Proverbs
Traditionally credited as the primary author of Proverbs, this son of David asked God for wisdom above all other riches.
Who is Solomon?
Though often depicted as an apple in art, this was simply described as the "fruit of the tree" that Eve shared with Adam.
What is the Forbidden Fruit?
Known as the "City of David," this capital became the site where Solomon built the first permanent Temple for the Lord.
What is Jerusalem?
Philippians 4:13 famously states, "I can do all things through Christ who..."
Unscramble S I S E N E G to find the first book of the Bible, where the story of creation begins.
Proverbs 1:7 famously declares that "the fear of the Lord" is the beginning of this seven-letter word.
What is knowledge?
This "bread from heaven," which appeared like coriander seed on the ground each morning, sustained the Israelites for 40 years.
What is manna?
Known as the city where Jesus Christ's first public miracle—turning water into wine at a wedding feast took place.
What is Cana?
In the 23rd Psalm, David writes, "Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will..."
What is "...fear no evil"?
Unscramble H E W T T A M to find the first book of the New Testament, famously written by a former tax collector.
What is Matthew?
In Proverbs 6, the "sluggard" or lazy person is told to go to this tiny creature, consider her ways, and be wise.
What is the ant?
In a moment of extreme hunger, Esau sold his birthright to his brother Jacob for a bowl of this red legume pottage.
What is Lentil Stew?
In Exodus 33, God hid Moses in a "clift" of this mountain so he could see the back of God’s glory without dying.
What is Mount Horeb (or Mount Sinai)?
In his letter to the Romans, Paul warns that "the wages of sin is death," but concludes by saying, "the gift of God is..."
What is "...eternal life"? (through Jesus Christ our Lord)
Unscramble I S P H I P I L N A P to find the joy-filled letter Paul wrote to the church in a city in Macedonia.
What is Philippians?
Throughout the early chapters of the book, Wisdom is personified as this, crying out in the streets and raising her voice in the markets.
Who is Lady Wisdom (or a Woman)?
In Deuteronomy, the Land of Israel is described as a land of "seven species," including wheat, barley, vines, figs, pomegranates, olives, and this sweetener.
What is Honey (or Date Honey)?
God allowed Moses to view the Promised Land from the summit of this mountain just before he died, though he was not permitted to enter.
What is Mount Nebo?
In the "Love Chapter" of 1 Corinthians 13, the description of charity begins with these two characteristics: "Charity suffereth long, and..."
What is "...is kind"?
Unscramble K K U K A B A H to find this Old Testament book consisting of a dialogue between a questioning prophet and God.
What is Habakkuk?
The final 22 verses of Proverbs (Chapter 31) form an acrostic poem praising this specific type of person.
Who is the Virtuous Woman (or Wife of Noble Character)?
According to the Gospels, John the Baptist lived in the wilderness on a diet consisting of these two specific items.
What are Locusts and Wild Honey?
Paul was blinded by a light from heaven while traveling on the road to this ancient city, leading to his transformation from a persecutor to an apostle.
What is Damascus?
In Genesis 15, God tells Abram to look at the sky and "tell the stars, if thou be able to number them," promising him, "So shall..."
What is "...thy seed be"? (or "...your offspring be")
Unscramble H I C O N E S C L R to find these two Old Testament books that retell the history of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian decree.
What is Chronicles?