Better Halves
She became Abraham's wife after deceiving Pharaoh into thinking she was only his sister.
(Genesis 12:10–20; Genesis 17:15)
Sarah
(Genesis 12:10–20; Genesis 17:15)
He is the first husband mentioned by name in the Bible.
Adam (married to Eve)
(Genesis 2:23-24 and Genesis 3:20)
In the Parable of the Sower, the seeds represent this.
(Mark 4:13-20)
The word of God (or the message about the kingdom)
(Mark 4:13-20)
These miraculous signs from heaven occurred immediately after Jesus’ baptism.
(Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 3:22)
The Spirit descending like a dove and a voice from heaven saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."
(Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 3:22)
The very first proverb in the Book of Proverbs, serving as its motto.
(Proverbs 1:7)
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction."
(Proverbs 1:7)
This judge's wife betrayed him for silver and told the Philistines how to bind him.
(Judges 16:4–20)
Delilah
(Judges 16:4–20)
This husband was asked by God to sacrifice his only son as a test of faith.
(Genesis 22:1-2)
Abraham
(Genesis 22:1-2)
In the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the shepherd leaves this many sheep in the open country to search for the one that is lost.
(Luke 15:3-7)
Ninety-nine.
(Luke 15:3-7)
John the Baptist said that Jesus would baptize people with these two things.
(Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16)
The Holy Spirit and fire.
(Matthew 3:11; Luke 3:16)
According to Proverbs, this is better than great riches, including silver and gold.
(Proverbs 22:1)
A good name (reputation).
(Proverbs 22:1)
They were Jacob's two sister-wives who were also his first cousins.
(Genesis 29:16–30)
Leah and Rachel
(Genesis 29:16–30)
This Old Testament husband had 700 wives and 300 concubines, leading to his downfall.
King Solomon
(1 Kings 11:3-4)
In this Parable, someone is given the best robe, a ring, sandals, and the fattened calf.
(Luke 15:22-23)
The Prodigal Son.
(Luke 15:22-23)
Peter compared Christian baptism, in his first letter, to this well known Old Testament event.
(1 Peter 3:20-21)
The Great Flood. Noah and his family being saved through water in the ark.
(1 Peter 3:20-21)
Complete the proverb: "Pride goeth before destruction, and a __________ __________ before a fall."
(Proverbs 16:18)
haughty spirit
(Proverbs 16:18)
She was the prophet Hosea’s unfaithful wife, whose name symbolized Israel’s spiritual adultery.
(Hosea 1:2–3)
Gomer
(Hosea 1:2–3)
This husband prayed for his wife’s barren womb to open, and she gave birth to Samuel.
(1 Samuel 1:19-20)
Elkanah (husband of Hannah)
(1 Samuel 1:19-20)
In the Parable of the Talents, the master says this to the servants who doubled their talents.
(Matthew 25:21, 23)
“Well done, good and faithful servant!"
(Matthew 25:21, 23)
According to Jesus in the Great Commission, disciples are to be baptized into these three names.
(Matthew 28:19)
The name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
(Matthew 28:19)
Proverbs 28:26 warns that "He that trusteth in his own __________ is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered."
Heart.
(Proverbs 28:26))
This Persian queen was deposed so that Esther could become King Xerxes’ (Ahasuerus’) new wife.
(Esther 1:10–22; Esther 2:17)
Vashti
(Esther 1:10–22; Esther 2:17)
He was the husband of Sapphira who died after lying to the Holy Spirit about money.
(Acts 5:1-10)
Ananias
(Acts 5:1-10)
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, the foolish virgins lack this when the bridegroom arrives.
(Matthew 25:1-13)
Oil for their lamps.
(Matthew 25:1-13)
John the Baptist warned the religious leaders, who came to his baptism, to produce fruit in keeping with repentance and accused them of being this.
(Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7)
A brood (generation) of vipers.
(Matthew 3:7; Luke 3:7)
The way of the wicked is compared to this, in Proverbs 4:19.
Darkness
(Proverbs 4:19)