Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles Grades 4 6 by Becky White Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing Greensboro, North Carolina
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Table of Contents How to Use This Book... 4 5 Who? #1 A Race against Time (Lot)... 6 #2 Money-Making Plot (Joseph)... 8 #3 Flee for Your Life (Moses)... 10 #4 A Long March (Joshua)... 12 #5 Weeping Woman (Hannah)... 14 #6 A Murderer (Judas)... 16 #7 An Eary Event (Jesus)... 18 #8 Family Differences (Mary & Martha)... 20 # 9 A Rock-Solid Lesson (Jesus)... 22 Where? #1 Communication Problem (Babel)... 42 #2 An Even Exchange (Rebekah)... 44 #3 Barely a Barrier (Elijah & Elisha)... 46 #4 A Dark Destination (Jonah)... 48 #5 A Fast Solution (Jesus)... 50 #6 Rich Man s Regret (Jesus)... 52 #7 A Deadly Kiss (Judas)... 54 #8 Jumping for Joy (Mary)... 56 #9 Surprise Traveler (Jesus)... 58 What? #1 A Quick, Quieting Force (Noah)... 24 #2 Supernatural Causes (Moses)... 26 #3 A Great Discovery (Moses)... 28 #4 An Animated Animal (Balaam)... 30 #5 A Hair-Raising Caper (Samson)... 32 #6 In Record Time (Josiah)... 34 #7 A Welcome Gift (Esther)... 36 #8 An Exciting Entry (Jesus)... 38 #9 Unbelievably Good News (Jesus)... 40 Why? #1 The Big Show-Stopper (Samson)... 60 #2 Insomnia or Interrupted? (Samuel)... 62 #3 Significant Sneezer (Elisha)... 64 #4 It Floats! (Elisha)... 66 #5 A Vigilant Watch (Esther)... 68 #6 Following the Star (Jesus)... 70 #7 A Calming Force (Jesus)... 72 #8 Poverty After Property (Jesus)... 74 #9 House of Fire (The Disciples)... 76 Answer Key...78 CD-204030 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 4 6 Carson-Dellosa
Riddle # 1 A Race against Time Who The Riddle In a big hurry, a man and his family followed two mysterious guides away from destruction. Who was the man? The Solution Lot With the coming of dawn, the angels urged Lot, saying, Hurry! Take your wife and your two daughters who are here, or you will be swept away when the city is punished. When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them. Genesis 19:15 16 The CluesThe man and his family were warned to leave where they were. They fled to Zoar. The man s wife died. It happened near Gomorrah. Genesis 19:15 16 Bible Story: Genesis 19:1 29 Bonus Question: Where were Lot and his family when the angels came? (Genesis 19:1) Bonus Answer: at the gateway of Sodom Discussion Questions: 1. What did Lot do when he saw the two angels? (Genesis 19:2) He offered to let them stay at his house. 2. What did the angels do to the intruders outside Lot s house? (Genesis 19:10 11) The angels blinded them. 3. Why did Lot s wife die? (Genesis 19:26) She disobeyed the angels instructions and looked back at the city. The Prayer: Thank You, Lord, that You guide us on the right path. Steer us away from those who do wrong. Let us not side with the crowd but prayerfully consider the path we choose. Amen. 6 Carson-Dellosa CD-204030 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 4 6
Who Riddle # 1 Name: Early the next morning Abraham got up and returned to the place where he had stood before the Lord. He looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah, toward all the land of the plain, and he saw dense smoke rising from the land, like smoke from a furnace. Genesis 19:27 28 Directions: Lot and his family made a quick escape to safety. Find the shortest route from Sodom to Zoar. Check your answer by reading Genesis 19:29. Start Sodom out So when cities the destroyed cities brought he of the cities destroyed the when... plain brought he he brought out Lot out of the catastrophe.... Zoar End CD-204030 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 4 6 Carson-Dellosa
Riddle # 2 Money-Making Plot Who The Riddle A group of conspirators planned a murder. Although they did not kill the man, they got rid of him and even made money from doing so. Who was gotten rid of but not killed? The CluesIt happened in the land of Canaan. The Solution Joseph So when the Midianite merchants came by, his brothers pulled Joseph up out of the cistern and sold him for twenty shekels of silver to the Ishmaelites, who took him to Egypt. Genesis 37:28 The conspirators were related to the victim. Here comes that dreamer, the conspirators said when they saw their victim approach. The victim was sold as a slave. Genesis 37:28 Bible Story: Genesis 37 Bonus Question: How did the brothers disguise Joseph s disappearance to their father? (Genesis 37:31) Bonus Answer: They dipped Joseph s robe in blood to make it look like he had been killed. Discussion Questions: 1. Why were Joseph s brothers jealous of him? (Genesis 37:4) Their father loved him most. 2. What were the brothers doing when Joseph came to find them? (Genesis 37:12) herding the flocks 3. Which two brothers tried to prevent Joseph s murder? (Genesis 37:21, 26) Reuben and Judah The Prayer: Lord, help us to be good and loving family members. Help us not be jealous, but to always be happy for our brothers and sisters when they receive good things. Help us protect and look after others especially our family members. Amen. Carson-Dellosa CD-204030 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 4 6
Who Riddle # 2 Name: Judah said to his brothers, What will we gain if we kill our brother and cover up his blood? Genesis 37:26 Directions: Solve the rebus to discover what Joseph s brothers did to him. Check your answer by reading Genesis 37:28. + -RE MIDIA+ MERCH+ L B+, SP BROTHERS PULLED JOSEPH TR RE AND LL + KE + LS -RE ISHMA+, + -H EGYPT. CD-204030 Tricky, Sticky Bible Riddles 4 6 Carson-Dellosa