Feeding Trough

Riddles

Congratulations, you have been led to the box of riddles.

There were two ways to get here. I hope you went through the narrow way. If not, it will soon be revealed.

Riddles will be removed and replaced as they are answered with the Scripture and understanding we are looking for.

Victors of the riddles will be posted to the top of the page.

If a champion emerges, a suitable reward will be given.

Please in the comments below with the Riddle number, answer, understanding, and supporting verse.

Example Riddle

What came first? The chicken or the egg?

Example Response

Riddle #Example

The chicken came first according to Genesis 1:25-28. The command to create living creatures was before the command to be fruitful and multiply.

Riddle #1

Jesus said, “I give my life as a ransom”, and it is testified that He is the firstborn of many brethren. But Psalms says,

No man can by any means redeem his brother Or give to God a ransom for him—(Psalm 49:7)

So how was Jesus able to give His life as a ransom to redeem His brothers?

Riddle #2

Why don’t you wear white after Labor Day?

Riddle #3

What is the purpose of dying for a friend?

Riddle #4

Elijah ran from Jezebel. John confronted Herodias’ husband and died. Why was Elijah rebuked for running?

Riddle #5

King Darius fasted and God kept Daniel safe through his vow. However, John was not protected from Herod’s vow. Why?

Riddle #6

Why does a “royal flush” beat a “full house”?