Old Testament Bible Puzzles and Activities. By Bill Brinkworth

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Old Testament Bible Puzzles and Activities By Bill Brinkworth 3

Introduction Although puzzles are fun for most, the intent of this booklet is to use the puzzles to educate about the Word of God, the Bible. This booklet is designed so that one can sit down and complete the puzzles and exercises and learn about God s Word at the same time. There is no other book that is as important as the Bible. Hopefully, those that do the activities will not only learn something about God s Book, but may be encouraged to read it for themselves. Each page includes a puzzle, either wordsearch or simple crossword puzzle. The activities can be completed by most third-graders and above. The included artwork can also be colored with crayons or colored pencils. Most questions include a biblical reference, so the student can know where to find the answers. In the back of the booklet, all answers are included. Not only can these exercises be used by any individual for entertainment, they can also be reproduced as many times as are needed and can be used for any Sunday school, vacation Bible school, or any situation where it is desired to teach the Bible. The pages can be copied on a computer printer or a copy machine and handed out to students as seat work or to be taken home; so that, as they complete the pages, they are reminded of the Word of God during the week. Being able to reproduce as many pages as needed saves buying one booklet per student. The black and white design will reproduce well in most machines. This booklet includes many of the most common accounts in the Old Testament; so, to reinforce a lesson, each student can leave with an activity sheet. Very importantly, all Scripture referenced is from the King James Bible only! When a verse is reinforced, it is the complete verse (unless it is indicated that it is partial). Too many activity workbooks today use partial verses or verses from a modern translation, and this often changes the meaning of verses. Because of this, the student may not always learn what the Bible truly says. I hope you enjoy completing these exercises, and that they are a blessing to you and/or your students. 5

Books of the Old Testament Words to Find: Genesis Exodus Leviticus Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms SAMPLE Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth ISamuel IISamuel IKings IIKings IChronicles IIChronicles Proverbs Ecclesiastes SongOfSolomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Understandest, Thou, What Thou Readest? 1. What does testament mean? 2. What book is missing from the above listing of Old Testament books? 3. How many Old Testament books are there? Draw a line to connect A book With Its theme: Genesis Exodus Psalms Proverbs Job Jonah Man going through Wisdom Beginnings Rebellious Leaving Songs trials man Egypt 7

Joseph SAMPLE Across 1. What garment did Israel (Jacob) give Joseph (Gen. 37:3)? 3. Joseph s brothers threw him in a (Gen. 37:24). 5. Because of false accusations, where was Joseph put (Gen. 38:20)? 6. Joseph was a of Egypt (Gen. 45:8). 7. How many of Joseph s brothers first went to Egypt (Gen. 42:3)? 9. Who also was in prison with Joseph (Gen. 40:1)? 10. Who did Pharaoh pick to be in charge over Egypt (Gen. 41:38-39)? 12. What did the baker dream about (Gen. 40:16)? 14. Who was the other prisoner that was with Joseph (Gen. 40:1-3)? 17. Who in Potiphar s house accused Joseph of doing wrong (Gen. 39:7)? 18. One of Joseph s sons was (Gen. 41:51)? 19. Who did Joseph s brothers sell him to (Gen. 37:28)? 20. What was in Joseph s second dream (Gen. 41:5)? Down 1. What did Joseph have hidden in Benjamin s corn sack (Gen. 44:2)? 2. What was in the butler s dream (Gen. 40:9)? 3. Who bought Joseph from the Ishmeelites (Gen. 39:1)? 4. How many years of famine was Pharaoh warned would come (Gen. 41:27)? 8. Who told Joseph the meaning of Pharaoh s dreams (Gen. 41:16)? 9. Which of Joseph s fellow prisoners was executed (Gen. 40:22)? 11. Who was Joseph s father (Gen. 37:3)? 12. Which brother did not go to Egypt at first (Gen. 42:4)? 13. What was in Pharaoh s first dream (Gen. 41:2)? 15. Joseph s brothers hated him because of his (Gen. 37:8)? 16. How many pieces of silver did Joseph s brothers sell him for (Gen. 37:28)? 8

Nehemiah Words to Find: Artaxerxes dedication defend doors SAMPLE Eliashib FishGate GateOfTheFountain gates Geshem Jerusalem Nehemiah Nisan Understandest, Thou, What Thou Readest? Answer the following questions: 1. How did Nehemiah feel when he heard that Jews in Jerusalem were in great affliction, and that Jerusalem was in disrepair (Neh. 1:4)? 2. Who were three of the men that opposed Nehemiah s attempt at rebuilding Jerusalem (Neh. 2:19)? Complete the following verse: So built we the wall; and all the wall was joined together unto the half thereof:. Neh. 4:6 9

Women of the Old Testament SAMPLE Understandest, Thou What Thou Readest? Words to Find: Abigail Athaliah Basemath Bathsheba Delilah Dinah Esther Eve Hannah Jochebed Leah Loruhamah Michal Orpah Rachel Rahab Rebekah Reumah Rizpath Ruth Sarah Serah Sheerah Tahpenes Tamar Timna Vashni Zeresh Zillah Zilpah 10

Answers: Page 7 1. A covenant or agreement between God and man. 2. Habakkuk 3. 39 Genesis Exodus Psalms Proverbs Job Jonah Man going through Wisdom Beginnings Rebellious Leaving Songs trials man Egypt Page 8 1. A covenant or agreement between God and man. 2. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John 3. 27 1. Hebrews 2. Galatians 3. Philemon 11

Learn facts about the Old Testament the fun way! The wordsearch, crossword puzzles, and questions within Old Testament Puzzles & Activies are designed to teach many of the facts within the pages of the Bible. It can be used personally by anyone who is interested in learning more about their Bible and likes to do the activities. It can also be used by Sunday school and Vacation Bible school teachers and others that are teaching God s Word. All pages can be reproduced freely for use in any size class by the purchaser of this booklet. All Scriptures quoted are from the King James Bible! 14