What is
The Bible?
The Bible?
How many books are there total in the bible & what are the two parts?
73 books, Old Testament and New Testament
What does the word "Testament" mean in Hebrew?
Covenant
What does the word "Inspire" mean?
The phrase “God-breathed” is translated from the Greek word, theopneustos, meaning God-breathed and, inspired by God.
The Bible, Why do we need it?
It is the word of God written for us.
It contains all truth needed for salvation.
It help us discern what to do in difficult times.
Jesus models how to respond to adversity.
What are the Great Commandments ?
Love the Lord with all your heart...
Love your neighbor as yourself.
What languages is the bible written in?
Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek
Apprpx. how many years ago was the last book of bible written?
2000 years.
Recite Psalm 119:105 ...."Your word is..."
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Did the bible gather myths from pagan religions?
The Bible is inspired by the Holy Spirit. The human authors may have communicated similar stories to inspire their audience.
Which commandments says you should honor and respect your teachers?
4th Honor your Father and Mother.
The Old testament has how many books & how many are in the New Testament ?
46 books and 27 books.
Where did they keep the books that Moses wrote?
near the ark, the tabernacle & temple
The Bible was inspired by ______ ______?
The Holy Spirit.
How can I trust the bible to be true?
The bible is the word of God, who is truth itself.
Develop a personal relation ship with Jesus.
What is the Catholic practice of spending time with the consecrated host? AKA Jesus.
Adoration
The word bible come from the Greek word _______ which means collection of books?
Biblia
What major discovery was found in 1947 by an Arabian shepherd boy? It included Old Testament copies of the bible containing the predictive prophecies that, date back to over 100 years before Jesus’ birth.
Dead Sea scrolls
When reading the Bible we should always look
to ____________ for guidance?
The Church.
Who was the first author of the bible mentioned in the bible?
Moses
What do we call the vessel that contains the consecrated host?
The Tabernacle
Name 3 writing styles found in the Bible.
Personal letters, Narratives, Songs, Poems, Wisdom literature, Historical documents, Codes of Conduct, Visions, Love letters.
Over how many years was the bible written?
The Bible was written over a period of more than 1,600 years
Approx. How many different authors wrote The Bible?
40
Approx. How many different authors wrote The Bible?
40
Which commandment say we should not skip mass on Holy days
3rd Keep Holy the Lord's day.