Questions and where to find the answer in your bible.
Old Testament
Genesis
(Moses wrote Genesis in 1400 B.C.)
1. What makes you and other people so special? Genesis 2:7 2. How do God’s promises to Abraham affect you? Genesis 12:3 3. What sometimes makes brothers and sister jealous? Genesis 37:3 4. What is the best way to treat people who hurt you? Genesis 50:20
Exodus
(Moses wrote Exodus in 1440 B.C.)
What is slavery like? Exodus 1:14 2. Are you the only one who sometimes finds it hard to obey God? Exodus 4:10.13 What happens when you know something is right but chose to do wrong? Exodus 32 1.
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Deuteronomy
You can prove that you are loved. Deuteronomy 2:7 2. Loving God pays big dividends. Deuteronomy 11 3. Ever think of playing with a Ouija board? Deuteronomy 18:10-12 What is the best reason to bring offerings to God? Deuteronomy 26:8-11 1.
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Joshua
1. What good advice given to Joshua applies to you also? Joshua 1:9 2. Are you he only person who will get hurt if you sin? Joshua 7 3. Should a person who likes someone else accidentally be executed? Joshua 20 4. Here are all the important decisions each person has to make. Joshua 24:15
Judges
Can women be leaders of God’s people? Judges 4 Do you think it upsets God when people want proof that he’s speaking to them? Judges 6 1.
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How can someone so strong be so weak? Judges 13-16 What would life be like in a country where most people ignore God? Judges 19
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Ruth
1. How can you tell a real friend from a false one? Ruth 1 2. Is a good reputation worth keeping? Ruth 2 3. Who in this story is better then 7 sons? Ruth 4:15
1st Samuel
Did your parents dedicate you to God? 1st Samuel 1:24-28 Do young people sometimes have more faith in God then grown-ups do? 1st Samuel 17 1.
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2nd Samuel
1. 2. What if someone was willing to do wrong to help you? 2nd Samuel 4 What is the best thing to do when you are caught doing wrong? 2nd Samuel 12:13 3. Can someone who loves God still sin? 2nd Samuel 24
1 Kings
1. Can children learn from their fathers mistakes? 1st Kings 11 2. What do you say when people argue that they have the a right to worship God their own way? 1st Kings 12:25-33 3. Can a strong Christian ever get depressed? 1st Kings 19:14-19
2nd Kings
1. Do you really think that God takes care of his people in hard times? 2nd Kings 4:1-7 2. Can you think of anything that God is not able to do? 2nd Kings 7:5-9 3. What is the first thing you do when you are in trouble? 2nd Kings 19:14-19 4. How would you describe a person who wants to please God? 2nd Kings 23:24-25
1 Chronicles
1. Do you ever feel that God is being unfair? 1 Chronicles 17 2. How do you react when someone makes you promise? 1 Chronicles 17 3. What is more important to God than any offering? 1 Chronicles 22 4. How do you think people will remember you? 1 Chronicles 29:28
2nd Chronicles
1. What prayers are you most eager to have God answer? 2nd Chronicles 6 2. What prayers can you be sure that God will answer? 2nd Chronicles 7:11-22 3. Bad friends can’t mess up good people, can they? 2nd Chronicles 24:17-19
Ezra
1. Have you set any goals for your life? Ezra 7:10 2. Is there any reason why you should hesitate to date non-Christians? Ezra 9 3. How can you help someone who is involved in some sin? Ezra 10:1-5
Nehemiah
1. What is most important? Nehemiah 1 2. Is courage catching? How can you inflict others? Nehemiah 9:1-6 3. What can you learn from by an honest look at your past choices? Nehemiah 9:1-6
4. What kind of reward would you want if you did something great? Nehemiah 13
Esther
1. Do you suppose it is better to be a woman now then in ancient times? Esther 1 2. Can remaining to God get a person in trouble? Esther 3 3. When others are in trouble, it can be scary to think that maybe you ought to help. Esther 4:1-5 4. Some people set a trap for other and catch themselves. Esther 7
Job
1. Does being a good person protect you from troubles? Job 1 2. When something bad does happen, do you ever think that God must be punishing you? Job 4:8-9 3. Do you feel that God hasn’t been fair to you? Job 19 4. How could things turn out in the end for the person committed to pleasing God? Job 42:7-17
