Literary Forms
Which literary form is a song or poem that expresses feeling like praise, sadness, or thanks
psalm
Which lens could teach you about your own behaviour and ethics?
Moral lens
Who is the son of God?
Jesus Christ.
The second of the two parts of the bible is called the _______________, which tells the story of Jesus Christ.
New Testament.
What was Jesus' occupation?
Carpenter
Which literary form is this? "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another."
Proverb
How the text points toward our ultimate home in Heaven and eternity.
Explain morality in your own words.
Answers will vary.
The word bible comes from the Greek word _______________ which means a collection of books.
Biblia
Who are the 4 Gospel writers?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What is a sermon? Give an example.
A speech or talk given by a religious leader.
What it meant to the original audience in that exact moment in history.
Answers will vary.
What is another word for letters?
Epistles
The first book of the bible, which tells of the creation story, is called the book of _______________.
Genesis.
Who is Jesus? Give at least 2 facts about him.
Answers will vary.
Give three laws in the bible. (Hint: the 10 commandments)
In Matthew 21:28-31, Jesus tells a short story about a father and his two sons:
A father went to his first son and said, "Son, go and work today in the vineyard." The son answered, "I will not," but later he changed his mind and went.
The father then went to the second son and said the same thing. This son answered, "I will, sir," but he did not go.
Jesus then asked his listeners, "Which of the two did what his father wanted?" They replied, "The first."
Explain this story in a moral lens
Actions speak louder than words, God values genuine obedience over polite but empty promises. It is a warning against hypocrisy, saying the "right" religious things without following through in our behaviour.
The first son made a mistake by being disrespectful and rebellious at first. However, the moral lesson highlights that it is never too late to change your mind and do the right thing. Your past choices do not prevent you from choosing obedience today.
Which apostle wrote most of the letters in the Bible: _________
Paul
The first 5 books of the Bible are called the ____________
Pentateuch (or the Torah).
Who are the apostles? (Definition)
Those who followed Jesus’ journey most closely and spread his word.
What is a parable? Give an example.
Simple stories that teach a moral or spiritual lesson.
Answers may vary.
As the Israelites traveled through the harsh desert, they grew impatient and grumbled against God and Moses, complaining about the lack of food and water. In response to their rebellion, poisonous snakes entered the camp, and many people were bitten and died.
Realizing their sin, the people begged Moses to pray for them. God instructed Moses: "Make a snake and put it up on a pole; anyone who is bitten can look at it and live." Moses made a bronze snake and put it on a pole. Whenever anyone was bitten by a snake and looked at the bronze snake, they lived.
Look at this story through an Allegorical lens.
The people are physically dying from the toxic venom of deadly snakes.The Poison of Sin: Humanity is spiritually dying from the "venom" of sin, introduced by Satan (the serpent in Eden).
The bronze snake (the image of the very thing destroying them) is lifted up on a wooden pole. Jesus is lifted up on a wooden cross taking on the exact likeness of sinful flesh to destroy sin.
The dying Israelites could not cure themselves; they simply had to look at the bronze snake to be saved. Dying sinners cannot save themselves through works; they must simply look to Jesus on the cross in faith to receive eternal life. (salvation is a gift received entirely through faith in Jesus Christ)
Explain the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament
Old Testament: It covers human history from the beginning of the world up to the centuries before Jesus. It introduces the Ten Commandments, moral laws, and the regular use of animal sacrifices to pay for sin
New Testament:
It focuses on a span of less than 100 years centered on the life and work of Jesus. It features four accounts of his life called the Gospels, historical records of the early church, and letters written by apostles to guide believers.
The story of Moses, which details the escape of the Jewish people from Egypt, is found in the book of _______________.
Exodus.
Where is Ms. Serek from?
Poland.