OLD TESTAMENT
God called this man to leave his home and promised to make his descendants into a great nation.
Who is Abraham?
Jesus gave this sermon that included the Beatitudes (“Blessed are the poor in spirit…”).
→ What is the Sermon on the Mount?
This woman was the first to see Jesus after His resurrection.
Who is Mary Magdalene?
The word “baptize” means this.
What is to dip/immerse/cleanse with water?
The symbol of the United Methodist Church combines a flame and this.
What is a cross?
The Ten Commandments are found in Exodus and in this other Old Testament book.
What is Deuteronomy?
This Gospel is the shortest of the four.
What is Mark?
He interpreted Pharaoh’s dreams and became a leader in Egypt.
Who is Joseph (son of Jacob)?
This season of the church year celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit.
What is Pentecost?
The United Methodist Church was founded by this man.
Who is John Wesley?
This prophet had a vision of a valley of dry bones coming back to life.
Who is Ezekiel?
In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came upon the believers on this Jewish festival day.
What is Pentecost?
This prophet confronted King David after his sin with Bathsheba.
Who is Nathan?
This liturgical color is used during Advent and Lent.
What is purple?
John Wesley’s brother wrote over 6,000 hymns, including “Hark! the Herald Angels Sing.”
Who is Charles Wesley?
This Old Testament book never mentions the name of God, yet shows His providence.
→ What is Esther?
Paul wrote a letter to the Christians living in this capital city of the Roman Empire.
What is Rome?
This disciple was a tax collector before following Jesus.
Who is Matthew (Levi)?
The church calendar begins with this season.
What is Advent?
The United Methodist Church was officially formed in this year.
\What is 1968?
This judge defeated the Midianites with only 300 men, using torches and trumpets.
Who is Gideon?
Revelation was written to encourage Christians during times of persecution under this empire.
What is the Roman Empire?
This Old Testament figure wrestled with God and had his name changed to Israel.
Who is Jacob?
What is Eucharist?
What is Holy Communion
Methodists often talk about this word, which means God’s undeserved love and help for us.
What is grace?