15 People in the Bible

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Across
  1. 1. This person was the favorite son of his father, Jacob, which made his brothers jealous. They sold him into slavery, but he remained faithful to God and rose to become a powerful leader in Egypt. Despite facing many hardships, he forgave his brothers and reunited with his family, showing great compassion and forgiveness.
  2. 4. This person was known for his wisdom and wealth. He built a magnificent temple in Jerusalem and wrote many wise sayings that are still studied today.
  3. 6. This person was a great leader who trusted in God's promises. He left his home and traveled to a new land with his family, believing that God would make him the father of a great nation.
  4. 10. This person was a shepherd boy who became a mighty king of Israel. He defeated a giant named Goliath with just a sling and a stone, showing great courage and faith in God.
  5. 11. This person was a Jewish queen in Persia who risked her life to save her people from destruction. She won the favor of the king and used her influence to expose a plot against her people, leading to their deliverance. Her bravery and courage are celebrated during the Jewish festival of Purim.
  6. 12. This person was the son of God who came to Earth to teach people about love and forgiveness. He performed many miracles, such as healing the sick and calming storms, and sacrificed himself to save humanity from sin.
Down
  1. 1. This person was a reluctant prophet who tried to run away from God's calling. He ended up being swallowed by a big fish but was eventually spit out onto dry land. He then obeyed God's command and preached to the people of Nineveh, urging them to repent of their sins.
  2. 2. This person was originally known for persecuting Christians but later became one of the greatest missionaries of the early Christian church. He traveled far and wide, spreading the message of Jesus and establishing many churches.
  3. 3. This person was a prophet who preached in the wilderness, calling people to repentance and baptizing them in the Jordan River. He lived a simple life, wearing clothes made of camel's hair and eating locusts and wild honey. He prepared the way for Jesus, proclaiming him as the Messiah and baptizing him in the river.
  4. 5. This person built a huge boat called an ark and saved his family and many animals from a great flood sent by God.
  5. 6. This person was the first man created by God. He lived in a beautiful garden called Eden and enjoyed taking care of the animals.
  6. 7. This person was a loyal daughter-in-law who stayed with her mother-in-law after her husband died. She showed great kindness and devotion, working hard to provide for them both. Eventually, she found love and security in a new marriage and became an ancestor of King David and Jesus.
  7. 8. This person led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. He also parted the Red Sea so that his people could escape from the pursuing Egyptian army.
  8. 9. This person was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus. She was a kind and humble woman who accepted God's plan for her life with grace and obedience.
  9. 13. This person was the first woman created by God. She was made from one of the man's ribs and lived alongside him in the garden of Eden.