The Prophets
This prophet was swallowed by a huge fish, and eventually completed his God-given assignment
Who is Jonah?
The apostle who betrayed Jesus
Who is Judas Iscariot?
At 2 Timothy 3:1, the apostle Paul wanted Timothy to know that in the last days, "these" will be here.
What are "critical times hard to deal with"?
This seller of purple opened her heart wide and entreated Paul and his companions to stay with her
Who is Lydia?
The ruler of Egypt who refused to let God's people go - that is, until his firstborn son was killed
Who is Pharoah?
Matthew
Who is Matthew?
This prophet tells us of Jehovah's invitation to 'test him out', to see if he will open "the floodgates of the heavens and pour out on you a blessing until there is nothing lacking"
Who is Malachi?
This apostle is named in five different ways in the Scriptures; two of those names are Symeon and Cephas
Who is Peter?
At 2 Timothy 3:2, Paul said men will be "lovers of money", and in verse 4, he said they will be lovers of these
What are pleasures?
This Roman army officer was "a devout man who feared God", and when Jehovah poured out holy spirit on him and his household, they were baptized in the name of Jesus
Who is Cornelius?
Before his conversion to Christianity, he persecuted Jesus disciples tirelessly, "dragging out both men and women and turning them over to prison"
Who is Saul?
Ecclesiastes
Who is Solomon?
Although the book bearing his name contains only three chapters, it is quoted often when speaking of Jehovah's promises for the future. "It will not be late!"
Who is Habakkuk?
While choosing this apostle, Jesus says to him: "Before Philip called you, while you were under the fig tree, I saw you."
Who is Nathanael? (aka Bartholomew)
While Jesus was sitting at this location, the disciples approached him privately and asked: "When will these things be, and what will be the sign of your presence and of the conclusion of the system of things?"
What is the Mount of Olives?
This husband and wife had the privilege of assisting the eloquent Apollos to a more accurate understanding of the way of God
Who are Aquila and Priscilla?
Instead of holding faith and a good conscience, these two men were "handed over to Satan" by the apostle Paul, who was trying to teach young Timothy an important lesson
Who are Hymenaeus and Alexander?
Ruth
Who is Samuel?
In the book bearing this prophet's name, Jehovah tells us that he will "shake all the nations, and the precious things of all the nations" would become His
Who is Haggai?
The other James (not John's brother), was the son of this man; coincidentally, the apostle Matthew's father had the same name
Who is Alphaeus?
At Matthew 24:19, Jesus said: "Woe to the pregnant women and those nursing a baby in those days!" In verse 20, he tells his apostles to keep praying that their flight may not occur during this time, nor on the Sabbath day
What is wintertime?
According to Insight on the Scriptures, Jews from Galilee valued reputation, whereas the Jews from this region placed greater emphasis on money than on a good name
Where is Judea?
This man, along with Dathan and Abiram, rebelled against Moses' authority in the wilderness, and for this he and his household were swallowed up by the earth
Who is Korah?
Lamentations
Who is Jeremiah?
The other prophet to declare judgment against Nineveh
Who is Nahum?
John, his brother James, Peter, and this apostle (Peter's brother) were all fishermen by trade
Who is Andrew?
If the faithful and discreet slave does what he ought to do, he will be pronounced happy. However, if he starts to beat his fellow slaves, the master "will assign him his place with the hypocrites. There is where" this will be for that slave
What is "his weeping and the gnashing of his teeth"?
After casting lots, he was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot as one of the Twelve apostles
Who is Matthias?
These three men were described as "troublesome comforters" by Job, who kept his integrity even in the face of discouragement
Who are Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar?
Esther
Who is Mordecai?