The Bible is Dark
This man, the first human created, was expelled from the Garden of Eden after disobeying God’s command not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge.
Who is Adam?
Abraham's wife, initially barren, miraculously gave birth to Isaac when she was 90 years old, after laughing at the idea of having a child.
Who is Sarah?
The prominent theme of individual moral failure and its consequences is exemplified in the story of this judge who is known for his own personal weaknesses and ultimate downfall.
Who is Samson?
This judge's daughter became a sacrifice due to her father's rash vow after military victory.
Who is Jephtah?
In Hozier's 2019 hit, he sings "take me to this" building known well by millions of adherents around the world.
What is the church?
After this man's disobedience in the wilderness, God condemned the entire generation to die in the desert and denied them entry into the Promised Land.
This is what Esau received from his brother for giving up his birthright.
What is stew, cooked food, or porridge?
A literary device often used in Judges to highlight the cyclical nature of sin and redemption.
What is "the cycle of sin and repentance" or the “Chieftain Cycle”?
These twin sons of Isaac struggled even in the womb, and their conflict began with a birthright sold for a bowl of stew.
Who is Jacob and Esau?
This 2014 movie, with our favorite "Gladiator," deals with the destruction of the world?
What is "Noah"?
This woman was turned into a pillar of salt when she looked back at the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, defying God’s command to flee without looking back.
Who is Lot's wife?
This patriarch's grandson was left in a ditch by his brothers and sold to Egypt.
Who is Abraham?
This theme of the book of Joshua, highlighted by God's direct intervention in battles like Jericho, emphasizes victory through divine power.
What is (Divine) Conquest?
This son of Lamech lived 595 years and is notable for being the father of Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Who is Noah?
This superhero, who was introduced in 1938, was inspired by the story of Moses.
Who is Superman?
This city was destroyed by Joshua and the Israelites after its walls famously fell, but its destruction included the killing of men, women, children, and animals—an event known as a "herem" or ban.
What is Jericho?
This was the mountain where Moses received the Ten Commandments after leading the Israelites out of Egypt.
What is Mount Sinai?
The hope, it seems in Judges, is that Israel desperately needs this.
What is a king?
This judge of Israel, mentioned in Judges 10, led Israel for 22 years and had thirty sons who rode on thirty donkeys.
Who is Jair the Gileadite?
These prominent archangels were featured in the series Supernatural, a soap opera like TV show that ended in 2019.
Who are Satan (Lucifer) or Michael?
In this chapter of the Book of Judges, a Levite's concubine is raped and killed, leading to a brutal civil war between the tribes of Israel.
What is Judges 19?
This person commands Isaac to leave the land when the Philistines become upset/jealous about about his construction of a well.
Who is Abimelech?
This was the son whom Zipporah circumcised, perhaps to show the absolute importance of the covenant and its sign.
What is "Unknown" or "We don't know"?
This judge killed 600 Philistines using only an oxgoad.
Who is Shamgar?
"Thou shall not worship false idols" is quoted in this 1984 horror movie that was originally written by Stephen King.
What is Children or the Corn?