Bible Basics
The Bible is divided into these two main sections
What are the Old and New Testaments?
This word describes a sacred, solemn agreement between God and His people
What is a Covenant?
The passing on of stories by word of mouth from one generation to the next.
What is Oral Tradition?
This is defined as "homage paid to God," which can be done through a formal ceremony like the Mass
What is Worship?
He is known as the "Father of many nations" and made the first great covenant with God
Who is Abraham?
This term refers to the Holy Spirit guiding the human authors of the Bible
What is Biblical Inspiration?
This book contains the story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt
What is Exodus?
These ancient Australian stories are often compared to the oral traditions of the early Israelites.
What are Dreaming Stories?
During the Mass, the Bible is read during this specific "Liturgy.
What is the Liturgy of the Word?
This woman saved her baby brother Moses by placing him in a basket in the Nile River
Who is Miriam?
Because it contains many different types of books (history, law, poetry), the Bible is often compared to this
What is a Library?
This is the first book of the Old Testament, containing stories of creation
What is Genesis?
This famous 1992 Olympic runner’s story is used to show why we remember and retell "legendary" moments.
Who is Derek Redmond?
A method of prayer that involves "divine reading" and reflecting deeply on Scripture
What is Lectio Divina?
He was sold into slavery by his brothers but eventually became a high official in Egypt
Who is Joseph?
This word means God making Himself known to humanity
What is Revelation?
God gave these "rules for living" to Moses on Mount Sinai.
What are the Ten Commandments?
Before stories were written down, these people were the "fathers" of the faith who passed stories down
Who are the Patriarchs?
During the Liturgy of the Word, we do this specific action to show respect and readiness to hear the Gospel
What is standing?
This young shepherd boy defeated the giant Goliath and became King.
Who is David?
The official name for the letters written to early Christian communities found in the New Testament
What are Epistles?
These types of books in the OT (like Isaiah or Jeremiah) contain messages from God to his people
What are Prophetic books?
Give one reason why both the early Israelites and the Aboriginal people relied on Oral Tradition
What is "not having a formal written language" OR "living in a communal/storytelling culture"?
This specific New Testament book describes the early Church and the work of the Apostles after Jesus
What is the Acts of the Apostles?
This person is the "heart of the Christian message" and the fulfillment of God’s revelation
Who is Jesus Christ?