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1 These Bible Who Am I? cards were made by Patsy Stevens at Garden of Praise. Non-profit duplication is permitted. You may freely print them for classroom use and for the benefit of your students. We ask that you not print them and sell them. You will probably want to print them on cardstock to make them more durable. Some teachers may want to write the answers lightly on the back and laminate them if they will be receiving heavy use. You may view the Who Am I? puzzles online with accompanying pictures at Songs of Praise, You can read the Bible stories at Garden of Praise,

2 #1 I was visited by the angel Gabriel. My son was born in Bethlehem. My child was the Son of God. Who Am I? #2 We saw a star and traveled from the East. We brought gifts to the Christ Child. We did not report back to the king. We are the. #3 I was a Roman emperor. I decreed that all the world should be registered. A month of the year is named for me. I am Caesar.

3 #4 I lived in Bethlehem. I provided rooms for travelers. I told Mary and Joseph there was no room for them to stay. #5 I am one of God's angels. I am a messenger. I was sent to a young woman named Mary. #6 I was a carpenter. I was the husband of Mary. We were in Bethlehem when Mary's baby was born.

4 #7 We care for sheep. Angels appeared to us one night with a message. We went to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. Who are we? #8 I was a just and devout man in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit told me I would live to see the Christ Child. I prophesied to Mary about things which were to come. #9 I was a prophetess. I had been a widow for 84 years. I told everyone about the Child who had been born.

5 #10 I was a king. Wise men came to me to inquire about the new King of the Jews. I decreed that all the male children of the kingdom age two and under should be killed. Who Am I? #11 I was a kinswoman of Mary. Mary and I each had a son. My son was named John. #12 I wore camel's hair clothing and ate locusts and wild honey. I prepared the people for the coming of Jesus. I was John the.

6 #13 I am an evil being. I caused Adam and Eve to sin. I tempted Jesus in the wilderness. #14 I was the brother of Peter. Jesus saw us fishing one day. He asked us to follow him. #15 I was a disciple of Jesus. Jesus saw me sitting under a fig tree. I am also called Bartholomew.

7 #16 I was a Pharisee. Jesus came to me at night. He told me, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son". #17 People call this event the Transfiguration. I appeared with Moses and Elijah. My face shone like the sun. #18 I was the brother of Mary and Martha. Jesus restored my life after I had been dead four days. Enemies tried to kill me after I had been raised.

8 #19 I was not a very tall man. I climbed a tree in order to see Jesus. I promised to give half of my possessions to help the poor. #20 My brother John and I were fishermen. Our father was Zebedee. Jesus called us to follow him. #21 I was a Jewish ruler of the synagogue. My twelve-year-old daughter died. Jesus restored my daughter to life.

9 #22 I was a blind beggar. I called out loudly for Jesus to have mercy on me. Jesus healed me and I was able to see. #23 We sold animals for sacrifice at the temple. Jesus said we had made it a den of thieves. He made a whip and made us leave the temple. We are the. #24 I asked my father for my portion of the inheritance. I wasted my money and soon it was gone. I am called the son.

10 #25 My son wasted his inheritance. When he returned I saw him from afar off. I was overjoyed to have him home again. I am his. #26 My brother wasted his inheritance. I was angry when my father received my brother home with open arms. I am the brother. #27 Jesus told a parable about me. I am a farmer. My seed fell in different places. I am the.

11 #28 I care for my sheep. When one of them is lost I leave the other 99 to look for it. I am the. #29 I asked Jesus what I had to do to get eternal life. I left sorrowfully because I could not do as He asked me to do. I was the rich young. #30 Jesus told a story about two men who built houses. I built my house on the sand and it was destroyed. I was the builder.

12 #31 I went to the temple to worship I put two coins in the offering. Jesus said I had given more than all the others. I am the poor. #32 I saw a man on the road who had been robbed and beaten. I took care of him and took him to an inn. I was a good neighbor. They call me the good. #33 I went to a wedding with my friends. Some of us took extra oil for our lamps. I am one of the virgins who made preparation.

13 #34 I went to a wedding one night. I did not take extra oil and my lamp and it began to go out. When I returned from buying oil the door was closed. I am one of the virgins. #35 Jesus told a story about how men used the talents entrusted to them. Two of the men doubled their investments. I did not please the master. I am the man. #36 Jesus was eating supper at our house. I took costly oil and put it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with my hair. Judas said the money should have been given to the poor.

