Overview
Bible Literacy Means
Bible Knowledge
Song of Solomon's Theme
A relationship with God, like a marriage, is beautiful and special
Jeremiah was known as....
the weeping prophet
One day Jesus will return and everyone will stand before Him. Jesus is our only hope.
How many books of the Bible written over how many years.
66 books; 1,500 years
Sin's consequences bring grief and sorrow to those who love God.
Lamentations
What is a lament?
An expression of grief, sorrow, or mourning in the form of a song or a poem
Jesus redeemed and bought the freedom of His people - the church - with His own life.
First 5 books of the Bible are called....
Pentateuch
Ezekiel's Theme
All that God does is for His glory.
This book uses the imagery of locusts to symbolize armies attacking the land and God's judgment.
Joel
How do we see Jesus in Ezekiel?
Jesus described Himself as the Son of Man proclaiming that He is fully human and fully God.
4 major themes in the Bible
Creation, Fall, Redemption, New Creation
God's sovereignty over history and empires.
Daniel's Theme
What name does Ezekiel use for himself 93 times?
Son of man
How do we see Jesus in Daniel?
God has a plan to deliver His people no only from physical death but spiritual death - eternal separation from God. Through Jesus we are rescued.
Name all the Genres of the Bible
Law, History, Wisdom, Prophets, Gospels, Epistles (narrative, poetry, sermons)
Hosea's Theme
God wants to redeem and restore relationships.
Why was Isaiah written?
Isaiah's prophecies prepare the people for the coming Assyrian invasions and encourage the people to repent and promise them a hope for the future after their exile.
In this book we see prophecies of Jesus' birth, life, death, and glorious reign.
Isaiah