PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Stained Glass from Mission to the Sailors in Australia

Click thru for an interesting historical write-up on this mission.

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Illuminated Bible

In the day before the printing press, monks copied the Bible by hand.  In doing so, they added flourishes and illustrations that made these books into true works of art.  We called these "Illuminated Bibles."

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: Brass Bible

Bible covers can often be art in their own right.  This engraved brass cover is one example.

VIDEO WEEK: Finish-the-Verse Question Sample

Next up we have an example of a Finish-the-Verse question for new quizzers. This one, questions are taken from a pre-defined list of memory verses. The answer must be word-perfect, with reference.

VIDEO WEEK: Reference Question Sample

Today's video is of a reference question for anyone new to quizzing. Reference questions are asked with the exact biblical reference for the question (taken from a predefined list) and if the quizmaster does not finish the question, the quizzer must do so.

VIDEO SERIES: What is a situation question?

A situation question provides a Biblical quote (i.e. something a person said) and then asked for specific information about that quote. You may be asked to provide information like "Who said it?", "How was it said?", or "To whom was it said?" And in most cases you'll be asked many of those at once - "Who said it, to whom, and how?"

VIDEO SERIES: What is a Finish-The-Verse question?

A Finish-the-Verse question (sometimes called an "FTV") is a question where an entire verse or set of verses must be recited perfectly, word-for-word, with reference. The list of FTVs is provided at the beginning of the year, so they are known. Precision is key with these questions, as even one wrong word makes you incorrect.

VIDEO SERIES: What is a Reference Question?

A reference question is asked on a passage of scripture which is the same across the multiple books that are being studied. (For example, Jesus answered his critics MANY times across he many gospels.) It includes a reference in the question to differentiate the answers. The quizzer answering the question must provide the full question, as well as the answer. Reference questions are handed out at the beginning of the year, so everyone knows which questions might be references.

VIDEO SERIES: What is a bible quizzing question?

One key barrier to entry for new quizzers is understanding the different kinds of questions that can be asked. This video is of a "regular question" as a bonus question. It gives a good sense of what a "regular question" is like.