N!ote: When Bible writers mention "Scripture," they were mostly talking about the Old Testament. But since God also inspired the New Testament, everything said about the Old Testament also applies to the New.

1. What did Jesus call the Bible in His time?

Matthew 21:42

KJV ⁴² Jesus saith unto them, Did ye never read in the scriptures, The stone which the builders rejected, the same is become the head of the corner: this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvellous in our eyes? CEV ⁴² Jesus replied, “You surely know that the Scriptures say, ‘The stone the builders tossed aside is now the most important stone of all. This is something the Lord has done, and it is amazing to us.’

2. What else is the Bible called?

Luke 8:21

KJV ²¹ And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. CEV ²¹ Jesus answered, “My mother and my brothers are those people who hear and obey God's message.”

3. Who gave us the Bible?

2 Timothy 3:16

KJV ¹⁶ All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: CEV ¹⁶ Everything in the Scriptures is God's Word. All of it is useful for teaching and helping people and for correcting them and showing them how to live.

Note: When the Bible says “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God,” it means that God guided the people who wrote it. Even though they were human, God helped them know what to say. This is true for both the Old and New Testaments.

4. Who helped the people who wrote the Bible?

2 Peter 1:21

KJV ²¹ For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. CEV ²¹ The prophets did not think these things up on their own, but they were guided by the Spirit of God.

5. What example did Peter give about the Bible being inspired?

Acts 1:16

KJV ¹⁶ Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. CEV ^16-17 He said: My friends, long ago by the power of the Holy Spirit, David said something about Judas, and what he said has now happened. Judas was one of us and had worked with us, but he brought the mob to arrest Jesus.

6. Who was really speaking when the prophets spoke?

Hebrews 1:1

KJV ¹ God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, CEV ¹ Long ago in many ways and at many times God's prophets spoke his message to our ancestors.

7. Why was the Bible written?

Romans 15:4

KJV ⁴ For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope. CEV ⁴ And the Scriptures were written to teach and encourage us by giving us hope.

8. How can the Bible help us?

9. What does God want us to learn from the Bible?

2 Timothy 3:17

KJV ¹⁷ That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. CEV ¹⁷ The Scriptures train God's servants to do all kinds of good deeds.

10. How does God’s Word help us in a world full of sin and sadness?

Psalm 119:105

KJV ¹⁰⁵ Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. CEV ¹⁰⁵ Your word is a lamp that gives light wherever I walk.

11. What is God like, according to the Bible?

Deuteronomy 32:4

KJV ⁴ He is the Rock, his work is perfect: for all his ways are judgment: a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he. CEV ⁴ The Lord is a mighty rock, and he never does wrong. God can always be trusted to bring justice.

12. What does that mean about the Bible?

John 17:17

KJV ¹⁷ Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. CEV ¹⁷ Your word is the truth. So let this truth make them completely yours.

13. How important was God’s Word to Job?

Job 23:12

KJV ¹² Neither have I gone back from the commandment of his lips; I have esteemed the words of his mouth more than my necessary food. CEV ¹² and I have always treasured his teachings.

14. How strong was Isaiah’s trust in God’s Word?

Isaiah 40:8

KJV ⁸ The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever. CEV ⁸ Flowers and grass fade away, but what our God has said will never change.