Women in Old Testament
This woman demonstrated deep trust in God by praying fervently for a child and dedicating him back to the Lord.
Who is Hannah
This key theme in David’s early life emphasizes trusting God over human strength, especially seen in his battle with Goliath.
What is faith, trust in God or courage?
Ruth demonstrates this key virtue in her famous declaration, “Where you go I will go… your God will be my God.”
What is loyalty (or covenant faithfulness/hesed)?
Prophet during the time of King Saul and King David
Who is Samuel?
The source of Samson's strength
Who is God or Holy spirit?
Upon returning to Bethlehem, this woman asked to be called Mara, meaning "bitter," because she felt the Almighty dealt bitterly with her.
Who is Naomi?
Before becoming king, David’s time as a shepherd and fugitive under Saul helped develop this essential leadership quality.
What is humility (or dependence on God)?
The Book of Ruth takes place during this chaotic period in Israel’s history, before the monarchy was established.
What is the time of the Judges?
King who ascended the throne when he was seven years old in Judah
Who is Joash?
This royal official, an Agagite, plotted to destroy all the Jews in the Persian Empire because Mordecai would not bow to him.
Who is Haman?
This Canaanite woman living in Jericho hid two Israelite spies under stalks of flax on her roof to keep them safe.
Who is Rahab?
In God’s covenant with David, He promises that David’s throne would be established forever through this eternal King
Who is The Messiah or Jesus?
This role, fulfilled by Boaz, involved redeeming property and marrying a widow to preserve a family line
What is a kinsman-redeemer?
Before entering the king's presence uninvited, Esther asked all the Jews in Susa to do this for three days and three nights.
What is fast? (and pray)
The only female judge mentioned in the Bible, she sat under a palm tree and gave counsel to the Israelites.
Who is Deborah?
Despite David’s failures, his life teaches that spiritual growth requires this response to sin, as seen in Psalm 51.
What is repentance?
Ruth, a Moabite woman, becomes the great-grandmother of this king of Israel.
Who is David?
When threatened by the Assyrian king Sennacherib, Hezekiah responded by doing this instead of relying solely on military strength.
What is praying to the Lord (or seeking God in the temple)?
The prophet who comes to David to call him to repentance after David commits the sin of adultery with Bathsheba.
Who is Nathan?
Before she became David's wife she was married to a wealthy but harsh and evil man named Nabal. (His name literally means fool)
Who is Abigail?
King Solomon's Mother
Who is Bathsheba?
This is the process of harvesting the "leftovers" in a field after the original harvesters have already harvested the majority of the crop.
What is gleaning?
Prophet During King Hezekiah's Reign
Who is Isaiah?
Samson used this to kill 1000 Philistines.
What is the jawbone of a donkey?