1. THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

2.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_k8JjVWQA http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ar_k8JjVWQA THE BIBLE IN ONE MINUTE!

3.  The Bible is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. These are further divided into “books.”  Books of the Bible are like smaller stories or chapters within one larger book, similar to a giant book of different fairytales, or a newspaper with many articles.  There are 73 books (total) in the Bible (Old and New Testament)  Using your handout “The Books of the Bible,” descramble the books that need descrambling! THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

4.  The Old Testament: collection of holy books written by the Hebrews during a period of 1000 years  “the Law,” “Torah,” “five books”  Genesis: creation, Adam & Eve, Cain & Able, Noah’s Ark, tower of Babel, God’s covenant with Adam  Exodus: Moses; 10 commandments  Leviticus: law and rituals of Hebrews  Numbers: laws and rituals  Deuteronomy: means “second law” – contains second version of covenant God revealed through Moses; more laws & rituals WHAT THE BIBLE CONTAINS: THE OLD TESTAMENT

5.  The Historical Books: history of Hebrews and struggle to be faithful to God - from Moses’ time through establishing a Kingdom - the fall of the Kingdom and attempts to re- establish it  The Wisdom Books: meaning of life in ordinary experiences  The Prophetical Books: words and stories of special people who told Jews what God’s word meant to them - how evil acts lead to destruction of society - how Jews should be faithful to God who will send a messiah to save them BOOKS OF THE OT CONTINUED…

6. SIMPSONS BIBLE STORIES!