Title: Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on December 29, 2003, 07:47:42 PM I like making scripture riddles, and here's one I came up with today while I was doing my work. Since I was studying the apocolypse [sp?], that is what I had to work with, so nobody freak out because the riddle is apocolyptic. Just get some herbal tea or whatever and enjoy.
Ready? Title: Censership Difficulty: Medium From the altar of heaven, a great smokey fire A mountain of this grows higher and higher. Now into a censer, cast down to the earth To purge away evil, hatred and mirth. What am I and what do I represent? Ready...GO! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on December 30, 2003, 01:20:59 AM Fire and brimstone.
The wrath of God. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on December 30, 2003, 02:54:12 PM It's a good guess, but it isn't it.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on December 31, 2003, 11:59:35 AM Is it the censer filled with fire of the altar, cast down to the earth Revelation 8:5?
Grace and Peace! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on December 31, 2003, 04:14:34 PM Well, it isn't the fire. But you are close.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on December 31, 2003, 06:11:38 PM Prayers? cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on December 31, 2003, 06:20:42 PM Second guess - You are the smoke of the incense representing the prayers of the saints. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on December 31, 2003, 06:32:35 PM Moses' sister's name is Miriam. His wife's name is Zipporah. What's his mother's name? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on December 31, 2003, 06:54:34 PM Jochebed cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on December 31, 2003, 07:09:19 PM Very good, Cris! Congrats.
(http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoticons4u/party/fest30.gif) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 01, 2004, 01:15:17 AM "We" are the smoke of the incense representing the prayers of the saints? Who is the "you", or the "we". And, is Jochebed correct? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 01, 2004, 01:50:34 AM Hehe! You asked the riddle, and you're asking Cris what the right answer is? Hehe! I love it.
BTW, When we tell riddles, we personify the answer. It's kind of a tradition, although I don't know why. It's kind of like, why do ballerinas wear pink? Hey-another riddle! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 01, 2004, 12:36:41 PM Symphony, I answered Whitehorse's question to the riddle, "What am I and what do I represent?" My answer was, "you are the smoke of the incense representing the prayers of the saints." "You" or "we" refers to the riddle itself. Yes, Jochebed is the correct name of the mother of Moses - Ex. 6:20 and Num. 26:59, at least that's what my bible says. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 01, 2004, 04:14:51 PM ...we personify the answer ??
Oh, you mean we place it in the first person? Well, I was wondering who the "we" or the "you" was, assuming that it is the same as "saints" at the end of the sentence. But I was just making sure. So "we", that is, Christians collectively, are the "smoke of the incense", I'm gathering. Or, perhaps more accurately, our prayersare the smoke of the incense. Thank you. Yes, and thank you, Chris, for yours on Jochebed. I didn't realize that. (I thot it was unknown). We need another good riddle there. (I know, I know, "Why is Symphony so stupid"?) :-X Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 03, 2004, 02:24:46 AM How many days was Noah in the ark?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 03, 2004, 11:43:36 AM How many days was Noah in the ark? Hmmmm, now I have to get my bible. ::) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 03, 2004, 01:58:49 PM Whitehorse,
I had problems trying to get into CU last night also. It kept saying error in advertising or something. Then I got in and couldn't get to next page. Tried with a different computer and the same thing happened so I figured the site itself was having problems. Ok, Noah's Ark --- 411 days or maybe 371 days, depending on whether you count in the first 40 days into the first 150 days. Ok, so what's the answer? Hey Symphony, how long does it take for you to get your bible? ;D cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 03, 2004, 03:24:41 PM *sigh* Cris, you beat me to it. :-[ Hey Symphony, how long does it take for you to get your bible? Hehe. Very funny. Um. Maybe about somewhere between forever and eternity... ::) ??? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 03, 2004, 07:36:20 PM Hm; I thought it was 375, from the second month and 17th day of Noah's 600th year to the 2nd month and 27th day of his 601st year. ???
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 03, 2004, 08:08:20 PM You could be right. I got my info from a book titled, Who's Who in the Bible. Briefly, it rained for 40 days and nights. Landscape was obliterated. Waters covered the highest mountains. Flood remained at full strength for 150 days then subsided. It took another 150 days for the water to drop low enough for the ark to rest upon Ararat. 40 days passed before Noah released a raven which did not return. A week later he released a dove which came back. The next week he released a dove which returned with an olive branch in its mouth. The following week he released a dove which didn't return. Ok here's another------ In what state is the Statue of Liberty? cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 03, 2004, 08:25:52 PM New York. Liberty Island is at the entrance of New York Harbor.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 03, 2004, 09:09:17 PM Few people realize that the Statue of Liberty actually stands in New Jersey. Bedloe's Island (renamed Liberty Island in 1956) sits in New York Harbor but is within Jersey City's waters. It is only because of an 1834 compact that New York has any control over the island at all. Sales taxes from the statue's concessions go to Albany, not to Trenton, as do non federal income taxes paid by the few families who live there. The statue is a beacon, only because of New Jersey, since the island's power comes from a Jersey City utility. What kind of an animal is the Koala? I know these aren't scripture riddles but I'm not good at making up riddles and I don't have any scriptural ones. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 04, 2004, 05:03:12 PM Wow-that's really neat; I didn't know that! I like riddles. Got any more?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: ebia on January 04, 2004, 05:26:18 PM What kind of an animal is the Koala? A distant relative of the Drop Bear:http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3695/db.htm (http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Forum/3695/db.htm) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 04, 2004, 05:28:06 PM I know these aren't scripture riddles but I'm not good at making up riddles and I don't have any scriptural ones. *sigh* ::) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 04, 2004, 09:39:54 PM Hey Symphony -- com'on, you can do better than just *sigh*! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 04, 2004, 09:45:09 PM ebia, Drop Bears are folklore - Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 04, 2004, 09:52:28 PM So, what kind of an animal is the Koala?
Here's another------ What is greater than God More evil than the devil The poor have it The rich need it And if you eat it, you'll die? The answer is 1 (one) word - seven letters long. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 07, 2004, 02:30:36 PM The answer is....
NOTHING ;D I saw this one a while back. Grace and Peace Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 07, 2004, 08:39:36 PM Hey, a big round of applause for 2nd Timothy!!! That's it folks - Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 08, 2004, 09:08:06 PM Oh, that's neat!
