How Did Noah Build A Boat That Was So Big?

Answer: We don’t know exactly how Noah built the huge boat (which we call the “ark”). But God told him what size to make it and what materials to use, and Noah obeyed God’s instructions to the letter.

The boat had to be very large because it would have to hold Noah, his children, their families, and hundreds of animals. It had to be a boat because God was going to flood the whole earth.

It took a long time for Noah to build the boat. He probably used his whole family in the building project.

Why did Noah build the ark? Because everyone in the whole world had become so evil and violent, God was going to kill everyone with a flood.

Noah was the only good man in the world, so he and his family would survive in the boat. And all the animals Noah brought on the ark would survive, too. Noah did everything God told him – he obeyed God.

Key verse: And Noah did all that God told him. (Genesis 6:22)

Related verses: Genesis 6:11-22; Hebrews 11:7

Related questions: Why did Noah build a boat? Did God get into the ark before he shut the door?

How did Noah get the animals from all over the earth? How did Noah gather all the animals on the ark?

Why Did God Flood The Whole Earth?

Answer: God made the rainfall and the water rise in order to flood the whole earth so that all the evil people in the world would drown.

Because of sin, the world had gotten worse and worse. It was so bad that God became very sad; God was even sorry that he had created human beings.

People were evil, mean, cruel, and violent. God gave them 120 years to improve; they had many chances to obey God, but they only got worse.

Only Noah and his family were trying to live God’s way (only one family in the whole world!). Noah tried to tell people about God, but no one would listen.

So God decided to destroy all the human beings, except Noah and his family.

Key verse: Meanwhile, the crime rate was rising rapidly across the earth. As seen by God, the world was rotten to the core. (Genesis 6:11)

Related verses: Genesis 6:11-13; Hebrews 11:7; 2 Peter 2:5

Related questions: Why were all the other people bad? Was there not even one other Christian on the land anywhere in the world other than Noah? When the Flood came, did the people who could swim die too? Did fish die in the Flood?

Why Did Eve Disobey God When She Knew She Would Die?

Answer: Eve disobeyed God because Satan deceived her. That is, the devil used lies and tricks to get her to disobey God. God had said that Adam and Eve would die if they ate of the “Tree of Conscience,” but Satan said they wouldn’t.

Because Eve believed Satan, she wasn’t sure what would happen. Another trick Satan used was to promise that it would do great things for her; he said that if she ate the forbidden fruit, she would be as God.

That sounded good to Eve, and so she did what Satan suggested. Temptation tells you that feeling good right now is better than anything that might happen in the future.

Satan still deceives people by twisting God’s words and making people believe lies.

Satan wants us to think that once we sin, God can’t forgive us. But even though Eve sinned, and even though we sin, God had a plan for taking away our sin. That plan was to send Jesus.

Key verse: “For you are the children of your father the devil. You love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. There was no truth in him. When he lies, it is perfectly normal. For he is the father of lies.” (John 8:44)

Related verses: Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-5; Matthew 6:13; 26:41; 2 Corinthians 2:11

Related questions: Did God want Eve to be deceived and eat of the fruit? Does God still love Adam and Eve?

Why Did Cain Kill His Brother?

Answer: The story of Cain and Abel shows the effects of sin in the world. The first sin was when Adam and Eve disobeyed God and ate from the Tree of Conscience.

After that, every person has been born a sinner, someone who will often do what’s wrong instead of what’s right. Cain’s sins of jealousy and hatred led to murder.

Both Cain and Abel had presented gifts to God, but Abel’s gifts had pleased God, while Cain’s had not. Cain became jealous of God’s favor; this made Cain very angry (Genesis 4:5).

Cain’s jealousy and anger led him to kill his brother. We can see from this story that jealousy and anger can cause people to do terrible harm, even to people they love.

Watch out for those feelings, and take care of them before they hurt you, too!

Key verse: We are not to be like Cain. He belonged to Satan and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because Cain had been doing wrong.

He knew very well that his brother’s life was better than his. (1 John 1: 12)

Related verses: Genesis 4:1-16; Matthew 5:21-24; Hebrews 11:4

Related question: Why did Cain and Abel fight?

If Adam And Eve Hadn’t Sinned, Would People Sin Today?

Answer: We really don’t know what would have happened if Adam and Eve hadn’t sinned in the Garden of Eden, but their temptation was a very important test.

Unfortunately, they failed the test, and sin entered the world; the perfect world became damaged, broken, and dirty.

