Bible Knowledge Expectations

 

Old Testament Bible Knowledge Expectations

6 to 23 Months 

  1. Follow instructions
  2. Recite Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

2s & 3s 

  1. Recite the New Testament books from memory
  2. Map Facts 1-7 Level 1

4s & 5s or PreK

  1. Recite the Old Testament books from memory
  2. Recite Genesis 1:1 from memory
  3. Bible Facts 1-4
  4. Map Facts 8-12 Level 2

Grades K-1

  1. Recite John 3:16 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 5-9
  3. Map Fact 13
  4. Name the apostles Level 3

Grades 2-3

  1. Recite John 20:30-31 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 10-13
  3. Map Facts 14-15
  4. Be able to turn to books of the Bible without using the Table of Contents or Index Tabs
  5. Name the sons of Jacob
  6. Name the beatitudes Level 4

Grades 4-5

  1. Recite Galatians 5:22-23 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 14-18
  3. Map Facts 16-17
  4. Know the major stages of Bible history:
    • Promise to Abraham
    • Slavery in Egypt
    • Law at Mount Sinai
    • Wilderness Wanderings
    • Living in the Promised Land
    • Punished by Captivity
    • Salvation in Jesus Christ

Middle School

  1. Recite from memory: Philippians 4:8
  2. Bible Facts 19-29
  3. Bible Map Facts 18-19
  4. Be able to use a Bible dictionary and handbook
  5. Locate the Bible verses that show the way of salvation

High School

  1. Recite from memory: Psalm 23
  2. Bible Facts 1-29
  3. Bible Map Fact 20
  4. Be able to explain the common sense way of knowing God’s will — command, approved example, necessary implication
  5. Be able to use a Bible computer program

Bible Facts

  1.  Who is the whole Bible about? Jesus: Jesus is Coming – Jesus is Here – Jesus is Coming Again
  2. Number of Books in the Old Testament: 39
  3. Number of Books in the New Testament: 27
  4. Number of Books in the Whole Bible: 66
  5. What is Genesis about? Creation, Flood, Tower of Babel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph
  6. What is Exodus about? Moses leading Israel out of Egypt; receiving the Law
  7. What is Leviticus about? Being holy; priests and sacrifices
  8. What is Numbers about? Spying out the Promised Land; wandering in the Wilderness
  9. What is Deuteronomy about? Moses teaching Israel about loving and obeying God
  10. What is Joshua about? Crossing the Jordan; taking and dividing Canaan
  11. What is Judges about? God raising up judges to deliver Israel
  12. What is Ruth about? Naomi and Ruth; Ruth marrying Boaz
  13. What are 1 & 2 Samuel about? Kings and prophets for Israel; Saul and David as Israel’s kings
  14. What are 1 & 2 Kings about? King Solomon; the United and Divided Kingdoms; Israel losing the Promised Land
  15. What are 1 & 2 Chronicles about? Kings ruling Israel; focus on the temple
  16. What is Ezra about? People returning to Jerusalem; rebuilding the temple
  17. What is Nehemiah about? Rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
  18. What is Esther about? A Jewish queen rescuing her people
  19. What is Job about? A suffering man keeps his faith in God
  20. What is Psalms about? Praising and praying to God with songs
  21. What is Proverbs about? Fearing God; having wisdom
  22. What is Ecclesiastes about? Searching for life’s meaning
  23. What is Song of Solomon about? A man and woman loving each other
  24. What is Isaiah about? Telling of Zion and God’s suffering servant
  25. What is Jeremiah about? The weeping prophet
  26. What is Lamentations about? Being sorry for sin
  27. What is Ezekiel about? God’s glory leaving & returning to the temple
  28. What is Daniel about? Serving God in a foreign land
  29. What are the Minor Prophets about? God’s coming judgment; people should repent and turn back to God