Okay, here's another one: I seat the Ruler Of heaven and earth On me rest the walls of grandeur and worth Though I am lowly Not much more than a stone I'm known to the City The ephod, and throne. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 08, 2004, 11:18:44 PM Melchizedek? Jesus Christ? Believers? Wisdom? Is this one of your originals? Oh, I'm going to be up all night trying to figure this one out!!! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 08, 2004, 11:23:22 PM Those are good guesses, but they aren't it yet. Yep; these are original. So if they're really bad, I take full blame! :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 12:35:53 AM Is it-----FOUNDATION? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 05:17:27 PM OK, so I didn't lose a lot of sleep - just a little! I don't think they're bad at all - just the opposite. As much as I like a challenge, they do drive me crazy though. Com'on 2nd Timothy - give it a try. Anyone else? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 09, 2004, 07:49:09 PM No, it isn't foundation. But that might help you along the way...
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 08:06:08 PM Darn!!! How about ROCK----- Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 09, 2004, 08:23:49 PM It's not rock, but you are headed in the right direction! :)
Quote I don't think they're bad at all - just the opposite. Thank you for your kind complement! :) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 08:31:41 PM One of these? Servant Tree of Righteousness Altar Tabernacle ::) :P Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 08:39:34 PM OK, a foundation might help along the way and with the rock I'm headed in the right direction --- hummmm. The Church The body of Christ Couldn't be sinner Oh woe is me!!!! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 09, 2004, 08:43:32 PM Here's a hint: what do the particular throne, ephod, and city have in common?
This might help, too: think ephod. Think stone. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 08:46:38 PM High Priest? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 09, 2004, 08:49:14 PM No-think stone. That's your key. ;)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 08:55:53 PM Now I'm getting pathetic - priestly garments and stone. Hummm - precious stone - cornerstone? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 09, 2004, 09:19:51 PM Precious stone is getting very close!!
Throne. Foundation. Ephod. *precious stone* Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 09, 2004, 09:40:44 PM I can't figure it out. I thought Zion, faith, promise, Mt. of Olives, chair and of course the Wizard of Oz-------my brain's a stone! I'm being stupid now----it's a frequency with me! Obviously, the precious stones are emerald, ruby and sapphire. They were in the priestly garment. Christ is our precious stone. I know when you reveal the answer, I'm going to feel dumb. I know it's really simple. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 10, 2004, 01:16:42 AM You're right-it's the sapphire. It is in the ephod, it is the what the throne of God is made of, and it is in the foundation of the new Jerusalem! I'll get the proof texts tomorrow; every time I connect to crosswalk.com to get it I crash.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 11, 2004, 01:50:40 AM Hi, Cris! Here's the scripture texts for the puzzle. Enjoy! :)
Ezekiel 1:26 Revelation 21:19-21 Exodus 28:15-28 Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 11, 2004, 08:28:44 PM Whitehorse, Thanks for the scripture texts. I'll check them out. I hope you're saving these riddles because they're really good. Just think, someday you'll have a book of riddles you can publish. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 13, 2004, 01:12:46 AM Thanks Cris! I actually enjoy your very much; I'm still finetuning mine, trying to figure out how much information to give in the puzzle and which things to use.
Got any more? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 13, 2004, 07:57:35 AM These are fun.
Let me try one. I do big things, though small in size, Sometimes I fail, to win Gods prize. If I'm not taken away, I'll multiply, by thirtyfold, or sixty, or a hundred. What am I? (hope that wasn't too many clues) Grace and Peace! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 13, 2004, 09:30:30 PM These are fun. Let me try one. I do big things, though small in size, Sometimes I fail, to win Gods prize. If I'm not taken away, I'll multiply, by thirtyfold, or sixty, or a hundred. What am I? (hope that wasn't too many clues) Grace and Peace! You are a SEED or maybe You are FAITH or maybe You are SIN :P ::) WHEW! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 13, 2004, 10:34:10 PM Mustard seed?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 13, 2004, 11:27:39 PM These are fun. Let me try one. I do big things, though small in size, Sometimes I fail, to win Gods prize. If I'm not taken away, I'll multiply, by thirtyfold, or sixty, or a hundred. What am I? (hope that wasn't too many clues) Grace and Peace! You are a SEED or maybe You are FAITH or maybe You are SIN :P ::) WHEW! Yes! The seed - the word. See the parable about the sower. I guess I made that one too easy. I wanted to be subtle, but its hard to make clues that don't give it away. The real clue I think is ... If I'm not taken away, I'll multiply, by thirtyfold, or sixty, or a hundred. Mar 4:14 The sower soweth the word. Mar 4:15 And these are they by the way side, where the word is sown; but when they have heard, Satan cometh immediately, and taketh away the word that was sown in their hearts. Mar 4:16 And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness; Mar 4:17 And have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time: afterward, when affliction or persecution ariseth for the word's sake, immediately they are offended. Mar 4:18 And these are they which are sown among thorns; such as hear the word, Mar 4:19 And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful. Mar 4:20 And these are they which are sown on good ground; such as hear the word, and receive it, and bring forth fruit, some thirtyfold, some sixty, and some an hundred. Nice try Whitehorse. The mustard seed is close. You guys are too good! I'll have to come up with harder riddles...lol Grace and Peace! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 13, 2004, 11:29:20 PM That was a great puzzle. Thanks! :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 12:40:17 AM Me and my twin, belong to God
from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied. What am I? (no buckshot answers this time cris....lol) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 01:03:35 AM Is it the two edges of the sword-as in the word? :D
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 01:05:26 AM nope! ;D
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 01:08:19 AM Maybe I have finally found a difficult one....I may have to give more clues.
Just ask if you need more. It is rather vague this time. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 01:10:53 AM Oh! Is it the new and old testaments? Fulfilled in Christ?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 01:12:35 AM Yes there is a parallel. :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 01:15:58 AM Oh-maybe the law and the prophets. Those were fulfilled in CHrist.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 01:17:37 AM You're going in the right direction, but thats not it.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 01:22:55 AM Hm. I'm going to have to mull that one over tonight! This is really good! :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 01:25:45 AM OK, I believe this one may be harder than I thought. I will post it again here so others wont have to flip a page back to see it.
Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied. What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 14, 2004, 12:58:08 PM (no buckshot answers this time cris....lol) Oh no! I really do believe in the process of elimination - quickly!!! ;D Is it HEART and SOUL? A clue, please. Is the answer two things or one - like OT and NT, Law and Prophets, heart and soul, etc. or just one thing ie. cross, sacrifice, etc.? Sorry, LOL. I'll be good from now on. cris Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 01:23:09 PM Yeah, a clue! :) But when you put the clue up, can you put it in white font so you have to highlight it to see it?( For the newcomers). ;)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 14, 2004, 01:42:14 PM Hey, don't do that - my highlight key doesn't work anymore!! ;) Gotta go - will be back in about 9 hours. And, 2Tim while Whitehorse and I are trying to solve this riddle, here's one for you to be mulling over. In what country is Mississippi Bay? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: JudgeNot on January 14, 2004, 02:08:52 PM Quote In what country is Mississippi Bay? I know!! I know!! I know!! (But - I can't tell you the answer because you're not a monk.) ;) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 09:35:04 PM Quote Is it HEART and SOUL? nope! Quote A clue, please. Is the answer two things or one OK, I see whitehorse has asked for one also. The first line is important. Me and my twin, belong to God (its a pair, but can be said in one word.) The second line is also important. From years long past, we prod and prod (OT) Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied. Everything in italics should be considered strongly. Grace and Peace! (I have a few other clues should you not figure it out). Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 14, 2004, 11:04:25 PM Could it be---REBORN? That doesn't parallel the O and NT's though. I'm thinking "gaze of truth" means the bible and "only once satisfied" is the debt Christ paid, once and for all. I'm stumped. This is a difficult one. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:07:45 PM Nope, not reborn.
LOL I'm lovin it <cue mcdonalds music> Here's another clue. Though not necessarily said in scripture, the twins I speak of represent God's Righteousness and Justice. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 14, 2004, 11:09:25 PM Quote In what country is Mississippi Bay? I know!! I know!! I know!! (But - I can't tell you the answer because you're not a monk.) ;) How'd ya know that? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:17:00 PM Correction on an earlier clue I gave.
Quote Me and my twin, belong to God (its a pair, but can be said in one word.) Sorry this was not correct. Each one is defined separately, but add an "s" to the end to get plural. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: JudgeNot on January 14, 2004, 11:20:30 PM Cris - the Google search engine is a powerful thing. :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:20:47 PM Quote I'm thinking "gaze of truth" means the bible and "only once satisfied" is the debt Christ paid, once and for all. What you said at the end about Christ answers part of the riddle, but its not the twins name. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:22:45 PM Heres another hint....this should make it a dead give away.
Think of the old covenant! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 14, 2004, 11:24:49 PM Hm. laws? Moral and ceremonial?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:27:32 PM Me and my twin, belong to God
from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied They would be seen in the traditional ceremony. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:31:52 PM Me and my twin, belong to God (represent 2 characters of God) from years long past, we prod and prod. (symbolic) We serve the Lord so faithfully, (ceremonially and character wise) because the Lord hath said it would be. (commanded -cant say too much more here as it would give away too much) From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, (ceremonially and spiritually) Only once was satisfied (Cris got this part right) They would be seen in the traditional ceremony. Quote Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:43:04 PM Do we need more hints?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 14, 2004, 11:49:25 PM Unfortunately, at least for me! I'm thinking rings, penalties, letters, vows. Would be seen in the traditional ceremony - SACRIFICE? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 14, 2004, 11:51:21 PM Yes, it would be seen during OT ritual sacrifice.
Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied I can make this a lot easier if you guys like?....I just thought having a hard one would make it more challenging. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 15, 2004, 12:04:24 AM Tablets?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 15, 2004, 12:09:23 AM Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 12:11:01 AM Challenging? I'll say. Fun though! They sacrificed clean animals. Is it OFFERING? No, that's not it. Tabernacle? Nah! What the heck is it? Burnt offerings - peace offerings - shed blood - atonement. I just can't figure out this one. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 15, 2004, 12:12:06 AM Oh--is it the goats? One gets set free, the other is sacrificed...what they represent fulfilled in Christ...doing the will of God. I wonder of the plodding is metaphorical, though. But the idea that no one can escape thir gaze. That's the part that throws me.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 15, 2004, 12:18:45 AM Now you guys are on the right track. Hitting all around it, but not quite there.
Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 15, 2004, 12:20:39 AM I sense a real scripture lesson coming out this when the answer is found.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 15, 2004, 12:22:22 AM Here is another obscure hint. All the sacrifices are seen by the twins.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 12:26:41 AM It couldn't be-----STONES, could it? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 15, 2004, 12:29:09 AM The scripture lesson will be great! Hm-I need another night to think about this one! :) These are fun.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 15, 2004, 12:33:19 AM Not stones.
:'( I have to work tomorrow night. But I should be around at 2 pm in the afternoon and 5:30 am the following day. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 12:39:37 AM Didn't make any sense to me, either! I won't be around at 5:30 am but maybe tomorrow at 2:00 pm. I'll try. Have something to do but maybe I'll be finished by then. Hope so. Talk to ya later. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 06:08:55 PM Haven't had a chance to give more thought to this riddle. Will try to do so a little later. At this point I'm kinda all "thunked" out. Just think, you thought your clues were going to give it away. My brain has been thoroughly teased on this one! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 06:35:30 PM Is it-------LOVE? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 15, 2004, 06:52:53 PM I think I have it---------------ANGEL, ANGELS. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 16, 2004, 07:31:42 AM Quote Is it-------LOVE? nope Quote I think I have it---------------ANGEL, ANGELS. No, but its probably as close as you've been. I believe what makes this one so hard is the double sided meaning of the "twins". They are a literal thing, and represent a spiritual thing. Heres another clue... They were made by man, as instructed by God. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: ollie on January 16, 2004, 04:22:43 PM Cherubims and or seraphims?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 16, 2004, 04:46:17 PM Cherubims and or seraphims? (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif) yeah!!! Ollie got it right! Its the two cherubims! Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied See next post... Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 16, 2004, 04:50:06 PM Exo 25:18 And thou shalt make two cherubims [the twins] of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat.
