Who am I?

6- She was one of two wives.5- The other wife was named Peninnah.4- She was barren.3- She prayed if God would give her a male child she would give him to the Lord.2- She promised that for as long as he lives he would not drink liquor and no razor shall ever touch his head.1- She was the mother of Samuel.

Hannah

Who am I?

6- She was a beautiful, clever and unscrupulous woman. 5- Her husband was murdered. 4- Husband was named Uriah. 3- Became the mother of wise and wealthy King Solomon. 2- The king married her after her husband was murdered.1- Seen by King David as she bathed.

Bathsheba

Who am I?

6- She was a prophetess. 5- She was a judge of Israel.4- The only female judge mentioned in the Bible. 3- Wife of Lappidoth. 2- Led Israelite troops to a great victory. 1- She sang the "Song of _____," a text that exults in the victory over the Canaanites.

Deborah

Who am I?

6- Wife of Heber the Kenite.5- He asked for water, but she gave him milk.4- She called him into her tent and hid him. 3- Drove a tent peg through his temple with a mallet. 2- She showed Barak the body of Sisera. 1- Hailed as a national heroine by the pursuing Israelite forces led by Deborah and Barak.

Jael

Who am I?

6- She was loved by a powerful man. 5- She was approached by the Philistine lords. 4- They ordered her to help them find out something. 3- Her lover evaded her questions, giving her three false answers. 2- Found out the truth and sold the secret to the Philistines. 1- Ordered a servant to cut off Samson's hair while he slept.

Delilah

Who am I?

6- She was the most beautiful woman in the land.5- King Ahasuerus married her4- She kept her Jewish identity a secret.3- Her uncle was Mordecai.2- Mordecai offended Haman who decided to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. 1- She pleaded with the king and saved the Jewish people.

Esther

Who am I?

6- Independent and strong-minded woman. 5- She was told that her eyes would be opened. 4- She disobeys God's command. 3- She was the mother of all the living. 2- Her actions move humanity out of the Garden. 1- She is the first woman.

Eve

Who am I?

6- She was an Egyptian slave girl. 5- She was a surrogate. 4- God promised that her child would be the ancestor of a great nation. 3- She eventually lived as a free woman, not a slave.2- She bore a son, Ishmael. 1- She was the handmaid of Sarah.

Hagar

Who am I?

6- Phoenician princess married to King Ahab. 5- Supported the gods Baal and Anat. 4- Elijah was afraid of her and fled to Mount Horeb. 3- Arranged the death of Naboth, so that ownership of the vineyard passed to Ahab. 2- She and all the members of her family were killed. 1- She was thrown down from a palace balcony and eaten by dogs.

Jezebel

Who am I?

6- She was beautiful and respected. 5- She was a wealthy widow of Bethulia and confronts the town leaders. 4- She kills Holofernes.3- She takes the head back to Bethulia and hangs it on the outer walls of the town. 2- When the enemy troops realize they have lost their leader they panic and are easy prey for the Israelite troops. 1- She saved her people and is hailed as a national heroine.

Judith

Who am I?

6- She was a prophetess. 5- She and the women sang the Song of _____; it is one of the few poems that survive from the ancient world. 4- She questioned her brother’s authority and was punished with leprosy.3- She was the older sister of Aaron. 2- She died before the Israelites entered The Promised Land. 1- She saw her brother Moses placed in a basket on the River Nile.

Miriam

Who am I?

6- She met him at a well. 5- Her love was tricked into marrying her older sister. 4- She was his second wife. 3- She stole the statuettes that were sacred to her family. 2- She conceived a son named Joseph. 1- Jacob loved her the most.

Rachel

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible. 5- She tried to entice a slave. 4- The slave continued to refuse her. 3- Told her husband that the slave tried to abuse her. 2- Husband became enraged and put the slave in prison. 1- The slave’s name was Joseph.

Potiphar's Wife

Who am I?

6- She was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Abraham’s brother Nahor. 5- She was given two gifts; a gold nose-ring and two gold bracelets. 4- She was brought home to her future husband by his father's agents. 3- She had twin boys. 2- Helped her second son trick Isaac into giving the leadership to him. 1- She helped Jacob escape from Esau.

Rebekah

Who am I?

6- Her husband was dead. 5- Her son was Obed. 4- Her son was the grandfather of King David. 3- She and another woman set out on the long journey, arriving in time for the barley harvest. 2- She married Boaz. 1- She pledged her loyalty to Naomi.

Ruth

Who am I?

6- Her original name was Sarai. 5- The Lord renamed her after she had married. 4- She was barren. 3- Her Egyptian handmaid was Hagar. 2- She was 90 when her son was born. 1- Her son was named Isaac.

Sarah

Who am I?

6- From Nazareth. 5- She promised herself in marriage to a man. 4- She became pregnant, but was not married yet. 3- She went to Judah to visit an older cousin. 2- Spoke the words of a beautiful prayer called the ‘Magnificat’. 1- Her cousin was named, Elizabeth.

Mary

Who am I?

6- Jesus cured her of an illness. 5- Confused with the woman with the alabaster jar. 4- Helped to provide Jesus and his followers with financial resources. 3- Wrongly portrayed as a reformed prostitute. 2- Confused as the adulterous woman in John 8:3-11. 1- One of the first witnesses of the Resurrection.

Mary Magdalene

Who am I?

6- Offered hospitality to Jesus and the people traveling with him. 5- Her sister sat beside the Lord as his feet listening to him speak. 4- She was left to do all the serving. 3- Complained to Jesus that she was doing all the work. 2- Brother was sick and she sent word for Jesus to come.1- Her brother died and he was named Lazarus.

Martha

Who am I?

6- Older woman and was barren. 5- She lived in Judah. 4- Husband was told that his wife would bear him a son. 3- Angel Gabriel told her husband the good news. 2- She gave shelter to her cousin who was pregnant. 1- She was the mother of John the Baptist.

Elizabeth

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible. 5- She did not wait for permission to speak, but took the initiative. 4- She entered into debate with Jesus about issues and questions that interested her. 3- She came to believe in Jesus. 2- She asked Jesus for some of this “living water”. 1- She gave Jesus a drink of water.

Samaritan Woman/Woman at the Well

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible.5- She was high-born, Roman, well-educated and wealthy. 4- Some people call her Claudia Procula. 3- She suffered a terrible dream. 2- She sent her husband a message to have nothing to do with that righteous man. 1- Wife of the Roman governor at the time of Jesus' death.

Wife of Pilate

Who am I?

6- She had been afflicted for 12 years. 5- She spent all she had with doctors and she only grew worse. 4- She heard about Jesus and came up behind him. 3- She touched Jesus’ cloak and he was aware that power had gone out from him. 2- Jesus asked, “Who has touched my clothes?” 1- She was cured when she touched his cloak.

Woman with a Hemorrhage

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible. 5- Jewish leaders brought her to Jesus. 4- She was caught breaking the law. 3- The Pharisees were testing Jesus so that they could have some charge to bring against Jesus. 2- They wanted to stone her for her crime. 1- Jesus said to her, “Go, from now on do not sin any more.”

Adulterous Woman

Who am I?

6- She was a prostitute.5- She risked her life for God.4- Israelites would spare everyone in her household when they invaded the city.3- Hung a scarlet cord from her window as a sign.2- She ran an inn built on the Jericho city wall. 1- She hid spies on her roof top.

