Intro to Bible
Which word means the lens by which you see the world and make sense of it?
Worldview
Which version of the Bible, created in 1978, is the most widely sold of the contemporary Biblical versions?
New International Version (NIV)
What was the language of the Old Testament originally written in?
Hebrew
What writing canvas was made from skinned animals, tanned leather and used by the Greeks, Persians and Hebrews?
Parchment
What is a reason why we should memorize scripture?
Fellowship with Jesus
Minister to those in Need
Jesus quoted scripture--Be more like Jesus
What does the word "Bible" mean?
Books
Name 3 types of worldviews
Postmodernism, naturalism, theism, etc..
Which book of the Bible appears the earliest? Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, or Numbers?
Genesis
What does the word "manuscript" mean in Latin?
What are the ABCs of having a Quiet Time?
A- Ask Questions
B- Best Verse
C -Communicate with God
Who invented the printing press, allowing Bibles to be mass produced, making them available to more people?
Gutenberg
Where in the Bible is the Lord's prayer found?
Matthew 6
How did we get the books in the Bible?
Divine qualities, reception by the collective body, apostolic connection, authorship, and cross references
Which manuscripts were discovered in Israeli caves in 1947 and widely considered to be the greatest archeological discovery of the 20th century?
Dead Sea Scrolls
How does service connect to discipleship?
Service is a way to put what we learn from Jesus into action
What acronym is used to refer to the Old Testament?
Tanak
What is the 19th book of the Old Testament?
Psalms
How many books are found in the Hebrew Bible?
24
Which of the following describes the Pre-Babylonian Hebrew writing style?
No spaces, no vowels, written right to left
What did Jesus say in Matthew 22 was the greatest commandment (he quotes Deuteronomy 6:4-5)?
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment.
List one skill for developing a Christian worldview.
Understanding the Biblical story as a whole, reading Bible verses in context, see that the Bible speaks to all aspects of life, understanding the Bible has the best answers for what is real
How did Jesus end his prayer to the Father in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was crucified?
"Not my will, but Yours be done."
Which of the following is only found in the Catholic Bible? Exodus, Mark, 1st Maccabees, or Revelation
1st Maccabees
Which medium for receiving writing was developed around the Nile river using thin strips of reeds laid together?
Papyrus
What are the 4 steps to Studying the Bible?
1. Pray & Read
2. Observation
3. Interpretation
4. Application