The Ark and temple that Moses was instructed to build (as well as the temple in Jerusalem later), is an earthy replica of the temple in heaven. Cherubs in the bible are usually associated with the holiness of God, and guardians and servants. These Cherubims that God instructed Moses to build, and placed hovering over the ark, appear to represent Gods Righteousness and Justice. They each gaze towards the mercy seat and into the ark, as if viewing 3 evidences of mans sin. Inside the ark was a golden pot which contained tablets of the covenant, the staff of Aaron, and Manna (Heb 9:4), seemingly to represent mans willingness to break Gods law, rejection of Gods leadership, and rejection of Gods gifts and blessings. Once a year the high priest would enter into the holy of holies in the temple, kill an innocent animal which was commanded by God, and sprinkle his blood over the mercy seat, so that its blood would hide or cover mans sins, thus satisfying Gods unwavering Holiness or "Righteousness and Justice". This was a shadow of things to come. Heb 9:11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Heb 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Gods Holiness was once and for all satisfied! What an awesome analogy! Gods justice for sin demands the shedding of blood. Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. And of course, for there to be true righteous blood shed in the eyes of God (on the mercy seat for man), someone holy, and without sin, had to shed his blood. No man could ever do this except Jesus who lived a sinless life. Gods chosen sacrifice. Joh 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 1Jo 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous Heb 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens (Gods holy of holies), Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Isn't that a beautiful parallel in the old testiment leading up to Gods ultimate sacrifice in order to satisfy Gods Righteousness and Justice? Gods word is truly awesome! I get excited everytime I talk about this topic. The riddle once again. Me and my twin, belong to God =the two cherubims from years long past, we prod and prod. = shown in the OT, the cherubs gazing onto the mercy seat and the evidence of mans sinful nature. We serve the Lord so faithfully, = This part is admittantly obscure, but it fit with the ryhm..lol The did serve symbolically as Gods holiness in the temple of God. because the Lord hath said it would be. = Gods covenant with man to forgive sins and satisfy Gods perfect righteousness and justice. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, = No man can hide from the gaze of Gods holiness as represented by the cherubims. Only once was satisfied = Only Jesus blood sprinkled on the mercy seat in Gods holy of holies satisfied once and for all Gods Righteousness and Justice. I had not planned on this riddle becoming a bible lesson...lol, but I think it adds learning to the fun of searching out the answers. Hopefully I didn't make it too hard. Maybe I should try some easier ones. Grace and Peace! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 16, 2004, 05:16:07 PM Oh no, that's the exact picture I had in mind when I said "angels" :'(. It's been fun! Congratulations, Ollie! Okay 2Tim, I'm waiting for the next one. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 16, 2004, 05:54:09 PM Exo 25:18 And thou shalt make two cherubims [the twins] of gold, of beaten work shalt thou make them, in the two ends of the mercy seat. The Ark and temple that Moses was instructed to build (as well as the temple in Jerusalem later), is an earthy replica of the temple in heaven. Cherubs in the bible are usually associated with the holiness of God, and guardians and servants. These Cherubims that God instructed Moses to build, and placed hovering over the ark, appear to represent Gods Righteousness and Justice. They each gaze towards the mercy seat and into the ark, as if viewing 3 evidences of mans sin. Inside the ark was a golden pot which contained tablets of the covenant, the staff of Aaron, and Manna (Heb 9:4), seemingly to represent mans willingness to break Gods law, rejection of Gods leadership, and rejection of Gods gifts and blessings. Once a year the high priest would enter into the holy of holies in the temple, kill an innocent animal which was commanded by God, and sprinkle his blood over the mercy seat, so that its blood would hide or cover mans sins, thus satisfying Gods unwavering Holiness or "Righteousness and Justice". This was a shadow of things to come. Heb 9:11 But Christ being come an high priest of good things to come, by a greater and more perfect tabernacle, not made with hands, that is to say, not of this building; Heb 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. Gods Holiness was once and for all satisfied! What an awesome analogy! Gods justice for sin demands the shedding of blood. Heb 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. And of course, for there to be true righteous blood shed in the eyes of God (on the mercy seat for man), someone holy, and without sin, had to shed his blood. No man could ever do this except Jesus who lived a sinless life. Gods chosen sacrifice. Joh 1:36 And looking upon Jesus as he walked, he saith, Behold the Lamb of God! 1Jo 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous Heb 4:13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Heb 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens (Gods holy of holies), Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Isn't that a beautiful parallel in the old testiment leading up to Gods ultimate sacrifice in order to satisfy Gods Righteousness and Justice? Gods word is truly awesome! I get excited everytime I talk about this topic. The riddle once again. Me and my twin, belong to God =the two cherubims from years long past, we prod and prod. = shown in the OT, the cherubs gazing onto the mercy seat and the evidence of mans sinful nature. We serve the Lord so faithfully, = This part is admittantly obscure, but it fit with the ryhm..lol The did serve symbolically as Gods holiness in the temple of God. because the Lord hath said it would be. = Gods covenant with man to forgive sins and satisfy Gods perfect righteousness and justice. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, = No man can hide from the gaze of Gods holiness as represented by the cherubims. Only once was satisfied = Only Jesus blood sprinkled on the mercy seat in Gods holy of holies satisfied once and for all Gods Righteousness and Justice. I had not planned on this riddle becoming a bible lesson...lol, but I think it adds learning to the fun of searching out the answers. Hopefully I didn't make it too hard. Maybe I should try some easier ones. Grace and Peace! AMEN!!! Yeah, it WAS toooo hard, although easy for Ollie since he waited for all the clues and answers ;D ;D ;D. I agree, it does add to the learning part of it. It's not something I'll forget soon :P. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 17, 2004, 07:20:58 AM OK, I will try to come up with an easier one. Give me a day some time to think of one.
Grace and Peace! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 19, 2004, 10:28:01 AM OK, lets try another one.
I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on January 19, 2004, 12:14:46 PM I am hewn of stone
Not by mortal hand I end all kingdoms And endure forever. I was revealed to men Devoted to God Who gave up their affairs To study His law. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 19, 2004, 12:33:38 PM The Law? as in tablets?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on January 19, 2004, 03:50:49 PM Nope. Guess again. (Its a future thing.)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 19, 2004, 08:07:49 PM Kingdom of heaven?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 19, 2004, 08:58:02 PM I am hewn of stone Not by mortal hand I end all kingdoms And endure forever. I was revealed to men Devoted to God Who gave up their affairs To study His law. The New Jerusalem? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 19, 2004, 09:00:12 PM OK, lets try another one. I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. What am I? Altar? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 19, 2004, 10:01:17 PM OK, lets try another one. I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. What am I? Altar? Nope Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 19, 2004, 10:10:25 PM 2Tim, How about-------------Scripture! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 19, 2004, 10:30:40 PM 2Tim, Or----------FOUNDATION? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 20, 2004, 07:24:19 AM cris, no on both answers.
