Plagues, Prophets, & Plot Twists
Which prophet was swallowed by a big fish?
Jonah
"Let my people go"
Moses
What season begins the church year?
Advent
What is the "narthex"?
The church lobby/entryway
Which Old Testament figure built an altar after surviving a flood and promised never to flood the earth again?
Noah
What did God turn the Nile River into during the first plague in Egypt?
Blood
"Am I my brother's keeper?"
Cain
What color are the paraments during Lent?
Purple
What is a "parament"?
Colored cloth used to decorate the altar, pulpit, and lectern
Before becoming king, David was anointed by which prophet?
Samuel
What shocking thing did Balaam's donkey do in Numbers 22?
Spoke to him
"As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
Joshua
Which Sunday is also called "Palm Sunday"
The Sunday before Easter
What do Lutherans call the part of worship where we confess our sins and hear God's forgiveness?
Confession and Absolution
In the story of Daniel, how many days was he thrown into the lion's den?
One night
Which plague included insects covering the land of Egypt?
The plague of locusts
"My soul magnifies the Lord..."
Mary (Mother of Jesus)
What day celebrates the coming of the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost
Alb
Which prophet walked around naked for three years as a sign to Israel?
Isaiah
"What is truth?"
Pontius Pilate
How many days are in the season of Easter (not including Lent)?
50
What is the name of the sung or spoken dialogue between the pastor and congregation that happens during worship?
The Liturgy
What was the name of Moses' father-in-law, who advised him in Midian?
Jethro