Gathering of Nations
The first Old Testament figure God called to leave his family and nation to travel to a new land, promising to make him a "great nation."
Who is Abraham?
According to the first Beatitude, those who are "poor in spirit" will receive this reward.
What is the kingdom of heaven?
The food God provided Israel in the wilderness, described as being "like fine, flaky frost."
What is Manna?
The final meal Jesus shared with his disciples before his crucifixion, where he instituted communion.
What is the Last Supper?
The action Jesus took, described in all four Gospels, before breaking and sharing the loaves and fishes.
What is giving thanks (or blessing)?
The event described in Acts 2 where the disciples were given the ability to speak in different languages, allowing people from many nations to understand them.
What is Pentecost?
The Beatitude that promises that those who "hunger and thirst for righteousness" will receive this benefit.
What is they shall be filled?
The type of food that was delivered to the prophet Elijah daily by ravens while he hid by the Kerith Ravine.
What are bread and meat?
The Jewish celebration that commemorates the Exodus from Egypt and includes a special ceremonial meal called the Seder.
What is the Passover?
This Old Testament figure famously prayed three times a day facing Jerusalem, even after the king signed a decree forbidding it.
Who is Daniel?
The name of the Queen who traveled from a distant land to test the wisdom and see the great wealth of King Solomon.
Who is the Queen of Sheba?
The specific quality that Jesus said describes those who "shall see God."
What is pure in heart?
The total number of years of famine that years of abundant harvest that Joseph successfully managed in Egypt.
What is seven years?
These are the objects Jesus told the servants to fill with water before he turned it into wine at the wedding feast.
What are stone water jars?
The specific sacrifice in the Old Testament Law that was offered as an expression of praise and appreciation to God.
What is the Thank Offering (or Peace Offering)?
The tower the people attempted to build in Genesis to reach heaven, resulting in God scattering them across the earth and confusing their language.
What is the Tower of Babel?
Those who are merciful will receive this in return.
What is mercy (or they shall obtain mercy)?
Jesus told the Parable of the Sower, saying that the seed which landed on good soil produced a harvest that yielded 30, 60, or this amount in return.
What is a hundredfold (or 100)?
This Jewish festival, also called the Feast of Tents or Booths, required people to live in temporary shelters to remember their journey through the wilderness.
What is the Feast of Tabernacles (or Sukkot)?
The one person out of ten healed of leprosy who returned to Jesus to give thanks, illustrating a lesson about gratitude.
Who is the Samaritan?
This is the specific number of tribes, descended from Jacob's sons, that came together to form the nation of Israel.
What are twelve?
This is the specific title given to those who "make peace."
What are sons of God (or children of God)?
The unit of measurement that the Israelites were instructed to gather daily for Manna, which was about half a gallon for each person.
What is an omer?
The Roman official who hosted a birthday feast for himself where Salome danced, leading to the execution of John the Baptist.
Who is Herod Antipas?
This famous phrase is repeated 26 times in Psalm 136 as a constant refrain of thanks.
What is "For His love endures forever?"