1. raise your IQ
   become a preisdent
2. reduce your worries
   understand God

By studying the Bible, you are able to understand God and His purpose and importance in your life. Not only do you learn His background as well as your own, but you also learn about His ways of doing things.

1. Revelation
   Micah
2. Zephania
   1 Samuel

The Book of Revelation from the New Testament tells the future of the church. The author of the book is thought to be John​ but that has not been confirmed.

1. a subscription to a Christian magazine
   a friend
2. an online class
   a study Bible

Buying a study Bible is a worthwhile investment to fully grasp the knowledge within the story. These Bibles typically have references to help you better understand what you're reading. You can mark up and highlight your favorite passages in one of these books!

1. stop attending church
   forget everything
2. use what you learned in your life
   nothing

After completing your Bible study, you'll have a comprehensive knowledge of the Bible. You can take what you learned and start applying it to your everyday life.

1. Ruth
   Exodus
2. Judges
   Genesis

The Book of Genesis is a great place to go as a starting point in Bible studies. The book tells the story of creation by God over the seven days that it took Him to create the world and mankind.

1. True
2. False

This is false. The Bible was written by multiple people, including Moses and John, and many, many, others. The Bible was written around 6 B.C. in Hebrew, and has been translated throughout the years.

1. when it was written
   which order the books come in
2. who the ancestors of the characters are
   Who, What, Where, When, Why

In order to understand the passages you are reading, it's important to ask yourself the five 'w' questions. They will answer any other other questions you may have about the passage and give you a better understanding of what you are reading.

1. 10 years
   19 years
2. one year
   1,500 years

It took around 1,500 years to finish the entire Bible. That might seem excessively long, but don't forget the many authors that it took to write the entire text!

1. forget about it
   save it for later
2. don't pay attention to it
   listen to commentary

Commentary is a useful tool that can give you insight into​ a passage that you might not have otherwise had. Often, people who do commentaries will explain the passage as well, helping you to learn the passage to the fullest.

1. God
   forever
2. love
   amen

The last word in the Bible is "amen." It is also one of the first words in the Bible with a large importance to not only the story, but also to Christians in general.

1. a song
   a show
2. a verse
   a message in the Bible

A Gospel is a message that is part of the Bible. There are only four Gospels in the Bible. They were written by Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. They tell the story of the life of Jesus from their own perspectives, meaning their stories can differ at times.

1. Letters from God
   Jesus Writes
2. Epistles of Paul
   The Binding of Isaac

The Epistles of Paul is the name used for seven letters written in the Bible. Since they are named for him, many of the letters are believed to have been written by him as well.

1. 47
   39
2. 15
   66

There are 66 books within the Bible. This can sound pretty intimidating, but the Bible has a lot to tell! Each book in the Bible has its own purpose​ and teaches different lessons to the reader.

1. all at once
   read 14 chapters each day
2. one sentence at a time
   little by little

The best way to study the Bible is to study small chunks of it. For example, you could read a few chapters a day and make sure you understand them fully.

1. Kings
   1 Corinthians
2. Thessalonians
   Gospel of John

The Gospel of John is a great place for a beginner to start learning. It sets a foundation for the rest of the Bible and teaches about Jesus to start. He is one of the most important figures in the Bible, after all!

1. Judges
   Job
2. Numbers
   Exodus

The Book of Exodus is an important one to remember as it lists the Ten Commandments that must be followed. Did you know that the commandments are also listed in another book? It's the Book of Deuteronomy!

1. Holy Spirit
   Father
2. Son
   Adam

Adam is not part of God like the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (known as the Trinity) are. This is something that is basic knowledge gained through Bible study.

1. one
   two
2. three
   10

Three wise men visited Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Of course, everyone knows the story of the men bringing gifts to a newborn baby Jesus that night. It is a very important story in the Bible.

1. God loves us just as much.
   We must stay hydrated.
2. We need to help one another.
   The world is ours.

Just as much as God is loved by us, He returns the love to us. But if the love ever stops on our end, we may feel that God doesn't love us back. In those instances, we have to look within ourselves.

1. the first day
   the second day
2. the third day
   the fourth day

Jesus rose on the third day. In other words, He was resurrected. After His resurrection, He appeared to several people before going to Heaven.

1. Job
   Deuteronomy
2. Isaiah
   Numbers

The Book of Isaiah was a favorite of Jesus' as He often quoted passages from it. He also quoted scriptures from the books of Exodus and Psalms, but not as often as Isaiah.

1. Nahum
   Malachi
2. Leviticus
   Genesis

The Book of Leviticus is less about beliefs and more about legalities. In this book, God teaches the Israelites right from wrong and how to distinguish sins from good deeds.

1. 2 Corinthians
   Matthew
2. Romans
   Kings

In the Book of Kings, Isaiah the prophet made a prayer to God, which God responded by making the sun go backward at the call of Isaiah and proved it to Hezekiah.

1. True
2. False

This is true. The New Testament adds more to the Old Testament and is clearer for a beginner to the Bible. It has many more answers to questions that the Old Testament does not, leaving less to the imagination.

1. call a friend
   make assumptions
2. pick a language to learn in
   nothing

In order to fully understand the Bible, it's best to pick a language that you are very proficient in and understand fully. The Bible is already difficult to interpret and understand, so doing this will only make it easier on yourself!

1. a play
   a chapter
2. a book
   a person

Acts is a book in the Bible that was written by an anonymous author. The book goes hand-in-hand with the Gospel of Luke, so pairing the two while studying the Bible is a good idea in order to fully understand it.

1. New International Readers Version
   Common English Bible
2. New International Version
   New American Standard

The most popular version of the Bible is the New International Version. King James is also a very popular Bible, but it was outsold by the NIV. But how much does it matter when the Bible itself is the best-selling book of all time?

1. Isaiah 41:10
   Genesis 1:26
2. John 11:35
   Matt 28:19

The shortest verse of the Bible is John 11:35, which simple states: "Jesus wept." Though it is short, this might not be the best place to start when working on your Bible study, as it can leave you with so many unanswered questions!

1. Africa
   Asia
2. Europe
   North America

North America is never mentioned in the Bible, and nothing takes place there. Many of the locations include Jerusalem, Egypt, and other parts of Israel.

1. Job
   Amos
2. Haggai
   Proverbs

Proverbs is all about the wisest man in the world, King Solomon. It is dedicated to the wise sayings, questions, and thoughts that he had throughout his life. His sayings were so important, there's an entire book dedicated to them!

1. to have bragging rights
   to increase your knowledge
2. for fun
   to better yourself and others

The purpose of Bible study is to better yourself and others through understanding your maker. Bible study is meant to increase your relationship with God and for you to learn about Him.

1. It's the only book without an author.
   It's the only book written by Jesus.
2. It says the word "Israel" 108 times.
   It's the longest book.

The Book of Jeremiah is the longest book in the Bible, but it's worth the read. It may not be the best to start off a Bible study with , however!

1. Numbers
   Nehemiah
2. Ruth
   Isaiah

The book of Ruth speaks all about the royal family of Judah. As it is named for her, Ruth is also a central character to this book. Did you know that she is David's great-grandmother?

1. reading it only one time
   using passages in daily conversation
2. memorizing it
   Bible study groups

Bible study groups can help you get a better understanding of the Bible as well as getting the perspective of others. It's also a great environment in which to learn, and it can be helpful in giving you a deeper understanding of​ what you are reading.

1. Spanish
   English
2. Hebrew
   Greek

The New Testament was written in Greek, different than the Old Testament, which was written in Hebrew. Of course, all Bibles come in a variety of different languages now, since they have been translated.