Bible Discovery II: Answer Key

Overview & requirementsAnswer Key

1. List reasons why a person should pray before studying or exploring the Bible? While completing this honor, pray for God’s guidance.

2. Define or explain the following within a Biblical context:

2a. New Testament

2b. Gospel

2c. Synoptic

2d. Virgin Birth

2e. Baptism

2f. Miracle

2g. Pharisee

2h. Sadducee

2i. Crucifixion

2j. Salvation

2k. Justification

2l. Sanctification

2m. Redemption

2n. Resurrection

3. Read one of the gospels in any translation.

4. Memorize or illustrate in detail any two of the following. Be able to discuss/explain each verse’s importance.

4a. Beatitudes (Matthew 3:3-12)

4b. Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

4c. Christ’s Return (Matthew 24:4-7, 11-14)

4d. Gospel Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

5. Memorize the New Testament books of the Bible in order and know the four areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book. OR create a simple game or verse/song to help someone else learn the order of the New Testament books.

6. Choose, in consultation with your leader, one of the following:

• One of Christ’s Parables (Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan, other)
• One of Christ’s Miracles (Blind beggar, Lazarus, Crippled Man, other)
• Spiritual Dialogue (Zacchaeus, Woman at the Well, Nicodemus)

Then, show your knowledge of what Christ taught (through word and action) in one of the following ways:

• Discussion with the leader
• Group activity (game, skit)
• Giving a talk
• Visual display

7. On a map drawn of the Biblical era, identify the following locations and explain their significance:

7a. Bethlehem

7b. Sea of Gennesaret/Galilee

7c. Nazareth

7d. Jordan River

7e. Desert of Temptation

7f. Samaria

7g. Phoenicia

7h. Capernaum

7i. Bethany

7j. Jerusalem

8. Share your understanding of how Jesus saves individuals by using one of the following methods:

8a. Group discussion with your leader.

8b. Giving a talk to a group

8c. Writing an essay

8d. Making a series of pictures, charts, or models

8e. Writing a poem or song

8f. Equivalent as arranged by your instructor

9. Choose at least two of the following doctrinal topics and brainstorm specific stories in the gospels that help believers today understand what the doctrine is about. Be sure to show how each story (and doctrine) illustrates God’s love.

9a. The Trinity

9b. The Son

9c. The Holy Spirit

9d. The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ

9e. The Experience of Salvation

9f. Baptism

9g. The Lord’s Supper

9h. Death & Resurrection

10. Attend and/or participate in two of the following and give your club director/counselor a report of how each helps believers today understand the Gospel story and the gift of salvation better:

10a. A concert/play/drama/etc. that portrays the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

10b. Communion service and footwashing

10c. Baptism

10d. Equivalent event

References

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