Bible Olympics

Picture this:  people of the Bible competing in a Special Olympics.  Match the name of the “distinguished expert” with the amazing event of physical strength, agility, and expertise.  

       The People: 

1. Elijah
2. Jacob
3. Jonathan
4. The Benjamanites
5. Peter and Jesus
6. Samson
7. Jehu
8. Naomi and Ruth

         The Events 

               Wrestling

               Water Walking

               Left-handed slingshot event

               Running

               Long-distance Walking

              Chariot Racing

              Honorable mention in Archery

              Weightlifting

Answers to Bible Olympics: 

1. d,   I Kings 18:46
2. a,   Genesis 32:24,25
3. g,   I Samuel 20:35-37
4. c,   Judges 20:15,16
5. b,   Matthew 14:28,29
6. h,   Judges 16:3
7. f,   2 Kings 9:20

by Elaine Hardt @2002