Hey, Kids!

Some of the greatest treasures we will ever find are buried in the pages of the Bible. Here is a fun activity to help you in your search for that buried treasure.

PEOPLE WHO PRAYED

by Sherry Jones Rivers

 

In the stories from Bible times, we read of many people who prayed. They went to God with their needs, which were sometimes for protection, sometimes for power, sometimes for healing, and sometimes for forgiveness. Beside each clue, there is a scrambled name of a praying person. See if you can unscramble all 15.

1. ANNHAH

Her lips moved in prayer, but her voice was not heard. _ _ _ _ _ _

2. OLOOMSN

When he finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the

sacrifices. _ _ _ _ _ _ _

3. NADLIE

Defying the king, he prayed three times a day on his knees. _ _ _ _ _ _

4. TREEP

While he was praying in Joppa, he saw a vision that resembled a four-cornered sheet. _ _ _ _ _

5. SUSEJ

While He prayed, heaven opened up and the Holy Spirit descended on Him like a dove. _ _ _ _ _ (Circle the first letter in your answer.)

6. VIDDA

This king prayed a long prayer, asking God to bless "the house of Your

servant." _ _ _ _ _

7. HAABRMA

He prayed for God to heal King Abimelech and his household. _ _ _ _ _ _ _

(Circle the 4th letter in your answer.)

8. SESMO

He prayed to the Lord and all the locusts were carried into the sea. _ _ _ _ _

9. BJO

At God’s request, this man prayed for his three foolish friends. _ _ _

(Circle the last letter in your answer.)

10. NAJOH

He prayed to the Lord from inside a fish. _ _ _ _ _

11. LUSEMA

When Israel asked for a king, he was upset and prayed for advice. _ _ _ _ _ _

(Circle the next to last letter in your answer.)

12. SHAIEL

He prayed for the servants’ eyes to be open to see many horses and chariots.

_ _ _ _ _ _

13. RAZE

While he prayed and wept before the Lord, a crowd gathered, and wept, too.

_ _ _ _ (Circle the second letter in your answer.)

14. LAPU

From their jail cells at midnight, these two faithful men prayed and sang songs

to the Lord. _ _ _ _ and

15. ASSLI _ _ _ _ _

 

When you have filled in the answers, go back and use the five circled letters to find the answer to this rhyme:

This prayer has been famous,

But it once wasn’t so.

His 1st Chronicles prayer

Is one we all know!

The Prayer of _ _ _ _ _.

You can check your answers at the bottom of this page.

© 2006 Sherry Jones Rivers

Sherry Jones Rivers is a widely published freelance writer from Augusta, Georgia .

Answer Key:

PEOPLE WHO PRAYED

1. Hannah         I Samuel 1:13

2. Solomon        2 Chronicles 7:1

3. Daniel            Daniel 6:10

4. Peter             Acts 11:5

5. Jesus             Luke 3:21-22

6. David            2 Samuel 7:18-29

7. Abraham        Genesis 20:17

8. Moses            Exodus 10: 18-19

9. Job                 Job 42:8

10. Jonah            Jonah 2:1

11. Samuel          I Samuel 8:6

12. Elisha            II Kings 6:17

13. Ezra               Ezra 10:1

14. Paul               Acts 16:25

15. Silas               Acts 16:25

The Prayer of Jabez. I Chronicles 4:10

(Scripture reference used: NIV Bible)

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