I Know My Bible #1
I was the first man created by God and placed in the Garden of Eden.
Adam
I led the Israelites into the Promised Land after Moses.
Joshua
I was a man of great patience who endured immense suffering and remained faithful to God.
Job
I tried to flee from God's command to preach in Nineveh and was swallowed by a great fish.
Jonah
I prophesied about the coming of the Messiah and the suffering servant.
Isaiah
I baptized Jesus in the Jordan River and prepared the way for Him.
John the Baptist
I was a young pastor mentored by Paul and received two letters from him
Timothy
I am the Sea where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on water.
Sea of Galilee
We are a Jewish sect focused on strict observance of the Law and traditions and we aren't the Sadducees
Pharisees
I was created from Adam's rib to be his companion and ate from the forbidden tree.
Eve
I was a Moabite widow who chose to follow my mother-in-law Naomi and married Boaz.
Ruth
I was a prophet who anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel
Samuel
I am one of the twelve spies who believed Israel could take the Promised Land.
Caleb
I was known as the weeping prophet and foretold Jerusalem's destruction
Jeremiah
I was a fisherman called by Jesus to be a disciple and walked on water.
Peter
I was a disciple of Jesus and said, "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God".
James
I am the garden where Jesus prayed before His arrest.
Gethsemane
We are a Jewish sect denying the resurrection, emphasizing temple worship, and we aren't the Pharisees.
Sadducees
I built an ark to save my family and animals from the flood.
Noah
I was a shepherd boy who became king of Israel and defeated Goliath.
David
I prayed for a son and dedicated him (Samuel) to God.
Hannah
I am the woman who betrayed Samson to the Philistines.
Delilah
I was thrown into the lion's den for praying to God and was unharmed.
Daniel
I was one of Jesus' disciples who betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver.
Judas Iscariot
I was a tax collector who became one of Jesus’ twelve disciples and wrote a Gospel.
Matthew
I am the place where Jesus was crucified.
Golgotha (Calvary)
We are a mixed group from intermarriage between Israelites and foreigners; despised by Jews.
Samaritans
I was called by God to leave my homeland and am known as the father of many nations.
Abraham
I was a king known for my wisdom and built the temple in Jerusalem.
Solomon
I explained the scriptures to the Ethiopian eunuch and baptized him.
Philip
I am the mother-in-law of Ruth who guided her to marry Boaz.
Naomi
I was one of the men who survived the fiery furnace because of our faith.
Shadrach, Meshach, or Abednego
I was the first to see Jesus after His resurrection
Mary Magdalene
I was one of Jesus’ disciples, also known as Nathanael and said,"Can there any good thing come out of Nazareth?".
Bartholomew
I am the road Saul (later named Paul) was travelling on when he was visited Jesus visited him.
Road to Damascus
We are the ruling empire during the New Testament period and we crucified Jesus.
Romans
I gave birth to Isaac in my old age after laughing at God's promise.
Sarah
I was a prophet who called fire from heaven and opposed the prophets of Baal.
Elijah
I was a companion of Paul on his missionary journeys and sang hymns in prison.
Silas
I am the first king of Israel who disobeyed God and tried to kill David.
Saul
I am a prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple and said, "Consider your ways".
Haggai
I was the disciple whom Jesus loved and wrote the Book of Revelation.
John
I was a physician and author of one of the Gospels and Acts.
Luke
I am the river where Jesus was baptized.
Jordan River
We are a non-Jewish people, often brought into the fold of the gospel in the New Testament.
Gentiles
I led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.
Moses
I received a double portion of Elijah’s spirit, performed miracles, and was bald.
Elisha
I, along with my husband Aquila, was a tentmaker and taught Apollos more about Jesus.
Priscilla
I am the son of Saul and loyal friend of David.
Jonathan
I am the adversary who tempted Jesus after he had fasted forty days and nights.
Satan
I was one of Jesus’ disciples and the brother of Peter.
Andrew
I was the author of the second Gospel and companion of Paul and Barnabas.
Mark
I am the garden where God placed Adam and Eve.
The Garden of Eden
I was a king of Salem and priest who blessed Abraham.
Melchizedek
I became queen of Persia and saved my people from destruction.
Esther
I, along with my wife Priscilla, was a tentmaker and taught Apollos more about Jesus.
Aquila
I am the Philistine giant defeated by David.
Goliath
I was the last prophet of the Old Testament and prophesied of Elijah returning before the Second Coming.
Malachi
I was the disciple who doubted Jesus’ resurrection until I saw His wounds
Thomas
A woman who, along with her husband Ananias, lied about a donation and died.
Sapphira
I am the cities destroyed by God through raining brimstone and fire because of wickedness.
