Bible Characters
Who was the Carpenter God chose to raise Jesus?
Joseph
“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood…”
But against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”
📖 Ephesians 6:12
Who was the woman who chose to follow her mother in-law
Ruth
“Here am I! Send me.”
Isaiah (Isaiah 6:8)
What Bible verse signifies the birthday girl’s nickname?
Matthew 5:14
Who succeeded Moses and led the Israelites into the Promised Land?
Joshua
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom…”
…and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
📖 Proverbs 9:10
Who was the woman who showed hospitality to one of the prophets in the OT and was blessed with a son after being childless?
The Shunammite woman
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord."
Joshua (Joshua 24:15)
What is the birthday girl’s favourite Bible verse, if you can say what it is; that's fine?
Isaiah 65:22-23
“No longer will they build houses and others live in them, or plant and others eat. For as the days of a tree, so will be the days of my people; my chosen ones will long enjoy the work of their hands.”
“They will not labor in vain, nor will they bear children doomed to misfortune; for they will be a people blessed by the LORD, they and their descendants with them.”
Who served as the cupbearer to a foreign king before leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls?
Nehemiah
“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear…”
...the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?”
Psalm 27:1
Who was the woman whose husband was struck dead after lying about money given to the apostles?
Sapphira
"Silver and gold have I none."
Peter (Acts 3:6)
Two Bible characters the birthday girl admires most?
Ruth and Esther
Who was the eloquent man from Alexandria who was taught more accurately by Aquila and Priscilla and was later mentioned in 1 Corinthians?
Apollos
“Above all else, guard your heart…”
“…for everything you do flows from it.”
Proverbs 4:23
Who was the woman who carries 3 titles and helped lead the Israelites by encouraging her brother to go into battle?
Prophetess Deborah
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."
Paul (2 Timothy 4:7)
What worship song has been on repeat for Joy lately (if you name just the artist is fine too)?
Fight for Me by Grace of Africa
Which of Abraham's brothers shared the same name as Abraham's grandfather?
Nahor
"The fear of man bringeth a snare..."
"...but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe."
Proverbs 29:25
Who was the wife of Nabal before becoming one of David's wives?
Abigail (1 Samuel 25)
"The joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah (Nehemiah 8:10)
What Bible verse does Joy quote most often in conversations?
walk by faith, not by sight