Quests

Tend flocks through the night and defend them from wolves. A humble beginning for those who would follow the Good Shepherd.

Witness the nativity in the humble manger. Bring gifts to honor the newborn king — gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Samuel visits Jesse's household to anoint the next king. The youngest son, a shepherd boy, is chosen by God.

Gather barley in the fields of Boaz. Through humility and diligence, find provision in a foreign land.

March around the city once a day for six days, then seven times on the seventh — and let the trumpets sound.

On the road from Jerusalem, find the beaten traveler. Bind his wounds and carry him to an inn.

The tax collector climbs a sycamore tree to see the Teacher pass by. Come down — for today, salvation visits this house.

Drive out the merchants and money-changers who have defiled the house of prayer. Righteous anger demands courage.

Two women claim the same child. Judge rightly between them and display wisdom greater than any king before or since.

Break bread with the twelve in the upper room. Share the cup of the new covenant. One will betray — can you discern who?

Rebuild the wall of Jerusalem while enemies mock and threaten. Build with one hand and hold your sword with the other.

Walk the length and breadth of the land God promises. From the oaks of Mamre, gaze upon your inheritance.

Scout the land of Canaan with eleven others. Will you bring back a report of faith, or one of fear?

At eighty-five years old, Caleb claims his mountain. The Anakites dwell there, but God's promise stands.

Visit the home of Mary and Martha. While Martha busies herself with preparations, Mary sits at the Teacher's feet — the one thing needed.

Lazarus has been in the tomb four days. "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died." But Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life."

A woman breaks an alabaster jar of costly perfume and anoints the Teacher's head. Some grumble at the waste — He says, "She has done a beautiful thing."

Walk along the shore of Galilee and call fishermen to leave their nets. Follow the Teacher and become fishers of men.

A Roman centurion pleads for his servant. His faith astounds even the Teacher — "I have not found such great faith in all Israel."

Ascend the hillside and hear the Beatitudes. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

A great tempest rises on the Sea of Galilee. The disciples cry out in fear, but one word from the Teacher stills the wind and waves.

Confront Pharaoh with God's power. Blood, frogs, gnats, flies, pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and death.

Interpret Pharaoh's dreams of seven fat cows and seven lean. Rise from prison to palace and save a nation from famine.

Lead the people through the parted waters. Pharaoh's chariots pursue — but faith holds the walls of water.

Condemned by jealous officials, cast into the den of lions. Only faith and prayer can shut their mouths.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refuse to bow. Walk into the furnace heated seven times over — a fourth figure walks beside you.

A hand appears during Belshazzar's feast and writes on the wall: MENE, MENE, TEKEL, UPHARSIN. Interpret the message.

A real-life challenge — set aside five minutes to pray. He already knows your heart.

Rise before dawn and spend time in prayer. Seek the face of the Lord in the quiet hours.

Open the scrolls and study a passage. Let the words sink deep into your heart.

Forage the surrounding area for useful materials. Every journey requires preparation.

Give alms and serve those in need. The Lord remembers the generous.

Stand guard on the city walls. Vigilance builds endurance and protects the community.