14 #37 We were in Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. We saw Jesus riding into the city on a donkey. We sang songs to him. We are the. #38 I was a servant of the high priest. Peter cut off my ear when Jesus was being arrested. Jesus restored my ear. #39 I was the high priest before whom Jesus was tried. False witnesses were brought in to testify against Jesus. I said Jesus deserved to die.

15 #40 I was governor of the Roman province of Judea. Jesus was brought before me for trial. I washed my hands of the matter, but I let the people decide. I was Pontius. #41 We were present at the trial of Jesus. We asked for Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus. We said Jesus should be crucified. We are the of people. #42 I was one of the women who helped Jesus. I was the first person to whom Jesus appeared after the resurrection. I am called Mary.

16 #43 I am the Son of God. I came to earth and lived a sinless life. I died on the cross to redeem mankind. I am Christ. #44 We were present when Jesus died. We mocked Him and offered Him sour wine to drink. We gambled for his clothing. We are the. #45 I was a friend of Jesus. I am sometimes called "the disciple whom Jesus loved". From the cross Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to me.

17 #46 I was a soldier present at the cross. I witnessed amazing events. I glorified God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man!". I was the. #47 I asked Pilate for the body of Jesus after His death. Nicodemus helped me move the body to my own tomb. I am of Arimathea. #48 I was the disciple who betrayed Jesus. The Jewish rulers paid me 30 pieces of silver to betray Him. I hanged myself. I am Iscariot.

18 #49 After the crucifixion we met Jesus while we walked along the road. We did not recognize Him. At supper our eyes were opened and we knew Him. We are men from. #50 I was a disciple of Jesus. I doubted the apostles had really seen Jesus after His death. I believed when I saw the nail prints in His hands. #51 Three times I denied knowing Jesus when He was on trial. I wept bitterly when I heard the rooster crow. After the resurrection Jesus asked me three times if I loved Him.

19 #52 We are messengers sent from God. We appeared when Jesus ascended back into Heaven. We told his disciples Jesus would come again. We are the. #53 I was an evangelist. I preached to an Ethiopian who was traveling in a chariot. He asked me to baptize him when we came to water. #54 I persecuted Christians. Jesus appeared to me on the road to Damascus. I became His follower and began to convert people to Him. I am of Tarsus.

20 #55 I was a former persecutor of Christians, but I became a follower of Christ. I suffered many persecutions because of my faith. I wrote letters to the Christians which are in the New Testament. I am the Apostle. #56 I am a burden-bearing animal. Jesus rode on me when He entered the city of Jerusalem. I am a. #57 My husband and I tried to deceive God. We sold a possession and said we were giving all the proceeds to the apostles. We lied and died because of it.

21 #58 My wife and I lied to God. We held back part of the proceeds of the sale of a possession. I died first and then my wife died as a result of the lie. #59 I was a man of great faith. I became the first Christian martyr when my enemies stoned me to death. I forgave my enemies as I was dying. #60 God in a dream told me to go to a man named Saul. I was afraid to go because I had heard of his persecution of Christians. I preached to Paul and God restored his sight.

22 #61 I was with a group praying for Peter's release from prison. I answered the door when we heard a knock, but I did not open it right away. We were surprised when we saw Peter at the door. #62 I am sometimes called Tabitha. I made clothing for the widows of Joppa. When I died Peter prayed and I was restored to life. #63 I was a righteous centurion. God showed Peter a vision to prepare him for his visit to me. Peter preached to us, and my family and I became followers of Jesus.

23 #64 My name means "Son of Encouragement". I helped Paul by introducing him to other Christians. My relative, John Mark, traveled with us. #65 I was a business woman who sold purple cloth. A group of us met by the river on the Sabbath to worship. Paul preached to us and I invited them to stay with me. #66 When Paul and Barnabas parted company I became a co-worker with Paul. Timothy and Luke also traveled with us. We preached in the city of Berea.

24 #67 I was a young co-worker with Paul. My mother was Eunice. My grandmother was Lois.

