The Bible
What is the Bible?
God's Word!
Who were the first two people God created?
Adam and Eve.
On what day of creation did God create people?
The 6th day.
Where was Jesus born?
Bethlehem.
What happened to Jesus after he rose from the dead?
He appeared to his disciples and many others.
What is sin?
Anything we think, say, or do that goes against God’s will, including failing to do what God commands.
What are Christians called to do when they hear God’s Word?
Listen to it, learn it, believe it, and live according to it.
How many books are in the Bible?
66
Who built the ark?
Noah
What happened when Adam and Eve disobeyed God?
They were kicked out of the Garden of Eden as sin entered the world.
Who was Jesus’ mother?
Mary.
What happened to Jesus 40 days after his resurrection?
He ascended into heaven.
Who saves us from our sins?
Jesus.
Why do Christians pray?
Because God invites us and wants us to talk to him and promises to hear us. We can talk to him about ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE!
What are the two main sections of the Bible?
The Old Testament (The Law - 39 books) and the New Testament (The Gospel - 27 books).
Who did God promise would become the father of a great nation?
Abraham
What did God send in judgment of all the people falling in evil and wickedness during Noah’s lifetime?
A great worldwide flood that killed everyone except for Noah and his family (8 people).
Who baptized Jesus?
His earthly cousin, John the Baptist.
What special gift did Jesus send to his followers at Pentecost?
The Holy Spirit.
What does grace mean?
God’s undeserved love and favor. (Getting what you do not deserve)
Why do Christians go to church?
God instructs us to not give up meeting together. He wants us to go to church to hear God’s Word, receive his gifts, worship him, and encourage one another.
What is the first book of the Bible?
Who was the former persecutor of Christians that God blinded and changed the heart of, before the eventually wrote 13 books of the New Testament?
Paul
Put in chronological order Moses, Abraham, Jonah, Noah, Samson, Elijah, Isaac
Name 5 of the 12 special disciples, called apostles, that Jesus called to be "Fishers of men".
Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, and Judas Iscariot
What book tells much of the history of the early Christian Church?
Acts.
What did Jesus do to save us?
He lived perfectly in our place, died for our sins, and rose from the dead.
What is Baptism?
A gift of God in which water is used with God’s Word, bringing forgiveness and creating or strengthening faith.
What is the last book of the Bible?
Revelation.
Who was sold by his brothers and later became a powerful leader in Egypt?
Joseph
What happened when Moses led Israel out of Egypt? And name 5 of the plagues that struck Egypt.
God rescued the Israelites from slavery. The Egyptians suffered from the 10 plagues: blood, frogs, gnats, flies, livestock disease, boils, hail, locusts, darkness, and the death of the firstborn
Which disciple had been a tax collector before following Jesus?
Matthew.
What was Paul’s name before he became known as Paul?
Saul.
What is faith?
Trusting in Jesus as our personal Savior.
What is Holy Communion?
The Lord’s Supper, in which Jesus gives us his true body and blood together with the bread and wine for the forgiveness of sins.
Who wrote the Bible?
God used the Holy Spirit to guide 40+ men to write EXACTLY what he wanted them to write down.
Who wrote the first 5 books of the Bible (The Pentateuch) and led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt?
Moses
Put in chronological order: John the Baptist, Paul, Timothy, John, Jesus, and Luke
John the Baptist, Jesus, John, Paul, Luke, and Timothy
What was Luke's occupation?
Doctor.
What was Saul doing to Christians before Jesus called him?
He was persecuting them. He was part of attacking, putting in prison, and even killing Christians.
Why did Jesus have to die?
In his MERCY, he took the punishment for our sins and win forgiveness for us.
Why do Christians forgive other people?
Because God has forgiven us through Jesus. We forgive as we have been forgiven.
About how long did it take for all the books of the Bible to be written?
About 1500 years. 1400 for the Old Testament books and about 100 for the New Testament.
Who was Israel’s famous king who defeated Goliath and was an ancestor of Jesus?
David
What happened to the people of Judah when they repeatedly turned away from God?
They were conquered and taken into exile in Babylon.
Which disciple denied knowing Jesus three times?
Peter.
What happened to Saul that changed the direction of his life?
The risen Jesus appeared to him, blinded him, confronted him in love, and Saul became a follower of Jesus.
What happened on the third day after Jesus died?
He rose from the dead.
What does it mean to “love your neighbor”?
To care about others and seek what is good for them.
What is the main message of the Bible?
God’s plan to save sinners through Jesus.
Which prophet challenged the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel and was taken up to heaven by a chariot of fire. ?
Elijah
What happened after many years of exile?
Some of God's people returned to Jerusalem and rebuilt the temple and city.
Which disciple struggled to believe Jesus had risen until he saw evidence for himself?
Thomas.
What did Paul spend much of his life doing after becoming a Christian?
Traveling and preaching about Jesus and helping establish Christian churches.
What does Jesus’ resurrection prove?
He was not only true man, but also true God. Jesus conquered death, and those who trust in him will also have eternal life.
What should a Christian do when someone asks a difficult question about faith?
Listen, seek the truth in God’s Word, and respond with humility and love.
Why can we trust the Bible?
Because it is God’s Word, and God is truthful and faithful. The Bible has also been preserved and its message about Jesus is supported by many historical and manuscript witnesses as well as archeological discoveries verifying Biblical accounts. NOTHING in it has EVER been proven WRONG!!!
Which Old Testament prophet spent three days inside a great fish?
Jonah
What was God’s people waiting for throughout the Old Testament?
The promised Savior, the Messiah.
What did Jesus tell his disciples to do after he rose from the dead and right before he ascended back into Heaven?
Go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them and baptizing them.
Why are Paul’s letters important to Christians today?
They are part of God’s Word and teach Christians about Jesus, faith, grace, Christian living, and the Church. They are 13 of the 27 books of the New Testament!
What happens to Christians when they die?
Their souls go to be with Jesus, and on the Last Day God will raise their bodies to live with him forever.
If someone asked you, “Why are you a Christian?” what is the most important answer you could give?
Because Jesus is my Savior. He loves me, died for my sins, and rose again to give me forgiveness and eternal life.