Bible Word Search: Apocalyptic literature

Based on material in chapter 14, Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese

Challenge: Can you find words in this jumble of letters and match them to the clues below . . . even if you do not have the book?

grid of letters for word search puzzle

  1. ____________________ is the name of a nation that appears in Ezekiel (and later in Revelation) and may symbolize all the worldly evil powers that are hostile to God's plans and purposes
     
  2. ______________________________ is often referred to as the "weeping prophet." He witnessed the destruction of Jerusalem. His preaching was filled with symbolic object lessons using such things as pottery, figs, a yoke, a tree by the water, and a belt.
     
  3. ____________________________ was a prophet during the Babylonian exile who prepared the Jews for their eventual restoration to their land and the 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
     
  4. Jeremiah says that ____________________________ is the only prerequisite to salvation.
     

    -- Howard Culbertson,

What Distinguishes Biblical Apocalyptic Literature?

Apocalyptic literature is a distinct genre used in the Bible. It is marked by vivid imagery, symbolic language, and prophetic visions. It often depicts cataclysmic events, divine judgment, and the ultimate triumph of good over evil. Apocalyptic literature has typically emerged in times of crisis or upheaval when it serves to offer hope and reassurance to believers facing persecution or turmoil. Its features include the revealing of hidden truths, the disclosure of cosmic mysteries, and the anticipation of a future eschatological climax in which God's sovereignty is fully realized.

Examples of apocalyptic texts in the Bible include the books of Daniel and Revelation. They both use symbolism to transmit messages of divine intervention and the eventual establishment of God's kingdom. Ezekiel is not traditionally categorized as one of the apocalyptic books of the Bible in the same way as Daniel, Revelation, or sections of Zechariah. However, it does contain significant apocalyptic elements — especially in its vivid visions, symbolic imagery, and portrayals of divine intervention and future restoration.

Acrostic: Ezekiel

E – Exiled prophet by the Chebar's stream,
Z – Zealously warned through vision and dream.
E – Eagles and wheels in heavenly flight,
K – Kings rebuked in God’s burning light.
I – Idols shattered, hearts made whole,
E – Eternal breath in dry bones' soul.
L – Lord’s glory returns — restoring the role.

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