[Make matchbox sized boxes, labeling each one as a book of the Bible. Use
different colors to group by type (history, prophecy, poetry, gospels, etc.). Group
in order to show that the Bible is like a library. You can use these later for
memory exercises.]

2 Timothy 3:16 " All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for
teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness."
(NRSV)

Hebrews 4:12 "Indeed the word of God is living and active, sharper than
any two-edged sword, piercing until it divides soul from spirit, joints from
marrow; it is able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

Revelation 22:18-19 "I warn everyone who hears the words of the
prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to that
person the plagues described in this book; if anyone takes away
from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away
that person's share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are
described in this book."

The Bible was not originally written in book form. Paper was not developed yet.
At first, people wrote in clay, in rock or on fibers like papyrus. Then they began
making long strips of papyrus or parchment, rolling them up as scrolls. Make your
own scroll by winding up paper on two dowel rods. [Have students choose a verse
to copy, and roll it up on dowel rods like a scroll, tying with a ribbon].

Illuminate a Bible page. Medieval Bibles were hand-painted and decorated with beautiful art. Copy a Bible verse and decorate the edge of the page as if you were a medieval "illuminator" or artist. [Print out Psalm 23 in a fancy font with wide margins for students to decorate.]

1. The Bible is the best-selling book in the world. T
2. The Bible is God's way of speaking to us today. T
3. We cannot understand the Bible. F
4. The Bible was written by one man. F
5. The Bible is completely true. T