Who Am I?
Instructions: Find out who I am using the description and clues below. Working with your group, you may use online resources, your Bible and peers to answer the questions.
1 . We were the Hebrew midwives to the Pharaoh of Egypt. He wanted us to kill every Hebrew baby born. We refused Pharoah’s command and told him it was due to the Hebrew women having babies too quickly when it was really due to our fear of our God. Who are we?
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2 . I was married to King Herod’s chief steward. Jesus healed me which caused me to become a follower. I traveled with Jesus and his disciples and took care of them with my own means. Even after everyone turned on Jesus I stayed through his crucifixion and followed his body to the tomb. I can be found in the book of Acts. Who am I?
Answer - I am:
3 . I am the father-in-law of a very well-known prophet. My son-in-law’s time was often filled with having to hear other people’s problems and having to judge who was right and wrong. I recommended that he choose some wise men, teach them God’s laws, and delegate responsibility for judging the people. And that changed the way Israel operated. I can be found in Exodus. Who am I?
Answer - I am:
4 . I was Esther’s cousin, and I raised her as a child. When I learned that the wicked Haman had plotted to kill the Jewish people, I sent a message to Esther. I told her that she must go to the king to save her people. I reminded Esther that her life was in God’s hands, and He had chosen her for this job. I can be found in the book of Esther. Who am I?
Answer - I am:
5 . I did many good works and helped widows and orphans. When I got sick and died, they were heartbroken. Peter was nearby, and the church leaders sent for him and asked him to visit them. When he arrived, he found the widows crying. Peter sent them out of the room and kneeled down to pray. Then, he stood up and said, “Arise.” I opened my eyes and was alive again! I can be found in Acts. Who am I?
Answer - I am:
6 . As Israel wandered the wilderness after the Exodus, I rallied together a mob of Israelites to oppose Moses’ leadership, questioning the idea that Moses was God’s only spokesperson. God didn’t take too kindly to my rebellion and I caused the earth to swallow them up in judgment. I found out opposing God’s anointed leader is the same as opposing God. I can be found in the book of Acts. Who am I?
Answer - I am:
Now that you have found all the names of the characters above, we will use their backstories to answer the questions below.
7 . Your lifelong friend Jessie is always full of good ideas. She is unsure of herself sometimes and tries to play down her ideas and thinks her ideas won’t make a difference. Which character above can you use to show her how one idea can make a difference? What would you tell her?
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8 . Rebecca has had something on her heart to tell you that God has told her to tell you. She is hesitant to tell you because she has never had God tell her to give someone a message before. Which character would you choose to show her the importance of telling the message God told her? What would you tell her?
Answer - I am:
9 . You met Beck through a mutual friend. Beck likes to break the rules and thinks all the things about God are silly made up stories. He often mocks God and mocks his brother, who is a pastor. Which character would you use to show him the importance of not mocking God or those He anointed? What would you say?
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