Bible Workbook, Volume 2 -- New Testament

Bible Workbook #2

by Catherine B. Walker

More time to teach what matters most

Don’t waste time explaining the basic details of every story while you’re teaching. Have your students learn them through the Bible Workbooks. The Workbooks are full of exercises, questions, and maps that ensure students have the fundamentals down before you teach. That means you can use your time to bring those facts to life and teach about what matters most: the spiritual significance and application of Scripture.

Each Workbook contains thousands of fill-in-the-blank questions as well as interactive diagrams and maps. They can be adapted for virtually any teaching setting (homeschool, Bible class, Sunday school). Volume 2 begins with the Gospels and Acts, walks you through the Epistles, and finishes with Revelation.

Genres: Christian, Religion

80 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1951

About the author

CATHERINE WALKER (B.A., Wheaton College; M.A., Columbia Bible College; M.R.E. and D.R.E., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) previously served as an instructor at the Indonesian Baptist Theological Seminary in Semarang for 26 years. Upon retirement she served as special assistant for intercessory prayer at Foreign Mission Board headquarters. She is author of Bible Workbook Volumes I and II and six theological textbooks in the Indonesian language. She also co-authored Disciples and Prayer Life.

Reviews

[Lauren DuPrez · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I received an email asking if I would be interested in reviewing the Bible Workbook Series by Catherine B. Walker, I replied with an ecstatic, "Yes!" What I didn't know at the time is that these resources were actually written in 1943-44 which, to me, makes them more. In current conservative evangelical circles, there often seems to be a stigma toward women attending seminary and I imagine it was even greater during the time Catherine wrote these workbooks. I was impressed to learn that Catherine possessed a Doctor of Religious Education degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. For the sake of this review, I researched who Catherine was and found out via her biography that she lived to be 100. From what I learned about her, her love for Jesus, and her love for people, it is patent that she ran long and hard for the Lord and I hope to emulate her in that. Although Catherine is no longer living, it is so sweet to her legacy live on in many ways, including the publication of these Bible Workbooks! Catherine took The Great Commission seriously and these workbooks are evidence of that. The Bible Workbook Volume 1 Old Testament was intended to be a high school course but is a helpful tool for anyone desiring to grow in their knowledge of the Old Testament. Since I have read the Bible chronologically, it was exciting to see that the workbook examines the Old Testament in the same way. Before diving into the Old Testament, this workbook begins with a brief overview of the entire Bible which creates a helpful foundation for the entire study. The questions are simple and I love that they point readers to the Bible. One fun aspect of this book is the maps which have a vintage look. The Bible Workbook Volume 2 new Testament is composed in the same format as the Volume 1 Workbook. I love that this volume contains a page explaining the Intertestamental Period and contains an outline of the life of Christ. On page 5, Catherine explained, "Christ is the theme and central character fo the Old Testament as well as the New Testament. The Old Testament continually promises 'Christ will come.' The New Testament says 'Christ has come.'" I really enjoyed reading this simple explanation emphasizing the importance of why we need to know all of Scripture. The Bible Workbook Series Volume 1 and 2 complement each other really well. Both workbooks contain 3 holes in the spine making them an easy addition to a binder. The pages in both workbooks are also perforated making them easy to submit as assignments to be graded. I'm really thankful for these workbooks and for Catherine's heart to help people know who God is according His word. These workbooks help readers understand the Bible comprehensively but in a simple way and they are affordable. I highly recommend these workbooks to anyone who is looking to grow in their knowledge of the Bible. I received the Bible Workbook Series compliments of Moody Publishers in exchange for my honest review.

[Julie D. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed these workbooks so much! They are so well thought out and are really enjoyable as you go through them and fill in the answers. I really liked that they give you a clear understanding of the Bible when you're done.

These are not intended to be an exhaustive Bible study but to encourage you to read the Bible in a deeper way on your own. These workbooks do exactly that - they make you want to dig deeper into Scripture to understand God's Word.

These workbooks would be great for a new Christian, however, even as a life-long Christian, I learned things and felt that it enhanced my understanding of the Bible. These would be great workbooks for a small study group!

These studies are punched for a 3 ring binder and the pages are perforated so you can put them in a notebook and lay the pages flat, if you'd like. You could add notebook paper to your binder for taking additional notes, as well.

I really love these workbooks and high recommend them! I give them 5 stars.

*I received these workbooks from Side Door Communications. I received a copy of this book to review but I was not financially compensated in any way. The opinions expressed are my own and are based on my observations while reading this book.

