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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. (Psalms 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
The following chart summarizes what you have learned about the Bible so far:
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