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- 6. the Baptist The forerunner of Jesus who baptized people in the Jordan River.
- 7. A judge of Israel known for his great strength, which was linked to his uncut hair.
- 9. Prophet known for his visions and prophecies during the Babylonian exile.
- 10. Successor of Moses who led the Israelites into the Promised Land.
- 12. Son of Isaac, later named Israel; father of the twelve tribes of Israel.
- 13. Abraham's wife, who miraculously gave birth to Isaac in her old age.
- 14. The first woman, created from Adam's rib; tempted by the serpent to eat the forbidden fruit.
- 15. Jacob's favored son, known for his coat of many colors and rise to power in Egypt.
- 17. The father of the Israelite nation, known for his faith and covenant with God.
- 18. The second king of Israel, known for defeating Goliath and writing many Psalms.
- 21. Led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls after the Babylonian exile.
- 23. Wife of Isaac, mother of Esau and Jacob, known for helping Jacob receive Isaac's blessing.
- 27. Moses’ brother and the first high priest of Israel.
- 28. Known for his patience and faithfulness during extreme suffering.
- 30. A Jewish queen of Persia who saved her people from genocide.
- 32. A righteous man who built an ark to survive the Great Flood with his family and two of every animal.
- 34. Prophet who was swallowed by a great fish after fleeing God’s command.
- 37. A tax collector turned disciple and author of the Gospel of Matthew.
- 38. The last judge of Israel and a prophet who anointed Saul and David as kings.
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- 1. Known for his faith in God, surviving the lions’ den, and interpreting dreams.
- 2. Son of David, known for his wisdom and building the first Temple in Jerusalem.
- 3. Husband of Mary and earthly father of Jesus.
- 4. A major prophet who foretold the coming of the Messiah.
- 5. A Moabite woman known for her loyalty to her mother-in-law Naomi; ancestor of King David.
- 8. Brother of John, one of Jesus’ apostles, and early church leader.
- 11. The "weeping prophet" who warned of Jerusalem’s destruction.
- 12. Christ The Son of God, Savior of humanity, whose life, death, and resurrection are central to Christianity.
- 16. Successor of Elijah, known for his miracles and role as a prophet in Israel.
- 19. The first man created by God; lived in the Garden of Eden.
- 20. The beloved disciple and author of the Gospel of John, three epistles, and Revelation.
- 22. Son of Abraham and Sarah, father of Esau and Jacob.
- 24. A powerful prophet who performed miracles and was taken to heaven in a chariot of fire.
- 25. The first king of Israel who was eventually rejected by God for his disobedience.
- 26. Led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
- 29. Companion of Paul known for his encouragement and missionary work.
- 31. Magdalene Follower of Jesus who was the first to see Him after His resurrection.
- 33. Disciple known for doubting Jesus' resurrection until he saw Him.
- 35. (Saul of Tarsus) Persecutor of Christians who converted and became a great missionary and author of many New Testament letters.
- 36. One of Jesus’ closest disciples; leader of the early church.
- 39. Mother of Jesus, known for her obedience and faith.