1991
Women of the New Testament
September 1991


“Women of the New Testament,” Friend, Sept. 1991, 23

Women of the New Testament

Crossword puzzle

Across

  1. The mother of Jesus (See Luke 2:4–7, 21.)

  2. She was with Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and other women who found Jesus’ tomb empty. (See Luke 24:1–10.)

  3. She was dead, but when Peter prayed and told her to arise, she opened her eyes and sat up. (See Acts 9:36–41.)

  4. Another name for 6 Across (See Acts 9:36.)

  5. Timothy’s grandmother (See 2 Tim. 1:2, 5.)

  6. Timothy’s mother (See 2 Tim. 1:2, 5.)

  7. She was a prophetess. (See Luke 2:36.)

  8. She sent greetings from Rome to Timothy. (See 2 Tim. 4:21.)

Down

  1. Paul beseeched her to “be of the same mind in the Lord.” (See Philip. 4:2.)

  2. The sister of Mary, who “was cumbered about much serving” (See Luke 10:38–42.)

  3. A seller of purple who lived in Thyatira and who was baptized (See Acts 16:14–15.)

  4. She was with those who brought sweet spices to anoint Jesus’ body but found the tomb empty. (See Mark 16:1–6.)

  5. Along with Joanna and others, she gave Jesus food. (See Luke 8:1–3.)

  6. She was queen of the Ethiopians. (See Acts 8:27.)

Answers:

  • Across—(3) Mary, (4) Joanna, (6) Tabitha, (7) Dorcas, (9) Lois, (12) Eunice, (13)Anna, (14) Claudia. Down—(1) Syntyche, (2) Martha, (5) Lydia, (8) Salome, (10) Susanna, (11) Candace.