Basic Question and Answers for Fist Semester of Bible Training

General Questions

  1. Question: How many books are in the Bible?
    Answer: 66 books.

  2. Question: What are the divisions of the Bible?
    Answer: Old Testament (39 books) and New Testament (27 books).

  3. Question: What are the four Gospels?
    Answer: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

  4. Question: Which book is known as the “Book of Beginnings”?
    Answer: Genesis.

  5. Question: What is the longest chapter in the Bible?
    Answer: Psalm 119.

  6. Question: What is the shortest book in the Bible?
    Answer: 2 John.

  7. Question: What is the central message of the Bible?
    Answer: God’s plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.

  8. Question: Who wrote the Book of Revelation?
    Answer: The Apostle John.

  9. Question: What is the significance of the Ten Commandments?
    Answer: They summarize God’s moral law and guide believers in righteous living (Exodus 20).

  10. Question: What is the final command of Jesus before His ascension?
    Answer: The Great Commission – to make disciples of all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).

  1. Question: How does the Old Testament point to Jesus?
    Answer: Through prophecies, types, and foreshadowing, such as the suffering servant in Isaiah 53 and the Passover lamb in Exodus.

  2. Question: What does it mean to “walk in the Spirit”?
    Answer: To live in obedience to the Holy Spirit, producing the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:16-26).

  3. Question: How can Christians apply the Book of James to their lives?
    Answer: By living out their faith through good works, controlling their tongue, and persevering through trials.

  4. Question: Why is the resurrection of Jesus central to the Christian faith?
    Answer: It confirms Jesus’ victory over sin and death and assures believers of eternal life (1 Corinthians 15:17).

  5. Question: What is the significance of Jesus being called the “Lamb of God”?
    Answer: It signifies His role as the ultimate sacrifice for sin (John 1:29).

New Testament Questions

  1. Question: What is the primary theme of the Gospels?
    Answer: The life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

  2. Question: Who wrote the majority of the New Testament books?
    Answer: The Apostle Paul.

  3. Question: What event marks the beginning of the Church, and where is it recorded?
    Answer: The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, recorded in Acts 2.

  4. Question: What is the main theme of the Book of Romans?
    Answer: Justification by faith and salvation through grace.

  5. Question: What is the “armor of God,” and where is it found?
    Answer: Spiritual tools for believers, found in Ephesians 6:10-18.

  6. Question: What is the shortest verse in the New Testament?
    Answer: “Jesus wept.” (John 11:35).

  7. Question: What does the Book of Hebrews emphasize about Jesus?
    Answer: Jesus is the ultimate High Priest and the fulfillment of the Old Testament sacrificial system.

  8. Question: What are the main themes of the pastoral epistles (1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, and Titus)?
    Answer: Church leadership, sound doctrine, and Christian living.

  9. Question: What is the focus of the Book of Revelation?
    Answer: The ultimate victory of Christ, the end times, and the establishment of God’s eternal kingdom.

  10. Question: Where in the New Testament is the Great Commandment emphasized?
    Answer: Matthew 22:37-39 and Mark 12:30-31.

1. The Gospels

  1. Question: What are the Synoptic Gospels?
    Answer: Matthew, Mark, and Luke.

  2. Question: What is unique about the Gospel of John?
    Answer: It focuses on Jesus’ divinity and includes His “I AM” statements.

  3. Question: What is the purpose of Matthew’s Gospel?
    Answer: To present Jesus as the King and Messiah.

  4. Question: Which Gospel emphasizes Jesus as the Servant of God?
    Answer: Mark.

2. Acts of the Apostles

  1. Question: What is the primary focus of Acts?
    Answer: The birth of the Church and the work of the Holy Spirit.

  2. Question: Who are the two main apostles highlighted in Acts?
    Answer: Peter and Paul.

3. The Pauline Epistles

  1. Question: How many letters did Paul write?
    Answer: 13 letters.

  2. Question: What is the theme of Romans?
    Answer: Justification by faith and God’s plan of salvation.

  3. Question: What issue does 1 Corinthians address?
    Answer: Division and moral issues in the church.

  4. Question: What is the focus of Philippians?
    Answer: Joy and unity in Christ.

4. The General Epistles

  1. Question: Who wrote the Book of James?
    Answer: James, the brother of Jesus.

  2. Question: What is the focus of 1 Peter?
    Answer: Encouragement for believers facing persecution.

  3. Question: What does 1 John emphasize?
    Answer: Love, fellowship with God, and assurance of salvation.

5. Prophecy

  1. Question: What is the primary focus of Revelation?
    Answer: The end times, the return of Christ, and the ultimate victory of God.

