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Bible Discovery I
Bible Discovery I
Spiritual Growth, Outreach and Heritage
	Skill Level 123
Approval authority General Conference	Year of Introduction 2026
	See also Bible Discovery II

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Bible Discovery I

Skill Level

1

Year

2026

Version

09.02.2026

Approval authority

General Conference

1

List reasons why a person should pray before studying or exploring the Bible? While completing this honor, pray for God’s guidance.

2

Memorize or illustrate 2 Timothy 3:16-17. List three reasons this verse is essential to an understanding of the Bible as God’s messages to us.

3

Define, explain or illustrate the following terms within a Biblical context:

3a

Version/Translation

3b

Old Testament

3c

Pentateuch

3d

Creation

3e

Global flood

3f

Covenant

3g

Exile

3h

Exodus

3i

Judge

3j

Theocracy

4

Memorize seven key verses/passages from the Pentateuch and history (pre-monarchy) portions of the Bible. Be able to explain each verse’s importance.
Suggested passages include:

4a

Genesis 1:26-27 (Relationship)

4b

Genesis 2:3 (Doctrine)

4c

Genesis 3:15 (Salvation)

4d

Genesis 9:11 (Promise)

4e

Genesis 12:1-3 (Promise)

4f

Genesis 31:49 (Prayer)

4g

Exodus 3:14 (Doctrine)

4h

Exodus 20:8-11 (or 10 Commandments) (Doctrine)

4i

Joshua 24:15 (Behavior)

4j

Ruth 1:16 (Relationship)

4k

Hebrews 11:1-3 (Salvation)

4l

Hebrews 11:8-12 (Salvation)

5

Memorize the Old Testament books of the Bible in order and know the five areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book.

6

Individually or with a group, read and talk about a Bible story from the books of Genesis - Ruth that tell about the Sabbath (like Numbers 16). Discover what it teaches about the Sabbath. Then, make a list of five blessings or good things that come from keeping the Sabbath.

7

On a map drawn of the Biblical region and era, identify the following locations and explain their significance during the pre-monarchy era:

7a

Mt. Ararat

7b

Babel

7c

Egypt

7d

Sinai

7e

Canaan

7f

Red Sea

Jordan River

7g

8

In consultation with your leader, choose one of the following Old Testament characters: Adam and Eve, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Deborah or Ruth. Read their story (or selected parts of it in the case of Abraham, Joseph or Joshua), then discuss with your group how God showed His love and guidance in their life.

9

Choose one of the stories found in the Pentateuch or pre-monarchy history Bible books (Genesis -Ruth). Retell the story in your own words through a skit, presentation, video, or other hands-on experience and share it with a group.

10

Visit one of the following and give your leader a report of the diversity and wonder of the things you saw of God's creation:

10a

Zoo

If you are planning to visit a zoo or aquarium, be aware that there are various honors that have requirements which can be met by visiting a zoo or aquarium. Individuals can work on multiple honors in one visit, or parts of your group may work on different honors during the same visit.

Here is a list of honors which have requirements that can be met by visiting a zoo or aquarium:

Marsupials & Monotremes

Migration