Rahab

Who am I?

6- She lived in Joppa. 5- She died of an unknown cause. 4- She was an admired member of the community. 3- Many people mourned her death. 2- Her friends fetch Peter, hoping that he can help. 1- He comes, prays over her body and brings her back to life.

Tabitha/Dorcas

Who am I?

6- Emperor Claudius ordered all the Jews to leave Rome so Aquila and his wife left. 5- She and Aquila moved to Corinth. 4- They welcomed Peter into their home. 3- They went with Peter to Syria. 2- She taught about Jesus. 1- She and Aquila set up a church in their own home.

Prisca/Priscilla

Who am I?

6- She is left childless after 2 husbands die. 5- Her first husband is Er. 4- Her second husband is Onan. 3- The third son, Shelah was too young for her to marry. 2- She needed to have a baby who would inherit her dead husband's share of the tribal wealth. 1- She outwits her father-in-law, Judah to obtain the inheritance.

Tamar

Who am I?

6- She was the daughter of a priest of Midian. 5- A man protects her and her six sisters from a bunch of thugs who are harassing them. 4- “An Egyptian saved us from the interference of the shepherds.” 3- “He even drew water for us and watered the flock!” 2- Her father was named Jethro.1- Jethro gave Moses his daughter to marry.

Zipporah

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible. 5- She had two daughters.4- She was forced to leave her home in a rush. 3- She gives in to her disobedient need to look back. 2- She becomes a pillar of salt.1- She was married to Lot.

Lot’s Wife

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible.5- She asked Jesus if her sons could sit at his right and left hands in his Kingdom. 4- Jesus used her question to teach his disciples about true greatness. 3- She was the mother to the “Sons of Thunder”. 2- She was the mother of James and John. 1- She was married to Zebedee.

Zebedee’s Wife

Who am I?

6- Husband was named Manoah. 5- She was barren. 4- An angel told her that she would conceive a son. 3- She was told to not drink wine or strong drink and to eat nothing unclean.2- Her son will begin the deliverance of Israel from the power of the Philistines. 1- No razor can touch her son’s head.

Samson’s Mother

Who am I?

6- She was intelligent and attractive. 5- Her husband was named Nabal, a harsh and evil man. 4- She prevented David from shedding blood. 3- She greeted David warmly, apologized for her husband, and brought food and wine. 2- She told her husband what happened and he became like a stone. 1- The Lord struck her husband and he died. David married her.

Abigail

Who am I?

6- She was a prophetess. 5- Daughter of Phanuel. 4- She was a widow. 3- She was elderly and never left the temple. 2- She spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. 1- She was there when Jesus was presented at the temple.

Anna

Who am I?

6- She was the firstborn daughter of Laban. 5- Her husband was tricked into marrying her. 4- Her husband did not love her. 3- She is the mother of 6 sons. 2- She is also the mother of Israel's only recorded daughter, Dinah. 1- She was the first wife of Jacob and the sister of Rachel.

Leah

Who am I?

6- Member of the early church. 5- Wife of Ananias. 4- Their deception and cunning brought about their deaths. 3- God was making a statement with them that hypocrisy has no place in the church. 2- They said that they donated the entire proceeds of the sale of the land to the church. 1- They lied to Peter and both fell down and died.

Sapphira

Who am I?

6- She was the daughter of Aristobulus and Bernice. 5- She was first married to her uncle her father's half-brother, Philip. 4- She later left Philip and married Herod Antipas, Philip's brother. 3- John the Baptist told Herod it was not lawful for him to have his brother’s wife. 2- She wanted to kill John the Baptist. 1- She had her husband give her John the Baptist’s head on a platter.

Herodias

Who am I?

6- She was originally from Thyatira. 5- She was a resident in Philippi, in Greece, when the apostle Paul travelled there. 4- She was a Jewish proselyte. 3- She was a dealer in purple cloth. 2- Her home became the place where people gathered to worship. 1- She is the first recorded Christian in Europe to be converted by Paul.

Lydia

Who am I?

6- Daughter of Diblaim. 5- She was the unfaithful wife of a prophet. 4- Their relationship has been theorized to be a parallel to the relationship between God and Israel. 3- She left her husband for another man. 2- He searched for his wife, found her, and brought her back. 1- Her husband was Hosea.

Gomer

Who am I?

6- She was a Levite woman. 5- She lived in Egypt, where the descendants of Israel were being oppressed. 4- She gave birth to a son and hid him for 3 months. 3- She took a basket, put her son in it, and set it adrift in the Nile River. 2- The Pharaoh’s daughter found him. 1- She later became her own son’s nurse.

Jochebed

Who am I?

6- The first wife of King Ahasuerus. 5- King orders for her to be displayed at his banquet. 4- She refuses to come. 3- She is forbidden to come into the presence of the king. 2- Memucan encourages Ahasuerus to find another queen. 1- Esther is chosen to succeed her as queen.

Vashti

Who am I?

6- She was a prophetess. 5- Wife of Shallum. 4- Accustomed to speaking the word of God directly to high priests and royal officials. 3- Had the authority to determine what was and was not the genuine Law. 2- She was sent a book from King Josiah. 1- After authenticating a book she prophesied a future of destruction for failure to follow it.

Huldah

Who am I?

6- Daughter of Aiah. 5- One of Saul's concubines. 4- She had two sons by Saul, Armoni and Meribbaal. 3- When Saul died, Abner took her as wife. 2- David delivered her 2 sons to the Gibeonites and they were killed. 1- She watched the suspended bodies of her children to prevent them from being devoured by animals.

Rizpah

Who am I?

6- She lived in Bethany. 5- She sat at the feet of Jesus. 4- Her sister wanted her to help serve. 3- Jesus told her to let her sister be. 2- Sister of Lazarus. 1- Sister of Martha.

Mary of Bethany

Who am I?

6- There are only 2 verses in the Bible that address her. 5- Her name appears only once in the Bible. 4- Described in both verses as a helper. 3- First-century Christian woman mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans. 2- Paul wrote that she was a minister of the church at Cenchreae. 1- She was entrusted by Paul to deliver his letters to the Romans.

Phoebe

Who am I?

6- She had been sick for 18 years by a spirit. 5- When Jesus saw her, he called to her. 4- Jesus said, “Woman, you are set free of your infirmity.” 3- Jesus laid his hands on her. 2- Jesus healed her on the Sabbath. 1- She could not straighten her body until Jesus healed her.

Crippled Woman

Who am I?

6- She wanted more. 5- She was the daughter of Caleb, prince of the tribe of Judah. 4- Her father promised her to the man who was able to capture Debir. 3- Othniel captures Debir and marries her. 2- She induced Othniel to ask her father for some land. 1- She wanted an additional gift, the upper and lower pools.

Achsah

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible.5- A wealthy and well respected person in the society.4- Lived in Shunem.3- Used her kindness and wealth to entertain a prophet.2- Got blessed with a child because of her kindness.1- Her son died, but Elisha raised him from the dead.

Shunammite Woman

Who am I?

6- She called out to Jesus. 5- The disciples wanted to send her away. 4- Her daughter was tormented by a demon. 3- She did homage to Jesus. 2- Jesus said, “It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs.” 1- Her daughter was healed.

The Canaanite Woman

Who am I?

