I have not departed from the commandment of His lips; I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food. - Job 23:12

Question 1 - Answer How many books of the Bible are there? 66

Question 2 - Answer Who was the only female judge of Israel? Deborah

Question 3 - Answer What animal did Samson use to light the fields of the Philistines’ on fire? Foxes

Question 4 - Answer What did Jacob bribe Esau with in order to steal his first born birthright? A bowl of soup or stew

Question 5 - Answer What gift did Salome, daughter of Herodias, ask for after she danced for Herod? John the Baptist’s head on a silver platter

Question 6 - Answer What was the name of Ishmael’s (son of Abraham) mother? Hagar

Question 7 - Answer Who was the youngest of the 12 sons of Israel? Benjamin

Question 8 What was the name of the man who was rebuked, in actual speech, by a donkey? Balaam

Question 9 What was Christ’s first miracle? Water to wine

Question 10 - Answer What happened to the young lads that mocked Elisha for being bald? Mauled by bears

Question 11 - Answer How many pieces of silver did Judas receive for betraying Christ? 30

Question 12 When Peter asked Jesus how they were to pay a temple tax, what animal was found to have coin enough for the tax in its mouth? Fish

Question 13 - Answer Which two Old Testament figures appeared with Jesus during the Transfiguration? Moses & Elijah

Question 14 What man asked for the sun and moon to stand still during a battle, keeping the daylight going for 48 hours? Joshua

Question 15 How many books of the New Testament did Paul write? 14

I have stored up your word in my heart that I may not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

Overview of the Bible Bible broken down into two main sectionsBible broken down into two main sections –Old Testament How many books?How many books? Years?Years? –New Testament How many books?How many books? Years?Years?

What makes it unique? Languages – 3Languages – 3 Authors – > 40Authors – > 40 Timeframe – close to 1600 yearsTimeframe – close to 1600 years –Disjointed, fragmented, broken Constant themeConstant theme

Biblical Truths These are important truths that must never be taken for granted: –Inerrant – Psalm 12:6, Psalm 19:7 –Infallible – 2 Tim. 3:16-17, Proverbs 30:5-6 –Inspired by God – 2 Peter 1:20-21 –Authoritative – John 10:35, Rev. 22:18-19

Biblical Motifs 5 Biblical Motifs for the year 1.Revelation into the character of God 2.Revelation of divine judgment for sin and disobedience 3.Revelation of divine blessing for faith & obedience 4.Revelation of the Lord Savior Christ and sacrifice for sin 5.Revelation of the Kingdom & glory of Christ

Old Testament Bring your tent…we’re going camping But it’s okay, and certainly better than being mauled by two bears

Ye Olde 39 Books – 5 Categories39 Books – 5 Categories –The Law – (5) Genesis – Deuteronomy –History – (12) Joshua – Esther –Wisdom – (5) Job – Song of Solomon –Major Prophets – (5) Isaiah – Daniel –Minor Prophets – (12) Hosea - Malachi

Timeframe Earliest manuscript accredited to the book of Job – around 1500 B.C., although exact date is unknown Latest manuscript – Nehemiah 424 B.C. –C–C–C–Chronology?