Food and Drink in the Bible Flashcards

#1

What food did God provide for the Israelites during their 40 years in the wilderness?

📖 Exodus 16:11-15

#2

At the wedding in Cana, what did Jesus turn into wine?

📖 John 2:1-11

#3

What two foods did Jesus use to feed the 5,000 people?

📖 Matthew 14:17-21

#4

What did Esau sell to Jacob in exchange for food?

📖 Genesis 25:29-34

#5

What did John the Baptist eat while living in the wilderness?

📖 Matthew 3:4

#6

What did God tell the Israelites not to eat according to the dietary laws?

📖 Leviticus 11:1-47

#7

What was served at the Passover meal that commemorated God's deliverance of the Israelites?

📖 Exodus 12:8

#8

What did Samson eat from the carcass of a lion he had killed?

📖 Judges 14:8-9

#2

Water

Jesus performed His first miracle by turning water into wine at a wedding feast in Cana, demonstrating His divine power over creation.

John 2:1-11

#1

Manna and quail

God miraculously provided manna (a bread-like substance) and quail for the Israelites throughout their desert journey, sustaining them when food was unavailable.

Exodus 16:11-15

#4

His birthright

Esau sold his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew (pottage), showing that he valued immediate physical hunger over his valuable inheritance rights.

Genesis 25:29-34

#3

Fish and bread

Jesus multiplied five small loaves and two fish to feed over 5,000 people, demonstrating God's provision and compassion for the hungry.

Matthew 14:17-21

#6

Unclean animals

The Old Testament dietary laws (Levitical laws) prohibited the Israelites from eating unclean animals, including pork, certain seafood, and other animals not meeting specific criteria.

Leviticus 11:1-47

#5

Locusts and wild honey

John the Baptist ate locusts and wild honey as his food while preaching repentance in the wilderness, living an ascetic lifestyle.

Matthew 3:4

#8

Honey

Samson found a swarm of bees and honey in the carcass of a lion he had killed and ate the honey, later using this fact in a riddle.

Judges 14:8-9

#7

Lamb, bitter herbs, and unleavened bread

The Passover meal included a lamb, bitter herbs, and unleavened bread, commemorating God's protection of the Israelites when He delivered them from Egypt.

Exodus 12:8

#9

What did Jesus say He was when referring to spiritual nourishment?

📖 John 6:35

#10

What vine did Jesus use to represent His relationship with His followers?

📖 John 15:1-5

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#10

A grape vine

Jesus called Himself the true vine, using the grape vine as a metaphor to show that His followers (branches) must remain connected to Him to bear fruit.

John 15:1-5

#9

The bread of life

Jesus called Himself the bread of life, symbolizing that He provides spiritual sustenance and eternal life to all who believe in Him.

John 6:35

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