Psalms
1. Is it all right to tell God when you get angry at someone? Psalms 35, 69, 137 2. How does a person praise God?
Psalms 33, 103, 139 3. How can you learn to think about God as a friend? Psalms 16, 20, 23 4. Will God hear your prayer when you know you’ve done something wrong? Psalms 32, 51
Proverbs
1. What is the good of “wisdom”? Why not just do everything that feels good? Proverbs 2 2. You can’t tell the truth all that time can you? Proverbs 6:16-17; 12:17-19; 17:4-20 3. If you want to be rich, here’s something to think about. Proverbs 10:4; 11:4,28; 15:15
Ecclesiastes
1. If you could have every pleasure your heart desired, would you be happy? Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 2. If you had all the money in the world, what would you do with it? Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 3. Why is it important to think about God when you are young? Ecclesiastes 12:1-8
Song Of Songs
1. What beautiful things can a man say to his wife? (see “lover” portions) 2. What wonderful things can a woman say to her husband? (See “beloved” portions)
3. Do you like someone for who he or she is or just because it is fun to be “In Love”?
Isaiah
1. It’s just plain smart to be a friend to a bully isn’t it? Isaiah 8:12-13 2. How will the animals act when Christ comes back to reign on the earth? Isaiah 11:6-9 3. Does the bible tell the future? Isaiah 53 4. What will the end of the world be like? Isaiah 65:17-25
Jeremiah
1. What does the bible have to say about hypocrites? Jeremiah 7:1-19 2. Read this verse when you think things are so bad that you can’t take it anymore. Jeremiah 29:11 3. What will happen if you put someone or something other then God first in your life? Jeremiah 43
Lamentations
1. Why is it better to think first rather than later? Lamentations 1:20-22 2. Can you ever sin so bad that there is no longer any hope? Lamentations 3:19-27
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What can you learn from the painful consequences of doing wrong? Lamentations 3:37-57
Ezekiel
1. 2. 3. Are actions or words better when you’re trying to induce others to God? Ezekiel 4 How close can a Holy God stay to people who make a practice of sinning? Ezekiel 8-11 If you try to witness to someone and he or she doesn’t listen, is it your fault? Ezekiel 33:1-6
Daniel
1. What is the best way to stand up for what your beliefs without alienating others/ Daniel 1 2. Is there any real risk in being determined to please God? Daniel 3, 6 3. What is 1 possible outcome if you stand up for God not matter what the cost? Daniel 6:24-28
Hosea
1. How will God respond if his people turn back to him? Hosea 2:21-23 2. What do God’s people do that hurts the Lord? Hosea 4 Will God still be angry with you if you come back to him after you have sinned? Hosea 14
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Joel
1. What would you do if you knew what happened to you was punishment for sin? Joel 1:13 2. Will it make any difference if you turn to God after doing wrong? Joel 2:18-27
Amos
Can you find anything like this in today’s newspapers? Amos 2:6-8 2. If God loves you, will he never let bad things happen to you? Amos 4:6-12 3. Are you looking forward to Jesus’ return? Who do you suppose isn’t? 1.
Obadiah
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Are you responsible if you stand by and let someone else be hurt? Obadiah 10-11 2. Do people get away with doing harm to others? Obadiah 15
Jonah
1. Can you be a good influence on others when you’re out of step with God? Jonah 1
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What’s the best thing to do when God gives you another chance? Jonah 2 Have you ever been upset because God has been good to someone else? Jonah 4
Micah
What kind of plans does God have for wicked people? Micah 2:1-3 2. Is it really hard to please God? What do you have to do? Micah 6:7-8 3. What destiny does God plan for his own people? Micah 7:18-20 1.
