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Answer: Moses

The story of the Israelites' journey from bondage in Egypt to the promised land, Canaan, through the wilderness can be found in the Old Testament book of Exodus.

Moses, the son of Amram, was a descendant of Jacob and a member of the Levite tribe of Israel. Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness for 40 years but died just prior to reaching Canaan.

Answer: John the Baptist

The story of Jesus coming to John the Baptist to be baptized can be found in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

John the Baptist, who preached of the coming Messiah, was put to death by Herod Antipas.

Answer: Ruth

The story of Ruth and Naomi can be found in the Old Testament book of Ruth.

After famine led to the deaths of her husband and two sons, Naomi decided to return to her homeland of Bethlehem. Ruth begged her mother-in-law to take her with her. There, she met and married Boaz. They had a son named Obed, who became the grandfather to King David.

Answer: Jonah

Jonah's story can be found in the Old Testament book of Jonah.

Jonah, fleeing from God's command to go to Nineveh by sailing to Tarshish, was cast overboard when a storm threatened to sink the ship. Depending on the translation, a whale or great fish swallowed Jonah and spit him out three days later. He then traveled to Nineveh to preach as God had instructed.

Answer: Matthew

Matthew, also called Levi, was a tax collector in Capernaum when Jesus called Matthew to be a disciple and follow him. This story can be found in the Gospel of Mark. When Jesus was asked by the Pharisees why he would dine with sinners, Jesus replied that He had not come to call the righteous, but sinners.

Answer: Esther

The story of Esther can be found in the Old Testament book of Esther.

Esther, a Jewish woman, lived in Persia. Jews had earlier been given permission to return to Jerusalem by Cyrus, but Esther had stayed behind and was raised by her cousin, Mordecai. King Xerxes, having deposed Queen Vashti for disobedience, married Esther.

Answer: David

The story of David and Goliath, the giant, is found in the Old Testament book of I Samuel.

David, the youngest son of Jesse, would become king of Judah and later king of Israel as well. According to scripture, Jesus was descended from David.

Answer: Daniel

The story of Daniel and the lion's den can be found in the Old Testament book of Daniel.

Daniel, a captive in Babylon, found favor with the Persian rulers because of his dream interpretations. However, after refusing to follow the religious laws of his rulers, he was thrown into a den of lions only to be found alive the next day.

Answer: Paul

Paul, the most prolific author of the New Testament, changed his name from Saul after his conversion from a persecutor of the followers of Jesus to a believer and follower himself. The story of Paul's conversion can be found in the Acts of the Apostles.

Answer: Simon Peter

The Gospels tell that Jesus called Peter "the rock" that He would build His church on. Peter was a fisherman in the village of Bethsaida before being called by Jesus to be "fishers of men." Peter played a prominent role in the early Christian church.