WHAT IS THE BIBLE?

• The Bible is a library, a collection of books written at different time and places by people of faith to express that faith.

• The Bible is the INSPIRED WORD OF GOD. Men under the influence of the Holy Spirit wrote the Bible.

• The Bible is divided into
  • the Old Testament and
  • the New Testament.

• Read the Bible with Faith, believing that God is still speaking today as He spoke to the people then.
• Read the Bible with a LISTENING attitude, the way we listen to our best friend… waiting for them to speak to us.

• Yes, during the Liturgy of the Word!

• Remember on Sunday there are three readings!
  • The First Reading is from the Old Testaments
  • The Second Reading is from the New Testament.
  • The Gospel is from the New Testament.

• You remember there are Four Gospels!
  • Matthew
  • Mark
  • Luke
  • John

• It has parts of the Bible, that is parts of the
  • Old Testament and the
  • New Testament in it.

• God wants to speak to you!
• Listen for a WORD or PHRASE.
• Ask: What special message do you have for me, Lord?
• Ask: Lord, what is it you want me to do?