Nahum
1. 2. Is it ok for God to take vengeance if you aren’t supposed to? Nahum 1:1-8 Is it sometimes natural to be happy over an enemy’s trouble? Nahum 3:19
Habakkuk
1. 2. Are there people today about whom Habakkuk 1:11 is true? Why aren’t people who “succeed” by doing wrong ever happy? Habakkuk 2:4-5 3. What kinds of idols do people worship today? Habakkuk 2:18
Zephaniah
1. Do you think God cares what you do? Zephaniah 1 2. Isn’t being humble kind of wimpy? Zephaniah 2:1-3 What would life be like if everyone respected God? Zephaniah 3:9-13
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Haggai
1. If you follow God, what does he promise you? Haggai 2 2. What is the use of obeying God? Haggai 2
Zechariah
Is there anything that you can do while you wait for God to act? Zechariah 7:9-10 The beautiful promise from God in Zechariah 13:9 is as true for you today as it was for the exiles. 1.
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Malachi
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Can someone really rob or steal from God? Malachi 3:6-9 What does God promise those who give him what he’s due? Malachi 3:10-12
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Who’s “treasured possession” are you? Malachi 3:17-18
New Testament
Matthew
1. How can you keep from giving into temptation? Matthew 4:1-11 2. How are you supposed to give help to others? Matthew 6:1-4 Are the do’s and don’ts some churches have important? Matthew 12:3-8
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Mark
1. Do demons or evil spirits have a chance against the power of Jesus? Mark 1:21-28 2. What is the “unforgiveable sin”? Mark 3:20-29 3. Is it wrong for Christians to want to be rich? Mark 10:17-31 Have you ever been afraid to speak up when a teacher mocked a Christian? Mark 14:66-72
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Luke
This girl had courage. Luke 1:26-38 What would people think if you were nice to a girl with a bad reputation? Luke 7:36-50 3. Should you bother Jesus with you problems? Luke 13:10-17 4. Why don’t some people want Jesus as Savior and Lord? Luke 20:9-19 1.
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John
Why did God’s son come to earth? John 3:16 If Jesus is the son, does that mean that God the Father is greater? John 5:16-30 3. Did Jesus ever say that he was God? John 8:48-59 4. How can Jesus be real to you every day? John 14:15-27 1.
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Acts
What brings people close to each other? Acts 2:24-47 2. How can others help when you are facing a tough decision? Acts 4:23-31 Have you ever played for someone and then be surprised be the answer you got? Acts 12:1-19 4. Have you ever fallen asleep during a long sermon? Acts 20:7-12 1.
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Romans
Are the people who never heard of Jesus lost? Romans 2:12-16 What is “Faith” anyway? Don’t most people believe in God? Romans 4:13-25 3. Why do you do wrong when you don’t want to? Romans 7:7-25 4. Rules, rules, rules. Are they so important? Romans 14:1-12 1.
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1st Corinthians
1 of your friends is having sex, what should you do? 1st Corinthians 5 2. Your mom isn’t a Christian. Should your dad divorce her? 1st Corinthians 7 3. Do you every think if you’re worth anything at all? 1st Corinthians 12:7 1.
2nd Corinthians
Why do bad things sometimes happen to Christians? 2nd Corinthians 1:9 2. Do you ever feel useless? Like you’ll never measure up? What can you do? 2nd Corinthians 4 3. You don’t have much money. Do you still have to give to the church? 2nd Corinthians 9:6-7 4. What chance do you have if you’re not smart or good looking? 2nd Corinthians 12:7-10 1.
Galatians
Why don’t you follow Old Testament rules? Galatians 3:11-25 What does the bible mean when it says that you’re “Free”? Free to do what? Galatians 5:1-2 If you don’t have to live be God’s laws, what will keep you from sinning? Galatians 5:13-26 1.
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Ephesians
You say you don’t feel very special? Ephesians 1:1-14 2. Prejudice? No, you’re just not comfortable with people who are different. Ephesians 2:11-22 3. Can your youth group be family? Ephesians 2:17; 5:2 4. What do you do if your parents are not fair? Obey them anyway? Ephesians 6:1-4 1.
