Old Testament
This book contains the stories of creation, Noahs Ark, and Abraham.
Genesis
This gospel is the shortest of 4 and is widely believed to have been written first.
Mark
This biblical figures name means "down from the water".
Moses
This ancient city was captured by Joshua after its walls fell down following 7 days of marching and the blowing of the rams horns.
Jericho
Found in John 8:58 this brief four word declaration of divine identity caused a crowed to pick up stones to throw at Jesus.
Before Abraham was, I am?
He succeeded his father David as king of Israel and was famous for his immense wealth and wisdom.
Solomon.
Before his conversion on the roa to Damascus the Apostle Paul was know by his Hebrew name.
Saul
Meaning laughter, he was given this name because his elderly parents, Abraham and Sarah laughed in disbelief when told they would have a child.
Issac.
Located on the border of the Negeb this southern wilderness area shares its name with a famous desert and was where the Israelites wandered.
Wilderness if Zin.
in Matthew 10:34 Jesus shocks listeners by stating he did not come to bring this to the earth but rather a sword.
Peace
In the book of Numbers this prophet is famously scolded by his own donkey after he repeatedly strikes it.
Balaam.
Jesus performed his first recorded miracle at a wedding feast in this town.
Cana of Galilee
God changed this patriarchs birth name which meant 'supplanter' or 'deceiver' to his new name meaning 'one who wrestles with God'.
Israel.
This is the island where the apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation.
Patmos
Jesus used this harsh phrase in Matthew 8:22 and Luke 9:20 to tell a disciple not to wait to bury his father before following him
Let the dead bury their dead.
He used a tiny army of just 300 men carrying trumpets and jars to defeat a massive Midianite army.
Gideon.
This new testament book nestled between Jude and the gospels details the history of the early church.
Acts of the Apostles.
Meaning comforter or consoler this righteous man built a massive wooden vessel to save his family.
Noah
Kind Solomon built hsi famous temple in Jerusalem on this specific mount also the site where Abraham was tested to sacrifice Isaac.
Mount Moriah
Recorded in Matthew 12 "32 Jesus warned that speaking against this specific entity' will not be forgiven either in this age or the next.
Holy Ghost, Spirit.
Consisting of only 21 verses, this book about judgement of Edom is the shortest book in the old Testament.
Obadiah
This man a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin donated his own new tomb for the burial of Jesus.
Joseph of Arimathea.
Meaning red or ruddy this twin sold his birthright to his brother Jacob.
Esau.
Tis Syrian river contrasted by Naaman the leaman with the waters of Israel, was told t wash seven times to be cured.
Abana.
In John 6:53 Jesus used this graphic metaphor regarding his body and blood that many of his early followers found deeply offensive.
Eat the flesh of the Son of man and drink his blood.