Women of Wisdom
Who gave water to Abraham's servant and to all his camels?
Rebekah
Genesis 24:15–20
Which queen bravely went to the king to save her people?
Esther
Esther 4–5
Who said, "Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God"?
Ruth
Ruth 1:16
Who was the first person to see Jesus after He rose from the dead?
Mary Magdalene
Mark 16:9; John 20:11–18
After crossing the Red Sea, Miriam praised God with what instrument?
A timbrel (tambourine)
Exodus 15:20
How many books of the Bible are named after women?
Two
Which queen traveled far to hear the wisdom of King Solomon?
The Queen of Sheba
1 Kings 10:1
Which girl watched over her baby brother Moses in the river?
Miriam
Exodus 2:4–8
What was the name of Ruth's mother-in-law?
Naomi
Ruth 1:3–4
Jesus met a Samaritan woman at a well. What had she come to get?
Water
John 4:7
Which elderly prophetess served God in the temple and gave thanks when she saw baby Jesus?
Anna
Luke 2:36–38
Name the two books of the Bible named after women.
Ruth and Esther
Abigail brought gifts to stop which future king from taking revenge, and what was her foolish husband's name?
David; Nabal
1 Samuel 25:3, 23– 35
Rahab hid two spies in which city, and what color was the cord she hung from her window?
Jericho; scarlet (red)
Joshua 2:1, 18–21
A widow in Zarephath shared her last flour and oil with which prophet, and what happened to her flour and oil?
Elijah; they never ran out during the famine
1 Kings 17:8–16
A woman who had been sick for 12 years was healed when she touched what?
The hem (border) of Jesus' garment
Luke 8:43–44
The church was praying for Peter in prison. What was the name of the girl who heard him knock, and what did she forget to do?
Rhoda; she forgot to open the door
Acts 12:12–14
Are Ruth and Esther in the Old or New Testament, and to which group of books do they belong?
Old Testament; the Books of History
Huldah was a prophetess. Which king sent servants to ask her, and what had been found in the temple?
King Josiah; the Book of the Law
2 Kings 22:8–14
Deborah the judge sat under what kind of tree, and which army commander did she call to fight?
A palm tree; Barak
Judges 4:4–6
Dorcas made what for the widows, and which apostle prayed and God raised her from the dead?
Tunics and garments (clothes); Peter
Acts 9:36–41
How many coins did the poor widow give, and why did Jesus say she gave more than everyone else?
Two mites; she gave all she had
Mark 12:41–44
Deborah sang a song of praise after a great victory. Who sang with her, and which enemy commander had been defeated?
Barak; Sisera
Judges 4:15; 5:1
Which chapter of Proverbs describes the "virtuous wife" whose worth is far above rubies?
Proverbs 31
Proverbs 31:10
How many daughters did Zelophehad have, what did they ask Moses for, and what did God say about their request?
Five; their father's inheritance (land); they spoke what was right
Numbers 27:1–7
Who was the cousin who raised Esther, and what did Esther ask the Jews to do for three days before she went to the king?
Mordecai; fast (and pray) for three days
Esther 2:7; 4:15–16
Lydia sold what kind of goods, near which city did Paul meet her, and what did she do after she was baptized?
Purple (cloth); Philippi; she invited Paul and his companions to stay in her home
Acts 16:12–15
Martha was busy serving. What was her sister Mary doing, what did Jesus say about Mary's choice, and what was their brother's name?
Sitting at Jesus' feet hearing His word; she chose "that good part"; Lazarus
Luke 10:38–42; John 11:1–2
Mary's song begins, "My soul magnifies the Lord." Whom was Mary visiting, and what did that woman's baby do when Mary arrived?
Elizabeth; the baby leaped in her womb
Luke 1:39–46
Hebrews 11 is the "faith chapter." Name the two women mentioned by name.
Sarah and Rahab
Hebrews 11:11, 31
Which letter mentions Phoebe, which church did she serve, and what did Paul ask the believers to do for her?
Romans; the church in Cenchrea; receive her in the Lord and help her in whatever she needed
Romans 16:1–2
Shiphrah and Puah were Hebrew midwives. What did Pharaoh command them, what did they do instead, and why?
Kill the Hebrew baby boys; they let the boys live; because they feared God
Exodus 1:15–21
Name Priscilla's husband, the trade they shared with Paul, and how they helped Apollos.
Aquila; tentmakers; they explained the way of God to him more accurately
Acts 18:2–3, 24–26
What did the Canaanite woman ask Jesus to do, what humble answer did she give, and what did Jesus say about her faith?
Heal her daughter; even the little dogs eat the crumbs from their masters' table; "Great is your faith!"
Matthew 15:21–28
Name three Old Testament women whose songs or prayers of praise are recorded, and the reason each one praised God.
Miriam — the Red Sea crossing; Deborah — victory over Sisera; Hannah — the birth of Samuel
Exodus 15; Judges 5; 1 Samuel 2
Put these women in Bible order, and say which one is in the New Testament: Esther, Mary, Rebekah, Ruth, Miriam.
Rebekah, Miriam, Ruth, Esther, Mary; Mary is in the New Testament
Genesis; Exodus; Ruth; Esther; Luke