Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes in the Bible
100

Large pieces of Earth's crust that move slowly over the mantle

What are tectonic plates? or What is the lithosphere?

100
This event happened when Jesus died on the cross, according to Matthew 27.

What is an earthquake?

200

Earthquakes often happen along these breaks in the Earth's crust.

What are faults?

200

An earthquake opened the prison doors for two people after singing God praises.

Paul and Silas

300

This type of boundary occurs when two plates slide past each other.

What is a transform boundary?

300

Which Gospel describes an earthquake when an angel rolled away the stone from Jesus's tomb?

Matthew

400

This boundary occurs when two plates collide.

What is a convergent boundary?

400

This Old Testament prophet experienced an earthquake during a vision of the Lord. 

Who is Amos?

500

This boundary occurs when plates move away from each other.

What is a divergent boundary?

500

The Lord said to ______, "Go stand in front of me on the mountain, and I will pass by you." Then a very strong wind blew until it caused the mountains to fall apart and large rocks to break in front of the Lord. But the Lord was not in the wind. After the wind, there was an earthquake, but the Lord was not in the earthquake. 1 Kings 19:11

Who is Elijah?

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