CHAPTER TWO

THE BOOKS OF THE BIBLE

OBJECTIVES:

Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:

• Write the Key Verse from memory. • Identify the number of books in the Old Testament. • Identify the number of books in the New Testament. • Explain why it is important to have a systematic plan for reading the Bible. • List four suggestions for successful Bible reading.

KEY VERSE:

Let my cry come near before thee, O Lord: give me understanding according to thy Word. (Psalm 119:169)

INTRODUCTION

In the previous chapter you learned that the Bible is the written Word of God. You learned it is divided into two major sections called the Old Testament and the New Testament. You learned the four divisions of the Old Testament books:

Law

History

Poetry

Prophecy

You also learned the four divisions of the New Testament books:

Gospels

History

Letters

Prophecy