Rivers and Waters in the Bible Quiz Flashcards

#1

Which river did the Israelites cross when entering the Promised Land under Joshua's leadership?

📖 Joshua 3:17

#2

In which river was Jesus baptized by John the Baptist?

📖 Matthew 3:13-16

#3

What was the name of the river that flowed from the Garden of Eden?

📖 Genesis 2:10-14

#4

Which prophet was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind and crossed the Jordan River before his ascension?

📖 2 Kings 2:11

#5

How many times did Naaman dip himself in the Jordan River to be healed of leprosy?

📖 2 Kings 5:10

#6

Which body of water is described as so salty that people float naturally on its surface?

📖 Genesis 14:3

#7

What miracle did Jesus perform on the Sea of Galilee that amazed his disciples?

📖 Matthew 14:25-27

#8

Which river formed the border between Judah and Israel during the divided kingdom period?

📖 Joshua 12:1-2

#2

The Jordan River

Matthew 3:13-16 records that Jesus came to the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist.

Matthew 3:13-16

#1

The Jordan River

Joshua 3:17 describes the Israelites crossing the Jordan River on dry ground as the priests carried the Ark of the Covenant.

Joshua 3:17

#4

Elijah

2 Kings 2:11 records that Elijah crossed the Jordan River with Elisha and was taken up to heaven in a whirlwind and a chariot of fire.

2 Kings 2:11

#3

The river that split into four headwaters

Genesis 2:10-14 describes a river that watered the garden and split into four headwaters, including the Tigris and Euphrates.

Genesis 2:10-14

#6

The Dead Sea

The Dead Sea (also called the Salt Sea in Scripture) has an extremely high salt concentration, making it impossible for most organisms to survive and causing people to float naturally.

Genesis 14:3

#5

Seven times

2 Kings 5:10 records that the prophet Elisha told Naaman to dip himself seven times in the Jordan River, and his flesh was restored.

2 Kings 5:10

#8

The Jordan River

The Jordan River served as a natural boundary separating the kingdoms of Israel (to the east) and Judah (to the west) during the period of the divided monarchy.

Joshua 12:1-2

#7

Walking on water

Matthew 14:25-27 describes Jesus walking on water on the Sea of Galilee during a storm, causing his disciples to be amazed and afraid.

Matthew 14:25-27

#9

What event caused the waters of the Red Sea to part in the Book of Exodus?

📖 Exodus 14:21-22

#10

In the vision described in Revelation, what was the color of the sea when the second angel poured out his bowl?

📖 Revelation 16:3

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#10

Red like blood

Revelation 16:3 describes how when the second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, it turned into blood like that of a dead man, and every living thing in the sea died.

Revelation 16:3

#9

Moses raised his staff at God's command

Exodus 14:21-22 states that Moses raised his staff and the LORD parted the waters of the Red Sea with a strong wind, allowing the Israelites to cross on dry ground.

Exodus 14:21-22

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