1. Christianity 101 Basic Beliefs of the Faith www..com Session 6

2. www..com 1. There are ___ books of the Bible. 1. There are 66 books of the Bible.

3. www..com 2. Adam and ___ were the first two humans. 2. Adam and Eve were the first two humans.

4. www..com 3. There were __ original disciples 3. There were 12 original disciples

5. www..com 4. ____ built the ark. 4. Noah built the ark.

6. www..com 5. Jesus wrote ___ books of the Bible. 5. Jesus wrote no books of the Bible.

7. www..com 6. David killed ______ with a sling and stone. 6. David killed Goliath with a sling and stone.

8. www..com 7. The last book of the Bible is the Book of _______. 7. The last book of the Bible is the Book of Revelation.

9. www..com Were you surprised at any of the answers? Why do we have the Bible?

10. www..com The Bible is... a holy Book. a God-inspired library. a variety of styles. The Bible was... based in historical cultures. written in Hebrew and Greek. The Bible has been... translated into many languages.

11. www..com What do you believe is the difference between a Bible and a newspaper?

12. www..com What do these scriptures say about the Bible? 1 Timothy 3:16-17 2 Peter 1:20-21 Psalm 119:10-12 John 14:26 James 1:21-25

13. www..com 1 Timothy 3:16-17 Why is it important that the Bible is God- breathed? How do you think the Bible teaches and rebukes?

14. www..com Psalm 119:10-12 How do you think we can seek God through the Bible? How do you think the Bible can help us avoid sin?

15. www..com John 14:26 How does the Holy Spirit help us read the Bible? Is it important to pray for God’s presence during our reading times?

16. www..com James 1:21-25 Why should we do more than listen to or read the Bible? How does the Bible become transformational rather than just informational?

17. www..com How to understand the Bible: Read the Bible often. Participate in small-group Bible studies and a Sunday School class. Read material written by Bible scholars. Rely on the Holy Spirit.

18. www..com Keys to Bible-reading: Start in the New Testament; the Book of John is a good place. Don’t get overwhelmed; find a Bible reading plan that can help you manage your reading time. Be consistent, but don’t feel guilty if you miss a day. Find a time when it’s the easiest to read.

19. www..com When you read, ask: To whom was the author speaking? What was the author saying to the situation then? What is the main point of the passage? How does the passage speak to me? How can I apply it to my life?