I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. The thing in the riddle is not a religious thing, althought Jesus said it was like the kingdom of heaven on at least one occassion. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on January 20, 2004, 07:28:08 AM I am hewn of stone Not by mortal hand I end all kingdoms And endure forever. I was revealed to men Devoted to God Who gave up their affairs To study His law. The New Jerusalem? Daniel 2:34, 35 "Thou didst look, until that stone tare itself away, not by the aid of hands, and smote the image upon its feet, which were of iron and clay - and they were broken in pieces...but the stone that smote the image became a mighty rock, and filled all the land." Dan. 2:44 "And in the days of those kings shall the God of heavens set up a kingdom which to the ages shall not be destroyed, and the kingdom to another people shall not be left - it shall break in pieces and make an end of all these kingdoms, but itself shall stand to ages." There is a very similar vision revealed to Ezra (Salathiel) in Esdras, concerning a stone that was hewn not by human hand, and became a mountain that lasted forever after defeating all kingdoms. In this instance it is called "Zion". Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 20, 2004, 03:28:27 PM cris, no on both answers. I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. The thing in the riddle is not a religious thing, althought Jesus said it was like the kingdom of heaven on at least one occassion. Could it be either leaven or keys? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 20, 2004, 03:30:53 PM cris,
nope....something the desciples used. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 20, 2004, 03:51:32 PM cris, nope....something the desciples used. Net? Dragnet? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 20, 2004, 04:16:44 PM 2Tim, Is it a tangible thing? You said it was something the disciples used, so I'm thinking it was something tangible. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 20, 2004, 06:45:19 PM cris, nope....something the desciples used. Net? Dragnet? Yes a NET! yeah! I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 20, 2004, 07:00:10 PM Hey------anyone know what kind of car the apostles drove? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 20, 2004, 11:09:08 PM Quote I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. Is it the temple? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 21, 2004, 04:02:11 AM Quote I was said to be likened, to the kingdom of heaven, In the NT I'm mentioned this many times.... 1+7. Men have toiled with me from past to present, Jesus spoke of me, in a dramatic event. Though made by hands of sinful men, The Lord insisted, I be used again. Is it the temple? Cris guessed if Whitehorse. Its a net. The riddle refers to the story of where the desciples were casting their nets and not catching anything, and Jesus insisted they try again. He later said that a net was like the kingdom of heaven when cast into the sea, and gathered every kind. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 21, 2004, 06:42:36 PM OOOOps! So much for relying on email notifications. There may be more replies... :-[
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 22, 2004, 08:25:37 AM Hey------anyone know what kind of car the apostles drove? Umm a late model camel coupe? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: ollie on January 22, 2004, 02:37:24 PM Cherubims and or seraphims? (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0903/aktion/action-smiley-033.gif) yeah!!! Ollie got it right! Its the two cherubims! Me and my twin, belong to God from years long past, we prod and prod. We serve the Lord so faithfully, because the Lord hath said it would be. From our gaze of truth, no man can hide, Only once was satisfied See next post... Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 22, 2004, 10:51:31 PM Hey------anyone know what kind of car the apostles drove? Umm a late model camel coupe? Geez----no, not a coupe------a sedan. It was a HONDA------they were all in one ACCORD!!! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 23, 2004, 12:24:01 AM Hehe.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 23, 2004, 07:30:01 AM Hey------anyone know what kind of car the apostles drove? Umm a late model camel coupe? Geez----no, not a coupe------a sedan. It was a HONDA------they were all in one ACCORD!!! Boo-hisss...lol :D I'm having a hard time coming up with another riddle. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 24, 2004, 12:18:26 AM Boo-hisss------now you made me :'(. I have faith in you 2Timothy. Concentrate. Just concentrate. These riddles are a lot of fun. Hey Whitehorse, do you have any others? Yours were good! Wish I could make up some but unfortunately I don't have that talent. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 24, 2004, 02:59:07 PM Thanks for your kind compliment. I'll try!
I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 25, 2004, 09:07:01 AM Thanks for your kind compliment. I'll try! I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. John? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on January 25, 2004, 01:08:16 PM Thanks for your kind compliment. I'll try! Wisdom?I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 25, 2004, 02:03:36 PM Those are both good guesses, but they aren't it. Think literal on this one. :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 25, 2004, 09:18:24 PM I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. Faith? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 26, 2004, 01:32:42 AM Is it the Holy Spirit? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 26, 2004, 07:33:26 AM Jesus!
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 29, 2004, 01:46:23 AM Nope-good guesses, all, but that's not it.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 29, 2004, 09:32:49 AM I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. How about-----WISDOM? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on January 29, 2004, 11:55:04 AM I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. How about-----WISDOM? ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 29, 2004, 01:08:22 PM Most deffinately hard.
I was there at the crowning of kings. - either future (revelation) or past....maybe both! I bring to light, dark, hidden things. - again sounding all knowing or all powerful. I soothe the head - this one throws me. What soothes the head? Give light to the eyes - physical or spiritual eyes? miracles? I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. - Only thing I think of here is the Father IF its not God the FATHER, then it must be ....... TRUTH, or RIGHTEOUSNESS? not sure if that soothes the head though. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 29, 2004, 02:53:49 PM Thanks for your kind compliment. I'll try! I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. Oil? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 29, 2004, 02:54:57 PM How do we know that men are raptured before women?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 29, 2004, 02:59:20 PM Because the dead shall rise first? LOL
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 29, 2004, 03:14:15 PM Because the dead shall rise first? LOL Nope, but funny. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 29, 2004, 03:28:54 PM Because the dead shall rise first? LOL Nope, but funny. Well if it aint that one, then it has to be, because they shall not precede those who SLEEP!....lol Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 29, 2004, 03:32:00 PM Because the dead shall rise first? LOL Another No. Nope, but funny. Well if it aint that one, then it has to be, because they shall not precede those who SLEEP!....lol Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 29, 2004, 03:35:10 PM I give up!
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 29, 2004, 03:49:10 PM I give up! How do we know men are raptured before women? Rev 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. LOL Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on January 29, 2004, 03:58:05 PM Quote Because the dead shall rise first? LOL Now THAT'S[/b] funny!! Quote How do we know men are raptured before women? Rev 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. LOL And that's even FUNNIER[/b]! Geesh. Are you sure you're a Catholic Michael? :D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 29, 2004, 04:03:35 PM Quote Because the dead shall rise first? LOL Now THAT'S[/b] funny!! Quote How do we know men are raptured before women? Rev 8:1 And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in heaven about the space of half an hour. LOL And that's even FUNNIER[/b]! Geesh. Are you sure you're a Catholic Michael? :D That is funny! Just remember ladies, that was Michaels riddle....NOT MINE! ROFL :::hunkers down in corner to ride out the storm::: Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 29, 2004, 05:02:13 PM Yes!! Michael got it-the annswer is oil.
It was used in the annointing of the kings, it was poured over the head both to annoint and as a grace to special visitors to the home, it was burned in lams to give light, and it is the thing that the wise virgns at the wedding had kept, while the foolish ones did not keep a ready supply for their lamps. Good job! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on January 29, 2004, 05:13:21 PM When you said it was literal, you meant it, Whitehorse. That's a good one. Oil. Hm. :) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 30, 2004, 07:50:38 AM That was a good one. Way to go Michael!
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 30, 2004, 11:17:26 AM I thought I would try to come up with one on my own, let me know what you think.
