Books of the Bible
The acts of the apostles, or the spreading of the Good News in the early church.
What is the Acts of the Apostles book of the Bible?
The people who first disobeyed God in the Garden of Eden.
Who is Adam and Eve?
The event that is described as happening over 7 days in the Bible detailing the beginning of the earth, animals, and humans, and ending with a day of rest.
What is creation?
This reading in the Mass is usually read from the Old Testament except during the Easter Season when the Acts of the Apostles is read.
What is the First Reading in Mass?
This is what the word Gospel means.
What is Good News?
The books that covers over 1,000 years of history from Moses in the Promise land to just before the birth of Jesus.
The Historical Books
What is the name of the who fulfilled the prophesies of the Old Testament and came to save us from sin and death?
Who is Jesus?
The weather event that caused mass destruction of mankind over 40 days and 40 nights through which Noah saved mankind, obeying the instructions of God to build an ark for his family and pairs of all the animals on earth.
The Great Flood
These Bible readings are usually sung in the Mass from the Books of Wisdom between the 1st and 2nd Reading.
What is the Psalm?
The type of story Jesus often used to teach a lesson; it's a simple earthly story with a heavenly meaning.
What is a parable?
The books in the Bible that provide poetry, hymns, practical advice and wise guidance for living a faithful and righteous life.
What are the Wisdom Books?
The great-grandmother of Kind David and direct ancestor of Jesus Christ; she was faithful and loyal to her mother-in-law, Naomi, after being widowed.
Who is Ruth?
The moment Jesus physically departed from earth to heaven 40 days following Easter.
What is the Ascension?
This reading is usually taken from the Epistles, or letters of the New Testament, the Acts of the Apostles, or Revelation and follows the singing of the Psalm.
What is the Second Reading in the Mass?
The wedding at Cana during which Jesus turned 6 large jugs of water into enough fine wine to serve the whole party.
What is Jesus' first miracle?
The books that contain messages shared by God warning people to repent, to act justly, and to place their hope in a coming savior.
What are the Prophetic Books?
He became one of the greatest kings of Isreal and as a boy, struck down the mighty Goliath with only a sling shot and the power of God.
Who is David?
The event that means "departure" detailing God's rescue of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt under Moses' leadership.
What is Exodus?
Written by either Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John, this is most important reading during the Mass marked by singing the Alleluia and read by the priest or deacon. It details Jesus' life and teachings.
What is the gospel?
The four Gospel writers.
Who are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
The final book of the Bible that reveals a vision of Jesus' ultimate victory over evil.
What is the Book of Revelation?
The prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery into the Promise land, parted the Red Sea, received the Ten Commandments, and authored the first 5 books of the Bible.
This event happening 50 days after Easter is considered the "birthday of the church" marking the day that the Holy Spirit descended upon Jesus' disciples in Jerusalem and was then able to spread His good news in all languages.
What is Pentecost?
The moment Jesus shared with his disciples detailed in the Gospels that is not only remembered but made present during the Consecration in Mass.
What is the Last Supper?
The description of Jesus' betrayal, trial, and death by crucifixion detailed in all four Gospels.
What is Jesus' passion?