Sodom and Gomorrah
I am the son of Adam and Eve whose offering pleased God.
Abel
I was once Saul, a persecutor of Christians, but became an apostle to the Gentiles.
Paul
I was king of Judah who became proud and was struck with leprosy.
Uzziah
I am the wife of Uriah who became the mother of Solomon.
Bathsheba
I was a prophet who foretold the birthplace of the Messiah in Bethlehem in the Old Testament.
Micah
I was a tax collector who climbed a sycamore tree to see Jesus.
Zacchaeus
I announced, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased" after Jesus was baptized.
God
I am the Tower that was being built when God confused the languages of humanity.
The Tower of Babel
I am the son of Adam and Eve who looked just like my Dad.
Seth
I was the first Christian martyr who saw Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
Stephen
I am the son of Adam and Eve who killed my brother Abel.
Cain
I am the wife of King Ahab who promoted Baal worship in Israel.
Jezebel
I was Moses’ father-in-law who advised him on leadership.
Jethro
I was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, known for serving when Jesus visited our home.
Martha
I am the Sea that Moses parted.
Red Sea
I am a town by the Sea of Galilee the healing of a paralytic and the raising of Jairus' daughter took place.
Capernaum
I am the servant of Sarai who bore Abraham’s son Ishmael.
Hagar
I was a seller of purple who hosted Paul and Silas in my home.
Lydia
I am the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
Rachel
I am the king of Israel who married Jezebel and opposed Elijah.
Ahab
I was the criminal released instead of Jesus.
Barabbas
I anointed Jesus' feet with perfume and wiped them with my hair.
Mary (sister of Martha)
I am the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Mount Sinai
I am the capital of Assyria and the city Jonah was commanded to call to repentance.
Nineveh
I am the son of Abraham and Sarah who was almost sacrificed.
Isaac
I healed Paul of his blindness and baptized him.
Ananias
I am Jacob’s favored son who became a ruler in Egypt.
Joseph
I was a king of Judah who's life was extended by fifteen years because of my righteousness.
Hezekiah
I was blessed that I wouldn't die before seeing Christ and blessed the infant Jesus in the temple.
Simeon
I was raised from the dead by Jesus after being in the tomb for four days.
Lazarus
I am the first city conquered by the Israelites in Canaan and my walls fell miraculously.
Jericho
I am the mount where Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal and called down fire from heaven.
Mount Carmel
I am the wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau.
Rebekah
I hid the Israelite spies in Jericho and was spared when the city fell.
Rahab
I am the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel.
Benjamin
I am the Roman governor who authorized Jesus' crucifixion.
Pilate
I was a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the temple.
Anna
I was a Pharisee who came to Jesus by night to learn about being born again. Who am I?
Nicodemus
I am the land where the Israelites were enslaved and later delivered through Moses.
Egypt
I am the city where Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego are miraculous saved from the fiery furnace.
Babylon
I am the elder son of Isaac who sold his birthright for a meal.
Esau
I was a prophetess and judge who led Israel to victory in battle.
Deborah
I am the brother of Moses who served as the first high priest.
Aaron
I am the king who ordered the massacre of infants in Bethlehem.
Herod the Great
I was a respected Pharisee who advised caution in persecuting the apostles.
Gamaliel
I was a Roman centurion who received the Holy Spirit after Peter visited me.
Cornelius
I am a central city in the Bible, the location of the temple, the center of Jewish worship, and the city of King David.
Jerusalem
We are God’s chosen people, descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
Israelites
I am the younger son of Isaac who was renamed Israel.
Jacob
I defeated the Midianites with only 300 men chosen by God.
Gideon
I am the sister of Moses who led a song of praise after crossing the Red Sea.
Miriam
I am the earthly father of Jesus, a carpenter and righteous man.
Joseph
I was the high priest who presided over Jesus’ trial.
Caiaphas
I was a cupbearer turned governor who led the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls while others opposed it.
Nehemiah
I am the city where Jesus was born.
Bethlehem
We are enemies of Israel, known for Goliath and conflicts during the time of Samson, Saul, and David.
Philistines
I am the first wife of Jacob and mother of six of his sons.
Leah
I had great strength but was betrayed by Delilah.
Samson
I am the ruler of Egypt who opposed Moses and endured the ten plagues.
Pharaoh
I am the Son of God, Savior of the world, and central figure of the Bible.
Jesus Christ
I was the tetrarch who beheaded John the Baptist.
Herod Antipas
I was the Jewish man who helped Esther thwart a plot to destroy his people during the reign of Ahasuerus.
Mordecai
I am the town where Jesus grew up.
Nazareth
We are the priestly tribe responsible for temple worship and sacrifices.
Levites