What is the message of the Bible?
God's love
What descendant came to earth to save the world from sin?
Jesus
Who inspired the writers of the Bible?
God/Holy Spirit
What does God-breathed mean?
Inspired
What will never pass away?
God's Word
Why has the Bible been translated into so many languages?
So all kinds of people can read it and learn its message
Where were the Israelites in Slavery?
Egypt
Why was it hard to believe that God would give Abraham a son?
Abraham and Sarah were both old.
What promise did God make to Abraham later in the land of Canaan?
That he would have a son.
What is the last book of the Bible
Revelation
The four Gospels tell us what?
The life of Jesus
How old was Abraham when God gave him a son?
100 yrs old
What nation was begun through Abraham?
Israel
Who would not let the Israelites go free?
Pharaoh, king of Egypt
What are the five sections of the Old Testament?
Law; Old Testament History; Poetry; Major Prophets; Minor Prophets
What was God's response about the sins of the people?
He was angry, but because Josiah responded to the word, God would not send the disaster to Judah while Josiah was alive
How did Abraham respond to God's promise?
He believed God would keep his promise.
What did God promise Abraham in Ur?
That he would become the father of a great nation.
How many books make up the Major Profits section?
5
How many people wrote the Bible?
about 40
To whom did God speak from the burning bush?
Moses
Name the ways we know the Bible is true.
Its unity, fulfilled prophecy, changes lives, preservation, scientific and historical accuracy
How many languages has the Bible been translated into?
approx 2000
Name the four Gospels.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Why are the Minor Prophets called minor?
Because these books are shorter than the Major Prophets
How long did it take to write the Bible?
About 1600 years
How many books are in the Bible altogether?
66
Where was Moses when God told him to go to Pharaoh?
Midian
What is the Bible good for?
To instruct, rebuke, correct, and train people to do right
The books of Law instruct us about what three things?
God, His people, and His Law
When the King brought all the people together, what did he do?
He read the Book to the people
How many books are in the Minor Prophets section?
12
In which section of the Bible is Acts found?
New Testament History
When Abraham was living in Ur, what did God ask him to do?
Follow him to a promised land.
Why did God want to help the Israelites?
He heard their cries for help.
What song did the Israelites sing when God freed them?
Exodus 15:2 "The Lord is my strength and my song; He has given me victory."
Who was the Israelites the descendants of?
Abraham's grandson Jacob
What are the four sections of the New Testament?
Gospels; New Testament History; Epistles; Prophecy
How did the people respond to the reading of the Book and the discovery of their sin?
They promised to obey God.
What did Pharaoh force the Israelites to build?
Cities called 'store cities'
What was the 10th plague God sent on Egypt?
The death of the first born male in every Egyptian home.
How many plagues did God send on Egypt to try to get Pharaoh to change his mind?
10
What did the high priest find in the temple of the Lord when it was being repaired?
The Book of the Law
What did the King first do when he heard the words of the Book read and discovered the Nation had been sinning?
He tore his robes and gave orders to find out what the Lord had to say about the people of judah
What was Moses doing when he saw the burning bush?
Tending a flock of sheep.
The section of New Testament History teaches us about what?
The history of the Early Church
What did King Josiah do with the Book of the Law when he discoverd it had been found?
He had someone read it to him.
Why did God tell Moses to take off his sandals?
He was standing on Holy Ground.
Why was pharaoh afraid of the Israelites?
There were so many of them, he was afraid they would fight against Egypt in war.