Women in the Bible
Who was the first to see Jesus resurrected?
Mary
What is the first sin mentioned in the Bible? Who committed this sin?
The first sin mentioned in the Holy Bible is the sin of pride, which is the devil's sin , and is mentioned in (Isaiah 14: 13,14)
At the Transfiguration of Christ, two Old Testament figures appeared with Him. Name both.
Moses and Elijah
After Jesus was arrested, which apostle disowned him three times?
Peter
The Archangel who announced Jesus' birth to Mary.
St. Gabriel
Our mother Eve had three sons. Who were they? From which of them the Lord Christ descended?
Our mother, Eve, had three sons: Cain, Abel, and Seth (Gen. 4:25,26), and our Lord Christ descended from Seth.
Who was the first one to have dreams that came true?
The first one to have dreams that came true was Joseph the Righteous (Gen. 37).
Who was the deacon of whom it was said that he looked up to heaven being filled with the Holy Spirit?
It was said of St. Stephen, the first deacon, that when he was stoned.
Out of the 12 Apostles which one died first?
St. James the Apostle.
Leader of the heavenly hosts.
St. Micheal
Whom did the Lord weep when He saw her weeping?
Lord Christ wept when He saw Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, weeping (John. 11:31-35).
Who was the first person to struggle with God and prevail?
The first person to struggle with God and prevail was Jacob (Gen. 32:28) and later he was called Israel
Who asked Pilate for Jesus' body after the crucifixion?
Joseph of Arimathea
This apostle was known as "the doubter" because he refused to believe that Jesus had risen until he saw and touched his wounds.
St. Thomas the Apostle
This Queen brought gifts to King Solomon.
Nigiste Saba
(Queen of Sheba)
This woman was known as a judge and she led Israel to victory against the Canaanites and sang a song of triumph.
Prophetess Deborah was a talented leader and helped lead the Israelites to victory.
The prophet who was taken up to Heaven in a chariot of fire.
Elijah
Which Apostle wrote 14 of the books in the New Testament?
St. Paul
Which Apostle wrote Book of Revelation?
St. John the Apostle.
This apostle preached in Ethiopia according to tradition.
St. Matthew
Who was the first woman, besides Mary to recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah?
Anna the Prophetess saw baby Jesus in the temple and immediately recognized Jesus Christ as the Messiah.
The third son of king who was known who was known for his beauty and charm, but ultimately plotted a rebellion against his father.
Absalom was the third son of King David
He was a tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus as He passed by, and later invited Him to his home.
Zacchaeus, the tax collector
This Apostle was the first to be martyred, executed by King Herod Agrippa I.
St. James the Apostle, son of Zebedee
Which Ethiopian scholar is known for creating the hymns and chants of the Church?
St. Yared