6- Daughter of Jacob and Leah. 5- Defiled by Prince Shechem.4- The prince desired her to be his wife.3- Sister of the men who slaughtered all the Shechemites males.2- Brothers took her home. 1- Levi and Simeon were her brothers.

Dinah

Who am I?

6- Daughter of King Jehoram and wife of Jehoida, the high priest.5- Preserved the linage of David, from which Jesus was descended.4- She saved her nephew from certain death.3- She rescued young Joash from the murderous plot of his grandmother.2- Athaliah wanted to rule.1- She hid Joash for 6 years until he could ascend Judah’s throne.

Jehosheba

Who am I?

6- Was queen consort of Judah as the wife of King Jehoram.5- Usually considered the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel.4- Mother of Ahaziah.3- Queen regnant for six years.2- Tried to have all possible successors to Ahaziah executed. 1- A grandson of hers named Joash was rescued and later became king.

Athaliah

Who am I?

6- Wife of Chuza, steward of Herod Antipas.5- Traveled with Jesus and the 12 disciples.4- Was healed by Jesus. Luke 8:2-33- Provided for Jesus and his followers out of their resources.2- Witnessed the empty tomb with Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of James. 1- Was one of the women that announced Christ's resurrection to the apostles.

Joanna

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible.5- Jesus used her as an example for his disciples.4- She was a poor widow.3- Many rich people put in large sums.2- Two small coins worth a few cents. 1- Contributed all she had.

Widow’s Mite/Widow With 2 Small Coins/The Poor Widow

Who am I?

6- She was a false prophetess.5- She was two-faced.4- Nehemiah didn't particularly like her.3- She was trying in some unclear way to thwart Nehemiah.2- She was in cahoots with Nehemiah’s enemies, Tobiah and Sanballat. 1- She was trying to keep Nehemiah from completing the wall surrounding Jerusalem.

Noadiah

Who am I?

6- She does not have a name in the Bible.5- Her father was one of the synagogue officials.4- He pleaded with Jesus to come lay his hands on his daughter so that she may get well and live.3- Father was told that his daughter had died.2- Jesus told her to arise and she did. 1- Her father was Jairus.

Jairus’s Daughter

Who am I?

6- She was a widow with a son.5- She and her son were dying of starvation.4- God told Elijah to stay with them.3- Elijah asked her to make him a little cake.2- The jar of flour shall not go empty, nor the jug of oil run dry, until the day when the Lord sends rain upon the earth. 1- She was from Zarephath

The Widow of Zarephath

Who am I?

6- She did not have a name in the Bible.5- She lay sick with a fever.4- They went to Simon’s house.3- She was related to Simon.2- Jesus grasped her hand and helped her up. 1- The fever left her and she waited on them.

Simon’s Mother-in-Law

Who am I?

6- At first he lived alone.5- He was lonely.4- He hid from God in shame.3- He named the animals.2- He made excuses for himself when he committed a sin. 1- He was the first human.

Adam

Who am I?

6- He was the first son.5- He became a farmer and worked the soil.4- He had a serious anger management problem.3- He was jealous of his brother.2- He and God knew that he had given an unacceptable offering. 1- He murdered his brother.

Cain

Who am I?

6- He was a man of faith, righteousness and obedience.5- He was the second son.4- He was the first martyr in the Bible and also the first shepherd.3- He and his brother knew what God expected as the "right" offering.2- His brother’s sacrifice did not please God. 1- He was murdered by his brother.

Abel

Who am I?

6- He told the truth despite opposition and ridicule.5- He did not die “for God took him.”4- He “walked with God”.3- He did not keep silent about the sin around him and prophesied about those evil people.2- His great grandson was Noah. 1- At 65 he was the father of Methuselah.

Enoch

Who am I?

6- He was a righteous man.5- He was blameless among the people of his time.4- He was the only man alive that pleased God.3- He did everything just as God commanded.2- He lived 950 years. 1- He built an ark.

Noah

Who am I?

6- He moved to a place of sin.5- God considered him and his family righteous, so he saved them.4- He had two daughters and a wife.3- Two angels led them to safety.2- Nephew of Abraham. 1- His wife turned and looked back and turned into a pillar of salt.

Lot

Who am I?

6- He was one of the greatest men who ever lived.5- He was guilty of some of the most serious sins recorded in the Old Testament.4- Author of most of the Psalms.3- He arranged to have Uriah killed.2- He was the most famous king of Israel. 1- He killed Goliath.

David

Who am I?

6- He was slow of speech.5- He was a great leader.4- He wrote the first five books of the Bible.3- He disobeyed God once.2- He was not allowed into The Promised Land. 1- He helped free the Hebrew people.

Moses

Who am I?

6- He was a man of great faith and obedience to the will of God.5- The Lord changed his name.4- God tested him several times.3- His wife was barren.2- His son was born to him at age 100 when his wife was 90. 1- He was the father of faith and ancestor of nations.

Abraham

Who am I?

6- He did not trust in God.5- He committed suicide when his army was overrun.4- His son was Jonathan.3- He was jealous of David and tried to kill him twice.2- David refused to harm him. 1- He was the very first king of Israel.

King Saul

Who am I?

6- He ranks as one of the three most important high priests mentioned in the Bible.5- He was an older brother.4- He was a spokesman.3- He became an instrument of God in the miracles that convinced Pharaoh to let the Hebrew people go.2- He was banned from entering Canaan. 1- He was the brother of Moses.

Aaron

Who am I?

6- His birth was a miracle because his mother was barren.5- His father was named Manoah.4- He started with great potential but squandered it on self-indulgence and sinful living.3- He returned to God and God answered his prayer.2- He will begin the deliverance of Israel from the power of the Philistines. 1- The Philistines got a woman to seduce him to learn the secret of his great strength.

Samson

Who am I?

6- He began life in Egypt as a slave.5- Hosea was given a new name by this prophet.4- When this prophet died, he took his place.3- Only he and Caleb believed the Israelites could conquer the land with God's help.2- He rose to be the leader of Israel, through faithful obedience to God. 1- Under his godly leadership, the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan.

Joshua

Who am I?

6- He was chosen for God.5- He served in several important positions during his life.4- He was a prophet.3- He led Israel from the system of judges to its first monarchy.2- He anointed the young shepherd to be king. 1- His mother was named Hannah.

Samuel

Who am I?

6- He was a reluctant prophet.5- He had the nerve to complain to God.4- He tried to run away from God.3- He had the good sense to repent and thank God for his life.2- He delivered God's message to Nineveh. 1- He was swallowed by a large fish.

Jonah

Who am I?

6- He stood up boldly for God in a time when idolatry had swept his land.5- The false god he opposed was Baal.4- He ordered the people to slay the false prophets.3- Jezebel swore to kill him.2- He holds a rare distinction in the Bible: He did not die. 1- God sent chariots and horses of fire and took him up to heaven in a whirlwind.

Elijah

Who am I?

6- He was a prophet.5- He performed many miracles through the power of God.4- He helped rescue the armies of Israel on several occasions.3- The final miracle attributed to him happened after he died.2- He healed Naaman of leprosy. 1- He was the prophet that took over for Elijah

Elisha

Who am I?

6- He was one of the great patriarchs of the Old Testament.5- At times he was a schemer, liar, and manipulator.4- His 12 sons would go on to lead the 12 tribes of Israel.3- He was a twin.2- His father was Abraham. 1- He and his mother Rebekah cheated Esau out of his birthright and blessing.

