Old Testament
When King Solomon was asked to judge between two women claiming the same baby, he proposed this shocking solution.
What is to cut the baby in half?
After Jesus was baptized, the Gospels say this descended upon Him like a dove.
What is the Holy Spirit?
This Old Testament prophet was on his way to curse Israel when his donkey suddenly refused to move, having seen an angel blocking the road.
Who is Balaam?
Proverbs says this quality is better than riches and is to be chosen rather than silver or gold.
What is wisdom?
This king became angry when the prophet Samuel told him that God had rejected him as king, and he later asked a medium at Endor to summon Samuel.
Who is Saul?
This prophet challenged 450 prophets of Baal to a contest on Mount Carmel to determine whose god could send fire from heaven.
Who is Elijah?
When Jesus was arrested, this disciple initially cut off the ear of the high priest's servant.
Who is Peter?
Samson's encounter with this animal became even stranger when he later found a swarm of bees and honey inside its carcass.
What is a lion?
This is described in Proverbs as “the beginning of knowledge,” while fools despise wisdom and instruction.
What is the fear of the Lord?
This young king of Judah ordered the Temple to be repaired and, during the work, the Book of the Law was discovered, leading to major religious reforms.
Who is Josiah?
After Jacob wrestled with a mysterious stranger through the night, he was given this new name, meaning “one who struggles with God.”
Who is Israel?
When Jesus was transfigured, three disciples witnessed Him speaking with these two figures from the Old Testament.
Who are Moses and Elijah?
When Jesus sent His disciples out to preach, He told them to be as shrewd as this animal and as innocent as doves.
What are snakes?
According to Proverbs, a soft answer does this, while a harsh word stirs up anger.
What is turns away wrath?
This queen traveled from her country to Jerusalem to test Solomon with difficult questions and was amazed by his wisdom and wealth.
Who is the Queen of Sheba?
When the Israelites reached the Jordan River under Joshua's leadership, the priests carrying this sacred object stepped into the water first.
What is the Ark of the Covenant?
When Paul and Silas were imprisoned in Philippi, an earthquake opened the prison doors, but instead of escaping, they stayed and prevented this person from taking his own life.
Who is the jailer?
This prophet was fed by ravens while hiding beside the Brook Cherith during a drought.
Who is Elijah?
In Proverbs, this tiny creature is praised for storing food in summer despite having no ruler, overseer, or governor.
What is an ant?
This wicked king of Israel became obsessed with acquiring a vineyard belonging to Naboth, leading to Naboth's death.
Who is Ahab?
According to the Book of Daniel, this Babylonian king saw mysterious writing appear on a wall during a feast.
Who is Belshazzar?
According to Acts, this man was chosen to replace Judas among the twelve apostles after Judas's death.
Who is Matthias?
In the Book of Jonah, God appointed this creature to attack the prophet's shade-giving plant after Jonah became angry about Nineveh.
What is a worm?
Proverbs says this is “better than a house full of feasting with strife.”
What is a dry morsel with quietness?
This New Testament woman was married to King Herod Antipas and became notorious for requesting the execution of John the Baptist.
Who is Herodias?