 4; 6.
When the disciples asked why they could not cast out a demon, Jesus privately told them that this kind could come out by nothing but what, according to Mark 9:29 in the KJV?
Prayer and fasting.
Reference: Mark 9:28–29.
I was a seller of purple from Thyatira. The Lord opened my heart to Paul’s message, and my household was baptized. Who am I?
Lydia.
Reference: Acts 16:14–15.
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and…”
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and…”
According to James, what illustration describes someone who hears the Word but does not do it?
A person who looks at his natural face in a mirror, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.
Reference: James 1:22–24.
Sing the correct tune for this song and say the Name of this Tune
Years I spent in vanity and pride,
Caring not my Lord was crucified,
Knowing not it was for me He died
On Calvary.
At Calvary
In Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s house, the clay was spoiled in the potter’s hand. What did the potter do with it
He made it again into another vessel, as seemed good to him.
Reference: Jeremiah 18:3–6
Jesus referred to two Gentiles who received help during the ministries of Elijah and Elisha, angering the people in the synagogue at Nazareth. Identify BOTH people.
The widow of Zarephath, and Naaman the Syrian.
Reference: Luke 4:25–28.
I secretly hid one hundred prophets in two caves and supplied them with bread and water while Jezebel was killing the Lord’s prophets. Who am I?
Obadiah, the governor of Ahabs house. Ref: 1 Kings 18 3-4 and 13
“Be not wise in thine own eyes:…”
“…fear the LORD, and depart from evil.”
Reference: Proverbs 3:7.
Isaiah 58 describes a fast that goes beyond outward religious observance. Name TWO practical acts of compassion God calls for in verse 7
Any two: share bread with the hungry; bring the homeless poor into your house; clothe the naked; do not hide yourself from your own flesh or family.
Reference: Isaiah 58:7.
Sing my tune and say my name
For nothing good have I
Whereby Thy grace to claim;
I’ll wash my garments white
In the blood of Calvary’s Lamb.
Jesus Paid it all
Hebrews describes Jesus as a priest forever after the order of this king of Salem, who blessed Abraham.
Melchizedek.
Reference: Hebrews 7:1–3, 17.
In the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus described a person who is faithful in what is least as also being faithful in much. What TWO masters did He then say a servant cannot serve?
God and mammon, meaning wealth or riches.
Reference: Luke 16:10–13.
When a discovered book of the law was read to King Josiah, his officials consulted me. I confirmed that judgment would come upon Judah. Who am I?
Huldah the prophetess.
Reference: 2 Kings 22:11–20.
“Honour the LORD with thy substance, and…”
“…with the firstfruits of all thine increase.”
Reference: Proverbs 3:9.
Before presenting a gift at the altar, you remember that your brother has something against you. According to Jesus, what should you do FIRST?
Leave the gift, go and be reconciled to your brother, then return and offer it.
Reference: Matthew 5:23–24.
Sing my tune and say my name
O to be like Thee! Full of compassion,
Loving, forgiving, tender and kind;
Helping the helpless, cheering the fainting,
Seeking the wandering sinner to find.
Oh to be like thee
In Ezekiel’s vision of the valley of dry bones, whom did God say the bones represented?
The whole house of Israel.
Reference: Ezekiel 37:11.
When questioned about paying tribute, Jesus instructed Peter to obtain a coin in an unusual way. Where would Peter find it, and whose tax would it pay?
In the mouth of the first fish he caught; it would pay for Jesus and Peter.
Reference: Matthew 17:24–27.
I was an Ethiopian official who appealed to the king to rescue Jeremiah from a muddy dungeon. I used old cloths to protect his arms as he was pulled out. Who am I?
Ebed-melech.
Reference: Jeremiah 38:7–13
“My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD;…”
“…neither be weary of his correction.”
Reference: Proverbs 3:11.
Paul told the Corinthians that their abundance could supply others’ need. He supported this with the statement that the person who gathered much had nothing left over, and the person who gathered little had no lack. What Old Testament provision was he referring to?
The manna God provided for Israel in the wilderness.
Reference: 2 Corinthians 8:13–15; Exodus 16:14–18.
Sing me and say my name
See the mighty host advancing,
Satan leading on;
Mighty men around us falling,
Courage almost gone!
Hold he Fort
Habakkuk declared that he would rejoice in the Lord even if agricultural production and livestock failed. Name FOUR of the six things he mentioned.
Any four: the fig tree did not blossom; the vines produced no fruit; the olive crop failed; the fields produced no food; the flock was cut off from the fold; there was no herd in the stalls.
Reference: Habakkuk 3:17–18.
In John 5, Jesus identifies witnesses supporting His testimony. Besides His own testimony, name THREE witnesses He mentions.
Any three: John the Baptist; the works Jesus did; the Father; the Scriptures.
Reference: John 5:31–39.
Paul described me as his brother, companion in labour and fellow soldier. I became so ill that I nearly died while serving, and Paul sent me back to the Philippians. Who am I?
Epaphroditus.
Reference: Philippians 2:25–30.
Complete BOTH missing phrases: “Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: ________; ________.”
“…bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart.”
Reference: Proverbs 3:3.
In Philemon, Paul offered to repay any debt or wrong committed by this man, and asked that he be received as more than a servant. Name the man AND explain how Philemon was to receive him.
Onesimus; as a beloved brother, receiving him as he would receive Paul himself.
Sing my tune and say my name
We share our mutual woes,
Our mutual burdens bear;
And often for each other flows
The sympathizing tear.
Blest be the tie that Binds