During my time you shall not sew. By using me the sickness goes. Ashes join to bear our grief. The soldiers cast for my relief. The dogs threaten this effect. Untempered walls do not protect. Now a veil can be crossed. For I am the sign of a priesthood lost. What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 30, 2004, 03:20:52 PM Raiment or Robe of christ?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 30, 2004, 04:00:41 PM Raiment or Robe of christ? No but on the right track Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: 2nd Timothy on January 30, 2004, 04:09:34 PM Hmmm,
That was my best guess...lol How bout the veil of the temple? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 30, 2004, 04:15:00 PM Hmmm, That was my best guess...lol How bout the veil of the temple? No. (but now think how they are related) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on January 30, 2004, 10:29:13 PM A tear? As in the kind that rips the curtain, not the wet kind. :)
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 31, 2004, 12:15:04 AM I thought I would try to come up with one on my own, let me know what you think. During my time you shall not sew. By using me the sickness goes. Ashes join to bear our grief. The soldiers cast for my relief. The dogs threaten this effect. Untempered walls do not protect. Now a veil can be crossed. For I am the sign of a priesthood lost. What am I? Sacrifice? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on January 31, 2004, 12:25:49 AM I was there at the crowning of kings. I bring to light, dark, hidden things. I soothe the head Give light to the eyes I divvy the guests Foolish from wise. How about-----WISDOM? ;D OKAY------------- ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on January 31, 2004, 03:16:07 PM A tear? As in the kind that rips the curtain, not the wet kind. :) Yes! A tear or rend. All the verses I used for each verse of the poem/riddle use rend or rent but they mean tear. Good work. During my time you shall not sew. (time to rend and a time to sew) By using me the sickness goes. (the priest rends the leprosy from the garment) Ashes join to bear our grief. (sack cloth ashes and rending of garments) The soldiers cast for my relief. (soldiers cast lots to avoid rending Christ's robe) The dogs threaten this effect. (dogs and pigs may turn and rend you in rejection of the pearls) Untempered walls do not protect. Now a veil can be crossed. (the temple veil was rent) For I am the sign of a priesthood lost. (the old testament priest were instructed to never rend their robe) (the high priest did though when questioning Jesus) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 01, 2004, 04:32:26 PM Thanks, Michael! That was a great puzzle. :)
Here's a new riddle while I think of one that is actually scriptural: Elmo knew the happiness of his third birthday would be in jeopardy when he received the results of his long division test. So he decided to stuff it into his coat pocket until after the party, knowing his parents would be furious at his D-! After all, he wasn't particularly gifted, but neither was he behind. How is this possible? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 01, 2004, 10:44:58 PM How about 12 divided by 4 equals 3--------LEAP YEAR!!!! Congrats on solving Michaels's riddle------that was a hard one! Yo is smart! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 01, 2004, 10:58:05 PM You got it, Cris! Good job!!
Quote Congrats on solving Michaels's riddle------that was a hard one! Yo is smart! Aww, thanks...but me not smart. :) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 05, 2004, 10:37:28 PM It's been days since anyone posted a new riddle. Wish I could make some up myself but I can't. Tried looking for some to post but couldn't find any biblical ones. I have faith in you guys. Dig down real deep. I know you can come up with some more. This has been a really good thread--------sooo much fun. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Tibby on February 05, 2004, 10:44:10 PM Has anyone asked the question:
Who is the shortest man in the bible? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 05, 2004, 11:14:38 PM Has anyone asked the question: Who is the shortest man in the bible? Zacchaeus? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Tibby on February 06, 2004, 04:34:34 PM Nope. Think OT, not NT.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 06, 2004, 10:53:00 PM Could it be Bill's dad? :) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 07, 2004, 11:55:37 AM I was thinking Zaccheus, too. OT. Hmmm. That's a hard one. Maybe a name play or something...?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on February 07, 2004, 04:46:47 PM "Knee-high-miah" (Nehemiah) hehe 8) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 07, 2004, 05:35:39 PM Maybe it's Bildad the Shuhite (shoe height)! I thought when I said Bill's dad I gave away the answer. Only Tibby knows for sure though. Actually someone in the NT was even shorter. Any guesses on who it might have been? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Tibby on February 07, 2004, 06:30:44 PM We have a winner! Great job, Cris, it is "the Shuhite." ;D
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Symphony on February 07, 2004, 06:38:42 PM hehe--"Bildad the Shuhite". That's a good one. 8) But I LOST!! :'( :'( :'( Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 07, 2004, 06:38:48 PM OK Tibby, are ya gonna take a guess at who is shorter yet, in the NT? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Tibby on February 07, 2004, 08:45:26 PM ME! ;D ;D ;D ;D
I give up, who? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 07, 2004, 09:49:58 PM ME! ;D ;D ;D ;D I give up, who? Peter!! He slept on his watch!! ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 08, 2004, 12:26:37 AM Oops, it should have been ----he slep on a watch. Sorry. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 08, 2004, 12:34:48 AM ME! ;D ;D ;D ;D I give up, who? EEEgads- I can't even spell it right either. It's late. Anyway it was------Peter------he slept on A WATCH. Oh brother, did I mess up that one. ::) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 08, 2004, 04:33:13 PM If I seem dull, strength will bring skill
I'm given a mission to do the Lord's will The bearer removes that which fails to bear I've floated on water to ease a man's care What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 09, 2004, 05:20:56 PM If I seem dull, strength will bring skill I'm given a mission to do the Lord's will The bearer removes that which fails to bear I've floated on water to ease a man's care What am I? This one's gonna take some thought. The only thing I can think of is a sword but it really doesn't make sense. Then I thot of the bible but that didn't make sense either. And, last but not least, the name brand bar of soap that floats (well, it could ease a man's care, somewhat :-\). Humm, another hard one Whitehorse!!! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: sincereheart on February 09, 2004, 05:59:19 PM An axe head/iron? ???
2 Kings 6:5 But as one was felling a beam, the axe head fell into the water: and he cried, and said, Alas, master! for it was borrowed. 6 And the man of God said, Where fell it? And he shewed him the place. And he cut down a stick, and cast it in thither; and the iron did swim. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 11, 2004, 01:15:29 AM Those were all good guesses. Good job, guys!
Sincereheart got it-it's an axehead. It floated, it works at the tree roots to cut the trees down, and proverbs says that if we have a dull axe, strength will bring success. Good job! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: sincereheart on February 11, 2004, 07:00:45 AM Yee Haw! *Does the happy dance*
I'm so good! I'm so good! I'm so good! I'm so smart! I'm so smart! I'm so smart! WAIT! Before you start chastising me with Scripture.... My teenage daughter gave me the answer :-X Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 11, 2004, 01:05:49 PM Yee Haw! *Does the happy dance* I'm so good! I'm so good! I'm so good! I'm so smart! I'm so smart! I'm so smart! WAIT! Before you start chastising me with Scripture.... My teenage daughter gave me the answer :-X So, it's a genetic thing, huh! ;D Congrats - I thought it was a hard one! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on February 11, 2004, 02:30:17 PM My teenage daughter gave me the answer :-X Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on February 11, 2004, 03:35:14 PM Hoooooow 'bout this one?
