Old Testament
"Life's a garden, you dig it and make it work for you," is something Adam may have told his sons after being expelled from this haven God first placed him in.
The Garden of Eden
Cheaper by the dozen. This group of men were called by Jesus to follow Him and help establish the Church after His ascension.
Disciples/Apostles
Called by name. This prophet was just a young boy working in the temple when he heard God call his name in the night.
Samuel
Out of 613 laws given to the Israelites, this many were written on stone by the finger of God.
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The prophet Isaiah used the names Wonderful and Counselor to describe this person who was to come.
Jesus (The Messiah)
This patriarch was told to "go to a land which you do not know" because he was promised he would possess the land by God.
Abram/Abraham
The books Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are collectively known as this.
The gospels
Elisha
This third king of Israel was richer and wiser than any other king on earth.
Solomon
Meaning the Beginning and the End, Jesus uses these Greek letters as a descriptive moniker for Himself in John's vision.
Alpha and Omega
Sing to the king! This second king of Israel was known for his beautiful songs.
David
Although they were progressed in age, Zacharias and Elizabeth conceived, and this preacher in the wilderness was born to pave the way for the Messiah.
John the Baptist
This end time event not mentioned by name in the scriptures is believed by many to take place before the tribulation.
Starting on the Day of Passover, the children of Israel had to observe the Feast of Unleavened Bread for this many days.
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The high priest of Israel kept two stones which were used to reveal the will of God in certain matters. These stones were named the Urim and Thummim which is translated to this in English.
Lights and Perfections
Free at last! Moses was chosen to lead the children of Israel out of this kingdom which held them as slaves.
Egypt
"My grace is sufficient for thee," was the answer this apostle received after petitioning the Lord three separate times about a "thorn in the flesh".
Paul
The apostle Peter was quoting this OT prophet when he said, "By His stripes we were healed."
Isaiah
Hoping to catch Him in weakness of His flesh, Satan came to tempt Jesus in the wilderness after He had fasted for this many days.
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This judge of Israel tied torches to the tails of foxes to burn the fields of the Philistines.
Samson
This king of Babylon (whose temper was much shorter than his name) became like a wild beast for a season, allowing his fingernails and hair to grow excessively long and he ate grass like an ox.
Nebuchadnezzar
Jude
Eyes wide open. This prophet saw angelic beings covered with eyes and having four faces resembling men and animals.
Ezekiel
Joseph took Mary on a journey to Bethlehem because the Roman authority declared this event in which everyone should be counted.
Census
Jehovah Jireh is a name of God that means this.
The Lord our provider