Recognition of Biblical Leaders Flashcards
The following questions pertain to various biblical leaders. Some were good and some were not so good. Show your familiarity with leaders in the Bible by selecting the correct leader that fits the descriptive statement.
This king began reigning when he was eight years old. He brought about religious reforms and when the book of the law was rediscovered he responded to its claims whole heartedly. At age 39 he was cut off in battle with Neco, king of Egypt.
a.Saul of Kish b. Hezekiah c. Jehosophat d. Josiah e. Jehoida
d. Josiah
This military leader who united two kingdoms into one great one, finished rather poorly, but is better remembered for his intimate relationship with God.
a.Saul of Kish b. David c. Solomon d. Rehoboam e. Jehosophat
b. David
This leader demonstrates the importance of solid formal training in one’s foundational phase. His early training equipped his mind for the task of contextualizing theology to the Gentiles.
a.Luke b. Paul c. Titus d. Barnabas e. Epaphroditus
b. Paul
This leader was trained by Paul in an apprenticeship/ on-the-job training program. He was used by Paul in several problematic situations where firm leadership was needed most notably that at Corinth and in Crete.
a.Timothy b. Luke c. Epaphroditus d. Titus e. Demas f. John Mark
a.Timothy
This leader who lived his adult life in Babylon demonstrates how a person who trusts a sovereign God can be effective in the midst of a foreign oppressive government
a. Nathan b. Ezekiel c. Daniel d. Mordecai e. Zerubbabel
c. Daniel
This judge was rejected by his family, developed paramilitary skills and later delivered Israel from the Ammonites.
a. Ehud b. Othniel c. Jephthah d. Sampson e. Jeboida
c. Jephthah
This basically good king is remembered for two pivotal points in his life-both with future negative ramifications. One, in the latter end of his reign this king was visited by a Babylonian delegation. His response to their visit was rebuked by Isaiah the prophet as a failure and brought a prediction about a future time when Babylon would conquer the southern kingdom. Two, he was healed miraculously and lengthened his life (during which time a son was born who became one of the most wicked kings of the southern kingdom).
a. Uzziah b. Jotham c. Hezekiah d. Manasseh c. Josiah
c. Hezekiah
This leader with simple beginnings became the spokesperson for the movement begun by Jesus. His response to God’s revelation concerning Cornelius was a major step in the spread of the Gospel beyond the Jews. His faithful ministry over a lifetime shows the importance of an intimate relationship with Jesus.
a.John Mark b. Barnabas c. Peter d. James e. Paul f. Matthias
c. Peter
This military leader finished well and is known for his wholehearted obedience to God.
a Moses b. Caleb c. David d. Joab e. Abner
b. Caleb
This Godly priest protected Joash in a coup d’etat and later brought him to power. His life illustrates the power and influence a Godly priest can have on top leadership. As long as he lived he influenced the kingdom for good. After his death Joash went away from the Lord.
a. Aaron b. Eleazar c. Jehoida d. Zerubbabel e. Ezra
c. Jehoida
A patriarchal leader, providentially directed by God to Egypt, in order to eventually preserve Jacob’s family and the Godly line.
a.Job b. Abraham c. Isaac d. Jacob e. Joseph f. Reubin
e. Joseph
This prophet reveals much of his inner life in his major prophetic work. Over and over again his feelings of inadequacy and rejection are met by God who sustains him over his lifetime. He stands as an illustration of a sensitive, compassionate man who was met by God in his inner life so that he remained faithful to a tough ministry over his lifetime.
a.Isaiah b. Jeremiah c. Ezekiel d. Daniel e. Zechariah
b. Jeremiah
This primarily military leader finished well and challenged the on-going generations to yield allegiance only to God. His transition into leadership is a major Old Testament model that contains many good principles.
a.Moses b. Joshua c. Caleb d. David e. Joab f. Abner
b. Joshua
This seer ministered almost exclusively at the court of David and served also as a recorder of history, an important function which passed on heritage from generation to generation.
a.Elijah b. Nathan c. Gad d. Micaiah e. none of these
C. Gad
This woman leader challenged Moses spiritual authority and was taught a lesson by God.
