A GALLERY OF PRISONERS
Who was put in prison as a political enemy of Philistines?
Samson (Judges 16:24)
Who was the first person to lie to God about a murder?
Cain (Gen. 4:8-9)
When Jesus was brought before the council, how many false witnesses were brought in to accuse him?
2 (Matthew 26:57-66)
Who carried five smooth stones as his weapons?
David (1 Samuel 17:40)
What king disguised himself in order to consult with a sorceress?
Saul (1 Sam. 28:8)
What kinsman of Jesus was imprisoned for criticizing King Herod’s marriage to Herodias?
Hoshea (2kings 17:4)
Who was probably the most deceptive future father-in-law in the Bible?
Laban, father-in-law of Jacob (Gen. 29)
Who suggested to Moses that he appoint judges so that he would not have to judge all cases himself?
His father-in-law, Jethro (Exodus 18)
Who threw a javelin at David?
Saul (1 Samuel 18:11)
What smooth-skinned man disguised himself so well that he passed himself off as his hairy brother?
Jacob (Gen. 27:1-29)
What famous dreamer was imprisoned after being accused of trying to seduce Potiphar’s wife?
John the Baptist (Matthew 14:3-5)
What doting mother lied to procure a blessing for her favorite son?
Rebekah, mother of Jacob & Esau (Gen. 27)
Daily Double
According to the Law, how many witnesses are necessary before a man could be tried and put to death?
At least two (Deuteronomy 17:6)
What Roman official in Jerusalem bowed to the wishes of an uncontrollable mob?
Pilate (Matt. 27:23-24)
Who fooled Jacob by posing as her sister?
Leah (Gen. 29:21-25)
Whose brothers were imprisoned after being falsely accused of being spies in Egypt?
Joseph (Genesis 39:7-19)
Who was the only animal that lied?
The serpent (Gen. 3:1-5)
What cynical king asked Jesus questions & then allowed him to be mocked?
Herod (Luke 23:1-11)
What oversized warrior had bronze armor weighing over 125 pounds?
Goliath (1 Samuel 17:4-6)
Who posed as her husband’s sister while in Egypt?
Sarai (Gen. 12:10-20)
Who remained in the prison at Philippi even after an earthquake opened the prison doors?
Joseph (Genesis 42)
What frustrated Egyptian wife claimed her Hebrew servant tried to seduce her?
The wife of Potiphar (Gen. 39)
According to Jesus, when his followers were dragged into court, they would not need to worry about their defense, for someone else would speak through them. Who?
The Spirit (Matt. 10:16-20)
Daily Double
What rebel was killed by three darts, shot into his heart by Joab?
Absalom (1 Samuel 18:14)
Who sent spies to act as followers of Jesus and to try to trap him?
The chief priests and scribes (Luke 20:19-20)