Bible Basics
This is what the word "Bible" means
The Books
•Teachings about how to live.
•Beatitudes
Love your neighbour
•Moral
•Ask God for help.
Petition
What do you call a story with a lesson that Jesus used often.
Parable
Catholics commonly use this Bible version.
What is the NRSV?
•Jesus’ suffering, death, resurrection.
Paschal Mystery
•You reap what you sow
Proverbial
•Pray for others.
Intercession
Rules/ Commandments
Law
First five books of the Bible.
•What is the Pentateuch?
•What does being a peacemaker mean?
•Helping resolve/ prevent conflict
Real past event
Historical
Thanking God
Thanksgiving
Often reads like poetry
Psalms
Who wrote the Bible?
Many authors inspired by God (or the Holy Spirit).
A very common example of mercy.
Forgiving others
I am the vine.
Symbolic
Honouring God for who he is.
Writings to churches
Letters
•Why isn’t Genesis science?
•It teaches religious truth
•Why is it challenging to live out Jesus' teachings?
•Peer pressure etc
What is the different between religious vs. historical truth?
•Meaning/ belief vs fact
Say a short adoration prayer.
Answers vary.
Why does literary form matter?
Correct interpretation