a.Miriam b. Rachael c. Deborah d. Zipporah e. Est f. Ruth
a.Miriam
The first king of Israel whose integrity was found lacking in two tests given him by Samuel. He was rejected by God as the leader though his removal from positional leadership took some time.
a.Saul of Kish b. Eliab c. Abinadab d. Shammah e. David f. Joash
a.Saul of Kish
His kingdom started out well in response to a prophecy from Azariah son of Oded but in his latter years be failed to trust God in a crisis with Baasha, King of Israel. Hanani the seer reproved him with a word from the Lord. This infuriated him and be went further away from God. His leadership shows that you can start well, continue well, and yet finish poorly.
a. Jeroboam 1 b. Jeroboam 2 c. Asa d. Ahab e. Jehosophat
c. Asa
This leader led a revolt against David, at a time when there was much dissatisfaction with David’s rule. The revolution was momentarily successful but was later overthrown.
a.Sheba b. Shimei c. Absalom d. Rehoboam e. Jehu f. Joab
c. Absalom
This prophet/judge who transitioned Israel from a decentralized “charismatic need centered leadership” to a “centralized Kingly leadership” exemplified the importance of prayer in leadership.
a.Gad b. Elijah c. Nathan d. Samuel e. Jehoida f. Othniel
d. Samuel
This prophet ministered almost exclusively at the court of David and was courageous and revealed what God said even if it was unfavorable to David.
a.Nathan b. Micaiah c. Gad d. Samuel e. Abijah
a.Nathan
This prophet was involved in a classic power encounter between prophets of Baal and Jehovah. His life demonstrates supernatural power, the importance of God’s protection, and God’s use of an isolation experience to deepen his inner-life.
a.Elisha b. Elijah c. Micaiah d. Baalim e. Abijah
b. Elijah
A patriarchal leader who received God’s promise to bless the world through his offspring.
a.Job b. Abraham c. Eliphaz d. Bildad e .. Zophar f. Joseph
b. Abraham
This greatest Old Testament leader led the children of Israel out of Egypt demonstrating spiritual authority through his miracles and close relationship with God.
a. Aaron b. Jethro c. Moses d. Joshua e. Caleb
c. Moses
This priest found a need, dedicated himself to it, and disciplined his life to fulfill it. He studied God’s word diligently and expounded it to the remnant who returned after the exile. His influence shows the power of God’s written word with followers.
a.Gad b. Eleazar c. Ezekiel d. Ezra e. Mordecai f. Zerubbabel
d. Ezra
This king started out well but in his latter reign abused his privilege and power by assuming some of the priestly functions for himself when the priests would not do what he wanted. God punished him by striking him dramatically with leprosy. Again as with many others this king shows us that a leader must carefully guard his life in its latter stages or perhaps finish poorly and spoil an otherwise good testimony for the Lord.
a. Asa b. Ahab c. Uzziah d. Jotham e. Hezekiah
c. Uzziah
This prophetess became a leader in a time of national distress in which Jabin king of Hazor and his general Sisera were pressing the tribes of Israel, many of whom were reluctant to join in for battle.
a.Miriam b. Esther c. Ruth d. Deborah e. Rachael
d. Deborah
This prophet illustrates the important prophetic characteristic of standing alone on convictions even though other religious leaders and prophets disagree. His stand against majority counsel in the time of Ahab and Jehoshaphat was rejected and he was punished for it.
a.Micaiah b. Gad c. Elijah d. Elisha e. Samuel
a.Micaiah
This prophet’s long ministry–warning of impending danger to the southern kingdom of its final demise–was basically rejected all his life. Yet he faithfully gave God’s word.
a.Isaiah b. Micah c. Micaiah d. Jeremiah e. Ezekiel f. Daniel
d. Jeremiah
This woman leader, during the time of the exile, was courageous in a timely act which turned out to be decisive in protecting the exiled Jews from destruction. She demonstrates the providential working of God in placing leaders in positions of influence for his purposes.
