Men and Women of Old
This man built an ark to survive a worldwide flood.
Noah
This prayer, taught by Jesus, begins with the words “Our Father in heaven.”
The Lord’s Prayer
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Psalms 23:1
This city’s walls fell after Israel marched around them for seven days.
Jericho
This river is mentioned in Genesis as one of the rivers flowing from Eden and is still vital in the Middle East today.
Euphrates River
She became the wife of Isaac after Abraham’s servant prayed for guidance at a well.
Rebekah
This sea is where Jesus calmed the storm and walked on water.
Sea of Galilee
This is 3rd book of the Bible.
Leviticus
This body of water parted so Israel could escape Egypt on dry ground.
Red Sea - Exodus 14:21–22
This ancient empire ruled during the time of Daniel and built a famous golden statue.
Babylon
This man wrestled with God through the night and was given the name meaning “he struggles with God.”
Jacob
In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said people are blessed when they hunger and thirst for this.
Righteousness - Matthew 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled
Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount beginning in this chapter of Matthew.
Matthew Chapter 5
At this mountain, Elijah confronted the prophets of Baal, and fire fell from heaven to prove who was truly God.
Mount Carmel - 1 Kings 18:20–39
This island is where Paul was shipwrecked, and today it is still a popular Mediterranean destination.
Malta - Acts 28:1
This woman judged Israel under a palm tree and helped lead the nation to victory alongside Barak.
Deborah
This event marked the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry and included a voice from heaven and the descent of the Spirit.
Baptism of Jesus - Matthew 3:13–17; Mark 1:9–11; Luke 3:21–22
When Jesus cried, “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?” He was intentionally quoting the opening line of this psalm.
Psalm 22
This location served as both a place of blessing and cursing, where Israel publicly reaffirmed the covenant upon entering the Promised Land.
Mount Gerizim and Mount Ebal - Deuteronomy 11:26–29; Joshua 8:30–35
This tower was built by people trying to make a name for themselves and reach the heavens.
Tower of Babel - Genesis 11:1–9
This Old Testament figure was both a priest and a king, and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything.
Melchizedek
When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus combined love for God with a command originally found in this Old Testament book.
Leviticus
Love God: Deuteronomy 6:5
Love neighbor: Leviticus 19:18
Jesus’ answer: Matthew 22:37–40; Mark 12:29–31
Paul argues that Abraham was justified by faith before circumcision in order to show justification is available to both Jews and Gentiles in this chapter.
Romans 4 - Romans 4:9–12; Genesis 15:6
This city became the theological and political center of Israel after David brought the Ark there, uniting kingship and worship.
Jerusalem
2 Samuel 6; 1 Chronicles 15–16
This ancient city was famous for its great wealth and seafaring trade and is used by the prophets as a symbol of pride and downfall.
Tyre
Ezekiel 27; Ezekiel 28:1–8