Map Facts

  1. Canaan
  2. Jerusalem
  3. Jordan River
  4. Dead Sea
  5. Sea of Galilee
  6. Mediterranean Sea
  7. Egypt
  8. Red Sea
  9. Mount Sinai
  10. Wilderness
  11. Mount Nebo
  12. Jericho
  13. The traditional route of the Exodus including Mount Sinai, Wilderness wanderings, Moab, and Mount Nebo
  14. Twelve Tribes — United Kingdom
  15. Divided Kingdom: Judah and Israel
  16. Major areas of Canaan: Southern Region or Negev, Hill Country, Coastal Plain, Transjordan
  17. Israel and the Nations: Edom, Ammon, Moab, Philistia, Assyria/Babylon/Persia
  18. Major areas of Jesus’ life and work–Galilee; Samaria; Judea
  19. Major places of Jesus’ life and work–Bethlehem; Nazareth; Capernaum; Bethany
  20. The modern geography of Bible lands

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Testament Bible Knowledge Expectations

6 to 23 Months

  1. Follow instructions
  2. Recite Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John from memory

2s & 3s

  1. Recite the books of the New Testament from memory
  2. Map Facts 1-5

Level 1 (4s & 5s or PreK)

  1. Recite the books of the Old Testament from memory
  2. Recite Genesis 1:1 from memory
  3. Bible Facts 1-4
  4. Map Facts 6-8

Level 2 (Grades K-1)

  1. Recite John 3:16 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 5-10
  3. Map Fact 9-11
  4. Name the apostles

Level 3 (Grades 2-3)

  1. Recite John 20:30-31 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 11-16
  3. Map Facts 12-14
  4. Be able to turn to books of the Bible without using the Table of Contents or Index Tabs
  5. Name the sons of Jacob
  6. Name the beatitudes

Level 4 (Grades 4-5)

  1. Recite Galatians 5:22-23 from memory
  2. Bible Facts 17-22
  3. Map Facts 15-17
  4. Know the major stages of Bible history:
    • Promise to Abraham
    • Slavery in Egypt
    • Law at Mount Sinai
    • Wilderness Wanderings
    • Living in the Promised Land
    • Punished by Captivity
    • Salvation in Jesus Christ

Middle School & High School

  1. Bible Facts 1-22
  2. Map Facts 1-17

Bible Facts 

  1. What is Matthew about? Jesus the Messiah; Jesus the King
  2. What is Mark about? Jesus the Son of Man; Jesus the Servant
  3. What is Luke about? Jesus the Savior of everyone
  4. What is John about? Believing Jesus is the Son of God
  5. What is Acts about? The gospel preached and received
  6. What is Romans about? Being right with God through faith in Christ
  7. What are 1 and 2 Corinthians about? A church with questions and problems
  8. What is Galatians about? Saved by grace through faith in Jesus
  9. What is Ephesians about? God’s new people through Jesus
  10. What is Philippians about? Rejoice in the Lord
  11. What is Colossians abouts? All people can be complete in Christ
  12. What are 1 & 2 Thessalonians about? Do your work until Jesus comes
  13. What is 1 & 2 Timothy about? Elders, deacons, women, widows, and preachers
  14. What is Titus about? Instructions for older and younger men and women
  15. What is Philemon about? A runaway slave becomes a Christian
  16. What is Hebrews about? Christ is greater and better
  17. What is James about? Practical living for Jesus
  18. What is 1 Peter about? Suffering for Jesus
  19. What is 2 Peter about? Diligently looking for Jesus; being ready for Jesus
  20. What are 1, 2, and 3 John about? Abiding in truth and love
  21. What is Jude about? Fighting for the faith
  22. What is Revelation about? Jesus wins!

Map Facts

  1. Jordan River
  2. Dead Sea
  3. Sea of Galilee
  4. Mediterranean Sea
  5. Jerusalem
  6. Nazareth
  7. Bethlehem
  8. Cana
  9. Judea
  10. Samaria (region)
  11. Galilee
  12. Capernaum
  13. Samaria (city)
  14. Bethany
  15. Caesarea Philippi
  16. Caesarea
  17. Damascus