“Am I my brother’s keeper?”
Who is Cain?
Gen. 4:9
This prophet married a prostitute as a living illustration of Israel’s unfaithfulness.
Who is Hosea?
This tree’s fruit led to the fall of humanity and symbolizes disobedience and sin.
What is the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil?
Gen. 2:16-17
This parable teaches that response to the Word depends on the condition of the heart.
What is the Parable of the Sower?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…
…and lean not on your own understanding.”
Prob. 3:5
“You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good.”
Who is Joseph?
Gen. 50:20
This prophet prophesied against Nineveh roughly a century after Jonah’s mission there.
Who is Nahum?
This object, carried by the Israelites in the wilderness, represented God’s presence and guidance.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
Exod. 25:10-22
In this parable, the oil represents spiritual readiness for Christ’s return.
What is the Parable of the Ten Virgins?
“For the word of God is living and active…”
…sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit.”
Hebrews 4:12
“Though all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.”
Who is Peter?
Matthew 26:33
This prophet confronted King David after the Bathsheba incident using a parable about a stolen lamb.
2 Samuel 12:1-7
Who is Nathan?
These objects in Gideon’s army, were the instruments of God’s miraculous victory over Midian.
What are Trumpets and Empty Jars?
Judges 7:16-20
In this parable, the older brother represents religious self-righteousness.
What is the Parable of the Prodigal Son?
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom…
…and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Prov. 9:10
“Shall we receive good from God, and shall we not receive evil?”
Who is Job?
Job 2:10
This prophet foretold the exact birthplace of the Messiah.
Who is Micah?
In a vision, this object brings judgment and serves as a warning to the wicked, symbolizing God’s exacting holiness.
What is the Flying Scroll?
Zechariah 5: 1-4
This parable emphasizes stewardship and accountability for what God entrusts to us.
What is the Parable of the Talents?
“Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith…
…test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?”
2 Corinthians 13:5
“Behold, here I am; let him do to me what seems good to him.”
Who is Eli?
1 Samuel 3:18
This book contains the “Suffering Servant” passage often applied to Christ.
What is Isaiah?
This number appears repeatedly in Scripture (Israel crossing the Red Sea, the flood, Moses on Sinai) and symbolizes testing, preparation, and covenantal obedience.
What is 40?
Gen. 7:12
Exodus 24:18
Numbers 14:33–34
This parable ends with a man cast into outer darkness for lacking proper attire.
What is the Parable of the Wedding Feast?
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you…
…but to do justice, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?”
Micah 6:8