What is the 1st commandment?
I am the Lord your God, you shall have no other Gods
What is the name of Sarah's husband?
Abraham
What is the second section of the Bible called? (after the Hebrew Scripture)
The New Testament
During what season do we celebrate Jesus' ressurection?
Easter
What's the name of our Organist/Co-Director of Music?
Andy Jacob
What were the commandments written on?
Stone tablets
Why do we call it the Hebrew Scripture? (as opposed to Old Testament)
Honors the roots of our faith found in Judaism. Also "old" implies that it's outdated or not relevant.
When reading a Bible, what do the little numbers indicate?
A verse
What is the season before Christmas?
Advent
What is the name of our Children & Family Minister?
Claire Schoepp
(or DC, Deaconess Claire)
What does it mean to use "the Lord's name in vain"?
To use it without purpose or meaning as if God doesn't matter, or worse to use it to harm someone else!
What is a Psalm?
A song that is an expression of the human condition/big emotions
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
What season is 40 days and 40 nights?
Lent
What is the name of the person who came and talked to us about Elva Kaffe dancing?
Rachel (Larson)
What is the 7th commandment?
You shall not steal
Why did the burning bush tell Moses to remove his sandals?
Because the ground he was standing on was sacred
How many books of the Bible are there?
66
What season is often associated with flames and the Holy Spirit?
Pentecost
What is my favorite TV show?
Steven Universe
What was Anni's action that went along with the 5th commandment?
5th commandment: "Thou shall not kill"
Hand motion: *hand around neck*
The Bible and Science ask different questions of the same topic. The Bible asks "____" Created and "____?" Science seeks to understand "how"
who, why
How many books are in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)?
39
What season is after Christmas?
Epiphany
How old is the oldest staff member at Augustana?
93