Esther
What was the name of Esther's uncle?
Mordecai
Which gospel includes a family geneology?
Matthew
Who prepared the way for Jesus?
John the Baptist
Who did Jesus raise from the dead?
Lazarus
Who was the first person that Jesus revealed himself to as the Messiah?
The Samaritan Woman at the Well
Who was in charge of rebuilding the walls around Jerusalem?
Nehemiah
What was the name of the Agagite who wanted to kill all of the Jews?
Haman
Which gospel includes events leading up to Jesus' birth?
Luke
What was the job of Peter, Andrew, James, and John?
Fishermen
Where did the wedding take place that Jesus turned water to wine?
Cana
How long had Lazarus been dead when Jesus arrived?
4 days
What two people did the Pharisees plan to kill after this occurred?
Jesus and Lazarus
How many times is God mentioned in the book of Esther?
None
Which gospel includes the story of the wisemen?
Matthew
What was Matthew’s job?
Tax Collector
Who knew about the miracle of Jesus turning the water into wine?
The servants
Why did the people attempt to stone Jesus?
They were accusing Him of blasphemy
Who partnered with Nehemiah to rebuild the walls?
Ezra
What was Esther's Jewish name?
Hadassah
Which gospel begins with John the Baptist preparing the way for Jesus?
Mark
What happened after John baptized Jesus?
Heaven opened up and descended like a dove
What two major Bible characters appeared with Jesus during the transfiguration?
Moses and Elijah
Which was easier for Jesus to say to the paralytic man: your sins are forgiven or take up your mat and walk?
Both were easy to say because He's the Messiah
How did Jesus evolve the Upper Story?
He expanded God’s people from being just the Israelites to being all people, including those that others would consider to be outcasts.
What was the name of the servant that developed a friendship with Esther?
Hegai
Which gospel starts with theology and doesn't talk about Jesus' birth?
John
What role did the shepherds play in the story of the birth of Jesus
They went and told everyone about His birth
Why was the appearance of Moses and Elijah with Jesus during the transfiguration important?
They represented the law and the prophets that had foretold of the coming of the Messiah
What three things did Jesus come to do according to Rick Warren?
To have our past forgiven
To give us a purpose for living
To give us a home in heaven
What three temptations did Satan present to Jesus?
-Turn rocks to bread
-Jump off the temple for the angels to save Jesus
-Bow down before Satan to gain the whole world