1. DO NOW: EXPLAIN THIS QUOTE. “THE SPIRIT OF TRUTH AND THE SPIRIT OF FREEDOM – THEY ARE THE PILLARS OF SOCIETY”- HENRICK IBSEN, NORWEGIAN PLAYWRIGHT Grade 7: Chapter 2

2. Grade 7: Chapter 2: Lesson 2 Concept: How does the Bible reveal the truth?

3. Grade 7: Chapter 2 The Bible is a collection of 73 books. The Ancient Israelites are the people of Israel, the Hebrews, God’s chosen people. Synagogues are the gathering places for studying scripture. Resurrection is Jesus’ rising from death to new life.

4. Grade 7: Chapter 2 Epistles are letters. (For Ex. – St. Paul to the Romans) Gospels tell the accounts of God’s revelation through Jesus Christ. Homework: Name your favorite passage from the Bible. Summarize it. Then explain what truth God reveals through this passage.