Before and After
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”
What is Psalm 23?
“This teenage girl clearly knows more than she lets on, as revealed in her ‘Magnificat’ after hearing the angel’s news.”
Who is Mary?
There are 4 of these written from 4 different authors in the New Testament.
What are the Gospels?
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart…”
“…and do not lean on your own understanding.” (Proverbs 3:5)
2 Kings and 2 Chronicles
What is 1 Chronicles?
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.”
This guy needed lots of reassurance in the form of an angelic dream telling him his girlfriend was, in fact, faithful and not a cheater.
Who is Joseph?
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy make up this portion of the Bible. Bonus Points if you know your Hebrew.
What is the Torah?
“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden…”
“…and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)
What is Numbers?
“Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
What is Joshua 1:9?
He was the ruler who ordered a census of the Roman world, indirectly causing Jesus to be born in Bethlehem.
Who is Caesar Augustus?
Psalms, Job, and Proverbs belong to this genre that expresses human emotion and experience.
What is wisdom and poetry?
“But the fruit of the Spirit is…”
“…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control.” (Galatians 5:22–23)
2 Timothy and Philemon
What is Titus?
“He has shown you, O man, what is good… to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.”
What is Micah 6:8?
A relative of Mary, she gave birth to who would become John the Baptist.
Who is Elizabeth?
Romans, Galatians, and Ephesians belong to this genre of letters written to churches or individuals.
What are Epistles?
“I have fought the good fight…”
“…I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7)
Obadiah and Micah
What is Jonah?
“If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!”
What is 2 Corinthians 5:17?
This man was the first to bless baby Jesus in the temple after his dedication.
Who is Simeon?
Revelation and Daniel are famous examples of this type of literature
What is Apocalyptic Literature?
“Do not be conformed to this world…”
“…but be transformed by the renewal of your mind.” (Romans 12:2)