Animal Riddles From the Bible

rhyming riddles / animal acrostics Among the creatures serving God’s purpose Wrought was I to wipe out the shade. On a hot day, a vine sprung up high Received blessing for being made. Meanwhile I ate my lunch. Who am I? An animal to ride, what is my name? Noticed I an angel, standing still, Avoided it three sep'rate times. Seen not by my master until Shrewdly I spoke of his crimes. Lo, we’re strong beasts, we kept our mouths shut, Ignored a tasty treat all night long. Order from our King calls, “About-face!” Now the jealous take their turn with the strong. Starved, our mouths open, should we say grace? Becoming skilled with these questions? Experts, name the animals which Attacked forty-two rude boys who Repressed not their covetous itch? Scorning a prophet, as kids will do. Surely the most mentioned beast in God’s Word. His own Son is called by our name Except He wears our caretaker’s shoes. Errors of mankind -- we bore the shame Pardoned by our blood were all loyal Jews. answer key: check the first letters of each lines in a stanza.