Because of Adam and Eve’s sin, every person who has ever lived has been born a sinner. Sin is passed on from parents to their children. We do wrong things because we’re sinners.

Key verse: Adam caused many to be sinners because he disobeyed God. Christ caused many to be welcome to God because he obeyed. (Romans 5:19)

Related verses: Romans 5:12-19

Related question: Would Satan still be here on earth trying to get people to be evil if Adam and Eve hadn’t sinned?

Note to parents: Though Adam and Eve sinned, God made a way for all people to come back to him- to be forgluen-by sending Jesus

What Made The Garden Of Eden Prettier Than Other Gardens Today?

Answer: The Garden of Eden was more beautiful than any garden today because God made it that way. Eden was perfect, and God was there.

The whole world was perfect because it hadn’t yet been spoiled by sin. When Adam and Eve sinned, God made them leave the Garden, and the whole world changed because of their sin.

Thistles and thorns began to grow, animals began to eat each-other, and human beings had to work hard at living in the world.

Key verse: So the Lord God sent him away from the Garden of Eden forever. He sent him out to farm the ground from which he had been taken. (Genesis 3:23)

Related verses: Genesis 3:17-19, 22-24; Isaiah 55: 12-13; Romans 8:22

Related questions: Why did Adam and Eve leave the Garden? Why wouldn’t the angels let Adam and Eve into the Garden of Eden? Why were Adam and Eve naked?

What Is The Bible’s Biggest Story?

Answer: The Bible’s biggest story is the story of Jesus. In fact, the whole Bible tells his story – about God creating people and saving them from sin. Jesus came to the world to die in our place, to pay the penalty for our sins.

If we trust in Christ as Savior, God gives us eternal life. The Old Testament Bible writers told us that Jesus would be born, live, die, and rise again.

Even the sacrifices described in the book of Leviticus show us what the death of Christ would be, the perfect “Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”

No matter where you look in the Bible, you can learn about Jesus. Have you put your faith in him?

Key Verse: “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but have eternal life.” (John 3:16)

Related verses: John 5:39; 20:31; Acts 4:12

Note to parents: The Bible’s biggest story is also a parent’s biggest responsibility. In order to be ready for the day when a child asks a question like this one, plan what you will say and which Scriptures you will use to introduce him or her to Jesus.

How Did God Make People?

Answer: The Bible tells us that God made Adam from the “dust of the ground.” In other words, God took something he had already made, dust, and formed a man’s body out of it and then gave that body life.

God made Adam, the first man, just the way he wanted him. Then God made Eve from part of Adam, just the way he wanted her. We’re all made by God. And he has made us just right.

Key verse: The time came when the Lord God formed a man’s body. He made it from the dust of the ground. Then he breathed into it the breath of life. And man became a living person. (Genesis 2: 7)

Related verses: Genesis 1:26-27; 2:21-22

Related questions: How come God made Eve out of Adam’s rib? What did God use to make people? Why did God only make people on earth and not on other planets? Why didn’t God make the woman out of dust?

Why Do We Memorize Verses?

Answer: We memorize Bible verses because we want to remember what God has told us. When we have the Bible in our head, God’s Word will be with us when we’re out playing, at the pool, or doing anything-it with us wherever we go.

Then, when we face a problem or a tough situation, we will be able to remember what God has told us to do. It’s also fun to memorize verses – then during the day, we can think about the verses and what they mean.

Key verse: Your words are a lamp to light the path ahead of me. They keep me from stumbling and falling. (Psalm 119:105)

Related verses: Psalm 119:11; 2 Timothy 2:15

Related questions: Can we memorize the whole Bible? How can we memorize the whole Bible? What does meditating on the Bible mean?

Note to parents: Don’t make Bible memorization feel like a chore, and never use it as a punishment for bad behavior. Instead, make it into a game.

The goal is for children to enjoy reading the Bible and memorizing verses, not merely that they have a lot of Bible knowledge. Some good ones to start with include John 3:16, Genesis 1:1, and Romans 12:9.

Why Is The Bible In Two Parts Instead Of In One Part?

Answer: The Bible has two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament tells the story of the beginning of the world and the beginning of the nation of Israel.

It also tells about how the people of Israel obeyed and disobeyed God over many, many years. All of the stories and messages from God in the Old Testament lead up to Jesus Christ.

The New Testament tells the story of Christ, the early Christians, and the future. You can think of the Old Testament and New Testament as “before Christ” and “after Christ,” or as volume 1 and volume 2.

Old doesn’t mean out-of-date-it means that it happened before Jesus. But remember, even though the Bible has two main parts, it is all one book-God’s book.