a.Ruth b. Miriam c. Deborah d. Esther e. Jezebel
d. Esther
This leader began a movement that was small and essentially rejected by the powerful elite. But it expanded greatly. He demonstrates the importance of training a core of leaders in-depth so that they could carry on the movement.
a. Theudas b. Judas the Galilean c. Jesus d. Jephthah ·e. David
c. Jesus
This prophet was used to urge a reluctant remnant to build the temple. Repeatedly he admonished them to continue their work after they would become discouraged and stop.
a. Haggai b. Nathan c. Malachi d. Zechariah e. Ezra
a. Haggai
This leader demonstrates the importance of prayer in crisis times. His inspirational leadership prodded the remnant to rebuild the walls around Jerusalem even though they were faced with persecution and many obstacles.
a. Ezra b. Haggai c. Nehemiah d. Malachi e. Zerubbabel
c. Nehemiah
As the most intimate follower of Jesus this leader went on to demonstrate a philosophical understanding of who Jesus was. His final writing in scripture is the most complex and esoteric book in the scripture and demonstrates that God will bring history to a climax benefiting His purposes.
a.Peter b. Paul c. Jude d. John e. James f. Nene of these
d. John
This task oriented leader disciplined himself to carry out his destiny. His ministry of cross-cultural church planting and evangelism stands as exemplary. No other New Testament leader was so greatly used in expanding the Gospel to the world.
a.Barnabas b. John Mark c. Luke d. Timothy e.Titus f. Paul
f. Paul
This couple were well known. Everywhere they went they managed to host a house church. Of the two, apparently the woman was the Bible teacher.
a. Lydia/Sergius b. Priscilla/ Aquila c. Andronicus/Junias d. Rufus/Persis e. Andronicus/Julia
b. Priscilla/ Aquila
This leader was the companion of Paul on his second missionary journey.
a.John Mark b. Barnabas c. Silas d. Gaius e. Onesimus
b. Barnabas
This woman leader was well respected by Paul and was recommended to the church at Rome.
a. Martha b. Anna c. Phoebe d. Euodia e. Syntyche
c. Phoebe
This leader, a silver smith, was against Christianity because it would affect the economics in his local region. He therefore stirred up the populace to persecute Paul.
a.Paulus b. Onesiphorus c. Demetrius d. Erastus e. Trophimus
c. Demetrius
This Christian evangelist was of Jewish origin and was well known for his effective oratory.
a.Barnabas b. Onesimus c. Philemon d. Apollos e. Matthew f. Timothy
d. Apollos
A patriarchal leader who was willing to obey God even if it meant sacrificing his only son.
a.Abraham b. Isaac c. Jacob d. Job e. Bildad f. Zophar
a.Abraham
This leader mentioned in one of Paul’s later letters was once part of Paul’s team but later deserted him.
a. Titus b. Luke c. Timothy d. Demas e. none of these
d. Demas
This leader, mentioned in one of Paul’s prison epistles, was a messenger of a Church who brought financial aid to Paul while he was in prison.
a.Epaphroditus b. Stephanas c. Clement d. Priscilla e.Tychicus
a.Epaphroditus
This wise king who had one of the best starts in a kingdom rule (united kingdom. prosperity, peace, wisdom, God-given promise), finished very poorly and demonstrates the danger of cynicism in older age as well as divided loyalty to God.
a. Asa b. Rheoboam c. Absalom d. Solomon e. Ahab
d. Solomon
This woman was evidently a worker in the church of which Philemon was a part.
a.Phoebe b. Apphia c. Mary d. Deborah e. Lydia
b. Apphia
In Paul’s last recorded letter he mentions this leader as having done much damage to him as he was awaiting trial.
a. Alexander, a metal worker b. Linus, a Scribe c. Erastus, a Jewish elder d. Junius, a lawyer
a. Alexander, a metal worker
Aaron’s successor; he worked with Joshua during his leadership.
a.Eleazar b. Jehoida c. Zophar d. Ezra e. none of these
a.Eleazar
This church leader hosted a church in his home.
a. Barnabas b. Paul c. Peter d. Philemon e. James
d. Philemon
This early missionary leader is the only contemporary leader mentioned in the book to the Hebrews.
