Who Am I?
Test your Bible knowledge! Can you guess these famous Bible characters using the clues provided? Grab a Bible and check the references if you get stuck.
Character 1
- I was a fisherman before Jesus called me to be an apostle.
- Although my hometown was Bethsaida, I was in Capernaum when Jesus called me.
- I was a disciple of John the Baptist first.
- When I heard Jesus, I immediately went to my brother Peter, told him that I had met the Christ (the Messiah), and urged him to come meet Jesus.
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: John 1:41
Character 2
- I was a great leader of God’s people.
- Joshua was my assistant and took over leading the Israelites after I died on Mt. Nebo.
- I was raised in Pharaoh’s palace, but I later chose to suffer with my own people, the Hebrews, rather than live as an Egyptian.
- God appeared to me in a burning bush that was not consumed by the fire.
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: Exodus 3:4
Character 3
- I wrote five books of the New Testament.
- My father’s name was Zebedee.
- My brother and I were apostles whom Jesus nicknamed the “Sons of Thunder.”
- I am sometimes referred to in scripture as the “apostle whom Jesus loved.”
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: Revelation 1:1
Character 4
- I carried a staff that turned into a snake and then back into a staff.
- One time my staff miraculously budded like a tree, and it was kept inside the Ark of the Covenant.
- My brother performed powerful signs before King Pharaoh of Egypt, and I spoke God’s words on his behalf.
- I had a sister named Miriam. She and I once tried to challenge Moses’ leadership, which angered God, but we later submitted to His will.
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: Exodus 7:2
Character 5
- I was a fisherman when Jesus called me to be an apostle.
- My brother, Andrew, was the one who first introduced me to Jesus.
- With Jesus’ help, I once walked on water.
- I famously denied knowing Jesus three times before He was crucified.
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: Acts 2:38
Character 6
- Stephen and I, along with five other men, were appointed to care for Christian widows who were being overlooked in the daily food distribution.
- I went to preach in the region of Samaria, where many people decided to follow Jesus.
- I baptized the treasurer of Ethiopia as he traveled home from Jerusalem.
- I also baptized a sorcerer (someone who practices magic or witchcraft) named Simon, who gave up his false magic after witnessing the true power of God.
Do you know who I am? See the answer in: Acts 8:5
Private Reflection Journal
What is one thing from this study that you can apply to your life today? Jot down your thoughts below.