Key verse: “You search the Scriptures, for you believe they give you eternal life. And the Scriptures point to me!” (John 5:39)

Related verses: John 10:35; 2 Timothy 3:14-15; Hebrews 1:1-2

Related questions: Why is one called old and one called new? What is the Old Testament?

Note to parents: If your kids aren’t already familiar with the two parts, pick up a Bible and show them the Old Testament and New Testament.

How Can Kids Study The Bible?

Answer: Studying the Bible is not as difficult as it may sound. In fact, it can be fun! First, start out by just reading the Bible. Read short portions – a paragraph or story- and read it in a translation you understand.

Second, ask a parent to explain big words to you that you don’t understand. Third, memorize verses that tell you what you should do. As you read and study, you will have questions about what the Bible means.

Save your questions and find someone to answer them, like a parent, teacher, or pastor. It’s good to read the Bible every day. Make it a habit. And if you get really ambitious, you can use a Bible dictionary and atlas; a dictionary tells what Bible words mean, and an atlas shows where Bible places are.

Key verse: “Always remind the people about these laws. You yourself must think about them every day and every night. That way you will be sure to obey all of them. For only then will you succeed” (Joshua 1:8)

Related verses: Deuteronomy 6:6-9; Joshua 1:6-8; Psalm 119:1-176; Proverbs 1:1-9.

Related questions: Should we study the Bible every day? Why does God want us to do homework? What’s a running reference?

Note to parents: A child asking this question may provide a good opportunity to introduce him or her to study. Get out a Bible and start a study together. Some Bible books that many kids will find interesting include Genesis, Mark, Romans, and James. If you are unfamiliar with the Bible, you can use this book to help you get an overview.

What’s A Concordance?

Answer: A concordance is an index of words in the Bible. It lists the words that appear in the Bible and all the verses where those words appear. Many study Bibles include a concordance in the back.

If you know part of a verse but don’t know where to find it in the Bible, you can look up one of the verse’s words in the concordance, and it’ll tell you where the word is used.

For example, if you want to find the verse, “God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but have eternal life,” you could look up the word believes in the concordance.

It would tell you all the places where believes is used, and you could see if any of them is the one you’re looking for. For practice, see if you can find it now!

Key verse: Work hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman. Then you won’t be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Related question: Why does Daddy use big books to study the Bible?

Is Archaeology The Study Of Noah’s Ark?

Answer: Archaeology is the study of ancient cultures. It tells us about Bible times and people who lived long ago and what life was like back then. Archaeologists are the people who study and teach about archaeology.

They find out about Bible times by digging up old cities to find buildings and things people used long ago. They are even trying to find Noah’s ark. Archaeologists study other places, too, and have shown us many interesting things about people and places all over the world.

Key verses: So the flood slowly went away. And 150 days after it began, the boat came to rest upon the mountains of Ararat. (Genesis 8:3-4)

Related verses: Genesis 6:9-8:22

Related questions: What is archaeology? How do we know about Bible times? Have they found Noah’s ark yet?

Why Do We Study The Bible?

Answer: It’s important to study the Bible because the Bible is God’s message to us and studying it helps us know and understand it better. If you want to learn more about butterflies, you study butterflies.

Studying the Bible helps us find out how to live and to find out what God wants. When we only read the Bible (without studying it), we may not see the meaning right away.

Studying helps us learn lessons for life-we learn God’s will so we can obey him. Studying the Bible is like reading a story many, many times – each time you see something different and learn more.

Key Verse: Work hard so God can say to you, “Well done.” Be a good workman. Then you won’t be ashamed when God examines your work. Know what his Word says and means. (2 Timothy 2:15)

Related Verses: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Related questions: How come God makes us do homework? What’s doctrine? What’s theology? Why do people have different ways of understanding the Bible?

What Is Living Bible?

Answer: The Living Bible is an English version of the Bible. The words and sentences in The Living Bible reflect the way people speak today so that most people can understand them.

The Bible talks about the Scriptures as being “living and active,” so that’s where the name came from. There are many other English translations of the Bible.

Some of the most well-known are: the New International Version, the New American Standard Bible, the King James Version, the New King James Version, and the New Revised Standard Version.

Key verse: For whatever God says to us is full of living power. It is sharper than the sharpest sword. It cuts swift and deep into our innermost thoughts and desires. It shows us for what we really are. (Hebrews 4:12)

Related questions: Why do they call The Living Bible the Living Bible? Is the New King James written by a new guy named King James? Is NIV the last name of the man who wrote the Bible?

