Books of the Bible
This shortest book in the entire Bible contains only 13 verses and is addressed to "the chosen lady."
What is 2 John?
This military leader defeated an army of thousands with just 300 men armed with trumpets, jars, and torches.
Who is Gideon?
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures."
What is Psalm 23?
In this parable, a man searches high and low for one missing item out of his flock of 100.
What is the Parable of the Lost Sheep?
This is the specific Greek island where John was exiled when he received and wrote down the vision of Revelation.
What is Patmos?
This Old Testament book never explicitly mentions the name of God, yet His providence is woven throughout.
What is Esther?
This woman risked her life by hiding two Israelite spies on her roof under stalks of flax in Jericho.
Who is Rahab?
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me," written by David after his affair with Bathsheba.
What is Psalm 51?
This parable warns against building a life on a weak foundation by comparing two men: one who built on rock and one on sand.
What is the Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders?
In chapter 5, John weeps because no one can open the scroll, until this animal, representing Jesus, steps forward to open it.
What is the Lamb? (Acceptable: The Lion of the tribe of Judah)
Paul wrote this short New Testament letter to a slave owner, pleading for the freedom of a runaway named Onesimus.
What is Philemon?
This cousin of Mordecai broke Persian law by entering the king's inner court uninvited to save her people.
Who is Esther?
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path," found in the longest chapter of the Bible.
What is Psalm 119?
: In this story, the seeds that fell among these specific plants grew quickly but were eventually choked out by the cares of the world.
What are thorns? (From the Parable of the Sower)?
This is the total number of local churches in Asia Minor that Jesus addresses with specific letters in chapters 2 and 3.
What is seven?
This minor prophet's book is unique because it is written entirely as a dialogue of complaints and questions to God, rather than a sermon to the people.
What is Habakkuk?
This man, described as a "man of God," stood alone against 450 prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel.
Who is Elijah?
For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
What is Psalm 139?
This is the only parable Jesus told where a character is actually given a proper name: a poor beggar covered in sores.
Who is Lazarus? (From the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus)
In chapter 21, the New Jerusalem is described as having twelve gates, each made entirely out of this single gemstone or material.
What is a pearl?
This Old Testament book concludes with a vivid acrostic poem praising the "virtuous woman" or "wife of noble character."
What is Proverbs?
This hero, alongside Joshua, was the only other spy who believed Israel could conquer Canaan, trusting God's promise.
Who is Caleb?
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"—a prophetic messianic psalm quoted by Jesus on the cross.
What is Psalm 22?
In the Parable of the Ten Virgins, this is the specific reason five of them were locked out of the wedding feast.
What is running out of oil for their lamps?
When the sixth seal is opened, the sun turns black like sackcloth, and this celestial object turns completely into blood.
What is the moon?