People of the Old Testament
He was swallowed by a great fish after trying to run away from God’s command to go to Nineveh.
Who is Jonah?
He was a fisherman and is often considered the "leader" of the twelve apostles, despite denying Jesus three times.
Who is Peter?
This book is a collection of 150 sacred songs and poems, many written by King David.
What is Psalms?
The town where Jesus grew up.
What is Nazareth?
According to John’s Gospel, this was the first person to see the risen Jesus.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
This man’s name was changed to Israel after he wrestled with an angel all night.
Who is Jacob?
This person was the brother of Mary and Martha whom Jesus raised from the dead.
Who is Lazarus?
These four books—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—are collectively known by this term.
What are the Gospels?
The Israelites wandered in this place for 40 years before entering the Promised Land.
What is the Wilderness/Desert?
The last judge of Israel before the monarchy.
Who is Samuel?
The wife of Abraham who laughed when she was told she would have a son in her old age.
Who is Sarah?
A tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree just to see Jesus passing by.
Who is Zacchaeus?
This New Testament book, written by Paul, is famous for its "Love Chapter" (Chapter 13).
What is 1 Corinthians?
This is the garden where Jesus prayed in agony before his arrest.
What is Gethsemane?
The number of stones David picked up from the brook before facing Goliath.
What is 5?
He was the son of Saul and beloved friend of David.
Who is Jonathan?
A Pharisee who came to Jesus at night to ask about being "born again."
Who is Nicodemus?
This is the last book of the Old Testament.
What is Malachi?
God famously parted this body of water to allow the Israelites to escape from Egypt.
What is the Red Sea?
The number of days and nights it rained during the Great Flood.
What is 40?
This woman was a prophetess and the only female judge mentioned in the Bible.
Who is Deborah?
This couple was struck dead after lying to the Holy Spirit about the price of the land they sold.
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
The shortest book in the Old Testament.
What is Obadiah?
The capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel for most of its history.
What is Samaria?
Paul was on the road to this city when he saw a blinding light.
What is Damascus?