Numbers
The number 12 refers to these important groups, one in the Hebrew Bible and the other in the New Testament.
Who are the Tribes of Israel and Jesus' disciples?
Means the "Law of Moses" in Hebrew.
What is the Torah?
These two men appeared, standing next to Jesus at the Transfiguration.
Who are Moses and Elijah?
In the Bible, this is something people do to get "closer" to God.
What is climb a mountain?
Jesus walked on this body of water.
What is the Sea of Galilee?
The number of days Jonah was trapped in the belly of a whale.
What is three?
The Greek word for "anointed one".
What is Christ?
This "rabbi" is a key figure in all four Christian Gospels.
Who is Jesus?
This is often a symbol for change in the Bible.
What is wind?
This Jewish leader parted the Red Sea.
Who is Moses?
This threesome makes up the Holy Trinity.
Who are the Father, Son and Holy Spirit?
The Hebrew word for wind.
What is Ruach?
Handpicked successor to the prophet Elijah.
Who is Elisha?
In scripture, they often appear when someone's life is about to change dramatically.
Who are angels?
Jesus did this with five loaves of bread and two fish.
What is feed 5,000 people?
The number of books in the Torah.
What is five?
This Hebrew word means "it would have been enough."
What is dayenu?
In the Hebrew bible he led the Jewish people to victory at Jericho.
Who is Joshua?
In both the Hebrew and Christian bibles, this is a symbol for friendship, hospitality and a hunger for God.
What is bread?
Like Moses, these two men also caused waters to part.
Who are Joshua and Elijah?
In Hebrew, the word for this number is "shabbat."
What is seven?
This Hebrew word typically means "ease" or "rest."
What is shabbat?
These three disciples were with Jesus and witnessed the Transfiguration.
Who are Peter, James and John?
This action is found in several stories in the Bible, and is symbolic for "entering into a new, changed life."
What is the parting of waters?
This prophet was transported from life to death in a "chariot of fire."
Who is Elijah?