Old Testament Overview
Found in Genesis 1:14-19, on what day of Creation did God create the sun, moon, and stars to mark time, seasons, and days?
Day 4
I was a Moabite woman in the lineage of King David. My story reveals how God can use our consistent acts of ordinary faithfulness, devotion, and love to further his plans for our lives.
Ruth
Paul's first sermon was delivered in the synagogue of this Greek city. What is the name of this city, wherein followers of Christ were first called "Christians"?
Antioch
This gospel opens with a high Christology, meant to emphasize the divine nature of Jesus Christ, and proclaims "the Word was with God, and the Word was God."
The Gospel of John
King Saul
Found in Genesis 11:6, the Lord said, "Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin to do: and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do." What was the Lord speaking about in this passage?
Creation of the Tower of Babel
I am remembered for leading a rebellion against Moses, the punishment for which was being swallowed by the earth. My story is a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride, envy, and challenging divinely appointed authority.
Korah
Athens
This gospel is known for its usage of the phrase, "that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet," to fulfill specific prophecies about Jesus, most notably, Jesus' virgin birth (Isaiah 7:14), Jesus' family's flight to Egypt (Hosea 11:1), and Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem (Zechariah 9:9). What is this gospel, written and named after a former Publican?
The Gospel of Matthew
According to an account in 2 Samuel, this prophet confronts King David about his sin of adultery with Bathsheba, and arranging for Uriah the Hittite to be killed in battle. Who was this prophet, who used a parable of a rich man stealing a poor man's lamb to subtly accuse David of his transgressions?
Nathan
Rather than having a traditional king, for many years the Israelites were led by people with this title. What was this position, which was held by notable figures as Deborah, Gideon, and Samson?
Judges
I was a scribe and priest who led the post-exile return to Jerusalem and called for a return to the Law. My story is one that serves as a model for leadership, emphasizing the importance of studying and applying God's word.
Ezra
This couple, tentmakers by trade, worked alongside Paul in the city of Corinth. Who were these people, seen as leaders and servants in the early church, and known for their modeling of a Christian marriage?
Priscilla and Aquila
The Gospel of Luke
The name of this prophet translates as "salvation". Who was this prophet, whose story of being married to an unfaithful woman symbolizes God's love and faithfulness, even when his people turn away from and reject him.
Hosea
After the death of King Solomon, the kingdom of Israel was divided into two separate kingdoms. The Northern Kingdom retained the name of Israel. What was the name of the Southern Kingdom, noted for several faithful kings such as Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, and Josiah?
Judah
I am remembered for a great betrayal in the New Testament. My story is a powerful cautionary tale about the dangers of greed, and the potential for great evil to exist, even within close circles.
Judas
This letter, famously written by Paul's own hand, is addressed to the man it is named after. What is this book, which talks about the importance of reconciliation and forgiveness?
Philemon
Though he wasn't one of the twelve disciples, the gospel that was written by and named after this man is believed to record the eyewitness accounts of Peter, and is commonly believed to be based on Peter's testimony. What is this gospel, which is considered to be the most accessible and easiest to understand among the four gospels?
The Gospel of Mark
This king was the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel after the kingdom was divided into Israel and Judah. Who was the king, remembered for establishing pagan worship centers at Bethel and Dan with golden calves, as recorded in 1 Kings 12?
King Jeroboam I
For a time, both kingdoms of Israel and Judah were conquered by other kingdoms. Israel in the north was conquered by the Assyrians, and Judah in the south was conquered by the Babylonians under this king, remembered for his destruction of Jerusalem.
Nebechadnezzar
I was the son of the wicked king Ahaz, and I reigned over the southern kingdom of Judah for twenty-nine years. My story highlights the power of prayer, the importance of trust in God, and the consequences of both faithfulness and disobedience.
Hezekiah
This book, one of Paul's epistles, addresses a debate within the early church on whether or not Gentiles needed to adhere to Jewish customs to be part of God's family. What is this book, which explores themes of Christian liberty, the relationship between the law and the gospel, and the importance of living a life that reflects the grace of God?
Galatians
This gospel records Jesus' powerful prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane prior to the Betrayal in its 17th chapter. What is this gospel, which also contains Jesus' "I Am" statements in its 6th, 8th, 10th, 11th, 14th, and 15th chapters?
The Gospel of John
This king of Judah began his reign at age 8 and reigned over the southern kingdom for 31 years. Who was this king, remembered for instituting religious reforms, mandating the Book of the Law be read to the people, and ordering the destruction of pagan idols in high places of worship?
King Josiah