Who Said That
As for me & my house, we will serve the Lord
Who is Joshua
Joshua 24:15
Though he began as a cupbearer in exile, this man boldly asked the king for permission to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem - and led the effort himself
Who is Nehemiah
Nehemiah 2
God promised this man that his descendants would be as countless as the stars in the sky
Who is Abraham
Genesis 15:5
This disciple denied even knowing Jesus three times - yet later became one of the boldest preachers of the gospel
Who is Peter
Luke 22:54-62
This man prayed three times a day even when it was illegal & God protected him from hungry lions
Who is Daniel
Daniel 6:10-23
Speak Lord, for your servant is listening
Who is Samuel
Though she was a foreign widow gleaning leftovers in the fields, God used her to continue the family line of King David & Jesus
Who is Ruth
Ruth 2-4
God promised never again to destroy the earth by flood, sealing that covenant with a rainbow
Who is Noah
Genesis 9:11-13
Once a Pharisee who hunted Christians, this man encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus & became a miss to the Gentiles
Who Paul
Acts 9:1-6
This prophet called on God to send fire from heaven to prove He was the true God & the fire consumed the sacrifice instantly
Who is Elijah
1Kings 18:36-38
I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies and of all the truth which You have shown your servant
Who is Jacob
Genesis 32:10
This judge & prophetess led Israel into battle when others were too afraid to go - proving that leadership isn‘t limited by gender
Who is Deborah
Judges 4-5
God promised this man that He would lengthen his life by 15yrs after he prayed & welt before the Lord
Who is King Hezekiah
2 Kings 20:1-6
This judge broke his Nazarite vow & lost his strength but after repenting, God restored his power for one final victory
Who is Samson
Judges 16:28-30
This woman wept & prayed so earnestly for a child that the priest thought she was drunk but God answered & she gave birth to Samuel
Who was Hannah
1 Samuel 1:9-20
I am the Lord’s servant. May your word to me be fulfilled
Who is Mary (the mother of Jesus)
Luke 1:38
Once hiding in the wine press out of fear, this man was called a “mighty warrior” & led Israel to victory
Who is Gideon
Judges 6-7
This elderly. A waited his entire life for God’s promise of a Savior - and declared the fulfillment when he saw young Jesus in the temple
Who is Simeon
Luke 2:25-32
Once one of Judah’s most wicked kings, he repented while imprisoned in Babylon - and God restored him to his throne
Who is King Manasseh
2 Chronicles 33:10-13
This man’s simple prayer, asking God to “bless me indeed” & enlarge his territory, became famous for its bold faith
Who is Jabez
1 Chronicles 4:9-10
Did I conceive all these people? Did I give them birth, that you should say to me, ’Carry them in your arms’?
Who is Moses
Numbers 11:12
Once despised for betraying his master, this runaway slave returned home carrying a letter from Paul - one that would forever change how his master viewed him
Who is Onesimus
Philemon 1:10-16
God promised through this prophet that He would mark a “new covenant”, writing His law on the hearts of His people rather than on stone tablets
Who is Jeremiah
Jeremiah 31:31-33
This proud Assyrian general nearly missed his healing because he was offended by the prophet’s simple instructions but after humbling himself, he was made clean
Who is Naaman
2 Kings 5:10-14
While being stoned, this young man prayed, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them,” echoing the compassion of Christ Himself
Who is Stephen
Acts 7:59-60