Biblical Knowledge Challenge

Summary of the Books of the Bible

• Deuteronomy emphasizes the importance of God's laws and the themes of love, grace, and faithfulness.

• Numbers focuses on rebellion in the wilderness and God's patience and grace towards the Israelites.

• Leviticus centers around holiness, sacrifice, and atonement, including the Day of Atonement and the offerings.

• Exodus tells the story of God rescuing the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, including the ten plagues, the Passover, and the Mosaic covenant.

• Genesis covers the creation story, the Adamic and Abrahamic covenants, the flood, and the fall of humankind.

• Moses is the author of Deuteronomy, Numbers, Leviticus, and Exodus, while Genesis is also attributed to him.

• God's patience and grace are shown throughout the books, despite the Israelites' rebellion and sin.

• Jesus is seen in the books as a mediator, high priest, sacrifice for salvation, and the fulfillment of prophecies.

• The creation story in Genesis includes the seven days of creation and the concept of ex nihilo.

• The Adamic covenant gives man dominion over creatures and the promise of a savior to crush Satan.

• The Abrahamic covenant promises land, descendants, blessing, and redemption through circumcision.

• The flood in Genesis is a means of salvation and points to Jesus as the greater ark.Overview of Biblical Stories: Creation, Joseph, Israel in Egypt, and Ruth

• The Bible's creation story describes God creating the world and humanity in His image.

• Marriage was established as between a man and a woman in the Bible.

• Work was created by God before the Fall, and the sabbath (rest) was established by God before the Fall.

• Joseph was the son of Jacob, sold into slavery by his brothers, but became second in Egypt and saved his family from famine through giving them grain.

• Israel moved to Egypt due to a famine in Canaan, and they became fruitful and multiplied there.

• Naomi and her family left Bethlehem due to the famine, but she returned to Bethlehem with Ruth after her sons died in Moab.

• Ruth gleaned in the field of Boaz, a relative in Naomi's family, who acted as a Kinsman Redeemer for Ruth.

• A Kinsman Redeemer is a man designated to act on behalf of a relative in need.

• Boaz was related to Naomi's family, making him Ruth's Kinsman Redeemer.

• Ruth and Obed were related to David, who was in the line of Jesus.

• The Book of Ruth demonstrates God's providence and how He responds to His people's cry.

• The Book of Ruth also emphasizes the importance of loyalty, devotion, and treating others with kindness and trust.