Bible crossword puzzle: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel

Based on material in chapters 13 and 14, Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you solve this puzzle even if you do not have the book by Varughese?

ACROSS

2 A king whom Isaiah counseled. As a biblical archaeology video reminded us in class, it was this king who withstood an Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in part because of a water tunnel he built
5 The aspect or feature of prophetic ministry that consists of predictions or announcements about the future
7 Name of a nation that appears in Ezekiel (and later in Revelation) and may symbolize all the worldly evil powers that are hostile towards God's plans and purposes.
9 The man often referred to as the "weeping prophet." He witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem by the Babylonians. His preaching was filled with symbolic object lessons that used pottery, figs, a yoke, a tree by water, and a belt.
10 The king who died the year Isaiah heard a call from God

DOWN

1 A prophet during the Babylonian exile who prepared the Jews for their eventual restoration and rebuilding of the city of Jerusalem. His writing includes the vision of the valley of dry bones and a description of Israel as sheep without a shepherd.
2 A characteristic of God that is a dominant theme in Isaiah
3 What our textbook calls "the greatest prophetic book in the Old Testament." This book contains more material about the Messiah than any other Old Testament writing.
4 What Jeremiah says is the only prerequisite to salvation
5 The aspect or function of prophetic ministry that challenges people to repent and restore their relationship with God
6 The writing about social justice by a mid-eighth-century shepherd that is the first literary product of Israel's prophetic tradition
8 The "non-writing" or non-canonical prophet who challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel

This crossword puzzle was created for use in the course Introduction to Biblical Literature. The words and clues come from the textbook Discovering the Bible: Story and Faith of the Biblical Communities edited by Alex Varughese and published by what is now called The Foundry.

-- Howard Culbertson,

Comparing Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel

Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel are prominent figures in the Old Testament, each contributing significantly to prophetic literature and shaping the religious and moral landscape of ancient Israel. Isaiah, often regarded as the prince of prophets, is known for his poetic language and profound visions, emphasizing themes of redemption, judgment, and the coming Messiah. Jeremiah conveyed messages of warning and lamentation, foretelling the fall of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile while also offering hope for restoration. Ezekiel, known for his vivid and symbolic visions, conveyed messages of both judgment and restoration, often using dramatic imagery to convey his prophecies. While each prophet had a unique style and message, they all shared a commitment to proclaiming God's word and calling God's people to repentance, faithfulness, and hope in the midst of challenging times.

More for you on Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel

Overview of the book of Isaiah
Keen sight -- Isaiah 32
Carrying out God's plans -- Isaiah 42
From farthest East to farthest West -- Isaiah 45, 59
To everyone that is thirsty -- Isaiah 55
Walking in the light -- Isaiah 60
Among the nations -- Isaiah 66
Overview of the book of Jeremiah
Proclaim in distant coastlands -- Jeremiah 31
Holiness and missions -- Jeremiah 9, 17, 32
Overview of the book of Ezekiel

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