Verses
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
Interpreted the dream of King Nebuchadnezzar.
Daniel
The story of the Prodigal Son takes place here
What is the Book of Luke
The land God promised to Abraham and his descendants (Genesis 12:5). It later became the homeland of the Israelites.
What is Canaan
This Israelite prophetess and judge helped Barak in defeating their nation’s enemies (Judges 4:4, 8-9).
Who is Deborah
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good;
Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!
Psalms 34:8
The book is filled with personal statements of emotional engagement, painting him not just as a prophet tasked with delivering God’s message, but as a sensitive human being with deep feelings.
He came from the elite of his people and loved their traditions and the worship of the Temple but saw this as having become perverted and so has to bring God’s judgement upon that which he loves.
in a terrible time of despair is given an ultimate vision of hope in which God renews the covenant and invites the Gentiles to share the blessings of his people.
Jeremiah
Sermon on the Mount takes place in this book
Matthew 5-7
The first major religious center of Israel, where the Ark of the Covenant was kept (Joshua 18:1).
What is Shiloh
He was Israel’s 6th military leader during the days of the Judges who defeated a vastly superior enemy army with just 300 chosen men (Judges 6:14; 7:22; 8:10-12).
Who was Gideon
"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans."
Proverbs 16:3
At the end of his life, he is taken up into heaven and so his return was seen as the necessary prelude to the restoration of all things and the coming of the Messiah.
Elijah
The story of David and Goliath takes place here
What is 1 Samuel
Located in Shinar, represents human pride and the origin of different languages (Genesis 11:1-9).
What is Tower of Babel
This 16th king of Judah who was both its finest and final saved ruler, used the discovery of the only remaining copy of the Law of Moses in the land to lead his people in a great revival (2 Chron. 32:1, 26-28; 34:19, 29-32).
Who was King Josiah
I will lift up my eyes to the hills—
From whence comes my help?
My help comes from the Lord,
Who made heaven and earth.
Psalms 121
His marriage to his unfaithful wife Gomer becomes an extended metaphor of the Northern Kingdom of Israel’s unfaithfulness to God and its tendency to adultery with other gods. The core message is that of the reconciling mercy of God.
Hosea
The story of Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind
John 9:1 - 9:43
Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal here, proving God’s power (1 Kings 18:19-40).
What is Mount Carmel.
He was Paul’s faithful companion during the second missionary journey (Acts 15:40).
Who is Silas
For we walk by faith, not by sight.
2 Corinthians 5:7
While the book contains the first prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem, it is better known for bringing a message of hope and change that would spur a revival in the land of Judah. Delivers a powerful message of repentance, restoration, and hope for the coming of Christ.
Micah
Jesus Taken Up Into Heaven
What is Acts 1:4 - 1:11
The village where Jesus appeared to two disciples after His resurrection (Luke 24:13-35).
What is Emmaus
He was a well-known Pharisee and teacher, led to Christ during a midnight visit with the Savior and who would later help prepare His crucified body for burial (Jn. 3:1-15; 19:39).
Who is Nicodemus