Know Your Bible: How to Memorize the Bible Fast and Easy

By Shane Keller

There is one way to discover the truth about Christianity or God and it is to study His words in the Bible.

The Bible will teach you about the undying love and compassion of God.  Why God continues to forgive our sins and even why He sent His Son Jesus to die for us that we might be saved through God's gift of free salvation.

Try to study the Bible like a prayer from your heart and you will find true connection with God.

This Bible study guide was written to give you a better understanding of the different books in the Bible and the history of the human race. 

With the information provided about each of the books in the Bible, you will be able to decide which book you would like to study first.

However, the ultimate aim of this book is to make your effort of studying the Bible easier.

If you really want a book to help you to study the Bible in an easy way and to get to understand Jesus' words better, then get a copy of "Know your Bible: How to Memorize the Bible Fast and Easy" by clicking the BUY NOW button!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Shane Keller
• Release date: Dec 2, 2018
• ISBN: 9781386024385

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Introduction

No matter how old you are, there is a story in the Bible for you – a story that can teach, inspire, and fill you with wonder. You just need to know where in the Bible to look.

For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Hebrews 4:12 KJV

Why do you want to study the Bible? It might be that you need to find humor.

Or maybe you want to learn how to pray better.

Studying the Bible is a personal choice for those who are either seeking the truth about Christianity or for those who want to have a closer connection with God.

It is a fact that you cannot exhaust the vast amount of knowledge that the Bible contains but it is possible to learn how to find what you are looking for  with the aid of Know your Bible: How to Memorize the Bible Fast and Easy.

Chapter 1: The Different Versions of the Bible

The sundry versions of the Bible basically convey the same message using different words.

For this guide, I will list some of the most widely used English translations of the Bible. When I quote scripture, I will use the King James Version.

Are you wondering why I am using the King James Version? Keep reading.

King James Version (KJV) – The King James Version of the Bible was initially published in 1611 and is the most extensively used translation today. The King James Version has been revised over the years but has maintained its original usage of Elizabethan English. Elizabethan English uses words such as thy, thee, and thou.

New King James Version (NKJ) –The New King James Version is an updated translation that uses modern English instead of Elizabethan English.

New International Version (NIV) – The New International Version is the favored version used by Evangelical Christians and was first published in 1978.

New Century Version – The New Century Version was created especially for children. Stories are explained simply in an easy-to-understand format to target young readers.

Living Bible – The Living Bible is not a true translation of the original manuscript of the Bible. Instead it is a paraphrased version of the books in the Old Testament. The author of the Living Bible tried to paraphrase the exact sentiments that writers of the Old Testament attempted to convey and also expounded on statements to provide clarity for modern readers.

The Message – The Message is a translation of the Bible that is widely considered a paraphrased version. It was translated from the original manuscript of the Bible using colloquial terms or everyday terminology.

Although those are the more popular translations of the Bible, there are many others that I don’t have space to list here. 

Because you have purchased this guide to make it easier to study the Bible, I’m going to refer to you as my dear Studier.

Let us begin!

Chapter 2: Getting to Know Each Book and Its Author

Have you ever wondered who wrote the Bible?

A popular response is, "People who were inspired by the Holy Spirit."

Your next question is probably who these people were that were inspired by God. You might know a few names like John, Paul, and some other apostles. But wouldn’t it be nice to know who wrote all the books of the Bible? Digging deeper is an important part of studying the Bible.

This section will help you do just that: learn who wrote each book and also get a sense of what each book contains.

Everything has a beginning and an ending. The great apostle John said; In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:1-2 KJV

It is only fair that I begin this reading journey with the very book of the Bible that means In the beginning and that book is Genesis.

Food for thought

Bereshith (In the beginning) is the first Hebrew word in the Torah. Torah (The Law) is the name that Jewish people use to refer to the first five books of the Bible.

Pentateuch is originated from a Greek word and is usually used to refer to the first five books of the Bible. Pentateuch means the five-fold book.

The first book of the Bible is known among Christians and Jews as Genesis, which refers to Creation or Generation.

The Old Testament is divided into four sections based on the content of each book. The names of the four sections are the Pentateuch/Torah, the Historical Books, Wisdom Books, and finally the Prophets.

Genesis – Think of this book as a history book because it provides an account of the origin of all things great and small, whether on land, living in the depths of water, or in the air. The history that this book contains extends to approximately 2,369 years.

The history that is written in Genesis is divided into two primary sections. One section outlines the general history of the human race to the point where God separated mankind (for reference read Genesis 1–11). The second section provides an account of the early historical events of Israel and concludes at the point of Joseph’s death and burial (for reference read Genesis 12–50).

Five individuals play central successive roles in the book of Genesis and can be thought of as the forefathers of the human species. These five individuals are Adam (Genesis 1 – 3), Noah (Genesis 4 – 9), Abraham (Genesis 10 – 25:18), Isaac (Genesis 25:19 – 36:29), and Jacob (Genesis 36 – 50).

Genesis also records several prophecies about Christ.

Who Is the Author of Genesis?

The prophet who led the great nation of Israel from Egyptian slavery and was in the wilderness with them for forty years before they were able to enter the Promised Land wrote the book of Genesis. That prophet is none other than Moses.

Moses is responsible for the accounts that are recorded in Genesis. He penned 20 percent of the books contained in the Bible, specifically in the Old Testament. He also wrote Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations. Psalm 90:1 KJV It should be no surprise that the man that spent so much time being guided by the Lord in a wilderness and wrote about historical events would craft a Psalm that spoke about dwelling and generations.

Moses is also responsible for the words that are written in Psalm 90.

Moses’ parents were Israelite slaves in Egypt. Moses was spared Pharaoh’s wrath when his mother hid him in a basket and placed it in the lake near to where the Princess came to take her bath each day.

This son of Israelite slaves was then raised in the palace of Pharaoh and rose to fame. Pharaoh even favored Moses over his own son and would have given him the crown to be king. But God had other plans for Moses.

Moses’ story is

Reviews for Know Your Bible

[Jim · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Oddly, the author confused details of Balam's donkey with Saul's conversion on the road to Damascus. Also, the Bible doesn't say that Cain killed Able with a large rock to the head, but the author adds that. I was looking for memory techniques but got an overview.