Bible Basics
The two main parts of the Bible.
What are the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament?
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible; Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
What is the Torah or the Pentateuch?
A sacrament, a religious ceremony, of becoming a part of God's family. It is a joyful celebration where parents promise to teach their children about God and Jesus.
What is baptism?
Laws given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai?
What are the Ten Commandments?
The church season during which we prepare for the birth of Jesus
What is advent?
Another name for the Hebrew Scriptures.
What is the Old Testament?
The four Gospels
What are the Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?
The ceremony in our church where you publicly affirm your faith and deepen your commitment to follow Jesus.
What is Confirmation?
The central Christian prayer attributed to Jesus found in the gospels of Matthew and Luke
What is the Lord's Prayer?
The festival day of the birth of Jesus
What is Christmas?
The books of the Bible that tell of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection; Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
What are the Gospels?
This New Testament book tells the story of the early church
What is the book of Acts?
The act of glorifying God, expressing gratitude, seeking forgiveness, and developing a personal relationship with God
What is worship?
Jesus' most famous sermon that challenges us to reflect God's kingdom in our everyday actions.
What is the Sermon on the Mount?
This celebration's theme is the visit of the Magi
What is Epiphany?
The part of the Bible that tells the story of creation and early people like Abraham, Noah, and Moses.
What are the Hebrew Scriptures?
These New Testament books were written by church leaders to teach people how to live; to provide instruction, encouragement, and guidance.
What are known as letters or epistles?
An affirmation of faith that expresses what a community believes about God, humanity, and salvation
What is a creed?
A Hebrew scripture book of hymns, prayers, and songs
What are the Psalms?
The season of self-examination, prayer, and fasting that precedes Easter
What is Lent?
The collection of ancient books written between the Hebrew Scriptures and the New Testament.
What is the Apocrypha?
The first and last books of the Bible
What are Genesis and Revelation?
True or False
All translations of the Bible read exactly the same
What is false?
Jewish people believe that Jesus was not the Messiah but this
What is a prophet?
The final week of Lent
What is Holy Week?