Women in the Bible
Who was chosen to be queen and helped save her people from destruction?
Esther (Esther 4:14)
What does the word "Emmanuel" mean?
God with us!
What season of the Church year are we in?
Advent!
How many books are in the Bible?
66
How many sides does a snowflake have?
Six!
Who prayed for a child and later gave birth to Samuel?
Hannah (1 Samuel 1:10-11, 1 Samuel 2:1-10)
How many Sundays are there in the Advent season?
Four! It's the four Sundays before Christmas!
Lutherans emphasize a worship service centred around these two things: Word and ________.
Sacrament
Who was the oldest man in the Bible?
What is the technical name for a group of porcupines?
A prickle!
Who was the prophetess that recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the temple?
Anna (Luke 2:36-38)
How many wise men (magi) are listed in the Bible?
There is never a specified number
Which Lutheran confession begins with "We believe, teach, and confess..."?
The Augsburg Confession
Which gospel contains the Sermon on the Mount?
Matthew (5-7)
Which Country drinks the most coffee per capita?
Finland!
Which businesswomen in the New Testament sold purple goods and supported Paul's ministry?
Lydia (Acts 16:14)
What was the first thing the angels said to the shepherds when they announced the birth of Christ?
What biblical book did Luther struggle with and call "the epistle of straw"?
James
Who was the high priest when Jesus was crucified?
Caiaphas (John 11:49-51, Matthew 26: 57-65)
WILD CARD
All teams can participate. Whoever can recite the longest Bible passage from memory gets all the points for their team!!!
Who in the Old Testament was turned into a pillar of salt?
Lot's Wife (Genesis 19:26)
Which Old Testament Prophet said the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem?
Micha (5:1-2)
What do the Lutheran Confessions say are the two parts of repentance?
Contrition and Faith
Which Old Testament book doesn't mention God by name?
Esther
Who invented the name Miranda?
Shakespeare! He created the Latin based title for the heroine of his play The Tempest!