OT Stories Gone Wrong
This prophet was so frustrated with God's mercy toward Israel's enemies that he became angry when God spared a wicked city. Then God used a plant, a worm, and a scorching wind to teach him a lesson.
Who is Jonah? (Jonah 4)
This missionary's disagreement with Paul over whether to take a certain young man on another journey was so sharp that the two separated. The young man had previously deserted them during an earlier mission.
Who is Barnabas, arguing over John Mark? (Acts 15:36–40)
I correctly interpreted the dreams of two fellow prisoners, one of whom promised to remember me when he was restored to his position. Instead, he forgot about me for two years until the Nation's ruler had a dream that no one could interpret.
Who is Joseph, the son of Jacob? (Genesis 40:1–23; 41:1–14)
This man was stoned to death after boldly proclaiming his faith in Jesus before the Jewish council. As he died, he prayed that the Lord would not hold their sin against them.
Who is Stephen? (Acts 7:54–60)
After Moses' death, God commissioned this leader to bring Israel into the Promised Land. The book named after him describes the Israelites beginning to take the Land of Promise.
What is Joshua?
This man fell asleep with a stone for a pillow and dreamed of a stairway reaching to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it.
Who is Jacob? (Genesis 28:10–19)
After being imprisoned by King Herod and guarded by soldiers, this apostle was freed by an angel. When he arrived at the house where believers were praying, a servant girl was so excited to hear his voice that she forgot to open the outer gate but ran in and announced he was at the outer gate.
Who is Peter? (Acts 12:3–16)
I was one of the sons of Zebedee and part of Jesus’ inner circle. King Herod had me put to death by the sword, making me the first of the twelve apostles to be martyred.
Who is James, the brother of John? (Acts 12:1–2)
I challenged 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel to prove whose God was real. After they failed to get a response from their god, I prayed, and fire came down from heaven and consumed my sacrifice.
Who is Elijah? (1 Kings 18:20–39)
This book begins with messages to seven churches in Asia Minor and includes visions of a heavenly throne, the Lamb, the final judgment, and the new heaven and new earth.
What is Revelation?
Because God’s people repeatedly worshiped idols and refused to listen to His prophets, this empire conquered Jerusalem, destroyed the temple, and carried many of Judah’s people into exile.
What is Babylon? (2 Kings 25:8–11; 2 Chronicles 36:15–20)
Jesus shockingly asked this woman for a drink of water. During their conversation, Jesus offered her “living water.” She then went into town telling everyone, “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Messiah?”
Who is the Samaritan woman at the well? (John 4:1–26)
I continued praying to my God three times a day even after a royal decree made it illegal. My enemies used this against me, but God preserved my life.
Who is Daniel? (Daniel 6:1–23)
This man lived to be 969 years old, making him the oldest person recorded in the Bible.
Who is Methuselah? (Genesis 5:27)
After returning from exile, God's people were faced the challenge of rebuilding their faith while experiencing opposition to rebuilding Jerusalem's walls. This book (or these books) describe how the two central leaders organized the people and encouraged them in their faith and to continue the work.
What is Ezra-Nehemiah? (either book will be counted as a correct answer as they were intended to be one book but were too long for one scroll)
King Rehoboam didn't listen to the older advisors, instead taking the advice of his contemporaries. What was the result of his stubborn response to the people?
What is the splitting of Israel into the Northern Tribes (Israel or Manasseh) and the Southern Tribes (Judah). (1 Kings 12:1–19)
This evangelist was sent by an angel to a desert road, where he encountered an Ethiopian official reading the prophet Isaiah. After explaining how the passage pointed to Jesus, he baptized the man.
Who is Philip? (Acts 8:26–39)
I was the king of Salem and a priest of God Most High. After Abram returned from battle, I brought out bread and wine, blessed him, and received a tenth of everything from him.
Who is Melchizedek? (Genesis 14:18–20; Hebrews 7:1–4)
This Old Testament leader was buried by God Himself in a valley in the land of Moab, but no one knows the location of his grave to this day.
Who is Moses? (Deuteronomy 34:5–6)
This prophetic book contains the famous passage describing one who was pierced for our transgressions and crushed for our iniquities, bearing the punishment that brings us peace.
What is Isaiah?
This man tried to steady the Ark of the Covenant when the oxen stumbled. His seemingly helpful action resulted in his immediate death because he touched the ark.
Who is Uzzah? (2 Samuel 6:6–7)
After surviving a shipwreck on Malta, this apostle was bitten by a venomous snake while gathering firewood. The islanders assumed he was a murderer being punished by the gods, but when he suffered no harm, they changed their minds and thought he was a god.
Who is Paul? (Acts 28:1–6)
I was a respected religious leader who came to Jesus at night. Jesus told me that I must be born again, and I later helped prepare Jesus' body for burial.
Who is Nicodemus? (John 3:1–21; John 19:38–40)
This Jewish feast commemorates the deliverance of the Jews from Haman's plot to destroy them, as recorded in the Old Testament book named after a queen.
What is Purim? (Esther 9:20–28)
This New Testament book presents Jesus as superior to angels, Moses, and the Old Testament priesthood. It describes Him as the great high priest and explains how His sacrifice fulfills the old covenant.
What is Hebrews?