AY Honor Bible Discovery II Answer Key

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:

2a

New Testament

2b

Gospel

2c

Synoptic

2d

Virgin Birth

2e

Baptism

2f

Miracle

2g

Pharisee

2h

Sadducee

2i

Crucifixion

2j

Salvation

2k

Justification

2l

Sanctification

2m

Redemption

2n

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.

4a

Beatitudes (Matthew 3:3-12)

4b

Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)

4c

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

4d

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:

7a

Bethlehem

7b

Sea of Gennesaret/Galilee

7c

Nazareth

7d

Jordan River

7e

Desert of Temptation

7f

Samaria

7g

Phoenicia

7h

Capernaum

7i

Bethany

7j

Jerusalem

8

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

8a

Group discussion with your leader.

8b

Giving a talk to a group

8c

Writing an essay

8d

Making a series of pictures, charts, or models

8e

Writing a poem or song

8f

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.

9a

The Trinity

9b

The Son

9c

The Holy Spirit

9d

The Life, Death, and Resurrection of Christ

9e

The Experience of Salvation

9f

Baptism

9g

The Lord’s Supper

9h

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:

10a

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

10b

Communion service and footwashing

10c

Baptism

10d

Equivalent event

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