The Books of the Bible and General Information

ICEBREAKER

Snowball Fight

Write 3 facts about yourself on a sheet of paper.

Crumple it into a “snowball”

Throw it and pick up a new one

Read the facts and try to guess who wrote it.

2 TRUTHS & A LIE

Write down 2 true statements and 1 lie

Read them aloud

Everyone tries to guess the lie

TRANSITION: I wanted us to get to know each other a little bit and open up some conversation.

Also, truth and lies

The Bible we get to study in this class is the ultimate truth! it is perfect and without error from beginning to end.

BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

39 Books in the Old Testament

27 Books in the New Testament

You can always use the table of contents in your Bible to reference these books. But, have you ever tried to memorize them?

Play “OT Books of the Bible” song.

Y’all too old for that? HaHa

I’ll have you know…

I have aced minor prophet exams in Seminary by singing that song just under my breath.

DIVISIONS

Turn to p. 17 in your textbook

Read pp. 17-20 together.

Discussion along the way.

TEST

Work through Test 1 together

2 Timothy 3:16–17 CSB

All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Hebrews 4:12 CSB

For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

SYLLABUS ANNOUNCEMENTS

SCHEDULE DISCUSSION

Explain

For the upcoming week, I want you to read Genesis 1-11. There will be a Canvas assignment due before class starts, saying…

I have read _______ % of this week’s reading.

Your response to that question will be your grade.

Honor system.

In class, we will work through the textbook and answer the questions along the way.

Then, we will save time for you take Test 1 in class.

Open Bible only.

PAPER DISCUSSION

TOPIC SELECTION

Anything from Genesis 1 - 2 Chronicles that interests you. But I have to approve it.

Not too huge. Or too narrow.

I will help you narrow it down.

PAPER OUTLINE

PAPER DETAILS

5-paragraph essay

MLA

Introductory paragraph

with a good thesis statement

3 body paragraphs

Concluding paragraph

How long are paragraphs?

4-5 sentences

Notice the due dates on the schedule.

HOUSEKEEPING

Ask permission if you need to leave class for something.

Keep your phones put up and on silent.

Let me know if you have an extenuating circumstance…