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again excellent for a beginner

[Kenson Gonzalez · Rating 5 out of 5]

In the second volume, the author shows the reader the historical data that are very important for the reading of the New Testament, followed by the literary genres of the NT and general information.

One of the things that I liked to find in this book was, the outline of the life of Christ, very useful for those who want to know better the narrative of the Gospels.

Then we find, as in the first volume, the NT books and letters, structured in main points, with study questions.

[Conrade Yap · Rating 4 out of 5]

For those who have used the first volume on the Old Testament, this workbook brings a familiar look and feel. Like the predecessor, this workbook was written for high school Bible classes that meet every day for a semester. Thus, the workbook can be used as a common text to help students work through the New Testament and learn its major themes. Readers ought to pay attention to the first page "Note to the Teacher" so as to know how to optimize the use of this workbook. Walker gives us a good idea on what parts of the New Testament to begin with and when to go more in depth. The purpose is to urge students to read the Bible more regularly and frequently. Highlights include:

Author;
People;
Occasion;
Theme;
Outline;
Key Verse(s);
Things for you to do;
Reasons for Studying the Bible book;
Things to Watch For.


This book starts with a connector: "From Malachi to Matthew." The Bible is largely silent for this 400 years. Walker fills int the gap with some helpful information about the Persian; Greek; Maccabean; and Roman periods. The Introduction to the New Testament is informative. There is quite a lot of material about Christ, which is rightly so. After all, Christ is the main figure in the New Testament. I like the way terms are explained and maps are given to give us an idea of the terrain. There are different angles in which the gospels are studied.
Using miracles as a springboard into the purposes of Jesus;
Understanding the gospel characters;
Using places as a guide to spur our study;
Study of the parables; Great Parables of the Kingdom;
Significance of the king;
Sermon on the Mount;
Journey to Jerusalem;
Birth narratives; Gospel uniqueness;
Passion Week
The author places a heavy emphasis on the gospels. In just a few pages, one gets the gist of the uniqueness of each gospel. By working through each gospel exercise pages, students would be equipped to describe the gospel overview effectively. Sometimes, it does seem like students are invited to write a mini-commentary on the gospels. There is significant material on the book of Acts. Walker links the ministry of Paul with the epistles he wrote. We do get a chance to work through each epistle, albeit briefly. Maps are provided to help readers get a sense of Paul's missionary journeys. The section on Revelation is too brief. I suspect the constraint is essentially time. This is understandable. Squeezing an overview of the New Testament into one semester is in itself already a challenging task. That last part of the book helps to summarize the entire Bible as the author compares and contrasts the key themes of Genesis and Revelation.

Compared with Vol 1, this workbook is relatively more familiar to a lot of readers. Perhaps, it is due to the popularity of the New Testament. I think going through this volume would be less challenging for the student compared with the Old Testament. That said, we must not let the initial familiarity fool us. While the author has tried to make the Bible workbooks more accessible to the general reader, real learning begins only if we put in the effort to learn, to research, to read the Bible with humble hearts, and to ask good questions. As we reflect on the work, there would be moments in which the Bible would ask questions of us! That is why studying the Word of God is no ordinary feat. It is God revealing and speaking to us today.

Catherine B Walker has taught at the Indonesian Baptist Theological Seminary for 26 years. She has authored several workbooks and theological textbooks in the Indonesian language.

Rating: 4.25 stars of 5.

conrade
This book has been provided courtesy of Moody Publishers and NetGalley without requiring a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.

[Rhonda · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars: 5/5
I really like this workbook. I used it for my own personal study and I have studied the Bible for many years and have read the Bible in its entirety over five times. I think this would be appropriate for beginning scholars as well as those who have more knowledge of the Bible. It would make a good personal study guide or group classroom study.
I received a digital version to review and I would recommend a print copy so that you can write right in the workbook instead of in a separate notebook as I have done.
I received a digital version of this book from netgalley and Ravenio Books in exchange for my honest review. I was not required to write a positive review and all opinions expressed are my own.

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this Bible workbook, Catherine Walker provides guidance and structure to help readers navigate their way through the books of the New Testament. Using guiding questions and offering basic contextual information, this book would be a good tool for new readers of the Scripture from an evangelical background.

Using this workbook, I studied both the Gospel of Matthew and some of the Romans. I also read through the study for Mark. While geared to students and new readers of the Scripture, I think this could be helpful for anyone who feels like they need a little structure and guidance in their study of the Bible. Although the questions are basic, they help you slow down and notice the text a bit more than you might on your own. Walker is also good at pointing out overarching thematic elements without overwhelming the student with too much information.

This book is a decent volume that I would easily recommend to students of Scripture, homeschool ling families, or anyone who needs a little guidance.