This book moves from the creation of the world to the story of one family through whom God promised to bless all nations.
What is Genesis?
After watching Moses judge the people alone from morning until evening, this man told him, “What you are doing is not good.”
Who is Jethro?
Exodus 18:17
A Hebrew baby was placed in a papyrus basket among the reeds. Pharaoh’s daughter found him and raised him as her son.
What is Exodus?
Exodus 2:1–10
Rahab told the spies that the people of Jericho had heard how God dried up the Red Sea. Name the book containing that event.
What is Exodus?
Exodus 17:8–13
This commandment forbids taking something that belongs to another person.
What is the eighth commandment: “You shall not steal”?
Exodus 20:15
This book records Israel’s escape from slavery, the crossing of the sea, the covenant at Mount Sinai and the construction of the tabernacle
What is Exodus?
After the spies described powerful people and fortified cities, this man declared, “We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it.”
Who is Caleb?
Numbers 13:30
A servant was sent to find a wife for his master’s son. At a well, a young woman offered water to him and his camels.
What is Genesis?
Genesis 24
Joshua circumcised the new generation at Gilgal. The covenant sign of circumcision was first given to Abraham in this book.
What is Genesis?
Genesis 17:9–14
Joshua 5:2–9
This commandment tells God’s people to remember and set apart the Sabbath day.
What is the fourth commandment: remember the Sabbath day?
Exodus 20:8–11
Two censuses help give this book its English name. It follows Israel through rebellion, judgment and years of wilderness travel.
What is Numbers?
When God called him to confront Pharaoh, this man asked, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”
Who is Moses?
Exodus 3:11
After venomous snakes attacked the people, God instructed Moses to make a bronze snake and place it on a pole.
What is Numbers?
Numbers 21:4–9
Joshua and one other spy urged Israel to trust God and enter Canaan, while the other ten spread a fearful report. Name the book.
What is Numbers?
Numbers 13–14
This positively worded commandment requires respect for your father and mother and includes a promise connected to life in the land.
What is the fifth commandment: honour your father and mother?
Exodus 20:12
Most of this book consists of Moses addressing a new generation on the plains of Moab before they enter the promised land.
What is Deuteronomy?
When his brothers feared revenge after their father’s death, this man responded, “Am I in the place of God?”
Who is Joseph?
Genesis 50:19
Two sons of Aaron approached the LORD with unauthorized fire and died before Him.
What is Leviticus?
Leviticus 10:1–3
“Be strong and courageous” appears repeatedly in Joshua 1. In this earlier book, Moses first gave the same charge to Joshua before all Israel.
What is Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy 31:7–8, 23
This commandment forbids making an image and bowing down to worship it.
What is the second commandment: do not make or worship an idol?
Exodus 20:4–6
Most of this book takes place at Mount Sinai. It explains how a holy God can dwell among His people through sacrifices, priests, purity and atonement.
What is Leviticus?
This man said that even if he were given a palace full of silver and gold, he could not go beyond the command of the LORD his God.
Who is Balaam?
Numbers 22:18
Near the end of this book, Moses taught Israel a song that would serve as a witness, blessed the tribes and viewed the promised land from a distance.
What is Deuteronomy?
Deuteronomy 31–34
Long before Jericho, Joshua led Israel’s army in its first recorded battle against the Amalekites. Name the book containing that battle.
What is Exodus?
Exodus 17:8–13
This commandment addresses inward desire for another person’s house, spouse or possessions.
What is the tenth commandment: “You shall not covet”?
Exodus 20:17