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The 5 Bible Verses Missed or Misunderstood by 99% of Christians

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Assumptions Vs. Truth: Discovering The Bible's Hidden Gems

As Christians, we sometimes make assumptions about what we think we already know, about what is written in the Bible.

Are you in the 1% that know, or the 99% who don't? Let's find out with these 5 questions. Make a note of each answer on a scrap of paper as you go.

QUESTION 1.

We all know the creation story, right? God started on Day 1, created humankind on Day 6, and rested on Day 7. So what day were animals like cats & dogs created on?

a) Day 3
b) Day 4
c) Day 5
d) Day 6

QUESTION 2.

Bible verses are easy to misunderstand or misquote. Which of the following statements is the truth from the Bible:

a) "Money is the root of all evil."
b) "We should all have a childlike faith."
c) "God helps those who help themselves."
d) "God will not forgive those who do not forgive others."

QUESTION 3.

What did God tell the prophet Jeremiah NOT to do on 3 separate occasions?

a) Chastise the Israelites for worshipping idols.
b) Offer sacrifices for the Israelites.
c) Preach to the Israelites.
d) Pray for the Israelites.

QUESTION 4.

In Jeremiah 29:11, God says: "I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you..." This promise applies as follows:

a) It is for those who are obedient to His will.
b) It is for those who seek forgiveness and live righteously.
c) It is for those who live generously and are willing to bless others.
d) It was a promise for the Israelites and does not apply to us today.

QUESTION 5.

Who does the Bible say we should consider blessed rather than the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus?

a) Moses & Elijah.
b) The disciples (excluding Judas).
c) The Old Testament prophets.
d) Those who obey God’s commands.

CHECK YOUR SCORE.

Surveys of Christians around the world show that fewer than 1% of Christians can correctly answer all 5 questions. In this short series of readings, we'll explore these 5 topics to reveal what the Bible truly says and how easy it is to make assumptions about the truth.

So how did you do? You did well if you selected the last option for each question – all the other answers are incorrect.

Check the next 5 readings to find out why – and be blessed as you do!

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The 5 Bible Verses Missed or Misunderstood by 99% of Christians

The Bible is a rich source of information from God, but sometimes we become so familiar with the verses we read that we miss or misunderstand the meaning entirely. This short set of readings takes us through the 5 most common verses, missed or misunderstood by 99% of all Christians around the world. Take the challenge - how many of these verses do you know?

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