The document provides information about the Bible, including that it was written over 1500 years by over 40 authors under inspiration from the Holy Spirit. It contains 66 books divided between the Old and New Testaments. Some key facts noted are the longest and shortest books, chapters, and verses. It also discusses some people and events mentioned in the Bible like Methuselah and Enoch. The document concludes that the Bible is still the best-selling book worldwide and contains discussion questions about its origins and authority from various Bible verses.

1. The Bible: Lesson 2
It is essential for a christian to read the bible regularly. God wrote in the bible everything a
man needs to know.
Facts about Bible
1. It was written over a period of some 1,500 years, from around 1450 B.C. (the time of
Moses) to about 100 A.D. (following the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ)
2. The Bible was written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit by over 40 different
authors from all walks of life: shepherds, farmers, tent-makers, physicians, fishermen,
priests, philosophers and kings. Despite these differences in occupation and the span of
years it took to write it, the Bible is an extremely cohesive and unified book.
3. While the Bible is 1 book, it contain 66 smaller books. The books of the Old Testament
were written before the birth of Jesus Christ which contains 39 books and the New
Testament covers the life of Christ and beyond which contaions 27 books.
4. What is the longest book in the Bible?The book of Psalms.
5. What is the shortest book in the Bible?2 John.
6. What is the longest chapter in the Bible?Psalm 119
7. What is the shortest chapter in the Bible?Psalm 117
8. What is the longest verse in the Bible?Esther 8:9
9. What is the shortest verse in the Bible?John 11:35
10. Which book in the Bible does not mention the word "God?"The book of Esther.
11. Who was the oldest man that everlived?Methuselah who lived to be 969 years old
(Gen 5:27).
12. Who were the two men in the Bible who never died but were caught up to
heaven?Enoch, who walked with God and was no more (Genesis 5:22-24). Elijah, who
was caught up by a whirlwind into heaven (II Kings 2:11).
13. Who does the Bible say was the meekest man in the Bible (not including
Jesus)?Moses (Numbers 12:3).
14. How many languages has the Bible been translated into?The Holy Bible has been
translated into 2,018 languages, with countless more partial translations, and audio
translations (for unwritten languages). (This is an enormous amount of translations. In
comparison, Shakespeare, considered by many to be the master writer of the English
language, has only been translated into 50 languages.)
15. Is the Bible still the best-selling book in the world?Yes, indeed!

2. Verses and Discussion Questions:
2 Timothy 3:16-17
1. Where does all Scripture come from? (From God.)
2. What is Scripture good for? (Teaching, rebuking, correcting, training and equipping.)
2 Peter 1:20-21
1. Does Scripture come from the will of man? (No, from the Will of God.)
2. Who "inspired" or "carried" men to write the Bible? (The Holy Spirit.)
Psalm 12:6
1. Does the Bible contain any mistakes? (No, it is flawless.)
2. What does "pure" gold or silver mean? (Without any impurities.)
Psalm 119:160
1. How can you respond to someone who says the Bible isn't true? (All of God's words are true,
so the Bible is also true because it is the Word of God.)
2. Does God ever need to come up with new rules or laws? (No, His laws are eternal.)
1 Corinthians 2:14
1. Why is it difficult for some people to understand the Bible? (Because they do not have the
Holy Spirit to guide them.)
2. How does God reveal the Bible to us? (By the Holy Spirit.)
Application:
1.Get your own bible
2.Attend next cell meeting (teach how to do quiet time)