Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles

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1 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles Grades 2 3 by Becky White Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing Greensboro, North Carolina

2 Credits It is the mission of Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing to create the highestquality Scripture-based children s products that teach the Word of God, share His love and goodness, assist in faith development, and glorify His Son, Jesus Christ.... teach me your ways so I may know you.... Exodus 33:13 Who Editors... Sabena Maiden, Pamela Holley Bright Layout Design... Mark Conrad Inside Illustrations... Scott Burroughs Cover Design... Peggy Jackson Cover Illustration... Scott Burroughs Scripture taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION. Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Bible Publishers. 2007, Carson-Dellosa Publishing Company, Inc., Greensboro, North Carolina The purchase of this material entitles the buyer to reproduce worksheets and activities for classroom use only not for commercial resale. Reproduction of these materials for an entire school or district is prohibited. No part of this book may be reproduced (except as noted above), stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (mechanically, electronically, recording, etc.) without the prior written consent of Carson-Dellosa Publishing Co., Inc. Printed in the USA All rights reserved. ISBN:

3 Table of Contents How to Use This Book... 4 Who? #1 Man Saved Many (Moses)... 6 #2 Breakfast Is Served (The Israelites)... 8 #3 Man with a Boastful Plan (Goliath) #4 A King-Size Challenge (King Solomon) #5 A Whirlwind Experience (Elijah) #6 Taunters Taught a Lesson (Elisha) #7 Cousin Dunks Cousin ( John the Baptist) #8 Help from a Stranger ( Jesus) #9 Dousing the Dinner Guest (Mary) Where? #1 Nowhere to Run (Moses) #2 Rude Awakening ( Joshua) #3 Defying Danger (The Fiery Furnace) #4 No Escape ( Jonah) #5 Disciples Rude Deed ( Jesus) #6 Desperate Travelers (Mary & Joseph) #7 Lost Little Boy ( Jesus) #8 Disappearing Diner ( Jesus) #9 Miraculous Career Begins ( Jesus) What? #1 Taking Bad Advice (Adam & Eve)...24 #2 An Unbroken Record (Methuselah)...26 #3 Man Goes to Mountaintop (Noah)...28 #4 Dangerous Dream ( Joseph)...30 #5 Meteorological Miracle ( Joshua)...32 #6 Ghost on the Water ( Jesus)...34 #7 Unidentified Falling Object ( Jesus)...36 #8 Short-Term Solution (Zacchaeus)...38 #9 Hungry Crowd ( Jesus) Why? #1 Something Missing (Adam & Eve) #2 Stocking Up ( Joseph) #3 One Angry Man (Moses) #4 Going Hungry (Esther) #5 One King for Another ( Jesus) #6 Sudden Cries (Peter) #7 Laughing Mourners ( Jesus) #8 Muddy-Faced Man ( Jesus) #9 In No Hurry to Heal ( Jesus) Answer Key CD Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles Carson-Dellosa

4 Riddle # 1 Who The Riddle The Clues Man Saved Many With God s help (and some creatures), this man saved his family, his friends, and many others. Who used different creatures to save many people? It happened in Egypt. The Solution Moses During the night Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, Up! Leave my people, you and the Israelites! Go, worship the Lord as you have requested. Exodus 12:31 The man had a brother who sometimes helped him. God used this man to send plagues upon the enemies of His people. The man told Pharaoh many times to let his people go. Exodus 12:31 Bonus Question: What five different kinds of creatures did God use as plagues on Egypt? Bonus Answer: frogs, gnats, flies, livestock, and locusts Bible Story: Exodus 8, 9:1 12, 10 Discussion Questions: 1. Who was Moses brother who sometimes helped him? (Exodus 7:1) Aaron 2. The second plague involved what kind of creatures? (Exodus 8:5) frogs 3. How did God use livestock as a punishment on the Egyptians? (Exodus 9:6) The livestock died. The Prayer: Thank You, Lord, for our free country where we are not slaves. Thank You for giving us comfort when we are afraid and need strength. Thank You for hearing and answering our prayers. Amen. Carson-Dellosa CD Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 2 3

5 Who Riddle # 1 Name: Then the Lord said to Moses, Go to Pharaoh, for I have hardened his heart and the hearts of his officials so that I may perform these miraculous signs of mine among them... Exodus 10:1 Directions: Decode the rest of the message to discover what God told Moses about the plagues. Check your answer by reading Exodus 10:2. t h y r m... a ou ay know a I a e Lo d. CD Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 2 3 Carson-Dellosa

6 The Solution The Israelites When the dew was gone, thin flakes like frost on the ground appeared on the desert floor. When the Israelites saw it, they said to each other, What is it? For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat.... Exodus 16:14 15 Riddle # 2 Who Breakfast Is Served The Riddle The Clues This group of hungry people found nourishment in an unusual way. Who were the hungry people? This miracle happened to these people in the Desert of Sin. The people complained to Moses and Aaron. They saw the glory of the Lord appear in a cloud. The Lord provided them with bread. Exodus 16:14 15 Bonus Question: Besides bread, what kind of food did God provide to the Israelites in the desert? (Exodus 16:13) Bonus Answer: quail meat Bible Story: Exodus 16:1 16 Discussion Questions: 1. How long had the Israelites been gone from Egypt when God sent the bread? (Exodus 16:1) two months and 15 days 2. Whom did Moses say that the people were grumbling against? (Exodus 16:8) the Lord 3. When was the meat supposed to arrive? When was the bread supposed to arrive? (Exodus 16:12) the meat at twilight, the bread at morning The Prayer: Thank You, God, for paying attention to our physical needs, as well as our spiritual needs. Help us to never be grumblers but to live with thanksgiving in our hearts. Help us to stay strong in our faith and love and praise You. Amen. Carson-Dellosa CD Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 2 3

7 Who Riddle # 2 Name:... Moses said to them, It is the bread the Lord has given you to eat. Exodus 16:15 Directions: Decode the message to discover how the Lord fed the Israelites. Check your answer by reading Exodus 16:13. a e i o u Th t v ning q l c m nd c v r d the c mp, nd n the m rning th r w s l yer f d w r nd the c mp. CD Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 2 3 Carson-Dellosa