a. Paul b. Barnabas c. Timothy d. Silas e. Peter
c. Timothy
Paul mentions this pair as examples of some who have shipwrecked their faith and warns Timothy to keep a good conscience and finish well.
a.Demas/Luke b. Janus/Diotrephes c. Hymenaeus/ Alexander d. Eubulus/Trophimus
c. Hymenaeus/ Alexander
This leader was backed by Barnabas in a conflict situation with Paul. Later Paul recognized him as a useful leader.
a.Luke b. Demas c. Silas d Titus e. John Mark
e. John Mark
This leader was a servant of Elijah who later succeeded him in ministry and was even more powerful in terms of supernatural power. He demonstrates a pastoral heart in the midst of a prophetic ministry.
a. Micaiah b. Elisha c. John the Baptist d. Jehoida e. Gehazi
b. Elisha
This prophetic leader had the courage to share his testimony which reflects rather negatively on himself and advocates God’s concern for Assyria, specifically, and non-Jewish nations in general.
a.Amos b. Micah c. Nahum d. Zephaniah e. Jonah
e. Jonah
This gentile leader shows the importance of influence through noting history and writing it down for others. His works constitute about 25 percent of the New Testament.
a.John Marie b. Gaius c. Erastus d. Titus e. Timothy f. none of these
f. none of these
Paul
This priestly leader shows via negative example the importance of disciplining children who do not follow the Lord. He was not able to heed God’s warning through Samuel. Later his sons were killed and the Ark was lost to the Philistines.
a. Ezra b. Zerubbabel c. Jehoida d. Eli c. Micah
d. Eli
This king who was basically good made an alliance to help a wicked king, Ahab, and was admonished by God via the seer Jehu. He was particularly known for standing for justice in the land.
a.Jehoshaphat b. Uzziah c. Jotham d. Hezekiah e. Josiah
a.Jehoshaphat
This leader was trained by Paul via on-the-job training. His lack of confidence in his own leadership provided the occasion for Paul to give admonitions and encouragement that help leaders today understand what the church is and how it is to be led.
a. Titus b. John Mark c. Silas d. Timothy e. none of these
d. Timothy
This early church leader in Jerusalem was martyred for his faith.
a.James b. Barnabas c. John d. Matthew e. none of these
a.James
This leader was used by God to stir up the remnant who had returned to Jerusalem after the exile to a meaningful relationship with God. This remnant had become very nominal in their relationship after 15 or so years in the land. His ministry is a warning to all leaders that they must constantly be aware of followers’ tendencies toward secularism and an “outward only” relationship with God.
a.Zechariah b. Haggai c. Ezra d. Malachi e. Habakuk
c. Ezra
Boaz in this book illustrates the notion of the kinsman redeemer (foreshadowing Jesus in the Gospel of Luke). The book closes by connecting the events in the narrative to the bloodline of David.
a.Luke b. Jud c. Josh d. Matt e. 1 Chron f. Ruth
f. Ruth
This book reputed to be Solomon’s and done toward the end of his life gives a warning for aging leaders beware of becoming cynical! It essentially portrays life as meaningless.
a.Prov b. SOS c. Ecc d. Psa e. Zeph
c. Ecc
In this book, God reveals an underlying principle for judging a nation. Edom’s relationship to Judah, God’s people, from the backdrop for his judgment of Edom. This book, one of five one chapter books in the Bible is,
a.Nah b. Obad c. Zeph d. Joel e. none of these
b. Obad
The Day of the Lord is a key phrase in this small Old Testament book written most likely in Josiah’s reign. It is used more frequently by this prophet than any other. The explanation of this phrase is the permanent value of this book, which is,
a.Joel b. Zeph c. Nab d. Obad e. none of these
a.Joel
This statement, given ironically, is one of the more familiar quoted passages from what book? “Be happy, young man while you are young and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.”
a.Mic b. Prov c. Obad d. Zeph e. none of these
e. none of these
Eccl. 11:9
This book shows that the day of the Lord is always near in one sense and yet somewhere in the future. The day of the Lord is a time of God’s wrath bringing justice and ending in a restoration. The book exposing this concept is,
a. Amos b. Obad c. JonAH d. Mic e. Zeph
e. Zeph
This sad ending to this book lacks a sense of destiny perspective. “Now we have heard it all; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.” The book is,
a.Mic b. Nah c. Obad d. Zeph e. Ecc
e. Eccl.
