Deceptive Appearances
Samuel overlooked this man because of his outward appearance, but God chose him to be king.
(1 Samuel 16:7)
Who is David?
Solomon asked God for this quality in order to govern his people.
(1 Kings 3:9)
What is discernment or wisdom?
Jesus warned against false prophets who come in this disguise.
(Matthew 7:15)
What is sheep's clothing?
This proverb warns that “there is a way that appears to be right, but in the end, it leads to death.”
What is Proverbs 14:?
What is 12?
These two white powders look similar but taste very different.
What are salt and sugar?
Jacob deceived his father Isaac by pretending to be his brother. Name the brother.
(Genesis 27:15-19)
Who is Esau?
Paul warns the Corinthians that Satan masquerades as this.
(2 Corinthians 11:14)
What is an angel of light?
On Mount Carmel, Elijah challenged this prophet of Baal.
(1 Kings 18:19-40)
Who is no specific prophet named, but the prophets of Baal as a group?
This proverb advises us to “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”
What is Proverbs 3:?
What is 5?
This type of online scam involves pretending to be someone else to gain personal information.
What is phishing?
The Gibeonites, who pretended to be from a different country, tricked the Israelites. What did the Gibeonites use to deceive the Israelites?
(Joshua 9:4-5)
What are old sacks, worn-out clothes, and moldy bread?
“The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.”
1 Samuel 16:?
What is 7?
Micaiah was the true prophet who opposed this king’s false prophets and was imprisoned for it.
(1 Kings 22:8-28)
Who is King Ahab?
Proverbs compares a wise person’s tongue to this precious metal.
(Proverbs 10:20)
What is silver?
A fruit that looks like a small orange but is actually much more sour.
What is a kumquat?
A lion killed this prophet as a result of a lie told to him by an older prophet.
(1 Kings 13:18–24)
Who is the man of God from Judah?
Jesus advised being as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as these creatures.
(Matthew 10:16)
What are doves?
This New Testament couple was struck down for lying to the Holy Spirit.
(Acts 5:1-11)
Who are Ananias and Sapphira?
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Proverbs 1:?
What is 7?
A type of relationship where someone pretends to be romantically interested in you but has ulterior motives.
What is catfishing?
This beautiful Babylonian garment led to Achan's downfall.
(Joshua 7:21)
What is a "beautiful robe from Babylonia"?
This king recognized the true mother in the story of the two women claiming the same baby.
(1 Kings 3:16-28)
Who is King Solomon?
This Old Testament false prophet was known for wearing a yoke and prophesying lies against Jeremiah.
(Jeremiah 28:10-17)
Who is Hananiah?
This proverb highlights the value of wise counsel, stating, “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.”
Proverbs 15:?
What is 22?
A type of advertisement that seems too good to be true and often isn't.
What are deceptive ads or scams?