1. Frequently Asked Questions THE BIBLE

2. What is the bible? The account of God's action in the world and his purpose with all creation Its writing took place over sixteen centuries (1600 yrs) The work of over forty human authors All 66 books contains the message God desired us to have

3. What it contains Guideline for living life to the full wonderful stories for children and grownups It is a refuge in trouble Insight as to who we are

4. When was the bible written? The bible is a collection of writings The oldest manuscripts were written some 3,500 years ago Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Deuteronomy and Numbers are attributed to Moses The earliest accounts were handed on from generation to generation (the creation and the flood)

5. When was the bible written? The original OT text was written in Hebrew The NT was written during the last half of the first century The NT writes about the Messiah and the church Half of the NT was written by Paul to the churches and to his disciples, Timothy and Titus

6. The message of the bible The original OT text was written in Hebrew The NT was written during the last half of the first century The NT writes about the Messiah and the church Half of the NT was written by Paul to the churches and to his disciples, Timothy and Titus

7. The books of the bible The 17 Historical Books are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (Pentateuch) Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

8. The books of the bible The 5 Poetical Books are: Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon,

9. The books of the bible The 17 Prophetic Books are: Major Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel

10. The books of the bible The 17 Prophetic Books are: Minor Prophets Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah

11. The books of the bible The 17 Prophetic Books are: Minor Prophets Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi.

12. The books of the NT The 4 Gospels are: 1. Matthew 2. Mark 3. Luke 4. and John,

13. The books of the NT The 21 Epistles are: 1.Romans 2. 1 Corinthians 3. 2 Corinthians 4. Galatians 5. Ephesians 6. Philippians

14. The books of the NT The 21 Epistles are: 7. Colossians 8. 1 Thessalonians 9. 2 Thessalonians 10. 1 Timothy 11. 2 Timothy 12. Titus

15. The books of the NT The 21 Epistles are: 13. Philemon 14. Hebrews 15. James 16. 1 Peter 17. 2 Peter

16. The books of the NT The 21 Epistles are: 18.1 John 19. 2 John 20. 3 John 21. Jude.

17. In a nutshell: The Bible was written: over a 1500 year span (from 1400 B.C to A.D. 100) over 40 generations over 40 authors from many walks of life (i.e. - kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen, poets, statesmen, scholars)

18. In a nutshell: The Bible was written: in different places (i.e. - wilderness, dungeon, palaces) at different times (i.e. - war, peace) in different moods (i.e. - heights of joy, depths of despair)

19. In a nutshell: The Bible was written: on three continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) in three languages (Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek)

20. Prayers found in the Bible Confession Psalm 51; Luke 18:10-24 Praise 1 Chronicles 29:10-13; Luke 1:46-55 Thanksgiving Psalm 105:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

21. Prayers found in the Bible Petition Genesis 24:12-14; Acts 1:24-26 Intercession Exodus 32:11-13; Philippians 1:9-11 Commitment 1 Kings 8:56-61; Acts 4:24-30

22. Prayers found in the Bible Forgiveness Daniel 9:4-19; Acts 7:60 Confidence Psalm 23; Luke 2:29-32 Benediction Numbers 6:24-26; Jude 24