Old Testament
This prophet led the Israelites out of Egypt, parted the Red Sea, and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
This fisherman was called by Jesus to become a “fisher of people,” and Jesus gave him a new name meaning “rock,” saying, “On this rock I will build my church.” He walked on water for a moment, denied Jesus three times, and later became a bold leader in the early church.
Who is Peter?
This Gospel is known for moving “fast,” using the word “immediately” over 40 times as it races through Jesus’ miracles and ministry. It skips both Jesus’ birth and genealogy and instead jumps straight into John the Baptist preparing the way.
What is Mark?
This man is known as the “father of many nations.” God called him to leave his homeland and promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars. He and his wife Sarah had a son in their old age, showing God’s power to keep His promises.
Who is Abraham or Abram?
In this miracle, God parted a massive body of water so the Israelites could escape from the Egyptian army, allowing them to walk through on dry ground before the waters returned and defeated their enemies.
What is the parting of the Red Sea or Sea of Reeds?
As a young shepherd boy, this future king trusted God to defeat the giant Goliath using only a sling and a stone. He later became one of Israel’s greatest kings and is known for writing many of the Psalms.
Who is David?
Once known as Saul, this man fiercely persecuted Christians until a dramatic encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus changed his life. He became a devoted apostle, traveled widely to spread the gospel, and wrote many letters that are now part of the New Testament.
Who is Paul?
This Gospel gives the most detailed Christmas story, including shepherds in the fields, angels singing, and Mary pondering everything in her heart. It’s also the only Gospel that includes the story of Jesus being left behind in the temple at age 12.
What is Luke?
This man wrestled with a mysterious figure through the night and was given a new name meaning “one who struggles with God.” He had twelve sons who became the leaders of the twelve tribes of Israel, and he is the grandson of Abraham.
Who is Jacob?
With just five loaves of bread and two fish, Jesus performed this miracle that fed a large crowd of people, with leftovers filling twelve baskets afterward.
What is the feeding of the 5000?
This favored son of Jacob was given a colorful coat, but his jealous brothers sold him into slavery in Egypt. After years of hardship, he rose to power by interpreting dreams and helped save many people from famine.
Who is Joseph?
This young woman from Nazareth was chosen by God to give birth to Jesus. She received the angel Gabriel’s message that she would be the mother of the Messiah, and she is present at key moments throughout Jesus’ life, including His birth and crucifixion.
Who is Mary?
This Gospel is the only one that records Jesus turning water into wine at a wedding in Cana. It also includes the longest recorded conversation Jesus has with an individual person—Nicodemus—about being “born again.”
What is John?
This king is famous for asking God for wisdom instead of wealth or long life, and God granted him both wisdom and riches. He is credited with building the first temple in Jerusalem and is known for judging a case between two women claiming the same baby.
Who is Solomon?
This miracle involved Jesus calling a man who had been dead for four days out of a tomb, demonstrating His power over death and leading many to believe in Him, while also increasing opposition from religious leaders.
What is raising Lazarus from the dead?
After losing her husband, this loyal woman chose to stay with her mother-in-law Naomi, declaring, “Your people will be my people and your God my God.” She later married Boaz and became part of the family line of King David.
Who is Ruth?
This disciple of Jesus is often called the “beloved disciple.” He was part of Jesus’ inner circle, present at the Last Supper, and the only disciple said to have stood near the cross during the crucifixion. He later wrote a Gospel, three letters, and the book of Revelation while in exile on Patmos.
Who is John the disciple?
This Gospel is the only one that mentions wise men (magi) visiting Jesus after His birth. It also includes Peter walking on water toward Jesus, a detail shared with another Gospel, but adds extra emphasis on Peter’s doubt and Jesus’ response.
What is Matthew?
This young Jewish woman became queen of Persia and risked her life by approaching the king uninvited to save her people from destruction. Her courage helped stop a plot by Haman, and her story is celebrated in the festival of Purim.
Who is Esther?
During a time of drought and famine, this prophet was miraculously fed by birds that brought him bread and meat every morning and evening while he hid by a brook, showing God’s provision in the wilderness.
What is Elijah and ravens?
After Moses died, this faithful leader took command of the Israelites and led them into the Promised Land. In one famous battle, he trusted God and saw the walls of Jericho fall after the people marched around the city for seven days.
Who is Joshua?
This young believer became a close companion and protégé of the apostle Paul. Known for his sincere faith learned from his mother and grandmother, he helped lead churches and received two letters in the New Testament that bear his name, which encourage him to stay strong and faithful in ministry.
Who is Timothy?
This Gospel uniquely includes two disciples running to the tomb after Jesus’ resurrection, with one outrunning the other but hesitating to enter first. It also records the “doubting Thomas” moment where Jesus invites him to touch His wounds.
What is John?
This man was one of Jesus’ twelve disciples but later betrayed Him for thirty pieces of silver by identifying Him with a kiss. His actions led to Jesus’ arrest, and his name has become synonymous with betrayal in Christian history.
Who is Judas Iscariot?
In this miracle, three young men were thrown into a blazing furnace for refusing to worship an idol. However, they were not harmed at all, and a fourth figure appeared in the fire with them, leading even a king to recognize God’s power.
What is the fiery furnace?