This practical exhortation closes out a short book otherwise dealing with a doctrinal explanation of the 2nd coming and some of the symptomatic events preceding it. “For even when we were with you, we gave you this basic principle: lf a man will not work, he shall not eat.” This is in,
a.Joel b. Zeph c. Jude d. 2 Pet e. I Thess f. 2 Thess
f. 2 Thess
Each of the major contexts in this book ends with a recognition of the 2nd coming of Christ both as a warning and an encouragement. It expands on the Old Testament concept of the day of the Lord. This book is,
a. Col b. 2 Pet c. Jude d. 3 John e. 2 Thess f. none of these
f. None of these
This admonition deals with two spiritual gifts-one by implication. “Do not put out the Spirit’s fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything (implying discerning of spirits). Hold on to the good.” This occurs in,
a.I Cor b. Rom c. Eph d. l Pet e. Heb f. l Thess
f. l Thess
This great climactic book closes with several encouraging words such as this one. “I am the Root and the offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star. The Spirit and the bride say, Come! And let him who hears say, Come! Whoever is thirsty, let him come; and whoever wishes, let him take the free gift of the water of life.” This invitation is given in,
a. Zeeb b. Ezelc c. Isa d. Jude e. Rev
e. Rev
This mystical writer uses metaphors of light and darkness throughout the book yet be often speaks very plainly too such as, “If we confess our sins ,, he is faithful . and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” This occurs in,
a.Col b. 2 Thess c. I Pet d. 1 Jn e. none of these
d. 1 Jn
“Now God is dwelling with people, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain for the old order of things has passed away.” This beautiful future picture occurs in,
a.Isa b. Ezek c. Zech d. Dan e. Mic f. Rev
f. Rev
Diotrephes comes off as a poor Christian leader in this book. He represents an authoritarian leader who is threatened by visiting leaders. The letter warns him. It shows that true love can be confronting. This book is,
a. 1 Tim b. 2 Tim c. Titus d. 3 Jn e. Jude
d. 3 Jn
This is possibly the only personal letter in the General Epistles. Written to Gaius, it captures the heartbeat of its author in this quote. “I have no greater joy than to hear than my children are walking in the truth.”
a. Heb b. Jas c. 1 Pet d. 2 Pet e. 1 Jn f. 3 Jn
f. 3 Jn
This book closes by referring to Elijah as a prayer model. “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” This practical book is,
a.1 Ki b. Jas c. l Chron d. Jude e. 2 Pet
b. Jas
This mentoring model for women is given in what book? “Then they (older women) can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one can malign the word of God.”
a.Rom b. 1 Pct c. 2 Thess d. Jas e. Tit f. I Tim
e. Tit
The parable of the seed growing mysteriously occurs only in this gospel. “all by itself the soil produces grain - first the stalk, then the head, then the full kernel in the head.” Which one?
a.Man b. Mk c. Uc d. Jn
b. Mk
This leader illustrates what focus means in a ministry philosophy. “For he devoted himself to the study and observance of the law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” He was ready when the time came to use the Word effectively. He was,
a. Daniel b. Gad c. Nehemiah d. Ezra e. Joshua
d. Ezra
This judge who accomplished a mighty deliverance through a select few finished poorly, being tempted by finances and eventually idolatry.
a. Othniel b. Ehud c. Gideon d.Jephthah e. Sampson f. Deborah
c. Gideon
This prophet illustrates the importance of trusting God even in the mist of circumstances which seem to deny His presence. His isolation time alone with God in which he dialogs with God about these apparent contradictions end with an act of the will which trusts God to act justly.
a. Jonah b. Joel c. Zephaniah d. Habakkuk e. Malachi
d. Habakkuk
This woman leader, during the time of the exile, was courageous in a timely act which turned out to be decisive in protecting the exiled Jews from destruction. She demonstrates the providential working of God in placing leaders in positions of influence for his purposes.