None of mommies Was greater than me Was said to hommies So who could I be? Ok. So poetry isn't my strong point... ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 11, 2004, 04:55:51 PM Hoooooow 'bout this one? None of mommies Was greater than me Was said to hommies So who could I be? Ok. So poetry isn't my strong point... ;D John the Baptist? Mat 11:11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on February 12, 2004, 08:37:58 AM Oo. He's good. *Rushes off to find a stumper and poetry assistance*
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 12, 2004, 01:22:25 PM Here is a new one I made up hope it amuses and tests you.
Redeemed by a lamb or pulled from the pit I describe Issachar and that’s not the half of it I bore wood for the offering, and money that was planted I turned from the angel and mocked the prophet who ranted Eighty silver pieces my head was deemed worth But my jaw took thousands away from their birth I rest on the Sabbath and as a stray must be brought back Through my offspring, the king, a ride did not lack What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Willowbirch on February 12, 2004, 02:12:12 PM Donkey.
She stopped and lay down in the road when an angel was sent to destroy her master, and spoke to him in human voice. Joseph hid a gold cup in Benjamin's sacks (planted money??) and a donkey bore firewood. Samson killed Philistines with the jawbone of one. Jesus rode one into Jerusalem. No work is allowed on Sabbath, so the Jews would not let their animals labor. Issachar was described as a wild donkey. Jesus used the parable of a donkey fallen into a pit, to see if the Pharisees would truly do no work at all on the Sabbath - if they would help their neighbor's donkey out, or leave it in the hole. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 12, 2004, 03:24:19 PM Donkey. She stopped and lay down in the road when an angel was sent to destroy her master, and spoke to him in human voice. Joseph hid a gold cup in Benjamin's sacks (planted money??) and a donkey bore firewood. Samson killed Philistines with the jawbone of one. Jesus rode one into Jerusalem. No work is allowed on Sabbath, so the Jews would not let their animals labor. Issachar was described as a wild donkey. Jesus used the parable of a donkey fallen into a pit, to see if the Pharisees would truly do no work at all on the Sabbath - if they would help their neighbor's donkey out, or leave it in the hole. Absolutely right - good work. Redeemed by a lamb or pulled from the pit Ex 13:13 and Lk 14:5 I describe Issachar and that’s not the half of it Gen 49:14 I bore wood for the offering, and money that was planted Gen 12:3 and Gen 42:27 I turned from the angel and mocked the prophet who ranted Num 22:21 Eighty silver pieces my head was deemed worth 2 Kg 6:25 But my jaw took thousands away from their birth Jdg 15:15 I rest on the Sabbath and as a stray must be brought back Lk 13:15 and Ex 23:4 Through my offspring, the king, a ride did not lack Zec 9:9 What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 18, 2004, 01:57:32 PM Here is a short one I came up with - I will try to better next time.
Bowls of almonds and clusters of grapes Arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes The righteous shall flourish but no fruit is my own Purging stops being cutoff, cast off, and burnt all alone. What am I? Hope this isn't too easy but I suspect it will be. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 18, 2004, 09:28:52 PM Is it a vine?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 19, 2004, 01:47:10 PM Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on February 19, 2004, 02:21:14 PM Quote Bowls of almonds and clusters of grapes Arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes The righteous shall flourish but no fruit is my own Purging stops being cutoff, cast off, and burnt all alone. What am I? Hmmmmm...I'm being to deep, but the bowls of almonds/arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes is the lampstand in the Temple...I'm just not sure if this all refers to that lampstand or the room... Close? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 19, 2004, 05:14:41 PM Maybe a rod or a staff?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 20, 2004, 09:23:54 AM Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 20, 2004, 09:24:42 AM Quote Bowls of almonds and clusters of grapes Arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes The righteous shall flourish but no fruit is my own Purging stops being cutoff, cast off, and burnt all alone. What am I? Hmmmmm...I'm being to deep, but the bowls of almonds/arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes is the lampstand in the Temple...I'm just not sure if this all refers to that lampstand or the room... Close? That part has to do with the candlesticks not the room Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on February 20, 2004, 10:36:42 AM The Menora then?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 20, 2004, 01:21:57 PM The Menora then? Nope - part of the menorah, Whitehorse was on a closer track than you are headed. Think part of a menorah, part of a vine. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 20, 2004, 01:57:45 PM Oh. Branches?
At first I thought the purging happened to the object, or throught the object, which is why i chose rod at forst. Almonds grew on the staff, and yet it can be used for purging as in threshing. But now I think purging happens to the person to keep this from happening to the branches. As in, "iam the vine, you are the branches." And there are branches on a Mennorah, and the fruit comes through the branches, but it does not belong to the branches. But it's still just a guess and I could be wrong! :) Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 20, 2004, 03:07:24 PM Oh. Branches? At first I thought the purging happened to the object, or throught the object, which is why i chose rod at forst. Almonds grew on the staff, and yet it can be used for purging as in threshing. But now I think purging happens to the person to keep this from happening to the branches. As in, "iam the vine, you are the branches." And there are branches on a Mennorah, and the fruit comes through the branches, but it does not belong to the branches. But it's still just a guess and I could be wrong! :) You could be wrong but you're not. Congratulations. Here is my full study to see what I based it on. Bowls of almonds and clusters of grapes Ex 25:33 and Num 13:23 Arms of the candlestick before the tall drapes Ex 25:33 The righteous shall flourish but no fruit is my own Prov 11:28 and John 15:4 Purging stops being cutoff, cast off, and burnt all alone. John 15:2 and John 15:6 Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 21, 2004, 12:33:55 AM Thanks, Michael! That was a really good one! I don't have any off hand, but I will try to post one tomorrow.
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 25, 2004, 02:47:38 PM How about this one.
Used as a disguise or put on the head I became a boil, but can be eaten like bread Replaced by beauty I contain no leaven I can be covered by purple or shown up to heaven Dry dust is with me though I can serve as water Remembrances are like me as I am poured from the altar. What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 25, 2004, 05:41:14 PM Is it ashes?
