1. Aim: To know what the Bible is and be able to find a Bible reference.

2. This section was written after the time of Jesus.
The Bible
The BIBLE is the holy book/sacred text for Christians.
The Bible is split into two sections.
The OLD TESTAMENT
This section was written before the time of Jesus.
2. The NEW TESTAMENT
This section was written after the time of Jesus.

3. It is a collection of 72 books written over a 1000 year period.
Did you know?
The Bible is not
one book!
It is a collection of 72 books written over a 1000 year period.

4. Reading the Bible A Bible reference is made up of three parts.
Example: Luke 6:11
Luke is the book. The 6 is the chapter and 11 is the verse.

6. John 3:16

7. Finding a Bible reference:
First look at the contents page at the front of the Bible.
See if the book you are looking for is in the New Testament or the Old Testament.
The Old Testament books are located at the front of the Bible.
The New Testament books are located at the back of the Bible.

8. Finding a Bible reference:
Sometimes the name of the book is shortened, for example, Mark is shortened to Mk, Genesis is shortened to Gen.
Sometimes more than one verse has to be read, for example Mk 6:4-6.
All the verses
from 4 to 6
The book
The chapter

9. Class Task
Look up the following Bible references and write down what they say.
John 3:5
Matthew 4:2
Luke 2:5-7
Mk 2:1-2

10. Homework Task
Do some research on popular Bible verses – pick your favourite one and write it into your copy.
We will share our favourites in class next week!

11. Follow on activity:
Create a poster of
your favorite quote