Old Testament Characters
This woman became queen of Persia and bravely saved her people by speaking to King Xerxes.
Queen Esther
This apostle doubted Jesus’ resurrection until he touched Jesus’ wounds with his own hands.
Thomas
Which disciple walked on water with Jesus?
Peter
Where did Moses receive the Ten Commandments?
Mount Sinai
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
Who was called by God as a young boy while sleeping in the temple? At first he thought the high priest Eli was calling his name.
Samuel
This New Testament couple was struck dead after lying to the apostles about the money they donated, claiming to give all while secretly keeping part of it.
Ananias and Sapphira
Where did Jesus perform his first miracle?
What prophet was sent as a missionary to the Ninevites?
Jonah
How many books are in the Old Testament?
39
God showed this prophet a valley of dry bones and made them come to life again as a vision of restoring Israel.
Ezekiel
This Pharisee and member of the Jewish ruling council visited Jesus at night to ask Him questions about being “born again.”
Nicodemus
Whose mother-in-law did Jesus heal when she had a fever?
Peter’s mother-in-law
What is the name of the prophet who had a conversation with a donkey?
Balaam
How many books are in the Bible?
66
Known for his incredible patience, this man tore his robe and shaved his head after losing his children, wealth, and health, yet declared, “The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”
Job
Which 3 disciples were with Jesus at His transfiguration?
Peter, James, and John
Jesus raised this synagogue leader’s daughter from the dead after telling mourners, “The child is not dead but asleep.” What was his name?
Jairus
Who was made king of Judah at seven years of age after having been hidden for six years?
Joash
Who wrote the most books in the Bible?
Paul (13 books)
This Old Testament figure vowed to sacrifice the first thing that came out of his house if God gave him victory in battle—only to be met by his daughter.
Jephthah (Judges 11:30-40)
This prophetess recognized Jesus as the Messiah when He was presented at the Temple and gave thanks to God.
Anna
When Jesus healed this man in Jericho, He restored his sight after the man cried out, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” What was his name?
Bartimaeus
What was the name of Moses’ father-in-law?
Jethro
What is the shortest book in the Bible?
3 John