Old Testament Obscurities
This prophet was called from tending sheep in Tekoa to speak against Israel’s injustice.
Who is Amos?
This disciple was the brother of Peter and the first called by Jesus.
Who is Andrew?
The prophet who foretold that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Micah? (Micah 5:2)
What did Jesus turn water into at a wedding in Cana?
Who is Cain
In Hebrew culture, removing one’s sandal and giving it to another sealed what type of agreement?
What is a legal or property transaction (symbol of redemption or transfer of rights)?
This judge made a rash vow that cost him his daughter’s future after a victorious battle.
Who is Jephthah?
Paul’s letter to this church addresses divisions, lawsuits, and questions about the resurrection.
What is 1 Corinthians?
This Old Testament event involving Moses foreshadowed the lifting up of Christ on the cross.
What is the bronze serpent in the wilderness?
“Where you go, I will go; and where you lodge, I will lodge.”
Who is Ruth?
This festival commemorated the dedication of the second temple and the miracle of the oil lasting eight days.
What is Hanukkah (Feast of Dedication)?
This left-handed Benjamite assassinated King Eglon of Moab with a concealed dagger.
Who is Ehud?
This Gentile was the first recorded convert baptized by Peter after a vision involving unclean animals.
Who is Cornelius?
Matthew cites this prophet when saying, “Out of Egypt I called my Son.”
Who is Hosea? (Hosea 11:1)
“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.”
Who is the father of the demon-possessed boy? (Mark 9:24)
The “praetorium” mentioned in the Gospels refers to this type of place.
What is the governor’s official residence or judgment hall?
During King Josiah’s reign, this high priest discovered the “Book of the Law” in the temple.
Who is Hilkiah?
In Acts 20, Paul preached so long that this young man fell asleep and out of a window.
Who is Eutychus?
This book contains Daniel’s prophecy of “seventy weeks” interpreted as a timeline pointing to the Messiah.
What is Daniel?
“Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian.”
Who is King Agrippa?
This practice of leaving crops at the edges of fields was a law meant to help the poor and foreigners.
What is gleaning?
This prophet’s vision of “four horns and four craftsmen” symbolized nations that oppressed Israel and those who would destroy them.
Who is Zechariah?
This obscure New Testament figure is mentioned by Paul as having refreshed the saints and sought him out in Rome “very diligently.”
Who is Onesiphorus?
In Zechariah 11, the prophet speaks of being valued at this exact price, later mirrored in Judas’s betrayal of Jesus.
What are thirty pieces of silver?
Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.
Who is Job?
In 1st-century Jewish weddings, the groom’s return for his bride after preparing a place parallels what theological theme?
What is Christ’s return for His Church (the Bride of Christ)?