Something Old
This word describes a compilation of writings that "testify" to what happened.
What is a testament?
These are the first four books of the New Testament and are collectively known as this, meaning "good news."
What are Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John, the Gospels?
He is the main subject of the New Testament.
Who is Jesus?
He is the namesake of our denomination.
Who is Martin Luther?
He wrote the Small Cathechism for families to learn about God in their own homes.
Who was Martin Luther?
The word means "beginning" and is the name of the first book of the Old Testament.
What is Genesis?
This early disciple of Jesus wrote many of the letters in the New Testament.
Who was Paul?
This story about lots of rain, and all the animals, and a big boat is better understood as a fable that teaches us about God's promise to love us no matter how much we mess up.
What is the story of Noah, the flood, and the rainbow?
This is the year ML started questioning the practices & beliefs of priests and even the Pope.
What is 1517?
This famous list is the first subject of the small cathechism.
What are the Ten Commandments?
Near the middle of the Bible, the book is a collection of hymn lyrics.
What are the Psalms?
Corinth, Thessalonica, and Rome are all places to which Paul wrote letters, sending them specifically to these people.
Who were the members of the earliest Christian churches?
He was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt and back to the land promised to Sarah & Abraham.
Who was Moses?
Martin Luther translated the Old Testament from this language into this language.
What is from Hebrew into German?
Named for the earliest leaders of the church, this is a three-part statement of faith.
What is the Apostles' Creed?
The first FIVE books of the Old Testament are also knows as this.
What is the Pentateuch?
This is the last book of the New Testament and means the "apocalypse" in Greek.
What is Revelation?
The story of Jesus birth featuring angels, shepherds and the manger is recorded in this Gospel and is set in this city.
What is Luke and the City of Bethlehem?
Before Martin Luther become an Augustinian Monk, he was studying to become this.
What is a lawyer?
What are baptism and communion (The Lord's Supper)?
Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Micah are all examples these types of people who spoke for God to God's people.
Who were the prophets?
What is Mark, then Matthew & Luke, and finally, John.
He was Jesus' cousin, ate locusts & wild honey, and told people to "repent!"
Who was John the Baptist?
Who was Katherine von Bora (Katie Luther)?
This the question that Martin Luther begins every explanation in the catechism with.
What is "Was ist das?" or "What does this mean?"