Why Did God Put Scary Stories In The Bible?

Answer: The Bible tells true stories about real people who actually lived and died. Sometimes those stories can seem scary to us. God included those stories because he wanted to teach us something from them.

That is, they weren’t put there to scare us but to serve as a warning of what to avoid, to show us what we should do, and to help us learn how to live.

Some teachings in the Bible seem scary to people, especially people who disobey God because the stories reveal the bad that can happen when we choose to do evil.

Hopefully, these teachings will show us how important it is to listen to God.

Key verse: All these things happened to them as examples to us. They warn us not to do the same things. They were written so we could learn from them as the world nears its end. (1 Corinthians 10:11)

Related verses: Psalm 119: 105; John 20:30-31; Revelation 1:3

Related question: Why did God tell us about all sorts of terrible things that happen?

Why do so many people keep translating the bible?

Answer: The Old Testament first was written in the Hebrew language, and the New Testament was written in Greek.

If no one had ever translated the Bible, only people who could read ancient Hebrew and Greek would be able to understand the Bible today.

Fortunately, over the years men and women have taken the time to put the Bible into other languages, including English, so that speakers of almost all languages can read it.

But some people still don’t have the Bible in their own language – some don’t even have a written language. For them to read God’s Word, somebody has to put their language into written words.

Then someone has to translate the Bible into their language so they can read it. Imagine if there were no Bibles in your language – how would you read it? God wants us to take the message about Jesus to everyone all over the world, and that means translating the Bible into every language there is. That’s why people keep translating the Bible.

Key verses: “So now go and make disciples in all the nations. Baptize them into the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.

Then teach these new disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this thing! I am with you always, even to the end of the world.” (Matthew 28:19-20)

Related verses: Isaiah 6:8; 1 Timothy 4:13

Why isn’t there just one kind of bible?

Answer: There are many kinds of Bibles because there are many kinds of people. But they all contain the same message. Different Bibles meet different needs. Some Bibles are very small so you can carry them with you.

Others are big so you can see the words better. Some Bibles use everyday words to make the Bible easy to read and the lessons easy to learn.

Some Bibles have notes, maps, and charts to help people understand the parts that are different from today.

The purpose of all these different Bibles is to help people understand what God is saying so they can obey him.

Key verse: Until I get there, read and explain the Bible to the church. Preach God’s Word. (1 Timothy 4:13)

Related verses: 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Related questions: Why doesn’t the King James Version have the English that we speak in it? Why are some Bibles study Bibles and some aren’t?

Note to parents: It is very important for children to have a translation of the Bible that they can read and understand themselves.

If they ask this question because they can’t understand their own Bible, consider getting them a translation that they can understand.

Why can’t we put new books in the bible?

Answer: We can’t put new books in the Bible because the Bible is God’s message, not ours. It contains his words, which he inspired his people to write in a special way.

Some people have tried to put new books in the Bible, but others who recognized that the Bible is a special book kept them from changing it.

The story about how God has saved us is complete. God has already told us all we need to know and do.

Key verse: I have serious words for everyone who reads this book: Don’t add anything to what is written here. If you do, God will give you the plagues described in this book. (Revelation 22:18)

Related verses: Hebrews 1:1-2

Related questions: What if God tells someone to put new books in the Bible? What was wrong with the books that didn’t make it into the Bible?

Note To Parents: While Protestants and Catholics differ on the question of including the intertestamental books in the Bible, no Christian denomination is arguing for new books to be added to the Bible.

Many heretical teachers and leaders have tried to add their words to those of Scripture. Many others have tried to give additional writings the same status as the books of the Bible.

But God’s people recognize that the Bible contains God’s words, not our own, so it’s not up to us what goes in it.

Will people write about us in a special bible, too?

Answer: There is only one Bible (or “revelation from God”), and it has already been written. But remember, the Bible is far more than a collection of stories about people who lived a long time ago – it’s God’s message about Jesus; it tells how we should live today.

The Bible also tells us about the future, not just the past. So in one sense, we are in the Bible. We are important in God’s plan.

Also, the Bible tells us that those who believe in Jesus have their names written in the “Lamb’s Book of Life” – that’s another book that God has. It tells who will live with God in heaven.

Key verse: Nothing evil will be allowed into it. No one immoral or dishonest can be there. Only those who are written in the Lamb’s Book of Life can enter the city. (Revelation 21:27)

Related verses: Psalm 119:129-133, 137-140

Related question: Why wasn’t there a Bible written from the end of our Bible to now?