Jacob

Who am I?

6- He obeyed God and followed his commands.5- He was a miracle child.4- He became a patriarch of the Jewish nation.3- He married Rebekah.2- Was the father of Jacob and Esau. 1- His father was ordered by God to sacrifice him.

Isaac

Who am I?

6- Was a child of favor.5- His father was 86 years old when he was born.4- His mother was Hagar.3- He mocked his half-brother and his father cast him and Hagar out.2- God used his descendants to save the Jewish nation. 1- His father was Abraham.

Ishmael

Who am I?

6- What separated him from others was his absolute trust in God.5- He saved not only his own people, but all of Egypt from starvation.4- God had given him the gift of interpreting dreams.3- His brother sold him into slavery.2- He was his father’s favorite. 1- Jacob gave him a coat of many colors.

Joseph

Who am I?

6- He served as a judge over his people. 5- He destroyed an altar to the pagan god Baal.4- He doubted his own abilities.3- He tested God 3 times.2- God had chosen him to defeat the Midianites. 1- He fathered a son who later killed all his half-brothers.

Gideon

Who am I?

6- He was a prophet.5- He told people to turn away from sin.4- He proclaimed the arrival of the Messiah.3- He told people to be baptized.2- He was a cousin of Jesus. 1- His head was put on a platter.

John the Baptist

Who am I?

6- He was a priest in the temple in Jerusalem.5- He and his wife were old and she was barren.4- An angel told him that he would have a son.3- When his prayer for a son was finally answered, he still doubted God's word.2- An angel struck him deaf and mute because of his lack of faith, until the child would be born.1- He was father of John the Baptist.

Zechariah

Who am I?

6- He lived in Bethany.5- He was one of the few friends of Jesus Christ who was mentioned by name in the Gospels.4- Jesus stopped at his home with his disciples and was treated with hospitality.3- His sisters sent word to Jesus that he was sick.2- Mary and Martha were his sisters. 1- He had been dead for 4 days and Jesus raised him from the dead.

Lazarus

Who am I?

6- He was dishonest and also a wealthy man.5- The crowd said, “He has gone to stay at the house of a sinner.”4- He could not see Jesus because of the crowd.3- He was a chief tax collector.2- He promised to give half his money to the poor and repay fourfold anyone he had cheated. 1- He climbed a tree to get a better view because he was short.

Zacchaeus

Who am I?

6- He is one of the most prominent characters in the Gospels.5- He was a rough and tumble man whose emotions often got him into trouble.4- He was clearly one of the favorites of Jesus Christ.3- He was a follower of John the Baptist.2- Jesus renamed him. 1- He denied Christ three times during the night of Jesus' trial.

Peter

Who am I?

6- He was a follower of John the Baptist.5- He was a fisherman and dropped his fishing net and followed Jesus.4- He was one of the first apostles.3- He brought a boy with two fish and five barley loaves to Jesus, who multiplied them to feed 5,000 people.2- He was crucified as a martyr on a Crux Decussata, or X-shaped cross. 1- His brother was Simon.

Andrew

Who am I?

6- He was a fisherman.5- He was the first of the 12 apostles to be martyred.4- He is mentioned in all four Gospels.3- He was honored with a favored position by Jesus Christ, as one of three men in his inner circle.2- He is the son of Zebedee. 1- His brother was John.

James

Who am I?

6- He was a fisherman.5- He wrote one of the Gospels and three important letters which are recorded in the Bible. 4- He wrote the book of Revelation.3- Boanerges or "sons of thunder"2- He was the only disciple that did not desert Jesus at the cross. 1- His brother was James.

John the Apostle

Who am I?

6- He was a follower of John the Baptist.5- He was a Galilean, from the village of Bethsaida. 4- He recruited Nathanael (Bartholomew) as an apostle.3- He was martyred at Hierapolis.2- The feast of the apostle is celebrated in the Roman Church on May 3rd. 1- He said that two hundred days’ wages worth of food would not be enough for each of them to have a little.

Philip

Who am I?

6- He was recruited by Philip as an apostle.5- He said, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?”4- Jesus said of him, “Here is a true Israelite, there is not duplicity in him.”3- Jesus said, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under a fig tree.” 2- He declared, “Rabbi, you are the Son of God: you are the King of Israel.” 1- He had two names.

Nathanael/Bartholomew

Who am I?

6- He is often regarded as the Patron Saint of India.5- He showed his belief by proclaiming, "My Lord and my God!"4- Also known as Didymus.3- He was not present when the risen Jesus first appeared to the disciples.2- Jesus invited him to touch his wounds and see for himself. 1- He was a doubter.

Thomas

Who am I?

6- He was the wisest man who ever lived and also one of the most foolish.5- He was the second son.4- He became the wealthiest king of his time3- He is credited with writing much of the book of Proverbs.2- He headed massive building projects. 1- He built the first temple on Mount Moriah in Jerusalem.

Solomon

Who am I?

6- He was a dishonest tax collector.5- He is the son of Alpheus.4- He was a tax collector in Capernaum.3- He was named Levi before his call by Jesus.2- He is the patron saint of accountants, bankers, bookkeepers, tax collectors. 1- He is the author of the first Gospel.

Matthew

Who am I?

6- He was the son of Alphaeus.5- Patron of hatmakers.4- Named in each listing of the 12 disciples, always appearing ninth in order.3- Appears only four times in the New Testament, each time in a list of the twelve apostles.2- He was the first Bishop of Jerusalem. 1- He was also known as _____ the Less.

James

Who am I?

6- Four names used for him all refer to the same person.5- He was the son of Alpheus.4- He is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes.3- He asked Jesus at the Last Supper why He would not manifest Himself to the whole world after His resurrection.2- He is confused as being Judas Iscariot. 1- Brother was James the Less.

Thaddeus/Jude

Who am I?

6- His feast day is October 28th.5- Patron of tanners.4- Known for his rigid adherence to the Jewish law and to the Canaanite law.3- He preached in Egypt and then went to Persia with St. Jude.2- He suffered martyrdom with St. Jude. 1- To distinguish him from St. Peter he is called Kananaios, or Kananites, and Zelotes.

Simon the Zealot

Who am I?

6- He was greedy.5- He showed remorse later.4- He failed to seek the Lord's forgiveness.3- He was in charge of the group's money bag and sometimes stole from it.2- Matthias took his place. 1- His name became a symbol for traitors and turncoats throughout history.

Judas Iscariot

Who am I?

6- His predecessor was Valerius Gratus.5- His wife’s name is not mentioned in the Bible.4- Governor of Judea.3- He was afraid of the Sanhedrin and a possible riot.2- He gave in to the crowd. 1- Symbolically washes his hands.

Pontius Pilate

Who am I?

6- He was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin.5- He was wealthy.4- His faith far outweighed his fear.3- Donor of Jesus’ tomb.2- He asked Pontius Pilate for custody of Jesus' body. 1- He was from Arimathea.

Joseph of Arimathea

Who am I?

6- He was a Pharisee.5- He was a member of the Sanhedrin.4- He came at night because he suspected this young teacher might be the Messiah.3- He brought myrrh and aloes to anoint Jesus' body.2- He helped take Jesus' body down from the cross. 1- He placed Jesus’ body in Joseph's tomb.

Nicodemus

Who am I?

