Bible Basics
This Greek word means "book" and is where our word "Bible" comes from.
What is "biblos"
The first five books of the Bible, also called the Law.
What is the Pentateuch
Bible in hand: go to Ps 23:1. Who is my shepherd?
Who is the LORD
These are the first four books of the New Testament, each telling the story of Jesus.
What are the Gospels
Bible in hand: the opening verse of the Bible, where heaven and earth are created. Give the book, chapter, and verse.
What is Genesis 1:1
How many books make up the Catholic Bible?
What number is 73
This Old Testament book means "departure" - the Ten Plagues and the crossing of the Red Sea.
What is Exodus
Bible in hand: go to Jn 3:16. For God so loved this...
What is the world
Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called these Gospels because they were "seen together."
What are the Synoptic Gospels
Bible in hand: Moses stretches out his hand over the sea and the Israelites cross. Give the book, chapter, and verse.
What is Exodus 14:21
The Bible is divided into two parts: the Old Testament and this.
What is the New Testament
A collection of 150 religious hymns - God's hymnbook, with King David as lead singer.
What are the Psalms
Bible in hand: go to Acts 2:4. What came upon the apostles and filled them?
What is the Holy Spirit
Right after the four Gospels comes this book about the first Church's adventures.
What is the Acts of the Apostles
Bible in hand: "They have no wine" - Jesus turns water into wine. Give the book, chapter, and verse.
What is John 2:3
The 46 books of the Old Testament are divided into how many sections?
What number is four
A loyal young widow - and one of the ancestors of King David.
Who is Ruth
Bible in hand: go to 1 Sm 17:37. In whose name does David say he fights the Philistine?
What is the name of the LORD of hosts
Letters from Peter, James, Jude, and John - the New Testament's family letters.
What are the Catholic Epistles
Bible in hand: the chapter in 1 Samuel where David slays Goliath. Give the book and chapter.
What is 1 Samuel 17
The Bible contains the history of this - God's revelation of Himself and His plan of salvation.
What is Divine Revelation
Five brothers who stood up for their faith to liberate Israel - their story fills two books.
What are 1 and 2 Maccabees
Bible in hand: go to Rev 21:1. What two new things does John see?
What are a new heaven and a new earth
Also called the Apocalypse, this last book of the Bible ends in hope, not horror.
What is Revelation
Bible in hand: Mary's "let it be done to me according to your word." Give the book, chapter, and verse.
What is Luke 1:38