Bible book
This Gospel, written by a tax collector, is known for emphasizing Jesus as the promised King and Messiah.
Matthew
This shortest verse in the Bible simply states, “Jesus wept.”
John 11:35
This man built an ark to survive a great flood sent by God.
Noah
This man was the first human created by God.
Adam
This event marks the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, when He was baptized by John the Baptist.
Baptism of Jesus
This book follows Judges and tells the story of a Moabite woman who becomes part of the lineage of David.
Ruth
This well-known verse teaches, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
Philippians 4:13
This young shepherd defeated a giant Philistine with a sling and a stone.
David
This disciple doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he saw Him for himself.
Thomas
This miracle involved Jesus feeding over 5,000 people with five loaves and two fish.
Feeding of the 5,000
This book of wisdom literature explores the meaning of life with the recurring phrase “under the sun.”
Ecclesiastes
This verse reminds us, “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Psalm 119:105
This king was humbled by God and lived like an animal until he acknowledged God’s sovereignty.
Nebuchadnezzar
This woman became queen of Persia and risked her life to save the Jewish people.
Esther
Before choosing His twelve disciples, Jesus spent this entire night doing this.
Praying
This New Testament letter, written to a specific individual, appeals for a runaway slave to be received as a brother in Christ.
Philemon
This verse commands believers to “pray without ceasing.”
1 Thessalonians 5:17
This prophet fled from God’s command, was swallowed by a great fish, and later preached to Nineveh.
Jonah
This king of Judah began his reign at a young age and led major reforms after the Book of the Law was
Josiah
This event on a mountain revealed Jesus’ divine glory as He spoke with Moses and Elijah.
The Transfiguration
This Old Testament book records a prophet’s dialogue with God about justice and ends with a prayer, including the line “the righteous shall live by faith.”
Habakkuk
This verse says, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him,” showing deep faith in suffering.
Job 13:15?
This judge of Israel made a vow involving the first thing that came out of his house after victory, leading to a tragic outcome.
Jephthah?
This Old Testament prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind and mentored Elisha.
Elijah
In this parable, Jesus describes a steward who is commended for his shrewdness despite acting dishonestly.
Parable of the Unjust Steward