6- Annas, his father-in-law, served as high priest before him.5- He interrogated Jesus. 4- He accused Jesus of blasphemy.3- Co-conspirator in Jesus’ death.2- He demands that Jesus say whether he is the Christ. 1- High priest of the temple in Jerusalem.

Caiaphas

Who am I?

6- He came from a family of political schemers.5- His wife was Herodias.4- His father tried to murder Jesus.3- He and his soldiers mocked Jesus.2- He wanted Jesus to perform a miracle for his entertainment. 1- He sent Jesus back to Pilate.

Herod Antipas

Who am I?

6- Started as one of Christianity's most zealous enemies.5- He was later renamed.4- He took the message of salvation to the Gentiles.3- Credited as the author of 13 books of the New Testament.2- He approved of the stoning of Stephen. 1- From Tarsus and was named Saul.

Paul

Who am I?

6- His mother was Jewish, his father Greek.5- He was picked as a successor.4- Served as bishop of the church at Ephesus.3- Opposed the pagan festival of Katagogian.2- Was beaten, dragged through the streets, and stoned to death. 1- Accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys.

Timothy

Who am I?

6- First emperor in the ancient Roman Empire.5- One of the most successful Roman emperors.4- Worshiped the pagan Roman gods.3- He allowed himself to be worshiped as a living god.2- Grand nephew and adopted son of Julius Caesar. 1- Ordered a census taken of the entire Roman world.

Caesar Augustus

Who am I?

6- Native of Antioch.5- Is mentioned only three times by name in the New Testament.4- Writer of the longest Gospel.3- He was a physician.2- Author of Acts of the Apostles. 1- He accompanied Paul to Rome.

Luke

Who am I?

6- Is a family man.5- Lives a good and prosperous life.4- Lives in the land of Uz.3- Beset with horrendous disasters.2- His family, his health, and his property are taken away. 1- God made him prosperous again.

Job

Who am I?

6- A deacon in the early church at Jerusalem.5- Performed great wonders and miracles among the people of Jerusalem.4- Accused of blasphemy.3- Was the first martyr of the Christian church.2- Was stoned to death. 1- Death witnessed by Saul of Tarsus.

Stephen

Who am I?

6- A leading member of the Early Christian community.5- A faithful brother.4- Listed as coauthor of the two letters to the Thessalonians.3- Accompanied Paul on parts of his first and second missionary journeys.2- He and Paul were imprisoned briefly in Philippi. 1- An earthquake broke their chains and opened the prison door.

Silas

Who am I?

6- Son of Jephunneh, of the tribe of Judah.5- He promised his daughter Achsah to the man who was able to capture Debir.4- He wanted a mountain.3- “We ought to go up and seize the land, for we can certainly do so.” 2- Sent by Moses into Caanan. 1- He was one of the 12 spies that went into Caanan with Joshua.

Caleb

Who am I?

6- The older son.5- He became a skillful hunter.4- His father preferred him over his brother.3- Mother was Rebekah.2- Sold his birthright for some stew. 1- Brother tricked his father and took his blessing and birthright.

Esau

Who am I?

6- Was a prophet.5- Prophet for the kingdom of Judah.4- Father was Amoz.3- Quoted in the New Testament more than any other prophet.2- Wife was called "the prophetess". Isaiah 8:3. 1- Foretells the destiny of Israel and the gentiles.

Isaiah

Who am I?

6- Son of Beor.5- King Balak of Moab offered him money.4- Would not curse the Israelites.3- “I can speak only what God puts in my mouth.”2- He beat his donkey who tried to avoid the invisible angel. 1- The donkey speaks to him and complains about his treatment.

Balaam

Who am I?

6- He was from Cyrene.5- Mentioned in 3 of the Gospels.4- Sons were Rufus and Alexander.3- He was pressed into service.2- 5th Station of the Cross. 1- He helped Jesus carry his cross.

Simon of Cyrene

Who am I?

6- Mentioned in only one Gospel.5- Wanted to do Jesus homage.4- Warned in a dream.3- Met King Harod.2- Brought gifts. 1- Magi

Wise Men

Who am I?

6- Mentioned in all 4 Gospels.5- Wise teacher.4- Carpenter3- His name appears in the Bible more than 900 times.2- Bread of Life. 1- Savior

Jesus

Who am I?

6- Father was Hilkiah.5- He was not permitted to marry.4- God chose him to be a prophet before he was born.3- Prophesied the coming judgment of God upon Judah.2- He is referred to 164 times in the Book in the Bible that is named after him. 1- Prophesied that God will make a new covenant for His people.

Jeremiah

Who am I?

6- Prophesied among the exiles in Babylon.5- Foretold that God would raise up a new Israel.4- Commission from God as a "watchman".3- God told him to eat a scroll.2- Parable of the Two Eagles 1- Vision of the Dry Bones

Ezekiel

Who am I?

6- Was a Levite, a descendant of Aaron.5- He was a high priest.4- God didn’t send him out with specific messages or revelations to give to the people.3- God used him to remind the people about keeping God’s word. 2- Reintroduced the Torah in Jerusalem. 1- Led a group of Judean exiles living in Babylon to their home city of Jerusalem.

Ezra

Who am I?

6- Son of Ahaz and the 13th king of Judah.5- Zephaniah is his great-grandson.4- Undertook a religious reform in Judah.3- Built an underground tunnel in Jerusalem and still exists today.2- He prayed and God saved Jerusalem from Assyrian troops. 1- Lord healed him of a deathly sickness.

Hezekiah

Who am I?

6- Son of Abinoam who was a military general.5- His military leadership is related in prose and repeated in poetry.4- Commander of the army of Deborah.3- He made war against Jabin.2- He and Deborah are credited with defeating the Canaanite armies. 1- Jael showed him the body of Sisera.

Barak

Who am I?

6- Deported to Babylon when he was sixteen years old.5- One of the few well known characters about whom nothing negative is ever written.4- Three times he is mentioned by Ezekiel, as an example of righteousness.3- Was made the third ruler in the Babylonian Kingdom.2- Interpreted dreams and visions. 1- Den of lions.

Daniel

Who am I?

6- Ministers to the Northern Kingdom of Israel.5- Ministry spanned 4 kings of Judah and 6 kings of Israel. 4- Son of Beri.3- Not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible except in the book named after him.2- Utters approximately 150 statements concerning the sins of Israel. 1- Husband of Gomer.

Hosea

Who am I?

6- Son of Pethuel.5- God’s spokesman during the reign of King Joash.4- Had a vision of locust and grasshoppers.3- Call to Penance2- Prophesied about the coming of the Holy Spirit. 1- The day of the Lord is coming.

Joel

Who am I?

6- Was a sheep herder and a sycamore fig farmer who became a prophet.5- Prophetic message was aimed at the Northern Kingdom of Israel.4- His name only appears in the Old Testment in the book named after him.3- From Tekoa in Judah.2- Seven times in his book of the Bible God says, “I will send fire.” 1- God sends him to warn the people of their fate should they refuse to repent.

Amos

Who am I?

6- Probably lived in the Southern Kingdom of Judah.5- The book named after him consists of one chapter in the Bible. 4- May have been the earliest of the writing prophets.3- No kings are mentioned in his book of the Bible.2- He prophesied that Edom would be “cut off forever”. 1- “And no survivor shall remain of the house of Esau.”

Obadiah

Who am I?

