Bible characters
This king asked God for wisdom right after becoming ruler.
King Solomon
Romans 12:2
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think…”
“Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, what were the “wise” virgins carrying extra of?
Oil
The shortest verse in many English translations is found in which book?
John (“Jesus wept.”)
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua
This priest raised Samuel and had two sons described as “wicked men.”
Eli
2 Corinthians 10:4
“We use God’s mighty weapons, not worldly weapons…”
“to knock down the strongholds of human reasoning and to destroy false arguments.”
In the Parable of the Sower, what choked the seed that fell among thorns?
The worries of life & deceitfulness of wealth
Which Gospel writer was a doctor?
Luke
“Here I am; send me!”
This prophet was fed by ravens during a drought.
The Prophet Elijah
Psalm 34:18
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted…”
“he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”
In the Parable of the Talents, how many talents did the third servant receive?
Which New Testament letter contains the “Armor of God”?
Ephesians
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Jesus (quoting Psalm 22)
This Old Testament figure had a conversation with a donkey that saw an angel.
Balaam
John 3:30
“He must become greater and greater…”
“and I must become less and less.”
In the Parable of the Rich Fool, what did he say he would build?
Bigger barns
Who replaced Judas as the 12th apostle?
Matthias
“I am the Lord’s servant… May your word to me be fulfilled.”
Mary
This judge defeated an entire army with only 300 men.
Philippians 2:5–6
“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God…”
“he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.”
In the Parable of the Persistent Widow, who is she pleading to?
An unjust judge
Which city was Paul in when he preached so long that Eutychus fell out the window?
Troas
“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”
Joseph