a. Ruth b. Miriam c. Deborah d. Esther e. Jezebel
d. Esther
This encouraging early church leader, an example of an excellent mentor, was used as the catalyst to develop that Antiochian church as a missionary base. His linking of Paul to that church may be one of the most significant pivotal points in the expansion of the Christian movement worldwide.
a. John Mark b. Luke c. Demas d. Barnabas e. James f. Saul of Tarsus
d. Barnabas
This leader demonstrated a learning response all his life. In his old age, at least 80 years old, he was still studying scripture and learning from it. In response to one of those study times in the word, God gave him one of the most important messianic prophecies of the entire Old Testament.
a. Micaiah b. Nathan c. Jeremiah d. Daniel e. Zachariah f. Solomon
e. Zechariah
This missionary leader was a companion of both Paul and Peter, was with Peter in his latter years and is mentioned in 1 Peter.
a. John Mark b. Timothy c. Claudius d. Silase Miletus
a. John Mark
This missionary leader is the only contemporary leader mentioned by Peter in his second epistle.
a. Barnabas b. Silas c. John Mark d. Paul e. James
d. Paul
This bi-vocational pastoral leader who ministered near Colosse and Ephesus was influenced by Paul and was given a request by Paul which countered the accepted social practice of his day. We do not know his response but expect that he complied.
a. Archippus b. Tychicus c. Philemon d. Timothy e. Titus
c. Philemon
This judge who accomplished a mighty deliverance through a select few finished poorly being tempted by finances and eventually idolatry.
a. Othiniel. b. Ehud c. Gideon d. Jephthah e. Sampson f. Deborah
c. Gideon
This prophet illustrates the importance of trusting God even in the midst of circumstances which seem to deny His presence. His isolation time alone with God in which he dialogues with God about these apparent contradictions ends with an act of the will which trusts God to act justly.
a. Jonah b. Joel c. Zephaniah d. Habakkuk e. Malachi
d. Habakkuk
This judge who accomplished a mighty deliverance through a select few finished poorly, being tempted by finances and eventually idolatry.
a. Othniel b. Ehud c. Gideon d. Jephthah e. Samson
f. Deborah
c. Gideon
This prophet illustrates the importance of trusting God even in the midst of circumstances which seem to deny his presence. His isolation time alone with God in which he dialogs with God about these apparent contradictions ends with an act of the will which trusts God to act justly.
a. Jonah b. Joel c. Zephaniah d.Habakkuk e. Malachi
d. Habakkuk
This encouraging early church leader, an example of an excellent mentor, was used as the catalyst to develop the Antiochian church as a missionary base. His linking of Paul to that church may be one of the most significant pivotal points in the expansion of the Christian movement world wide.
a. John Mark b. Luke c. Demas d. Barnabas e. James f. Saul of Tarsus
d. Barnabas
This leader demonstrated a learning response all his life. In his old age, at least 80 years old, he was still studying scripture and learning from it. In response to one of those study times in the word, God gave him one of the most important messianic prophecies of the entire Old Testament.
a. Micaiah b. Nathan c. Jeremiah d. Daniel e. Zechariah f. Solomon
e. Zechariah
This missionary leader was a companion of both Paul and Peter, was with Peter in his latter years and is mentioned in 1st Peter.
a. John Mark b. Timothy c. Claudius d. Silas e. Miletus
a. John Mark
This missionary leader is the only contemporary leader mentioned by Peter in his second epistle.
a. Barnabas b. Silas c. John Mark d. Paul e. James
d. Paul
This bi-vocational leader who ministered near Colosse and Ephesus was influenced by Paul and was given a request by Paul which countered the accepted social practice of his day. We do not know his response but expect that he complied.
a. Archippus b. Tychicus c. Philemon d. Timothy e. Titus
c. Philemon
This book encourages us to believe in the justice of God. Though He uses wicked nations for his purposed He still holds them accountable. Assyria is a case in point. This book predicts its utter destruction. It is:
a. Jonah b. Micah c. Nahum d. Obadiah e. Zephaniah f. none of these
e. Zephaniah
