Transcription of UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE BIBLE T
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SERVING THE NEEDS OF LEADERS IN CHRISTIAN EDUCATION AND FORMATION. UNDERSTANDING AND USING THE BIBLE . T his leaflet is designed to provide basic knowledge of the BIBLE . It may serve as a crash course in BIBLE basics, a reminder of the Hebrew Scriptures. The Old Testament was originally written in Hebrew. Both the Old Testament and the New Testament are collec- things you have forgotten, or encouragement tions of books. The thirty-nine books of the Old to continue in regular BIBLE study. Testament fall into three general categories . the Law, the Prophets, and the Writings. THE WORD OF GOD. Law In many congregations, after the Scripture is The first five books of the Old Testament are read the worship leader will lift the BIBLE and called the books of the Law, the Torah, or the say something like, The Word of God for the Pentateuch.
king of Israel. Under Solomon’s leadership the Temple is built in Jerusalem. After Solomon’s death Israel divides itself into two smaller kingdoms, Israel and Judah. A series of kings reigns, many of whom fall away from God. Prophets warn the people of Israel and Judah that destruction will come if they do not return to God. The Kingdom of ...
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