Name That Place
What city did Jesus enter riding on a donkey before His crucifixion?
Jerusalem
When the Israelites were trapped between the Red Sea and Pharaoh’s army, what did Moses do to allow the Israelites to escape?
He lifted up his staff, stretched out his hand over the sea, and God parted the waters so the Israelites could cross on dry ground.
Exodus 14:15-22
I built a massive boat because God told me a great flood was coming. I brought my family and pairs of animals onto the ark. Who am I?
Noah
Genesis 6:9-22
"The Lord is my shepherd,..."
"...I lack nothing"
Psalm 23:1
The prophet Micah foretold that the Messiah would come from this small town, and Jesus was born here. Name the place.
Bethlehem
(Micah 5:2)
Before fighting Goliath, David refused Saul’s armor. What weapon did David use to defeat Goliath?
A sling and a stone
1 Samuel 17:38–50
I was placed in a basket as a baby and raised in Pharaoh’s household. Later, God spoke to me through a burning bush and called me to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. Who am I?
Moses
Exodus 2:1–10; 3:1–10
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us…”
“…who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31
What is the name of the mountain where Moses received the ten commandments from God?
(Bonus: What book and chapter records this event?)
Mount Sinai
(Bonus: Exodus 20)
When Jesus fed the crowd of more than 5,000 people, what food did a boy have that Jesus used to feed them?
Five barley loaves and two fish
John 6:8-13
I was a chief tax collector and was so short that I climbed a tree to see Jesus as He passed by. Jesus then invited Himself to my house. Who am I?
Zacchaeus
Luke 19:1-6
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God.."
“…will be with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9
This city was surrounded by the Israelites for seven days. On the seventh day, they marched around it seven times, blew their trumpets, and its walls came crashing down. What's the name of the city?
(Bonus: Who led the Israelites when the walls of the city fell?)
Jericho
(Bonus: Joshua)
When the Holy Spirit came upon the disciples at Pentecost, what unusual ability did they receive that amazed the crowd?
They began speaking in other languages/tongues.
Acts 2:1-7
My real name was Joseph, but the apostles gave me a different name meaning “son of encouragement.” I sold a field and gave the money to the apostles, helped bring Saul into fellowship with the believers, and later traveled with Paul. Who am I?
Barnabas
Acts 4:36–37; 9:26–27; 13:1–3
"Put on the full armor of God, so that... "
"...you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes."
Ephesians 6:11
Jesus asked His disciples, “Who do you say that I am?” in this region. Peter then declared, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Where did this conversation take place?
Caesarea Philippi
(Matthew 16:13-17)
The Transfiguration
Jesus took three disciples with Him, and two Old Testament figures appeared and spoke with Him. Who were they?
(100 points per name)
Peter, James and John
Moses and Elijah
Matthew 17:1-3
I lived in Damascus and was instructed by God in a vision to find a man named Saul, who had been persecuting Christians. Although I was afraid, I went to him, laid my hands on him, and called him “Brother Saul.” Who am I?
Ananias
Acts 9:10–17
"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who..."
"...loved me and gave himself for me."
Galatians 2:20