6- From Moresheth Gath.5- Denounces Israel’s leaders.4- First prophet to predict the downfall of Jerusalem.3- Prophesied the destruction and then future restoration of the Judean state.2- Rebuked the people of Judah for dishonesty and idolatry. 1- His prophecy that the Messiah would be born in the town of Bethlehem is recalled in the Book of Matthew.

Micah

Who am I?

6- From Elkosh.5- “The Lord brings vengeance on his adversaries, and lays up wrath for his enemies;”4- Prophecies against Nineveh takes place 100 years after Jonah’s preaching in Nineveh.3- Prophetic ministry has to do with the fall of Assyria and its capital city of Nineveh.2- Prophesied that Nineveh would end in a vivid poetic style. 1- Prophesied that Assyria would be conquered, but that Judah would be restored.

Nahum

Who am I?

6- Identifies himself as a prophet in the opening verse.5- A minor prophet.4- The book in the Bible named after him consists of 3 chapters.3- Less is known about him than any other writer of the Bible.2- Sees the increased wickedness among the people and wants to know why God allows such iniquity to go unpunished. 1- God told him that Babylon would be His chastening rod against Judah.

Habakkuk

Who am I?

6- The book in the Bible named after him consists of 3 chapters.5- Only prophet of royal descent.4- His prophecy takes place during the reign of Josiah.3- Predicts “The Day of the Lord”.2- His prophecy deals with God's judgment upon His own people. 1- Great-great grandson of Hezekiah.

Zephaniah

Who am I?

6- Darius was King of Persia during the time of his work.5- Second only to Obadiah in brevity among the books of the Old Testament.4- The book named after him consists of 2 chapters in the Bible.3- His name is mentioned 9 times in the book named after him.2- Known only from this book as well as two references to him in the Book of Ezra. 1- God used him and Zechariah to urge the people to complete the construction of the Temple.

Haggai

Who am I?

6- 29 Old Testament characters shared the same name.5- The son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo.4- Prophetical career began in the second year of Darius, king of Persia.3- Was a young man when he prophesied.2- To portray God’s future plans for His people, he uses a series of visions, messages, and burdens. 1- God used him and Haggai to urge the people to complete the construction of the Temple.

Zechariah

Who am I?

6- Prophet during the time of Nehemiah.5- He had two brothers, Nathaniel and Josiah.4- His name does not occur elsewhere in the Bible except in the book named after him.3- The book named after him consists of 3 chapters in the Bible.2- He wrote about the sins of the priests and the Levites. 1- The last book of the twelve minor prophets and the last book in the Old Testament.

Malachi

Who am I?

6- Tekton5- Descendant of King David.4- Patron of the Universal Church.3- Not mentioned in the Wedding of Canna and the Crucifixion.2- Carpenter1- Foster father of Jesus.

Joseph

Who am I?

6- Born in Cyrene.5- Patron saint of notaries.4- Cousin of Barnabas.3- The book named after him stresses the works of Jesus rather than the words of Jesus.2- Shortest Gospel. 1- Second Gospel was written by him.

Mark

Who am I?

6- He was both king and priest.5- Mentioned in Psalms by King David.4- He blessed Abraham.3- Gave Abraham bread and wine.2- Abraham paid a tithe to him. 1- It is the New Testament that his significance is made clear. Hebrews 6:19-20

Melchizedek

Who am I?

6- Fourth king of the Kingdom of Judah.5- Successor of his father Asa.4- His son, Jehoram succeeded him as king.3- Destroyed the cult images or "idols" of Baal in the land.2- Encouraged living for God in both the secular and the spiritual. 1- God caused the enemies of Jerusalem to destroy each other.

Jehoshaphat

Who am I?

6- Son of Hacaliah.5- Cupbearer to Artaxerxes, King of Persia.4- Concerned with Judah’s political and geographical restoration.3- Became the governor of Judah. 2- Rebuilt the wall around Jerusalem in 52 days. 1- He purified the Temple and the priests and Levites and enforced the observance of the law of Moses.

Nehemiah

Who am I?

6- Preferred5- He was a prisoner.4- His first name was Jesus. Matthew 27:173- Custom at Passover during which the Roman governor would release a prisoner of the crowd's choice.2- He was the crowd’s choice.1- Released by Pontius Pilot.

Barabbas

Who am I?

6- Handsome5- Third son of David, King of Israel.4- Killed his older brother.3- Sowed subtle seeds of doubt throughout the kingdom about David's leadership, judgments, and laws.2- Tried to assassinate his father and kidnap the kingdom. 1- Took the throne, but David got it back and killed his son.

Absalom

Who am I?

6- Son of King Omri.5- Prophet Micaiah said he would die in the battle with Syria.4- Thought he could outsmart the Lord by disguising himself.3- A stray arrow killed him.2- Seized Naboth’s vineyard. 1- Husband of Jezebel.

Ahab

Who am I?

6- Youngest son.5- Mother was Rachel.4- Father was Jacob.3- You must come back to me and bring your youngest brother.2- Enslaving him would break his father’s heart. 1- Silver cup was found in his bag.

Benjamin

Who am I?

6- Son of Nabonidus.5- Gave a great banquet for a thousand of his lords.4- He did not know what it said.3- A hand appeared.2- Daniel told him what it said. 1- He saw the writing on the wall.

Belshazzar

Who am I?

6- King of Persia.5- He could not eat or sleep all night.4- For 30 days everyone must not pray to another god or man besides the king. 3- He ran and asked Daniel if his God had protected him. 2- He decreed that the God of Daniel is to be reverenced and feared. 1- This king ordered Daniel to be cast into the lion’s den.

Darius

Who am I?

6- Son of Aaron5- Judge of Israel.4- High priest of Shiloh.3- His sons were wicked.2- He died of a broken neck. 1- He had custody of Samuel.

Eli

Who am I?

6- King of Judah.5- His pride led to his downfall.4- He entered the temple and made an offering on the altar of incense.3- He was expelled from the temple.2- Was struck with leprosy for disobeying the Lord. 1- Remained a leper until his death.

Uzziah

Who am I?

6- From Gath.5- “Am I a dog that you come against me with a staff?”4- A champion.3- Philistine warrior.2- Six and half feet tall. 1- He was killed with a sling and stone.

Goliath

Who am I?

6- He was blessed by God.5- Father of Canaan.4- Saw the nakedness of his father and told his two brothers about it.3- His father learned what his son had done to him.2- His father did not curse him directly, instead cursing his son Canaan. 1- Youngest son of Noah.

Ham

Who am I?

6- Lived in Bethlehem.5- Son of Obed. 4- Grandson of Ruth and of Boaz.3- Mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus.2- Father of the most famous king of Israel. 1- Father of David.

Jesse

Who am I?

6- A Kenite shepherd.5- Priest of Midian.4- Also referred to as Reuel. Exodus 2:183- He visited the Hebrews encamped at the “mountain of God” and brought with him many relatives.2- Father of Zipporah. 1- Moses’ father-in-law.

Jethro

Who am I?

6- Father of Meribbaal. 2 Samuel 4:45- He violated an oath.4- Danger of death from his father.3- He warned his friend that his father was trying to kill him.2- Son of King Saul. 1- Close friend of King David.

Jonathan

Who am I?

6- King in Judah.5- Son of King Amon.4- Mother was Jedidah.3- He is one of the kings mentioned in the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew.2- Encouraged the exclusive worship of Yahweh and outlawed all other forms of worship. 1- Great-grandfather was King Hezekiah.

