Old Testament
How many books are there in the Old Tesament?
39
How many books are in the New Testament?
27
What is the first book of the Bible?
Genesis
Who wrote the Bible?
Many authors! Methodists believe the Bible was written by humans and inspired by God.
Romans 8:38-39
Allison's Favorite Scripture!
What is the Torah?
The Jewish book of scriptures, which is the same as the Christian Old Tesament.
What is a Gospel?
A book that shares the "good news" of Christ.
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation
Do you think everything in the Bible is true? (No wrong answer!)
Share your own thoughts! No wrong answer. Methodists believe that there is a greater truth than biblical literalness.
Psalm 139
Let's discuss the Book of Psalms
In what language was the Old Testament originally written?
Hebrew
In what language was the New Testament originally written?
Greek
Which book of the Bible gives people advice?
Proverbs
What do you think makes something labeled as "scripture?"
something that is inspired by God.
Find the Story of the Burning Bush
Exodus 3 (&4)
What is the Apocrypha?
According to the Gospels, what is the unique literary genre Jesus employs to preach his message?
Parable
How many books have the name John in their title?
4: John, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, 4 John
What is the role of a prophet in the Bible? What do they do?
Find the 10 Commandments (bonus if you look up both places)
Exodus 20:2-17 & Deut. 5:6-21
On what day of Creation did God create "man?"
Trick question! There are two creation stories.
What type of genre is the Book of Revelation?
Prophecy
Which books of the Bible did Jesus directly write?
Trick question! None
What do you think is the biggest story told throughout all of scripture? (No wrong answer!)
The story of God's relationship and work in the world with God's people.
Find the story of the Good Samaritan
Luke 10:25-37