Second Names
This man, one of the 11 faithful Apostles, actually had three names; one of them was given to him by Jesus.
Who is Simon Peter (Cephas)?
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
Who is Moses?
When Paul was arrested and taken to Rome, he traveled along this famous Roman highway near the end of the journey.
What is the Appian Way?
All three of Paul's missionary tours began in this city.
What is Antioch (of Syria)?
This man plotted to kill all the Jews, including Esther!
Who is Haman?
A high priest (called Joshua in Haggai and Zechariah), son of Jehozadak and grandson of Seraiah, was also known by this name.
What is Jeshua?
"I resolved also, because I have traced all things from the start with accuracy, to write them to you in logical order, most excellent The·ophʹi·lus..."
Who is Luke?
This is the Hebrew word for highway; the word looks similar to Messiah.
What is mesil·lahʹ?
Paul was almost killed in this city, the same one that he met Timothy in.
What is Lystra?
Before he had Esther stop the plot to murder all the Jews, this man saved the king's life by exposing a plot to murder the king.
Who is Mordecai?
This city, founded by Nimrod, was originally called by the same name as the tower built there, but was later called by this similar name.
What is Babylon (Babel)?
"In the 30th year, on the fifth day of the fourth month, while I was among the exiled people by the river Cheʹbar, the heavens were opened and I began to see visions of God."
Who is Ezekiel?
This figurative road led out of Babylon, but only for holy Israelites.
What is The Way Of Holiness?
Both Paul's second and third missionary tours came through this city, and Paul later wrote a letter to this city, "a wealthy and important religious and commercial center on the west coast of Asia Minor, nearly opposite the island of Samos."
What is Ephesus?
Esther was selected as Queen in place of this woman.
Who is Vashti?
This was Esther's Hebrew name, which means "Myrtle."
What is Hadassah?
"The man’s name was E·limʹe·lech, his wife’s name was Na·oʹmi, and the names of his two sons were Mahʹlon and Chilʹi·on. They were Ephʹrath·ites from Bethʹle·hem in Judah. And they came to the fields of Moʹab and remained there."
Who is Samuel?
The road from which the Israelites promised not to depart if allowed to pass through Edomite territory and the Amorite realm of King Sihon was know as this.
What is "The King's Road?"
The first two cities Paul visited on his first missionary tour were Salamis and Paphos, which were on this Italian island.
What is Cyprus?
After the Jews were saved, this festival was established.
What is the Festival of Purim?
Judas, one of the 11 faithful Apostles, was also know by this name that set him apart from the traitor.
What is Thaddaeus?
"Beloved ones, although I was making every effort to write you about the salvation we hold in common, I found it necessary to write you to urge you to put up a hard fight for the faith that was once for all time delivered to the holy ones."
Who is Jude?
This term in Greek is used to refer to a public way, track, or route, generally between towns or cities.
What is "ho·dosʹ?"
The name of this city was the later name of Acco. The apostle Paul stopped at this seaport city near Mount Carmel on his way to Jerusalem about 56 C.E.
What is Ptolemais?
The man who plotted to kill the Jews was killed in this, very ironic, way.
What is a stake?