Josiah

Who am I?

6- His name was Hananiah at one time.5- His name was changed by the Chaldeans (Babylonians). 4- He entered the king's service with his friends and became one of the wisest men in Babylon.3- He would not worship the statue of Nebuchadnezzar.2- He was taken to Babylon with Daniel, Mishael, and Azariah after the siege of Jerusalem. 1- He was thrown into the furnace with his friends.

Shadrach

Who am I?

6- One of twelve sons.5- Third son of Jacob and Leah.4- He and Simeon destroy the city of Shechem.3- His descendants played a role in guarding and serving the tabernacle.2- Moses and his brother, Aaron, were descendants of him. 1- A brand of jeans.

Levi

Who am I?

6- King of Persia.5- Greek name for Ahasuerus.4- He outraged the Babylonians by violently confiscating and melting down the golden statue of Bel.3- Murdered by Artabanus, the commander of the royal bodyguard.2- Deposal of Vashti. 1- Married to Esther.

Xerxes

Who am I?

6- Son of Jair, of the tribe of Benjamin.5- Adopted his Uncle's daughter who was an orphan.4- Discovered a plot of the king's chamberlains to assassinate the king.3- He was a Jew and refused to prostrate before Haman.2- He offended Haman who decided to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire. 1- He got Esther to plead with the king and saved the Jewish people.

Mordecai

Who am I?

6- There at least two people with the same name in the Bible.5- He was a prophet.4- He told the king not to build the Temple.3- He also told the king his throne would be established forever.2- He confronted the king with the sin of having Uriah killed. 1- He confronted David for the adultery of Uriah's wife, Bathsheba.

Nathan

Who am I?

6- Son of Nabopolassar and King of Babylon.5- He took captives to Babylon, among them was Ezekiel.4- Loses his sanity and lives in the wild like an animal for seven years.3- He had terrible dreams.2- Ordered all to fall down and worship the golden statue. 1- Had Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego cast into a fiery furnace.

Nebuchadnezzar

Who am I?

6- Son of Neriah.5- In the Catholic Bible the book named after him is made up of six chapters.4- Wrote from the mouth of Jeremiah all the words of the Lord.3- He delivered Jeremiah's warnings to the people in the Temple and to the King.2- The king burned the scroll that he had written. 1- Confidant and secretary of the prophet Jeremiah.

Baruch

Who am I?

6- Son of Enoch. 5- Grandfather of Noah.4- Longest living person in the Bible.3- Lived to be 969 years old.2- Died before the great flood. 1- Phrase "old as _____", is commonly used to refer to any living thing reaching great age.

Methuselah

Who am I?

6- He was a rich Calebite who was harsh and surly.5- Lived in the city of Maon.4- He insulted David.3- His wife prevented David from shedding blood. 2- He became like a stone when his wife told him what had happened. 1- The Lord struck Abigail’s husband and he died.

Nabal

Who am I?

6- Husband of Sapphira. 5- They had misrepresented their level of generosity4- He sold some property and kept back part of the money for himself.3- “You have lied not to human beings, but to God.” 2- Peter exposes the fraud. 1- He fell down and breathed his last.

Ananias

Who am I?

6- Son of Cush, grandson of Ham, and great-grandson of Noah. 5- A mighty hunter.4- The first ruler on earth.3- Chief cities of his kingdom were Babylon, Erech and Accad.2- He built Nineveh.1- Considered the leader of those who built the Tower of Babal.

Nimrod

Who am I?

6- Determined to worship the one true God only.5- Was called Mishael.4- A Hebrew who excelled in wisdom and knowledge and found favor in King Nebuchadnezzar's eyes.3- Was appointed an administrator under Daniel.2- Seven times hotter than normal. 1- He and his 2 friends were bound and cast into the flames.

Meshach

Who am I?

6- After 3 years of training he was to enter the king’s service.5- Was called Azariah.4- Administrator of the province of Babylon.3- Would not fall down and worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s golden statue.2- The fiery blast was so hot it killed the soldiers who had escorted them. 1- He and his friends walked around in the flames singing to God and blessing the Lord.

Abednego

Who am I?

6- Was a fisherman5- Named several times in the Gospels.4- Only times he actually appears in the Bible are in Matthew 4:21-22 and Mark 1:20.3- He is left with the "hired men".2- He is left in the boat after Jesus calls his sons. 1- Father of James and John, two disciples of Jesus.

Zebedee

Who am I?

6- From Bethlehem.5- He was a rich landowner4- Mother-in-law arranged for his future wife to meet him. 3- Invites her to eat with him and his workers regularly.2- He deliberately leaves grain for her to claim while keeping a protective eye on her.1- Married Ruth.

Boaz

Who am I?

6- Son of Imlah.5- He prophesies not good but evil about the king.4- “Is there no other prophet of the Lord here whom we may consult?”3- The king of Israel did not like him.2- Was slapped on the cheek and put in prison. 1- He gave bad news to Ahab.

Micaiah

Who am I?

6- Was not one of Jesus' twelve disciples.5- His name was Joseph first.4- Sold a piece of property that he owned and put the money at the feet of the apostles.3- Presented Saul before the apostles in Jerusalem. 2- He and Paul were sent out by the early church as missionaries. 1- He worked with Mark even though Paul decided not to do so.

Barnabas

Who am I?

6- Father of Enosh.5- He and his two brothers were the only children by their parents mentioned by name in the Bible.4- He was the third son.3- Was born after the slaying of his brother.2- His mother believed God had appointed him as a replacement for Abel. 1- Parents were Adam and Eve.

Seth

Who am I?

6- The first and eldest son of Jacob with Leah.5- Persuades the others not to kill his youngest brother.4- He later tries to rescue his brother.3- Concludes that the trouble the brothers run into in Egypt was divine punishment for the plot.2- His brothers sold Joseph to Ishmaelites. 1- A hot sandwich of corned beef, Swiss cheese, with Russian or Thousand Island dressing, and sauerkraut.

Reuben

Who am I?

6- Most popularly regarded as the eldest son.5- Of the three brothers, only his age at death is told.4- From them the whole earth was peopled.3- It was through his line that Abraham came.2- Brothers were Ham and Japheth. 1- Son of Noah.

Shem

Who am I?

6- Solomon put him in charge of the entire labor force of the house of Joseph. 5- Prophet Ahijah said he would become king of Israel. 4- Solomon tried to have him killed for his rebellion.3- He escaped to Egypt. 2- When Solomon died, Rehoboam assumed the throne, but Israel rebelled. 1- Israel invited him to become their king.

Jeroboam

Who am I?

6- Son of Jonathan.5- He had crippled feet.4- He fell and became lame during a hasty flight.3- Years later, King David had brought him back to Jerusalem.2- His servant Ziba claimed that he was hoping to be made king and was awarded all of his estate. 1- He told David that Ziba lied and half of his estate was returned to him.

Meribbaal

Who am I?

6- Was a soldier.5- His wife was very beautiful.4- His commanding officer was told to put him in the front of the battle and have the soldiers move away from him.3- He was murdered.2- The king saw his wife bathing. 1- Husband of Bathsheba.

Uriah

Who am I?

6- Was righteous and devout.5- Nunc Dimittis4- Awaiting the consolation of Israel.3- The Holy Spirit was upon him.2- He took the baby into his arms and blessed God. 1- He was promised that he would not die until he saw the savior.

