New Testament Authors
A leader of the early church that wrote a letter of wisdom to Jewish Christians.
Who is James?
In Chapter 4, what does James say "friendship with the world" means?
What is hostility toward God? (verse 4)
The majority of New Testament authors begin their letters by swearing their allegiance to this individual.
Who is Jesus?
Risking death, this queen saved the lives of her people from a political plot of genocide.
Who is Esther?
This man was foretold by the prophet Isaiah to "prepare the way" for the Messiah.
Who is John the Baptist?
A close friend of Jesus, he wrote five books of the New Testament.
Who is John the Apostle?
What body part is the focus of the third chapter of James' letter?
What is the tongue?
This apostle was named Levi before Jesus called him to follow.
Who is Matthew?
This woman's husband was murdered, and she later married his killer, a king.
Who is Bathsheba?
This woman's pregnancy was foretold by the prophet Isaiah--while she was still a virgin!
Who is Mary, the mother of Jesus?
This apostle had a disciple who wrote a Gospel account.
Who is Paul the Apostle?
In Chapter 5, what are the three things James tell us to do when we are sick?
What is:
1) Call the church elders
2) Be prayed over by them
3) Be anointed with oil in the Lord's Name
(verse 14)
This individual wrote three books of the Old Testament and two Psalms.
Who is King Solomon?
Likely the aunt of Jesus, this woman was told by an angel that she would mother a child who would "prepare a people who are ready for the Lord."
(Luke 1:17)
Who is Elizabeth?
The name of an Old Testament King is used to describe the coming Messiah.
What is Son of David?
This half-brother of Jesus wrote a short letter between 63 and 67 A.D. (Hint: It's not who you think!)
Who is Jude?
Fill in the blanks:
Show me your ______ without ______, and I will show you my ______ by my ______.
What are faith and deeds/works?
The prophet, priest, and judge who anointed David as God's chosen king.
Who is Samuel?
Who is Ruth?
The prophet Zechariah foretold that Jesus would enter Jerusalem on this animal.
What is a donkey colt?
The author of Hebrews who warned early Christians to stand firm against persecution.
Trick question: Who is we're not sure?
Some say they were Paul, Barnabas, Luke, or Apollos.
In chapter 1, James describes sin using a birth analogy. Describe these three steps.
What is:
1) Desires conceives.
2) Desire gives birth to sin.
3) Full grown sin gives birth to death.
This prophet has the shortest book of the Bible, which focuses on God's judgment and restoration.
Who is Obadiah?
The daughter of a priest of God and the wife of Moses, her name means "little bird."
Who is Zipporah?
This location shares its name with a sea and is name-dropped by the prophet of Isaiah of where the Messiah would begin His ministry! (Isaiah 9:1-2)
Where is Galilee?