Big Story
Mankind rebels against God’s instructions regarding right and wrong by seeing, desiring, and taking fruit from this tree.
What is the tree of knowledge of good and evil?
This book tells the story of creation and the early patriarchs.
What is Genesis?
I persecuted Christians before becoming an apostle.
Who is Paul?
“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the ___.”
What is "earth"?
This Old Testament festival was repurposed by Jesus at the Last Supper.
What is Passover?
This man is chosen as the beginning of God’s covenant people.
Who is Abraham?
This book gives the law to Israel after the exodus.
What is Exodus?
I remained faithful to God despite intense suffering and loss, and putting up with my three good friends who gave terrible advice.
Who is Job?
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not ___.”
What is "want"?
These 2 commands are said to sum up the law and the prophets.
What is to love God with all your heart, soul, and mind (Deuteronomy 6:5) and to love your neighbor as yourself (Leviticus 19:18)?
This event frees Israel from slavery and defines them as a nation.
What is the Exodus?
This book focuses heavily on wisdom for everyday life.
What is Proverbs?
I was known for wisdom but later turned away from God.
Who is Solomon?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own ___.”
What is "understanding"?
The tabernacle and temple point forward to this post-Pentecost reality.
What is God's Spirit indwelling his people?
This major event happens because of Israel’s repeated disobedience and idolatry.
What is the exile?
This book describes the early church after Jesus’ resurrection.
What is Acts?
I was a first century gentile physician who converted to Christianity, and was a traveling companion with Paul in one of the two New Testament books that I authored.
Who is Luke?
“For the wages of sin is ___, but the gift of God is eternal life…”
What is "death"?
The covenant with Abraham is fulfilled ultimately in this way.
What is blessing all nations through Christ?
This is the core problem the entire Bible is ultimately addressing.
What is sin separating humanity from God?
This book warns about faith without works being dead.
What is James?
King Artaxerxes I appointed me as governor over Judah, and sent me to Jerusalem to rebuild its walls.
Who is Nehemiah?
“Be doers of the word, and not hearers ___.”
What is "only"?
The Exodus foreshadows this greater reality.
What is salvation from sin?