Simeon

Who am I?

6- He served as the first bishop of Crete.5- Not mentioned in the Book of Acts.4- Mentioned 13 times in the writings of Paul.3- He went with Paul and Barnabas to Jerusalem.2- On three different occasions Paul sent him to Corinth. 1- Was left in Crete and later went to Dalmatia.

Titus

Who am I?

6- Fourth son.5- The strongest of the brothers.4- He played a role in selling his brother into slavery.3- He said instead of killing their brother they should sell him to the Ishmaelites.2- Father of Er, Onan, and Shelah. 1- He pleads for Benjamin's life and Joseph reveals his true identity.

Judah

Who am I?

6- Son of Zippor.5- King of Moab.4- Summoned Balaam several times.3- He wanted Balaam to lay a curse on the Israelites so he can drive them out.2- “I will reward you very handsomely and will do anything you ask of me.”1- Balaam blesses the enemy instead.

Balak

Who am I?

6- He was king of the Kingdom of Judah.5- Son of Solomon and a grandson of David.4- He taxed his people heavily.3- Jeroboam and the people promised their loyalty in return for lesser burdens.2- Jeroboam and the people rebelled. 1- Was told by Shemaiah, “Thus says the Lord: You must not march out to fight against your brother Israelites.”

Rehoboam

Who am I?

6- Silversmith of Ephesus.5- Made miniature silver shrines of Artemis.4- His business would suffer if the goddess Artemis would be of no account.3- He called a meeting of workers in related crafts saying that their business will be discredited. 2- Paul had persuaded people that gods made by hands are not gods at all. 1- Stirred up a riot against Paul.

Demetrius

Who am I?

6- Was a slave.5- Defrauded his master and ran off to Rome.4- Converted to Christianity.3- Paul sent him back to his master with a letter saying “welcome him as you would me.” 2- Paul said to charge it to him for any debts of the slave. 1- He was a runaway slave of Philemon’s.

Onesimus

Who am I?

6- Was a prosperous Christian.5- Is Paul’s only 1 chapter book in the Bible.4- He was one of Paul’s converts.3- Paul wrote him a letter.2- Paul writes, “I will pay. May I not tell you that you owe me your very self.”1- Onesimus was his runaway slave.

Philemon

Who am I?

6- He does not have a name in the Bible.5- He met Jesus.4- Andrew brought the boy to Jesus.3- 5,0002- He shared his lunch. 1- His food was multiplied.

Boy With 5 Loaves & 2 Fishes

Who am I?

6- Son of Jehoshaphat.5- Was anointed by a prophet to be King of Israel.4- Noted for exterminating the house of Ahab at the instruction of God.3- In Samaria he summoned the worshipers of Baal and killed them.2- Destroyed their temple and banned the practice of foreign religions. 1- He commanded the palace eunuchs to throw Jezebel from the window.

Jehu

Who am I?

6- Son of Eliab.5- Great grandson of Reuben.4- Participant of the Exodus.3- He was envious of Moses' leadership.2- With his brother Abiram, the Levite Korah and others, he rebelled against Moses and Aaron. 1- The earth opened its mouth and swallowed them up and their families and all their possessions.

Dathan

Who am I?

6- Noble and high-ranking political advisor of the Persian empire under King Ahasuerus.5- He expected all to kneel and bow down to him.4- Mordeci was a Jew and refused to prostrate before him.3- Mordeci offended him and he decided to kill all the Jews in the Persian empire.2- Queen Esther pleaded with the king and saved the Jewish people. 1- Esther had the king hang him on the gibbet that had originally been built to hang Mordecai.

Haman

Who am I?

6- He came near to push the Shunammite woman away.5- He was unable to raise the dead child even when given the use of the prophet’s staff.4- Demonstrated a serious lack of honesty on one occasion.3- Wanted to personally profit from the prophet.2- Elisha’s servant. 1- He received the leprosy that Naaman had been cured of.

Gehazi

Who am I?

6- He was a Samaritan.5- He does not have a name in the Bible.4- “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!”3- He was one of ten.2- He has leprosy. 1- He is the only one that came back and thanked Jesus.

The Thankful Leper

Who am I?

6- He does not have a name in the Bible.5- “And who is my neighbor?”4- He was a traveler.3- He was going to Jericho.2- Helped a robbed man and treated him with mercy.1- He is a Samaritan.

The Good Samaritan

Who am I?

6- Son of Anath.5- Rescued Israel.4- Deborah names him in her litany of heroes.3- He was literally a one-man wrecking crew without a sword or shield. 2- He killed 600 Philistines. 1- He killed the Philistines with an ox goad.

Shamgar

Who am I?

6- From the tribe of Benjamin.5- Left-handed.4- Hid a sword under his clothes strapped to his right thigh which he draws with his left hand.3- Anyone expecting an attack would assume the exact opposite.2- He thrust his sword into king’s belly. 1- He assassinated Eglon, king of Moab.

Ehud

Who am I?

6- He was the son of Abijam, grandson of Rehoboam, and great-grandson of Solomon.5- Was zealous in maintaining the traditional worship of God and in rooting out idolatry.4- When Zerah the Ethiopian threatened Judah he sought the Lord and the Lord defeated the Ethiopians.3- He was told if he abandoned the Lord, the Lord will abandon him.2- Trusted in political alliances for defense rather than in God. 1- In his old age, when afflicted with a foot disease, he “sought not to the Lord, but to the physicians”.

Asa

Who am I?

6- He has no name in the Bible.5- A Criminal.4- He rebuked the other one.3- “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.”2- Crucified next to Jesus. 1- Brought into paradise at his death.

The Thief on the Cross

Who am I?

6- Son of Izhar.5- Held an assembly of 250 Israelites who were leaders in the community, members of the council and men of note.3- Questioned the idea that Moses was God’s only spokesperson.2- Opposing God’s anointed is insulting to God.2- A fire from the Lord consumed the 250 men. 1- God causes the earth to open and swallows up him, his family, and all of his men.

Korah

Who am I?

6- Youngest son.5- Wastes his inheritance.4- Severe famine.3- Oink, oink.2- His brother was jealous of him. 1- “Your brother was dead and has come to life again; he was lost and has been found.”

The Prodigal Son/ Lost Son

Who am I?

6- He does not have a name in the Bible.5- Jesus returned to Capernaum.4- The crowd was very large.3- Four men carried him.2- They opened up the roof and let him down. 1- “I say to you, rise, pick up your mat, and go home.”

Paralyzed Man

Who am I?

6- Son of Timaeus.5- Sat by the roadside begging.4- He was blind.3- “Son of David, have pity on me.”2- Jesus called him. 1- “Go your way; your faith has saved you.”

Bartimaeus

Who am I?

6- He and his family were to be sold in payment of a debt.5- He begged his master to be patient and he will pay him back in full.4- Moved with compassion the master let him go and forgave him the loan.3- The servant found someone who owed him money and demanded payment.2- He put him in prison until he paid back the debt. 1- “Not 7 times, but 77 times.”

Unforgiving Servant

Who am I?

6- A beggar.5- He was hungry and covered with sores.4- Dogs would come and lick his sores.3- He would gladly have eaten his fill of the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table.2- The rich man did nothing to help him. 1- When he died he was carried away by angels to the bosom of Abraham.

Lazarus