Bible Bigwigs
This prophet was a contemporary of Jeremiah. He is known for his vision of the valley of dry bones.
Who is Ezekiel?
After I demanded my inheritance, and then squandered it in a far away country, I worked for a citizen of the country doing this.
What is feeding pigs?
(Parable of the Prodigal Son; Luke 15)
He is the patron saint of Ireland, famous for using a shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity
Who is St. Patrick?
The island where the Apostle John was exiled and wrote the Book of Revelation.
What is Patmos?
(Rev 1:9)
I burned my own children in the fire as a sacrifice to pagan gods.
Who is Ahaz?
(2 Chronicles 28:3)
This Levite from Cyprus, a prominent figure in the early church, traveled with Paul on his first missionary journey.
(Acts 13)
Who is Barnabas?
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding" is found in this chapter of proverbs?
What is chapter 3?
I famously posted my "Ninety-five Theses" on the door of a church, sparking the Protestant Reformation.
Who is Martin Luther?
A quote from Jesus in Matthew 11:
"And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in (this city), it would have remained until this day."
What is Sodom?
(Matt 11:23)
This Roman emperor was known for his extreme persecution of Christians, including the apostles Peter and Paul
Who is Nero?
This prophet's single chapter book is a condemnation of the nation of Edom.
Who is Obadiah?
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, this was the occupation of the first person who passed by the injured man without helping.
(Luke 15)
What is a priest?
This famous Christian apologist and philosopher is known for his work Confessions and City of God.
Who is (St.) Augustine?
This ancient Phoenician city was the home of Jezebel.
What is Tyre (or Sidon)?
1 Kings 16
This queen of Judah, a daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, seized the throne by killing nearly all of the royal heirs.
Who is Athaliah?
(2 Kings 11:1-3)
I was too short to see Jesus over the crowd, so I climbed a sycamore fig tree.
(Luke 19)
Who is Zacchaeus?
In Proverbs 31, the righteous woman's clothing are fine linen and 'this' color.
What is purple?
(Prov 31:22)
Known as the "Golden-mouthed," this Archbishop of Constantinople was a prolific preacher and theologian of the early church.
Who is (St. John) Chrysostom?
The name of the place where Jacob wrestled with a man that he recognized as God and his name was changed to Israel.
(Genesis 32)
What is Peniel?
(Genesis 32:30)
This Moabite king was so obese that when Ehud stabbed him, the sword was swallowed by his fat.
Who is Eglon?
(Judges 3:14-22)