Books of the Bible
I am one of two books named after a woman. The main character is the title of the book. The main character is King David's great grandmother. What book am I?
Ruth.
Ruth 4:18-22 says, "21 Salmon fathered Boaz, Boaz fathered Obed, 22 Obed fathered Jesse, and Jesse fathered David."
Who am I?
I am Moses' brother. I allegedly threw gold into a fire and out popped a gold calf.
Aaron
In Exodus 32:24, Aaron says, "So I told them, ‘Whoever has gold jewelry, take it off.’ When they brought it to me, I simply threw it into the fire—and out came this calf!”
Is this a bible verse?
"The Lord hath need of them;"
Yes. The full verse is, "Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.” The context is borrowing a donkey for Jesus to ride into Jerusalem.
Is this a bible verse? "Cleanliness is next to godliness."
No.
Multiple theories exist on the exact origin of the phrase. It possibly was a saying misheard from a frontier preach that people start posting on outhouses.
Is this statement biblical or not?
The bible contains only spiritual truths. Therefore, the bible only contains information about your private relationship with God.
No.
In Psalms 50:10, David writes, "For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle upon a thousand hills." For example, commandments five through ten apply to all types of relationships in life. Most importantly, the Bible is the standard by which to judge truth.
What book am I? In my pages, Moses counts the families of the different tribes of Israel. In my pages, the children of Israel wander in the wilderness for forty years before arriving on the shores of the Jordan River.
Numbers
Who am I?
I am a prophet. I was rescued from a sea creature. I ran from God when he told go preach in such and such a city.
Jonah.
Jonah was swallowed by a whale or giant fish. The Hebrew word is not specific. Jonah 2:7 says, "As my life was fading away..." implies drowning. God instructed Jonah to preach in the city of Nineveh, modern-day Mosul.
Is this a bible verse?
"God helps those who help themselves."
No. This "verse is not found in the bible." This phrase is too broad to have any true meaning.
Is this a bible verse? "This heap [of stones] is a witness between you and me today."
Yes.
Genesis 31:48, "Laban said, 'This heap is a witness between you and me today." In Genesis 31, Laban and Jacob make a covenant so that Jacob can return to the promise land.
Is this statement biblical or Not?
The grass is always green on the other side.
No.
This is reference to Genesis 13:10-12 in which Lot choose to move in family to the Jordan Valley for its "green grasses." Yet, in Genesis 14 and Genesis 19, Lot has to rescued from a burning city and being taken hostage in Genesis 14.
What book am I? The book is title after name of the author. My occupation was a tax collector. I begin with a genealogy of Jesus. I tell how Mary and Jesus escaped with infant Jesus to Egypt. What book am I?
The book of Matthew
In Matthew 9:9, Jesus calls Matthew after the occupation of tax collector. In Matthew 1:1-16, Matthew begins his gospel with a genealogy. In Matthew 2:13-15, Matthew details how Jesus escapes Herod's wicked reign by fleeing to Egypt.
Who am I?
I was kidnapped at a young age. I spend my entire adult life in a foreign land. I was a trust advisor to the King by interpreting his dreams. I was caught praying with his windows doors open.
Daniel
In Daniel 1:4, Daniel was described as a youth. He spend his adult life in the kingdom of Babylonia. In Daniel 2, Daniel interprets King Nebuazzadar's dream. In Daniel 6:10, Daniel was praying with his windows open, "as was his custom since early days." [NKJV].
Is this verse in the bible?
"God moves in mysterious ways."
No. This is a title of a Hymn written by William Cowper and John Newton. Cowper claims that John 13:7, "Jesus answered and said to him, “What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.”
Is this statement biblical or not?
If I don't get caught in this sin or that sin, then I have suffered no consequences for my sins.
No
John 8:34, "Jesus responded, 'I assure you: Everyone who commits sin is a slave of sin.'"
Is this biblical or not?
God designed the world to be without boundaries.
No.
In 1 Corinthians 14:33, Paul writes, "God is not the author of confusion." In Genesis 1:28, God gives the command to "be fruitful and multiply." Throughout, it is clear that God designed humans to live a certain way in this world.
What book am I? I am one of four gospels. I am the only gospel to start by talking about creation. I am the only gospel to talk about Jesus crying after the death of a friend.
The Gospel of John
John 11:35, "Jesus wept."
John 1:1-3, "1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made."
Who am I?
I am called "blessed among women." I did not believe the claims my son made. I witnessed the Romans executed my son. His last words were, "It is Finished."
Jesus. After the resurrection, Mary never understand the true meaning of Jesus' mission. She experience a season of doubt.
Luke 1:42, God said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the child you will bear!"
Mark 3:31-32 says, "31 Then His brothers and His mother came, and standing outside they sent to Him, calling Him. 32 And a multitude was sitting around Him; and they said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are outside seeking You.”
In John 19:36, Jesus said, "It is Finished."
Is this bible verse?
“Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.”
Full Verse
Genesis 25:30 says," And Esau said to Jacob, “Please feed me with that same red stew, for I am weary.” Therefore his name was called Edom."
Is this statement biblical or Not?
Moses led the Israelites to build the ark
No. Noah, his three sons, and their wives built the ark.
Is this biblical or Not?
One can be moral without believing in Yahweh God.
No.
Multiple parts of our current judicial stem from biblical principles, such as due process, admitting accusations without proof. For example, during certain times, Roman and Germanic laws did not allow women to testify in court.
Commonly accepted rules of morality, such no stealing, is evidence of God impressing the law upon people's hearts (Romans 2:15)
What book am I? I was one of five books written by the Apostle John. I am maybe the strangest book in the entire Bible. I talk about the coming of Christ. I contain seven letters to seven churches in modern-day Turkey.
Revelation.
The Apostle John wrote the gospel of John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, and Revelation. Revelation chapter 2 and 3 contain seven letters to seven different churches. In Revelation 19, Christ comes back riding on a white horse.
Who am I?
I criticized the king for his misdeeds. I said that I am not worthy to untie the Messiah's sandals. I am the forerunner of the Messiah. I eat locust and wild honey
John the Baptist.
In Luke 3:19, John the Baptist criticizes Herod. In Matthew 3:11, John the Baptist said that I am not worthy to untie Jesus' shoe. In Matthew 3:4, Matthew describes John's diet as consisting of locust and wild honey.
Is this a bible verse?
"there was silence in heaven for about half an hour.”
Yes.
The full verse is, "When He opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven for about half an hour." ([Revelation 8:1]).
Is this statement biblical or not?
It is okay to lie even if the stakes are high.
No. The ninth commandment is clear. Our duty is to tell every detail necessary to the authority figure.
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