There came a time in doing the family Bible readings when things started to drag a bit. Someone suggested: “Maybe it would make things more interesting if questions were asked based on the chapter just read. It would help us all to pay more attention as we were reading.”
The initial reaction was somewhat negative. People don’t like being embarrassed by not knowing the answers. However, much to our surprise, the children liked the questions. Every effort was made to make sure anything asked was directly answerable from the chapter read. And the intent was to gear the question to the ability of the person being asked.
It worked! Much better than we ever expected. Objections were only raised if the question was deemed too easy or if someone was overlooked in the process. And, of course, there was a problem in the younger ones calling out the answers of questions directed at their older siblings. Not wanting to feel left out, Mom began asking “Where’s my question?” Of course that opened the door to any adults present being included.
With this breadth of Bible knowledge being involved, the challenge now became greater for the person asking the questions. It is in having this challenge to face that we welcome a new book now available:
Know questions on the Bible.
The authors have undertaken the mammoth job of providing questions on every chapter in the Bible. They have even provided questions in three different formats:
- Straight questions based on facts provided in the chapter just read. (An answer is also supplied along with the verse where the answer is found.)
- Fill in the blank questions, again with answers and verse.
- Research questions which require going outside the chapter. Again answers are supplied which include the appropriate verse reference.
In keeping with today’s electronic age, the book is available in many different formats and can be ordered on a website.
- Book printed like good old-fashioned books can be ordered from: lulu. com/spotlight/postphosprod where it’s available in hard cover for $30 and in soft cover in many versions for $5 to $20.
- The full soft-cover version is also available from: Bro. Tom Graham, 2621 Riata Ct., Santa Rosa Valley, CA 93012 USA. Phone: (805) 491-2527 email: tom@bigbrand.com
- KQ App (free at iTunes store) but needs internet connection to function. To obtain go to iTunes store — search for: bible quiz — know questions.
- iBook — once downloaded does not require internet to function. Purchase from iTunes store. Search for: Aquila N. Priscilla. Questions on the Bible is $8.99. KQs Genesis to Job for $2.99.
Beyond Bible Basics by Duncan Heaster