The Prophets & Prophecy
This prophet called down fire from heaven on Mount Carmel, proving that the Lord — not Baal — is the true God.
Who is Elijah
This apostle, known as the “rock,” was crucified upside down in Rome according to tradition.
Who is Peter?
In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit descended on the believers in Jerusalem during this Jewish feast.
What is Pentecost?
This is the shortest verse in most English Bibles.
What is “Jesus wept”? (John 11:35)
In John 2, Jesus performed His first recorded miracle at a wedding in this town.
Where is Cana?
This prophet’s marriage to Gomer symbolized Israel’s unfaithfulness and God’s relentless covenant love.
Who is Hosea?
The first Christian martyr recorded in Acts, this man prayed for his killers as he was stoned.
Who is Stephen?
In John 14–16, Jesus calls the Holy Spirit the Paraklētos — a Greek word meaning this.
What is “Helper,” “Advocate,” or “Comforter”?
In 2 Timothy 3:16, Paul says all Scripture is “profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in ____________"
What is righteousness?
In John 11, Jesus delayed visiting this friend’s tomb to demonstrate His power over death.
Who is Lazarus?
In Isaiah 6, when the prophet protests his unworthiness, a seraph touches his lips with this object, symbolizing purification.
What is a burning coal (or live coal from the altar)?
This apostle was executed by sword under Herod Agrippa I, becoming the first of the Twelve to be martyred.
who is James (son of Zebedee)?
In Romans 8:26, Paul teaches that the Spirit intercedes for believers with these, when we do not know what to pray.
What are groanings too deep for words (or wordless groans)?
Jesus quoted this book more than any other during His earthly ministry.
What is Deuteronomy?
Jesus healed ten men of leprosy, but only one returned to thank Him — and he was from this group of people.
Who are the Samaritans?
This exilic prophet performed symbolic acts — like lying on his side for 390 days — to represent Israel’s sin.
Who is Ezekiel?
This apostle was known as “the Twin” and is remembered for exclaiming, “My Lord and my God!” after seeing the risen Christ.
Who is Thomas
In John 3, Jesus compares being born of the Spirit to this natural element, saying it “blows where it wishes.”
What is the wind?
The final word of the Old Testament in most English translations is this, signifying a warning of judgment.
What is “curse”? (Malachi 4:6)
In 2 Kings 5, Naaman was healed of leprosy after obeying the prophet’s command to do this.
What is dip 7 times in the Jordan River?
This prophet saw a vision of a plumb line, symbolizing God’s standard of righteousness among His people.
Who is Amos?
In Acts 7, this young man stood by and approved as Stephen was stoned, watching over the garments of those who carried out the execution.
Who is Saul?
This Old Testament prophet foretold that God would pour out His Spirit on “all flesh,” a prophecy Peter quotes in Acts 2.
Who is Joel
When the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, this book was found almost fully intact — confirming the accuracy of its transmission.
What is Isaiah?
In Mark 5, a woman was healed after touching the hem of Jesus’ garment — fulfilling prophecy from this Old Testament book that spoke of “healing in His wings.”
What is Malachi? (Malachi 4:2)