Famous Hymns
“Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound…” is the beginning of this classic hymn.
Amazing Grace
Who built an ark to save his family and animals from a great flood?
Noah
In what town was Jesus born?
Bethlehem
What holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
Christmas
She was the sister of Moses and Aaron, known for her prophetic song after crossing the Red Sea.
Miriam
“Joy to the World! The Lord is come..” is a popular hymn for this specific holdiay.
Christmas.
This young shepherd boy defeated the giant Goliath with a sling and a stone
David
What was Jesus’ earthly father’s profession?
Carpenter
This spring holiday celebrates Jesus’ resurrection.
Easter
This loyal daughter-in-law refused to leave her mother-in-law Naomi, saying, “Where you go I will go…”
Ruth
This hymn asks “Are you washed in the blood, in the soul-cleansing blood of the Lamb?”
Are you Washed in the Blood?
Led by God, this prophet parted the Red Sea to lead the Israelites out of Egypt.
Moses
This event, where Jesus rose from the dead, is the cornerstone of Christian faith.
The Resurrection
The 40-day period of fasting and prayer leading up to Easter is called this.
Lent
She was a prostitute in Jericho who helped the Israelite spies and was saved when the city fell
Rahab
Name the hymn that talks about God’s omnipresence with the line: “O Lord my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the words Thy hands have made…”
How Great Thou Art
Thrown into a den full of lions for his faithfulness to God, he was found unharmed the next morning.
Daniel
What famous sermon by Jesus begins with “Blessed are the poor in spirit…”?
The Sermon on the Mount
This season precedes Christmas, focusing on hope, peace, joy, and love.
Advent
This diligent woman from Bethany often sat at Jesus’ feet, while her sister Martha was busy with chores.
Mary (the sister of Martha and Lazarus)
This hymn, often sung at funerals begins with the lines: “Abide with me; fast falls the eventide…”
Abide With Me
Called by God to leave his homeland, he is considered the father of the Israelite nation.
Abraham
Jesus taught his disciples to pray using a specific prayer that begins with “Our Father who art in heaven…” What is it called?
The Lord’s Prayer
The day before Lent begins, often celebrated with pancakes or similar treats known as what?
Shrove Tuesday (or Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras)
She was the barren mother of the prophet Samuel, whose heartfelt prayer God answered.
Hannah