AY Honor Bible Discovery II Requirements

Bible Discovery II

Skill Level

1

Year

2026

Version

12.02.2026

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. Define or explain the following within a Biblical context:

a. New Testament

b. Gospel

c. Synoptic

d. Virgin Birth

e. Baptism

f. Miracle

g. Pharisee

h. Sadducee

i. Crucifixion

j. Salvation

k. Justification

l. Sanctification

m. Redemption

n. Resurrection

3. Read one of the gospels in any translation.

4. Memorize or illustrate in detail any two of the following. Be able to discuss/explain each verse’s importance.

a. Beatitudes (Matthew 3:3-12)

b. Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

c. Christ’s Return (Matthew 24:4-7, 11-14)

d. Gospel Commission (Matthew 28:18-20)

5. Memorize the New Testament books of the Bible in order and know the four areas into which the books are grouped. Demonstrate your ability to find any given book. OR create a simple game or verse/song to help someone else learn the order of the New Testament books.

6. Choose, in consultation with your leader, one of the following:

• One of Christ’s Parables (Prodigal Son, Good Samaritan, other)
• One of Christ’s Miracles (Blind beggar, Lazarus, Crippled Man, other)
• Spiritual Dialogue (Zacchaeus, Woman at the Well, Nicodemus)

Then, show your knowledge of what Christ taught (through word and action) in one of the following ways:

• Discussion with the leader
• Group activity (game, skit)
• Giving a talk
• Visual display

7. On a map drawn of the Biblical era, identify the following locations and explain their significance:

a. Bethlehem

b. Sea of Gennesaret/Galilee

c. Nazareth

d. Jordan River

e. Desert of Temptation

f. Samaria

g. Phoenicia

h. Capernaum

i. Bethany

j. Jerusalem

8. Share your understanding of how Jesus saves individuals by using one of the following methods:

a. Group discussion with your leader.

b. Giving a talk to a group

c. Writing an essay

d. Making a series of pictures, charts, or models

e. Writing a poem or song

f. Equivalent as arranged by your instructor

9. Choose at least two of the following doctrinal topics and brainstorm specific stories in the gospels that help believers today understand what the doctrine is about. Be sure to show how each story (and doctrine) illustrates God’s love.

a. The Trinity

b. The Son

c. The Holy Spirit

d. The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ

e. The Experience of Salvation

f. Baptism

g. The Lord’s Supper

h. Death & Resurrection

10. Attend and/or participate in two of the following and give your club director/counselor a report of how each helps believers today understand the Gospel story and the gift of salvation better:

a. A concert/play/drama/etc. that portrays the birth and life of Jesus Christ.

b. Communion service and footwashing

c. Baptism

d. Equivalent event