Word search puzzle: Genesis and Exodus

Based on material in chapter 3 of Discovering the Bible by Alex Varughese.

Challenge: Even if you do not have the book, can you find all the words in this puzzle and match them with the descriptions below?

Word search grid for the Genesis and Exodus vocabulary puzzle

The ___________________________________ is a fertile, well-watered region within the ancient Near East made up of Mesopotamia, the Nile delta, and Syria-Palestine.
The ________________________________ played a key role in the destiny of the nation of Israel in the 8th and 7th centuries B.C. One of the key leaders was Tiglath-Pileser III.
The ________________________________ captured Jerusalem in 587 B.C. and deported many of its inhabitants to Babylon. The exile continued until the Persian conquest of Babylonia.
The Sumerians invented the wedge-shaped writing called _______________________________________.
_____________________________________ is a distinctive geographical subdivision of Palestine that is a strip of land extending from Galilee in the north to the Negev in the south. Important trade and military routes went through this region.
The ______________________________ is part of a geological depression that extends from the foothills of Mount Hermon in the north to the Red Sea in the south. The Jordan River winds through this depression.
The ______________________________ is a dry, hot, and barren region making up the southern border of Palestine.
The ______________________________ were the primary inhabitants on the coastal plain southwest of Canaan, on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean. David's victories greatly reduced their threat to Israel.
______________________________ describes a language family that includes Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew, Arabic, and Ethiopic.

-- Howard Culbertson, hculbert@snu.edu

The Relevance for Today of Genesis and Exodus

Genesis and Exodus remain relevant today. Genesis introduces creation, humanity's origins, and God's covenant with His people. Its accounts invite reflection on human nature, moral responsibility, and our relationship with God. Exodus recounts the Israelites' liberation from slavery in Egypt and emphasizes God's deliverance, covenant, and guidance. Together, these books help readers consider ethical questions, perseverance, justice, and freedom. They also provide essential background for understanding the rest of the Bible.

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