Who built the first temple in Jerusalem?
Solomon
What did Jesus call the greatest commandment?
Love God and love others – Matt. 22
What does Matthew 16:26 warn about gaining the world but losing?
Your soul
What two things did Jesus say to build your relationships and life upon in Matthew 22:37-39?
Love God and love others
What spiritual "tool" did Jesus use to fight temptation in the wilderness?
Scripture
What is the “rock” that Jesus said He would build His church on?
Peter’s confession – Matt. 16:18
What does Hebrews 12:1 say to throw off to run the race well?
Every sin and weight
What tower did people build in rebellion against God?
Tower of Babel – Genesis 11
Which woman in the Bible used her home to save her family by hiding Israelite spies?
Rahab – Joshua 2
What is described in Ephesians 6 as our “shield” against the enemy’s attacks?
Faith
Who built an altar to sacrifice his son before God stopped him?
Abraham
According to Romans 12:2, we are transformed by what?
Renewing of our minds
What king built a golden idol and forced people to worship it?
Nebuchadnezzar – Daniel 3
What wise woman in the Old Testament built up her household with wisdom, but the foolish woman tore hers down?
Proverbs 14:1 woman
According to Romans 10:17, “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the ___ of God.”
Word
Who built the first Christian churches by traveling and preaching?
Paul
In Revelation 3:15-16, Jesus addresses the church in Laodicea. What strong warning does He give?
Because they are lukewarm—not hot or cold—He will spit them out of His mouth
What does Paul warn in 1 Corinthians 10:12 for anyone who thinks they are standing firm?
Be careful not to fall
What did Paul say about relationships in the church when building a community of believers?
He compared the church to a body, where each part is important – 1 Corinthians 12:12-27
According to Acts 2:42, the early believers devoted themselves to four things: apostles’ teaching, fellowship, breaking of bread, and what?
Praying
Who supported Paul in ministry and hosted a house church?
Lydia - Acts 16
What did Jesus teach in Matthew 12:36-37 about our words?
People will give an account for every careless word they speak—by your words you’ll be justified or condemned.
What did Jesus say about false prophets in Matthew 7:15?
They come in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves
Who was told to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, despite opposition?
Nehemiah
In John 15:5, what “tool” does Jesus say is necessary for bearing fruit?
Abiding in Him, remaining connected to the vine