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: cris on February 26, 2004, 12:27:43 AM How about-------bowl? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on February 26, 2004, 07:52:38 AM Is it ashes? Yeah was it to easy or just too obvious on this past Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)? Here is the whole study with verses if you are interested. Used as a disguise or put on the head 1 Kings 20:38 and 2 Sam 13:19 I became a boil, but can be eaten like bread Ex 9:10 and Ps 102:9 Replaced by beauty I contain no leaven Is 61:3 I can be covered by purple or shown up to heaven Num 4:13 and Ex 9:8 Dry dust is with me though I can serve as water Gen 18:27 and Num 19:9 Remembrances are like me as I am poured from the altar. Job 13:12 and 1 Kings 13:3 Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Gracey on February 26, 2004, 09:43:26 AM Wasn't too easy...I was stuck between ashes and blood, but couldn't figure out how blood could be a headcovering :-X
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Whitehorse on February 26, 2004, 11:40:25 AM Is it ashes? Yeah was it to easy or just too obvious on this past Wednesday (Ash Wednesday)? Here is the whole study with verses if you are interested. Used as a disguise or put on the head 1 Kings 20:38 and 2 Sam 13:19 I became a boil, but can be eaten like bread Ex 9:10 and Ps 102:9 Replaced by beauty I contain no leaven Is 61:3 I can be covered by purple or shown up to heaven Num 4:13 and Ex 9:8 Dry dust is with me though I can serve as water Gen 18:27 and Num 19:9 Remembrances are like me as I am poured from the altar. Job 13:12 and 1 Kings 13:3 No-it was a good one! I had to think about it for several hours before it came to me. :) You make really good ones. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 06, 2004, 03:14:03 PM We hadn't done one of these for awhile so I thought I would try to come up with a new one. Tell me what you think.
Instructions and law, darkness and pride Angels cause me to fall, but fallen angels I hide One for the oracle and two for the priesthood An oblation for God, an atonement for soul's good I fit Kings and camels; Apostles, Fathers and demons For the hope of Israel I followed Paul through the seasons What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 07, 2004, 09:28:44 AM What no guesses?
<bump> Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: JudgeNot on July 07, 2004, 10:07:11 AM My riddle solving abilities are right up (down) there with my singing voice - deep and cracked. (I'm a very poor riddle solver.)
But... from your hint, 'night' seems to work...??? Here's one - not so much of a riddle - more of a test of your OT knowledge: He was the grandson of a king and grandfather of a prophet; the only (known) OT prophet of royal lineage... Name that person – (and the King - and the prophet)! Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 07, 2004, 10:22:55 AM My riddle solving abilities are right up (down) there with my singing voice - deep and cracked. (I'm a very poor riddle solver.) But... from your hint, 'night' seems to work...??? Here's one - not so much of a riddle - more of a test of your OT knowledge: He was the grandson of a king and grandfather of a prophet; the only (known) OT prophet of royal lineage... Name that person – (and the King - and the prophet)! Your guess of night is wrong, but nice try. I don't know your answer though either. Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: JudgeNot on July 07, 2004, 06:51:42 PM ML,
If you give me another hint about yours I'll think about it more. Here's a little help with my question - the person is Gedaliah. Now - if you can't name the King and the Prophet your search engine doesn't work too well... :) FYI - My questions are aimed more at making people turn a few Bible pages - (as in study) - rather than having to use actual brain power. I find turning the pages of the Bible to be wonderful "exercise", so I encourage it however I can. ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 07, 2004, 08:59:40 PM ML, If you give me another hint about yours I'll think about it more. Here's a little help with my question - the person is Gedaliah. Now - if you can't name the King and the Prophet your search engine doesn't work too well... :) FYI - My questions are aimed more at making people turn a few Bible pages - (as in study) - rather than having to use actual brain power. I find turning the pages of the Bible to be wonderful "exercise", so I encourage it however I can. ;D Each one of my lines come from one or more scripture verses that contain the term the riddle is looking for so if you do a search on the clues you should be able to link the clues together into a chain that points to the term, though I do take some liberties to make the lines rhyme. Oh by the way I hid the term I am looking for in the explanation above. ;D Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on July 08, 2004, 04:08:47 PM We hadn't done one of these for awhile so I thought I would try to come up with a new one. Tell me what you think. Instructions and law, darkness and pride Angels cause me to fall, but fallen angels I hide One for the oracle and two for the priesthood An oblation for God, an atonement for soul's good I fit Kings and camels; Apostles, Fathers and demons For the hope of Israel I followed Paul through the seasons What am I? Aaaaaaa chain? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 08, 2004, 04:45:35 PM We hadn't done one of these for awhile so I thought I would try to come up with a new one. Tell me what you think. Instructions and law, darkness and pride Angels cause me to fall, but fallen angels I hide One for the oracle and two for the priesthood An oblation for God, an atonement for soul's good I fit Kings and camels; Apostles, Fathers and demons For the hope of Israel I followed Paul through the seasons What am I? Aaaaaaa chain? We have a winner!!!! Instructions and law, darkness and pride Pro 1:8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: Pro 1:9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck. (2Pe 2:4) For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; (Psa 73:6) Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment. Angels cause me to fall, but fallen angels I hide (Act 12:7) And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon him, and a light shined in the prison: and he smote Peter on the side, and raised him up, saying, Arise up quickly. And his chains fell off from his hands. (Jud 1:6) And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. One for the oracle and two for the priesthood (1Ki 6:21) So Solomon overlaid the house within with pure gold: and he made a partition by the chains of gold before the oracle; and he overlaid it with gold. (Exo 28:14) And two chains of pure gold at the ends; of wreathen work shalt thou make them, and fasten the wreathen chains to the ouches. An oblation for God, an atonement for soul's good (Num 31:50) We have therefore brought an oblation for the LORD, what every man hath gotten, of jewels of gold, chains, and bracelets, rings, earrings, and tablets, to make an atonement for our souls before the LORD. I fit Kings and camels; Apostles, Fathers and demons (Psa 149:8) To bind their kings with chains, and their nobles with fetters of iron; (Jdg 8:26) And the weight of the golden earrings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred shekels of gold; beside ornaments, and collars, and purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and beside the chains that were about their camels' necks. (Gen 41:42) And Pharaoh took off his ring from his hand, and put it upon Joseph's hand, and arrayed him in vestures of fine linen, and put a gold chain about his neck; (Luk 8:29) (For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he brake the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.) For the hope of Israel I followed Paul through the seasons (Act 28:20) For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain. What am I? Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: Allinall on July 08, 2004, 04:56:07 PM YEEEEEHHHHAAAWWWW!!!!!! I WON!!!!
Title: Re:Scripture Riddles Post by: michael_legna on July 08, 2004, 04:58:28 PM YEEEEEHHHHAAAWWWW!!!!!! I WON!!!! By the way have you seen whitehorse - what ever happened to him/her? |