BIBLE OR NOT THE BIBLE?
God helps those who help themselves.
Not the Bible (Often attributed to Benjamin Franklin)
For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him…
“…shall not perish but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)
This disciple was a fisherman and the brother of Peter.
Who is Andrew?
This movie features a boy who wants a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas — but everyone keeps saying, “You’ll shoot your eye out!”
What is A Christmas Story?
What does the true love give on the 3rd day of Christmas?
What are three French hens?
“A soft answer turns away wrath.”
Bible (Proverbs 15:1)
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and…”
“…a light to my path.” (Psalm 119:105)
This disciple is known as “the disciple whom Jesus loved.”
Who is John?
In A Christmas Story, what is the award won by Ralphie’s father?
What is the leg lamp?
What does the true love give on the 8th day of Christmas?
What are eight maids a-milking?
“Spare the rod, spoil the child.”
Not the Bible as written (Proverbs talks about discipline, but this exact quote is not there)
“Cast all your cares upon Him…”
“…for He cares for you.” (1 Peter 5:7)
Known for doubting, this disciple said he needed to touch Jesus’ wounds to believe He had risen.
Who is Thomas?
This film stars an angel named Clarence who helps George Bailey see what life would be like if he’d never been born.
What is It’s a Wonderful Life?
What does the true love give on the 11th day of Christmas?
What are eleven pipers piping?
“This, too, shall pass.”
Not the Bible (A popular saying, but not Scripture)
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end…”
“…they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22–23)
Before following Jesus, this tax collector worked at a tax booth.
Who is Matthew?
This black-and-white classic features a department store Santa claiming to be the real Kris Kringle.
What is Miracle on 34th Street?
Including all repetitions, the total number of gifts given in the song is this.
What is 364?
“The lion shall lie down with the lamb.”
Not the Bible as written (Isaiah 11:6 actually says wolf, not lion)
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine…”
“…according to His power that is at work within us.” (Ephesians 3:20)
This disciple was renamed “Cephas,” meaning “rock.”
Who is Peter?
This film follows a man named Scott who must help his family rediscover the true meaning of Christmas after magically landing in a snow globe.
What is The Christmas Chronicles?
In early versions of the song, “four calling birds” were originally written as this type of bird.
What are “colly birds” (blackbirds)?