LESSON I: THE BIBLE

A. Interaction: What is Bible to you? (The Bible: 1. tells us all about GOD, 2. about DIVINE TRUTH 3. And
it is our guide to everlasting life.)

**The teacher should encourage all juniors to answer the question and to assess the level of
understanding of the students about the Bible.

B. Introduction:

The English word “Bible” comes from the Greek words “biblos” and “biblion” which means “the
book”. It is not merely a book—it is the book which stands as high above all other books as the heaven is
high above all the earth.

C. Bible Drill Game while discussing:

Teacher: Open your Bible in Psalm 40:7 and Hebrews 10:7. Kindly read. The Bible is called?

**Each student who can find and answer will have points in recitation.

D. WHAT IS IN THE BIBLE? Fill in the blanks game with discussion. Recitation points.

1. The Bible is made up of _________(66 books).

2. The Bible is divided into 2 parts. The _____(Old Testament) and the _____(New Testament)

3. The Old Testament has ____ (39) books.

4. The New Testament has _____(27) books.

5. Testament means agreement. It is an agreement between ____ (God) and man.

6. The Old Testament was sealed with blood of animals (sacrifices) and the New Testament was sealed
with the blood of ____(Jesus Christ) who died on the cross. (Read Hebrews 9:11-12).

7. The main subject of the Bible is ____(Jesus Christ) and ___ (Redemption). Jesus Christ is the center of
the Bible. God’s main purposes when He gave man the Bible is to lead him to Jesus and be saved.

8. The Author of the Bible is the _____(Holy Spirit/Jesus).

9. The Holy Spirit inspired more than ____(40)human writers to write the Bible. Yet when their writings
became ONE book, NOT ONE CONTRADICTION could be found among them!

10. The Holy Spirit _____(inspired) the writers by controlling the writer’s thoughts and judgments. The
answer is in Timothy 3:16 and 2Peter 1:21. (Students will check and read the Bible verses).
E. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE BIBLE?

***Matching Type: The teacher will print this section and distribute to the students. Group the students
into 2-3 participants per group.

ANSWER: 1-10= j->a

1. It increases our faith. a. 2 Timothy 3:17

2. It is our food for the soul. b. 2Timothy 3:16
3. It is for our spiritual growth. c. Psalm 119:98
4. It gives us guidance. d. Acts 20: 29-32
5. It prevents us to sin. e. Joshua 1:8
6. It is the key for God’s blessings. f. Psalm 119:11
7. It protects against false doctrine. g. Psalm 119:105
8. It gives wisdom. h. 1Peter 2:2
9. It gives power in the ministry. i. Matthew 4:4
10. It makes one complete j. Romans 10:17

F. BIBLE DRILL & Fill in the Blanks Game or HOMEWORK (It will be discussed next meeting)

1. 1 Timothy 4:13: “Till I come, give attendance to ________” (reading).

2. Joshua 1:8: “This book of the law…thou shalt ____(meditate) it day and night.

3. John 5:39: “______(Search) the Scriptures….”

4. 2Timothy 2:15: “_____(Study) to shew thyself…”

5. James 1:22: “But be ye ______( doers) of the word…not hearers only.

6. Hebrews 4:12: For the ____(Word) of God is quick and ______(powerful).

7. Jeremiah 23:29: My word like as a ____ (fire) and like a ____(hammer).

8. Revelation 1:3: Blessed is he that ____(readeth), and they that ____(hear).

9. 2 Peter 1:21: For the _____(prophecy) came not…by the will of man: but by holy men of God spake as
they were moved by the ____(Holyghost)

10. Psalm 119: 105: Thy word is a ____(lamp) unto my feet, and a ____(light) unto my path.

G. CONCLUSION: Encourage the students to read and study the Word of God everyday, and make it a
special part of his/her prayer life.

*******TO BE PRINTED NEXT PAGE**********

Students will write their answers while the teacher will read the questions.

WHAT IS IN THE BIBLE? Fill in the blanks game with discussion.

1. The Bible is made up of _________books.

2. The Bible is divided into 2 parts. The ____________________and the _____________________.

3. The Old Testament has ____ books.

4. The New Testament has _____books.

5. Testament means agreement. It is an agreement between __________and man.

6. The Old Testament was sealed with blood of animals (sacrifices) and the New Testament was sealed
with the blood of _____________who died on the cross. (Read Hebrews 9:11-12).

7. The main subject of the Bible is _____________and ___________________. Jesus Christ is the center
of the Bible. God’s main purposes when He gave man the Bible is to lead him to Jesus and be saved.

8. The Author of the Bible is the ___________________.

9. The Holy Spirit inspired more than ________human writers to write the Bible. Yet when their writings
became ONE book, NOT ONE CONTRADICTION could be found among them!

10. The Holy Spirit __________the writers by controlling the writer’s thoughts and judgments. The
answer is in Timothy 3:16 and 2Peter 1:21. (Students will check and read the Bible verses).

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF THE BIBLE?

***Matching Type: Group the students into 2-3 participants per group.

1. It increases our faith. a. 2 Timothy 3:17

2. It is our food for the soul. b. 2Timothy 3:16
3. It is for our spiritual growth. c. Psalm 119:98
4. It gives us guidance. d. Acts 20: 29-32
5. It prevents us to sin. e. Joshua 1:8
6. It is the key for God’s blessings. f. Psalm 119:11
7. It protects against false doctrine. g. Psalm 119:105
8. It gives wisdom. h. 1Peter 2:2
9. It gives power in the ministry. i. Matthew 4:4
10. It makes one complete j. Romans 10:17
F. BIBLE DRILL & Fill in the Blanks Game or HOMEWORK (It will be discussed next meeting)

1. 1 Timothy 4:13: “Till I come, give attendance to ___________”.

2. Joshua 1:8: “This book of the law…thou shalt ____________it day and night.

3. John 5:39: “____________ the Scriptures….”

4. 2Timothy 2:15: “_______________ to shew thyself…”

5. James 1:22: “But be ye ______________ of the word…not hearers only.

6. Hebrews 4:12: For the _____________of God is quick and _________________.

7. Jeremiah 23:29: My word like as a ________________ and like a _____________.

8. Revelation 1:3: Blessed is he that _______________ and they that _________________.

9. 2 Peter 1:21: For the ______________ came not…by the will of man: but by holy men of God spake as
they were moved by the __________________.

10. Psalm 119: 105: Thy word is a ___________unto my feet, and a ____________unto my path.