25 Answer keys Who Am I? New Testament #1 I was visited by the angel Gabriel. My son was born in Bethlehem. My child was the Son of God. (Answer Mary) #2 We saw a star and traveled from the East. We brought gifts to the Christ Child. We did not report back to the king. We are the. (Answer Wisemen) #3 I was a Roman emperor. I decreed that all the world should be registered. A month of the year is named for me. I am Caesar. (Answer Augustus) #4 I lived in Bethlehem. I provided rooms for travelers. I told Mary and Joseph there was no room for them to stay. (Answer Innkeeper) #5 I am one of God's angels. I am a messenger. I was sent to a young woman named Mary. (Answer Gabriel)

26 #6 I was a carpenter. I was the husband of Mary. We were in Bethlehem when Mary's baby was born. (Answer Joseph) #7 We care for sheep. Angels appeared to us one night with a message. We went to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. Who are we? (Answer Shepherds) #8 I was a just and devout man in Jerusalem. The Holy Spirit told me I would live to see the Christ Child. I prophesied to Mary about things which were to come. (Answer Simeon) #9 I was a prophetess. I had been a widow for 84 years. I told everyone about the Child who had been born. (Answer Anna) #10 I was a king. Wise men came to me to inquire about the new King of the Jews. I decreed that all the male children of the kingdom age two and under should be killed. (Answer Herod)

27 #11 I was a kinswoman of Mary. Mary and I each had a son. My son was named John. (Answer Elizabeth) #12 I wore camel's hair clothing and ate locusts and wild honey. I prepared the people for the coming of Jesus. I was John the. (Answer Baptist) #13 I am an evil being. I caused Adam and Eve to sin. I tempted Jesus in the wilderness. (Answer devil) #14 I was the brother of Peter. Jesus saw us fishing one day. He asked us to follow him. (Answer Andrew) #15 I was a disciple of Jesus. Jesus saw me sitting under a fig tree. I am also called Bartholomew. (Answer Nathanael)

28 #16 I was a Pharisee. Jesus came to me at night. He told me, "God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son". (Answer Nicodemus) #17 People call this event the Transfiguration. I appeared with Moses and Elijah. My face shone like the sun. (Answer Jesus) #18 I was the brother of Mary and Martha. Jesus restored my life after I had been dead four days. Enemies tried to kill me after I had been raised. (Answer Lazarus) #19 I was not a very tall man. I climbed a tree in order to see Jesus. I promised to give half of my possessions to help the poor. (Answer Zacchaeus) #20 My brother John and I were fishermen. Our father was Zebedee. Jesus called us to follow him. (Answer James)

29 #21 I was a Jewish ruler of the synagogue. My twelve-year-old daughter died. Jesus restored my daughter to life. (Answer Jairus) #22 I was a blind beggar. I called out loudly for Jesus to have mercy on me. Jesus healed me and I was able to see. (Answer Bartimaeus) #23 We sold animals for sacrifice at the temple. Jesus said we had made it a den of thieves. He made a whip and made us leave the temple. We are the. (Answer moneychangers) #24 I asked my father for my portion of the inheritance. I wasted my money and soon it was gone. I am called the son. (Answer prodigal) #25 My son wasted his inheritance. When he returned I saw him from afar off. I was overjoyed to have him home again. I am his. (Answer father) #26 My brother wasted his inheritance. I was angry when my father received my brother home with open arms. I am the brother. (Answer elder/older )

30 #27 Jesus told a parable about me. I am a farmer. My seed fell in different places. I am the. (Answer sower) #28 I care for my sheep. When one of them is lost I leave the other 99 to look for it. I am the. (Answer shepherd) #29 I asked Jesus what I had to do to get eternal life. I left sorrowfully because I could not do what He asked me to do. I was the rich young. (Answer ruler) #30 Jesus told a story about two men who built houses. I built my house on the sand and it was destroyed. I was the builder. (Answer foolish) #31 I went to the temple to worship I put two coins in the offering. Jesus said I had given more than all the others. I am the poor. (Answer widow)

31 #32 I saw a man on the road who had been robbed and beaten. I took care of him and took him to an inn. I was a good neighbor. They call me the good. (Answer Samaritan) #33 I went to a wedding with my friends. Some of us took extra oil for our lamps. I am one of the virgins who made preparation. (Answer wise ) #34 I went to a wedding one night. I did not take extra oil and my lamp and it began to go out. When I returned from buying oil the door was closed. I am one of the virgins. (Answer foolish) #35 Jesus told a story about how men used the talents entrusted to them. Two of the men doubled their investments. I did not please the master. I am the man. (Answer one talent) #36 Jesus was eating supper at our house. I took costly oil and put it on Jesus' feet and wiped his feet with my hair. Judas said the money should have been given to the poor. My name is. (Answer Mary) #37 We were in Jerusalem for the Passover Feast. We saw Jesus riding into the city on a donkey. We sang songs to him. We are the. (Answer children)

