Genesis
“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1).
➡️ This verse shows God as the source of all things. What theme of faith does it begin with?
What is creation?
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (Proverbs 1:7).
➡️ “Fear” here really means this attitude toward God.
What is respect or reverence?
“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right” (Ephesians 6:1).
➡️ Paul connects family respect to this commandment.
What is “Honor your father and mother”?
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see” (Hebrews 11:1).
➡️ This verse gives the Bible’s definition of this key Christian virtue.
What is faith?
“I am the Alpha and the Omega” (Revelation 22:13).
➡️ This shows that Jesus is both the beginning and this.
What is the end?
“So God created mankind in His own image” (Genesis 1:27).
➡️ Being made in God’s image teaches this about human dignity.
What is all people have value (human dignity)?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” (Proverbs 3:5).
➡️ This verse teaches that true wisdom comes from this, not human logic alone.
What is trusting God?
“Be kind and compassionate…forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you” (Ephesians 4:32).
➡️ Christians forgive because of this event in Jesus’ life.
What is His death and resurrection (the cross)?
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses…let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us” (Hebrews 12:1).
➡️ The “cloud of witnesses” refers to these faithful people from Israel’s history.
Who are the heroes of faith (Old Testament believers)?
“Behold, I stand at the door and knock” (Revelation 3:20).
➡️ This verse is often seen as an invitation to this.
What is faith (or relationship with Christ)?
“Am I my brother’s keeper?” (Genesis 4:9).
➡️ This story teaches responsibility for this.
What is caring for others (community/relationships)?
“A friend loves at all times” (Proverbs 17:17).
➡️ According to this proverb, friendship is proven most in these times.
What is times of trouble?
“Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes” (Ephesians 6:11).
➡️ The “armor of God” is a metaphor for this.
What is spiritual protection/strength?
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8).
➡️ This verse shows that Jesus never does this.
What is change?
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes” (Revelation 21:4).
➡️ This verse gives hope for this eternal place.
What is heaven (or new creation)?
God told Abram, ‘Go from your country…to the land I will show you’ (Genesis 12:1).
➡️ This call to Abraham marks the beginning of this covenant promise.
What is the covenant with Abraham (promise of land and descendants)?
“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger” (Proverbs 15:1).
➡️ This verse shows the power of words to bring either peace or this.
What is conflict?
“For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith” (Ephesians 2:8).
➡️ This verse shows that salvation is not earned by works but by this.
What is God’s gift (grace)?
“We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure” (Hebrews 6:19).
➡️ This “anchor” refers to this Christian hope.
What is eternal life (or salvation in Christ)?
“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth” (Revelation 21:1).
➡️ This vision represents this hope for Christians.
What is renewal/restoration?
Joseph said to his brothers: ‘You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good’ (Genesis 50:20).
➡️ This shows God can bring this out of suffering.
What is good (or redemption)?
“Where there is no vision, the people perish” (Proverbs 29:18).
➡️ The “vision” here refers to this type of guidance.
What is God’s guidance (or revelation)?
“One Lord, one faith, one baptism” (Ephesians 4:5).
➡️ Paul stresses unity in the church. This word means the worldwide church.
What is the Body of Christ (or the universal church)?
“We do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses” (Hebrews 4:15).
➡️ This verse calls Jesus a high priest because He does this for humanity.
What is intercede/understand our struggles?
“Worthy is the Lamb who was slain” (Revelation 5:12).
➡️ The “Lamb” refers to Jesus, connecting to this Old Testament practice.
What is animal sacrifice (Passover Lamb)?