How to Study the Bible Worksheet 2

Read & Discuss the Following Verses, and Then Answer the Questions:

2 Tim. 3:16-17

2 Timothy 3:16–17 NKJV

All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

2 Pet. 1:3

2 Peter 1:3 NKJV

as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue,

2 Pet. 1:20-21

2 Peter 1:20–21 NKJV

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of any private interpretation, for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

Heb. 1:1-3

Hebrews 1:1–3 NKJV

God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; who being the brightness of His glory and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the word of His power, when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high,

Matt. 28:18

Matthew 28:18 NKJV

And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

John 17:17

John 17:17 NKJV

Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.

7. John 8:32

John 8:32 NKJV

And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”

Questions:

According to the verses above, what is the final authority in our lives?

2. What is the meaning of “inspired” in 2 Timothy 3:16?

3. Matching - Match the Descriptions to the Correct Term from 2 Tim. 3:16:

________ - Doctrine A. How to Live a Godly Life

________ - Reproof B. Teaching of God’s Laws

________ - Correction C. Turning Someone Back After They Went Astray

________ - Instruction in Righteousness D. Convincing Someone of the Truth

4. In the KJV, we read “that the man of God may be perfect.” Does this mean sinless perfection?

Yes/No

5. According to 2 Pet. 1:3, does the Bible give us everything we need to live a godly life?

Yes/No

6. In your own words, what is the meaning of 2 Pet. 1:20-21?

7. According to Heb. 1:1-3, through Whom has God spoken to mankind for today?

8. True/False - According to Heb. 1:1-3, there is power in the very Word of God? (See also Gen. 1:1-3 cf. Rom. 1:16, 1 Cor. 1:18 and Heb. 4:12).

9. Did Jesus have all authority in heaven and on earth? (See Matt. 28:18)

Yes/No

10. Can truth be known? Where is the truth ultimately found? What will the truth do for our souls? (Give a Scripture for each answer).

Overview of the Bible:

The Bible is divided into two main sections — the Old Testament and the New Testament.

2. There are 66 individual books in the Bible, with 39 of them in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

3. The Overall Theme of the Old Testament involves things like the Creation of the World, the Problem of Sin, the Selection of Abraham and his Descendants (the Nation of Israel), the Law of Moses, and the Coming Messiah & Kingdom.

4. The Overall Theme of the New Testament involves the Life of Jesus Christ; His Selection of Apostles; His Miracles; His Teachings; His Death, Burial, and Resurrection; the Establishment of His Kingdom (Church); and Letters (Epistles) to His Church.

5. The Old Testament can be divided into 5 main sections:

The Pentateuch (Torah) - Genesis through Deuteronomy

Hebrew History - Joshua through Esther

Wisdom Literature (Poetry) - Job through Song of Solomon

Major Prophets* - Isaiah through Daniel (*Called “major” because they are larger books.)

Minor Prophets* - Hose through Malachi (*Called “minor” because they are smaller books.)

6. The New Testament can be divided into 6 main sections:

The Gospel Accounts (Life of Christ) - Matthew through John

Church History - Acts

Paul’s Epistles - Romans through Philemon

Treatise on the Better, New Covenant - Hebrews

General Epistles - James through Jude

The Apocalypse* - Book of Revelation (*Apocalypse comes from a Greek word that means “Revelation,” referring to God’s revealing/unveiling certain things previously unknown; Uses highly symbolic language to prove that God’s people will win in the end)

7. Biblical Timeline:

Antediluvian (Before the Flood) -> Postdiluvian (After the Flood) -> Patriarchal Age -> Egyptian Captivity -> Exodus -> Wilderness Wandering (40 years)-> Conquest -> Judges -> United Kingdom (Saul, David, & Solomon) -> Divided Kingdom (Various kings; Israel [Samaria] in the North; Judah in the South) -> Captivity in Assyria & Babylon (for Israel & Judah, respectively) -> Restoration -> Inter-Testament Period (about 400 years) -> Life of Christ -> The Church Age