32 #38 I was a servant of the high priest. Peter cut off my ear when Jesus was being arrested. Jesus restored my ear. (Answer Malchus) #39 I was the high priest before whom Jesus was tried. False witnesses were brought in to testify against Jesus. I said Jesus deserved to die. (Answer Caiaphas) #40 I was governor of the Roman province of Judea. Jesus was brought before me for trial. I washed my hands of the matter, but I let the people decide. I was Pontius. (Answer Pilate) #41 We were present at the trial of Jesus. We asked for Barabbas to be released instead of Jesus. We said Jesus should be crucified. We are the of people. (Answer crowd) #42 I was one of the women who helped Jesus. I was the first person to whom Jesus appeared after the resurrection. I am called Mary. (Answer Magdalene)

33 #43 I am the Son of God. I came to earth and lived a sinless life. I died on the cross to redeem mankind. I am Christ. (Answer Jesus) #44 We were present when Jesus died. We mocked Him and offered Him sour wine to drink. We gambled for his clothing. We are the. (Answer soldiers) #45 I was a friend of Jesus. I am sometimes called "the disciple whom Jesus loved". From the cross Jesus entrusted the care of His mother to me. (Answer John) #46 I was a soldier present at the cross. I witnessed amazing events. I glorified God and said, "Surely this was a righteous man!". I was the. (Answer Centurion) #47 I asked Pilate for the body of Jesus after His death. Nicodemus helped me move the body to my own tomb. I am of Arimathea. (Answer Joseph)

34 #48 I was the disciple who betrayed Jesus. The Jewish rulers paid me 30 pieces of silver to betray Him. I hanged myself. I am Iscariot. (Answer Judas) #49 After the crucifixion we met Jesus while we walked along the road. We did not recognize Him. At supper our eyes were opened and we knew Him. We are men from. (Answer Emmaus) #50 I was a disciple of Jesus. I doubted the apostles had really seen Jesus after His death. I believed when I saw the nail prints in His hands. (Answer Thomas) #51 Three times I denied knowing Jesus when He was on trial. I wept bitterly when I heard the rooster crow. After the resurrection Jesus asked me three times if I loved Him. (Answer Peter) #52 We are messengers sent from God. We appeared when Jesus ascended back into Heaven. We told his disciples Jesus would come again. We are the. (Answer angels) #53 I was an evangelist. I preached to an Ethiopian who was traveling in a chariot. He asked me to baptize him when we came to water. (Answer Philip)

35 #54 I persecuted Christians. Jesus appeared to me on the road to Damascus. I became His follower and began to convert people to Him. I am of Tarsus. (Answer Saul) #55 I was a former persecutor of Christians, but I became a follower of Christ. I suffered many persecutions because of my faith. I wrote letters to the Christians which are in the New Testament. I am the Apostle. (Answer Paul) #56 I am a burden-bearing animal. Jesus rode on me when He entered the city of Jerusalem. I am a. (Answer donkey) #57 My husband and I tried to deceive God. We sold a possession and said we were giving all the proceeds to the apostles. We lied and died because of it. (Answer Sapphira) #58 My wife and I lied to God. We held back part of the proceeds of the sale of a possession. I died first and then my wife died as a result of the lie. (Answer Ananias)

36 #59 I was a man of great faith. I became the first Christian martyr when my enemies stoned me to death. I forgave my enemies as I was dying. (Answer Stephen) #60 God in a dream told me to go to a man named Saul. I was afraid to go because I had heard of his persecution of Christians. I preached to Paul and God restored his sight. (Answer Ananias) #61 I was with a group praying for Peter's release from prison. I answered the door when we heard a knock, but I did not open it right away. We were surprised when we saw Peter at the door. (Answer Rhoda) #62 I am sometimes called Tabitha. I made clothing for the widows of Joppa. When I died Peter prayed and I was restored to life. (Answer Dorcas) #63 I was a righteous centurion. God showed Peter a vision to prepare him for his visit to me. Peter preached to us, and my family and I became followers of Jesus. (Answer Cornelius)

37 #64 My name means "Son of Encouragement". I helped Paul by introducing him to other Christians. My relative, John Mark, traveled with us. (Answer Barnabas) #65 I was a business woman who sold purple cloth. A group of us met by the river on the Sabbath to worship. Paul preached to us and I invited them to stay with me. (Answer Lydia) #66 When Paul and Barnabas parted company I became a co-worker with Paul. Timothy and Luke also traveled with us. We preached in the city of Berea. (Answer Silas) #67 I was a young co-worker with Paul. My mother was Eunice. My grandmother was Lois. (Answer Timothy)