Philippians
1. Working together to serve Jesus is 1 source of joy. Philippians 1:3-11 2. What does it mean to “Be like Jesus”? Philippians 2:1-11 3. What is a good way to pick up your friends? Philippians 3:17-21 Does the bible say anything about book, movies or music? Philippians 4:8-9
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Colossians
How important is Christ? Colossians 1:15-20 Are you a better Christian just because you don’t do things other kids do? Colossians 2:20-23 3. Do you ever get mad when someone doesn’t keep a promise? Colossians 3:12-14 1.
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1st Thessalonians
How can you make real friends, not just have acquaintances? 1st Thessalonians 2:6-12 2. Do your friends think sex is ok as long as you have “Safe sex”? 1st Thessalonians 4:3-8 3. Do you get depressed when you think about people who have died? 1st Thessalonians 4:13-18 1.
2nd Thessalonians
1. 2. 3. Do you get persecuted for your faith and wonder if God even cares? 2nd Thessalonians 1:3-10 What are you supposed to do when you’re ridiculed for your faith? 2nd Thessalonians 2:13-17 What do you do when a friend wants to copy your homework? 2nd Thessalonians 4:6
1st Timothy
1. Should a girl dress only to please the guys?
1st Timothy 2:9-10 2. How do you get respect from people who are older? 1st Timothy 4:11-16 3. Is money the root of all evil? If not, what is? 1st Timothy 6:3-10
2nd Timothy
A good family is important, but is it enough? 2nd Timothy 1:5-7 2. Ok, so you fight with your brothers and sisters. That’s normal isn’t it? 2nd Timothy 2:23-26 3. Do you really have to be so careful about the friends you pick? 2nd Timothy 3:1-5 1.
Titus
1. 2. 3. Who should get elected to office in any church group? Titus 1:5-9 How can you influence other kids to be better followers of Jesus? Titus 2 Do you think good works has anything to do with being a Christian? Titus 3
Philemon
1. 2. What would you do if someone who hurt you wanted to be friends again? Philemon 17 What’s the best way to ask for a favor you know a person doesn’t want to grant? Philemon 8-9
Hebrews
Are you even ashamed to even think about God after you sinned? Hebrews 4:14-5:10 2. What’s “new” about the New Testament? Hebrews 8:7-13 If you have enough faith, does that mean everything in your life will go just great? Hebrews 11 1.
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James
How can you stop getting angry? James 1:19-25 2. Loving my neighbor is all right? But who’s my neighbor? James 2:1-13 Do you go crazy when you don’t have control over the things that happen to you? James 5:7-11 1.
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1st Peter
If people have to suffer, what’s the use of living? 1st Peter 1 1 teacher picks on you, so you just don’t do the work he assigned. 1st Peter 2:16-25 Have you ever had a teacher mock you because you are a Christian? 1st Peter 4:12-19 1.
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2nd Peter
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How can you be sure you’re a Christian? 2nd Peter 1:3-11 How can you tell if someone isn’t teaching the truth? 2nd Peter 2 3. Will this world last forever? 2nd Peter 3:10-16
1st John
You say you never sin? You just make mistakes sometimes? Really? 1st John 1:5-10 Will you go to heaven just because you believe in Jesus? You don’t have to obey him? 1st John 2:3-11 3. Why shouldn’t Christians be like everyone else? 1st John 2:15-17 4. What is love? st 1 John 3:16-24 1.
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2nd John
1. What makes Christian parents and grandparents the happiest? 2nd John 4 2. What’s the key test to true and false teachings? 2nd John 7
3rd John
1. Do you think this statement about Gaius could also be said about you? 3rd John 3 2. What should you imitate? 3rd John 11
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What is better than a letter or a note? 3rd John 13-14
Jude
How can you recognize false teachings? Jude 304 2. What are false teachers like? Jude 5-16 It’s kind of scary to think of false teachers running around. How can you protect yourself? Jude 17-23 1.
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Revelation
1. 2. What would you do if Jesus suddenly showed up tomorrow? Revelation 1:9-18 Will people give up when God starts to punish wickedness? Revelation 6 3. Will some people really go to Hell? Revelation 20 What will Heaven be like, anyway? Is it worth going there? Revelation 21-22
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