Gospels/Acts
Who wrote Acts? (+100 if you can name the other book this individual wrote)
Luke
These three letters are known as the "Pastoral Epistles"
1-2 Timothy, Titus
The NT's equivalent of Proverbs (similar to)
James
Apocalypse
Revelation
How many books are in the NT?
27
Which gospels are considered the synoptic gospels?
Matthew, Mark and Luke
This letter to a church is organized around answering their questions about issues within their church
1 Corinthians
Contains quotations from non-Biblical writings
Jude
Justification
Romans
What is Aaron's favorite book in the NT?
What specific mission was Paul given by God?
Acts 9:15, "...He is my chosen instrument to bear my name before the Gentiles and kings and the sons of Israel."
*Not just Gentiles
The beginning of this letter Paul argues that man's biggest problem is that we all deserve God's wrath
Romans
Read Romans 1:18-21
These two books have many similarities but are not written by the same person. They contain many passages with similar themes and similar messages
2 Peter and Jude
Supremacy of Christ ;)
Colossians
Key passage for the year in youth group
Isaiah 55:11
Which gospel is organized around the 5 discourses/teachings of Jesus?
Matthew
1. Ch. 5-7 - Sermon on the Mount
2. Ch. 10 - Mission discourse
3. Ch. 13 - Parables Discourse (of the Kingdom of Heaven)
4. Ch. 18 - Community Discourse (Relationships among the people of God)
5. Ch. 24-25 - Olivet Discourse (Judgment and End times)
Every chapter of these two letters contains a comment about the second coming of Christ
1-2 Thessalonians
This general epistle is written in a cyclical/repetitive style
1 John
Reconciliation, bondage to brotherhood
Philemon
What does, GGISTJ stand for? And what does it mean?
God's Glory in Salvation Through Judgment
meaning: God glory is revealed when he brings salvation to his people which comes as he brings just judgment on all people.
What events/stories/miracles/parables are told in all 4 gospel accounts?
Team Effort - not a race but 100 points for each correct answer
(Keith - you can give a time limit and allow/not allow Bibles depending on time)
Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee
Feeding of 5k
Jesus' Triumphal entry to Jerusalem
Jesus announces someone will betray him
Peter denies Jesus
Pilate Pronounces Sentence Upon Jesus
Jesus' crucifixion
Jesus is Buried in a Tomb
Tomb visited
Jesus' resurrection
This letter offers general instruction in the truths of God's redemptive work in Christ, the unity of the church and the proper conduct which should be observed in the home, church and world. It is usually seen as divided in two parts: Doctrinal and Applicational
Ephesians
Read Ephesians 2:4-6
This epistles' message was about living in the love of God and according to the truth of Jesus Christ and his commandments
2 John
Love, life, light
1 John
Write down the 7 phases of the Old Testament
(example: Establishment of God's people)
Team Effort - not a race but 100 points for each correct answer
1. Creation of God's people
2. Establishment of God's people
3. Crowning of God's king
4. The wisdom of God's king
5. The disobedience of God's people
6. The disestablishment of God's people
7. The re-creation of God's people