VOLUME II, ISSUE IV MAY 2020 theBible Bee MAGAZINECover by TheraphosidaeCommunity

(full cover artwork) Contributors Why did Jesus come into the world? Grace Chen June Lee by Some Writer Anonymous Why did Jesus come into the world? Some Writer Was it to save the lost? TheraphosidaeCommnuity Was it to comfort the poor? Was it to die on the cross Disclaimer For all our sins which he willingly bore? This work is not affiliated Was it to fulfill the prophecies with, nor is endorsed by, That were made many years before his birth? Or was it to correct the Pharisees the Shelby Kennedy And show what true love is to all the earth? Foundation or the National Bible Bee. Was it to obey his Father and show the world the biggest sacrifice? Thank You Or was it to make a way For all of us to be with Him in paradise? A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our Although the above reasons are true The gospel of John records wonderful contributors! the answer that Jesus himself shared We couldn't do it Jesus came into the world to “bear witness unto the truth.” without your support. (taken from John 18:37)

IN THIS ISSUE4 YKYIBBW you know you're in Bible Bee when... Anonymous4 ARTWORK 13 BIBLE BEE HISTORY something TheraphosidaeCommunity test your knowledge of Bible Bee history!6 BIBLE GAME the third round of the June Lee Bible Game 14 LEVITICUS TRIVIA The Editor how well do you know the book of Leviticus?10 NOT WORTHY Grace Chen from the notebooks of 15 ANNOUNCEMENTS Grace Chen things that are going on The Editor Grace Chen ANSWERS TO BIBLE GAME ROUND 2 ON PAGE 5!

4 YKYIBBW ...you think # about a sluggard whenever you open a door and hear it turn on its hinges. Anonymousby TheraphosidaeCommunity

5ANSWERS to ROUND 2 - different ways to play‫מ‬ Page 7 Some chapters in the Hebrew Bible contain alphabetical acrostics. The word \"honey\" shows up in Psalm 119:103, part of the section Mem in the chapter's acrostic. Page 8 If you skipped page 7, your answer would be Psalm 119, the only choice that contains the word \"honey\". If youfigured out that Mem was the answer to page 7, you could choose either Psalm 119 or Proverbs 31 as your answer (both contain alphabetical acrostics). Page 9 Proverbs 31:22Look through each chapter's Psalm 119:103 verse(s) that begin(s) withMem. The picture depictingthe content in that verse isthe correct answer. (If you skipped page 7, you would choose the candy picture since it depicts sweets.)

6 Bible Picture Game (Round 3) This game is played in pages. You must complete each page before moving on. Use the previous page's answer to help solve the current page's problem. Using an online Bible searching tool will help. But if you want a challenge, restrain yourself. made with by the Editor

7Choose the odd one out of the pictures below, based onone of the answers to Round 2 (Page 9) and the lastanswer to Round 1 (honey):

8 Dan Gad Choose a name/tribe. Asher Naphtali Reuben Joseph Simeon Benjamin Levi Judah Zebulun Issachar

9Choose a number. There are two possible answers.1364

10 from the notebooks of Grace Chen Not worthy of God’s goodness And the Lord said to Moses, “Go, get down! For your people whom you brought out of the land of Egypt have corrupted themselves.- Exodus 32:7 NKJV So Moses made haste and bowed his head toward the earth, and worshiped. Then he said, “If now I have found grace in Your sight, O Lord, let my Lord, I pray, go among us, even though we are a stiff-necked people; and pardon our iniquity and our sin, and take us as Your inheritance.” Exodus 34:8-9 NKJV Sometimes, we may unintentionally look down on the Israelites because of their many flaws. We think, “How could the children of Israel complain for lack of meat when they already had manna? How could they not believe in God’s power to bring them into Canaan after they already

11saw all that the LORD did to the Egyptians? Why were theyso unfaithful? How could they have so little gratitude andfaith in God?” Then we conclude, “They  are totally notworthy of God’s goodness. If I were God, I would havedestroyed them by now!” Yet we must remember that the story of the children ofIsrael is our story, too. We, too, have been redeemed fromthe house of bondage by the power and saving grace of theLord. We also have strengths and weaknesses, “times offaith” and “times of doubt”. Like the Israelites, we are notworthy of God’s goodness. When God called the Israelites to leave the only ‘home’they had every known, they obeyed and followed God intothe wilderness. When God called us to follow Him, we alsoleft the only life we’d ever known. We put off the old man,and began a new life of trusting in God for all our needs. The Israelites moved and camped at God’s command.They received God’s laws without asking “why?” When theTabernacle was constructed, the children of Israel gave sogenerously of their gifts and talents that there was “morethan enough”. Like the Israelites, we also have strengthsand “times of faith”. Some of us have experienced steppingout in faith in giving or doing things at the Holy Spirit’sprompting. Others have trusted in God in times of need, andreceived answers to prayer.

12 The Israelites had their weaknesses. They decided to worship God in their own way by building the Golden Calf. They complained that they had no meat to eat, and asked to return to Egypt. Instead of trusting in God, they did not believe that God was able to bring them into the land that He promised to give them. We too have weaknesses and “times of doubt” like the Israelites. Many times we have tried to worship God in our own way, or practiced idolatry by putting other people or priorities above God. There are times when we have complained and refused to trust that God always gives us what is best for us. Like the children of Israel, we are not worthy of God’s mercy and goodness. Sometimes, we may be stiff-necked, but God is longsuffering and His lovingkindness endures forever. We have flaws, weaknesses, and times of doubt, but God is perfect and forever faithful. Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!”- Lamentations 3:22-24

13 TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGEof B I B L E B E E H I S T O R Y In what year were What year did Shelbywritten questions added Kennedy pass away?to the Final Challenge Round?In what year(s) was the Which division hasbook of 1 John used as a never had their shirt study book? color changed? What was the original Who was the 2013 term for the Junior champion? \"Moderators\"? Left to right, top to bottom: 2013; 2005; 2013 & 2016; The Junior division; Commentators; Katherine Forsterquestions by June Lee

14 LEVITICUS TRIVIA BY GRACE CHEN answers on the next pageWhat is the Hebrew name for Leviticus? When Aaron and his sons were consecrated asA. Vayikra priests, blood was put on their _______.B. Levitikim A. Right earC. Bereisheet B. Right thumbD. Leviathan C. Right big toe D. All of theseHow many chapters are in Leviticus? E. None of theseA. 18B. 23 Every ____ years, farmers are to rest their land.C. 36 A. 3D. 32 B. 5E. 27 C. 7 D. 9Which of these is not one of the offerings in E. 50Leviticus?A. Grain offering In the book of Leviticus, God commands HisB. Fire offerings people to keep the 7 annual _______ of the Lord.C. Trespass offerings A. Offerings/SacrificesD. Burnt offerings B. SabbathsE. Sin offerings C. Feasts D. FastsIf a person makes a vow and offers a peace E. Cleansings/Immersionsoffering, the meat of the peace offering can beeaten for ____ day(s), and on the ____ day it In the book of Leviticus, God says that themust be burned with fire. _________ is permitted to be eaten.A. One, second A. StarfishB. Two, third B. CamelC. Four, fifth C. RabbitD. Six, seventh D. PigE. Seven, eighth E. Deer

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Don't forgetGod when youget what youprayed for.JOEL OSTEEN