  2. Question: Who wrote Revelation, and where?
    Answer: The Apostle John on the island of Patmos.

Old Testament Questions

  1. Question: What covenant did God make with Abraham, and where is it found?
    Answer: God promised Abraham descendants, land, and blessings for all nations through him (Genesis 12:1-3).

  2. Question: Which book focuses on the instructions for building the Tabernacle?
    Answer: Exodus.

  3. Question: Who led Israel into the Promised Land, and in which book is this described?
    Answer: Joshua, described in the Book of Joshua.

  4. Question: What is the main theme of the Book of Judges?
    Answer: The cycle of Israel’s sin, punishment, repentance, and deliverance through judges.

  5. Question: What was the primary role of the prophets in the Old Testament?
    Answer: To call people to repentance, deliver God’s messages, and foretell future events.

  6. Question: Which king is known for writing much of the Psalms?
    Answer: King David.

  7. Question: Which Old Testament book is a collection of love poems?
    Answer: Song of Solomon (Song of Songs).

  8. Question: Who is referred to as the “weeping prophet,” and which book did he write?
    Answer: Jeremiah, who wrote the Book of Jeremiah and Lamentations.

  9. Question: What major event is prophesied in Isaiah 53?
    Answer: The suffering and sacrificial death of the Messiah.

  10. Question: What is the last book of the Old Testament?
    Answer: Malachi.

1. The Pentateuch (The Law)

  1. Question: What are the first five books of the Bible?
    Answer: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.

  2. Question: What does “Genesis” mean, and what is its focus?
    Answer: “Genesis” means “beginning.” It focuses on creation, the fall, and God’s covenant with Abraham.

  3. Question: What significant event is described in Exodus?
    Answer: The deliverance of Israel from Egypt and the giving of the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.

  4. Question: Why is Leviticus important?
    Answer: It outlines laws for worship, sacrifices, and holiness.

  5. Question: What is the main theme of Deuteronomy?
    Answer: A restatement of the Law and Moses’ final instructions before entering the Promised Land.

2. Historical Books

  1. Question: Which book describes the conquest of Canaan?
    Answer: The Book of Joshua.

  2. Question: What is the cycle described in Judges?
    Answer: Sin → Oppression → Repentance → Deliverance.

  3. Question: What is the focus of 1 & 2 Samuel?
    Answer: The establishment of kingship in Israel, focusing on Saul and David.

  4. Question: What is Ezra-Nehemiah’s significance?
    Answer: They describe the return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple and Jerusalem’s walls.

3. Poetry and Wisdom Books

  1. Question: What is the main theme of Job?
    Answer: Trusting God’s sovereignty amidst suffering.

  2. Question: What type of writings are found in Psalms?
    Answer: Hymns, prayers, and songs of praise.

  3. Question: What does Proverbs teach?
    Answer: Practical wisdom for daily living.

  4. Question: What is Ecclesiastes’ central message?
    Answer: Life is meaningless without God; fear God and keep His commandments.

4. Prophetic Books

  1. Question: What are the Major Prophets?
    Answer: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel.

  2. Question: What is the shortest book in the Old Testament?
    Answer: Obadiah.

  3. Question: What does Jonah emphasize?
    Answer: God’s mercy to all nations, including Nineveh.

  4. Question: What is Malachi’s focus?
    Answer: A call to covenant faithfulness and the prophecy of Elijah’s return.

Quiz Questions

  1. What are the three divisions of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament)?
    Answer: The Law (Torah), the Prophets (Nevi’im), and the Writings (Ketuvim).

  2. What is the longest book in the Bible?
    Answer: Psalms.

  3. What is the Great Commission, and where is it found?
    Answer: Jesus’ command to make disciples of all nations, found in Matthew 28:19-20.

  4. Which epistle contains the Fruit of the Spirit?
    Answer: Galatians (Galatians 5:22-23).

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