Obscure People
Who was the scribe who read the Law to Israel AFTER the exile?
Ezra (Nehemiah 8)
Where were the disciples first called Christians?
Antioch (Acts 11:26)
What did the Israelites use to sweeten the bitter waters at Marah?
A tree (Exodus 15:25)
According to 2 Corinthians 5:21, Christ has been made what for us?
Sin
Who is described as "that old serpent" in the book of Revelation?
The Devil/Satan (Rev. 12:9)
Who was the man alongside Aaron who helped Moses hold up his hands during the battle with Amalek?
Hur (Exodus 17:12)
Where did Jesus turn water in wine? (Specific Location)
Cana of Galilee (John 2:1)
What was the name of the servant whose ear Peter cut off?
Malchus (John 18:10)
According to Romans 5:1, being justified by faith gives us what with God?
Peace
Which Old Testament event does Jesus reference when speaking of His lifting up in John 3?
The bronze serpent lifted up by Moses (Num. 21; John 3:14)
Who was the captain of the host in Syria's army in 2 Kings 5:1?
Naaman
Where was Lazarus from?
Bethany (John 11:1)
What was the name of Boaz's first kinsman who refused to redeem Ruth?
Not named - referred to as "such a one" (Ruth 4:1)
According to Titus 3:5, we are saved "not by works of righteousness which we have done," but by what?
Which Old Testament figure does Hebrews use to illustrate a priesthood without beginning or end?
Melchizedek (Hebrews 7)
Who was the Ethiopian eunuch's superior authority (the queen he served under)?
Candance, the queen of Ethiopia (Acts 8:27)
WHERE did Jacob have his dream of the ladder?
Bethel (formerly Luz) (Genesis 28:19)
What was the name of the city where Lot first fled instead of going into the mountain?
Zoar (Genesis 19:20-22)
According to 1 Peter 1:23, believers are born again by what?
The word of God
Which Old Testament figure is used in James as an example of effectual fervent prayer?
Elijah (Elias) (James 5:17)
Who was the man that took Jeremiah into custody and accused him of defecting to the Chaldeans?
Irijah (Jeremiah 37:13)
What was the name of the valley where King Asa burned the idols? (Hint: water)
The brook Kidron (2 Chron. 15:16)
What was the name of the servant girl who answered the door when Peter knocked after being freed from prison?
Rhoda (Acts 12:13)
What is the theological term used to describe Christ emptying Himself and taking on the form of a servant in His carnation?
Kenosis (Phil. 2:7)
Which Psalm is quoted by Jesus on the cross, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?"
Psalm 22