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