1. THE BIBLE THE BIBLE

2. THE BIBLE is unique among “Holy Books;” it is rooted in and intertwined with actual human history. The Bible claims to be “the word of God.” It records the interaction of God with historical people and nations. It reveals the meaning of life and the responsibility of human beings to their Creator.

3. There are 66 BOOKS —The Bible is actually a collection of books, some long, some short. This book of books is the world’s all-time best seller and the world’s most translated book.

4. The Bible is divided into two part OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT

5. THE OLD TESTAMENT (39 BOOKS) 1 Tells us of the creation of the world by God. 2 The history of Israel. 3 The Law.

6. THE OLD TESTAMENT 4 Prophecies of a coming saviour. 5 Words of wisdom & knowledge. 6 Psalms [songs]

8. THE NEW TESTAMENT (27 BOOKS) 1 The life of Jesus and the way of salvation. 2 The history of the early church. 3 Letters written to the churches.

9. THE NEW TESTAMENT (27 BOOKS) 4 Revelation of St John (the end times and things yet to come).

11. Each book of the Bible is divided up into chapters and verses. These were not in the original writings they were added later, to help people find a particular verse or verses in any book.

12. BIBLE REFERENCES: Matthew 12:5-8 BOOKCHAPTERVERSES OFTEN THE BOOK NAME IS ABBREVIATED i.e. Matt.; 1 Cor.; Rom.

13. What makes the Bible so amazing, special and important? There has never been a book written in the same way as the Bible!  The Bible was written by over 40 authors…  who wrote from 3 different continents: Asia, Africa and Europe…  in many different places: wilderness, prison, travelling, islands…

14.  at different times; covering a span of 1,500 years…  who did different kinds of jobs: fishermen, kings, shepherds, a herdsman, a politician, a doctor, a tax collector, a rabbinical scholar and more.  who wrote in 3 languages THEY ALL WROTE ABOUT THE SAME THING, AND WITHOUT ANY CONTRADICTIONS!

15. TAKE:  Any ten authors.  Give them a subject e.g. The Meaning of Life.  Ask them to write one chapter, say over three months.  Put it all together and what would you have? A CONGLOMERATION WITH NO SENSE AT ALL!!