This Bible Literacy Assessment was adapted from See For Yourself, a 7-session Bible study by Kelly Needham.
This assessment gives you an opportunity to chart your Bible study growth. It’s like measuring a child’s height on a wall or door frame to note how they are growing. As lifelong readers of the Bible, we want to grow in biblical literacy over the course of our lives.
Today, I’m inviting you to put that first mark on the wall. Then, come back to this exercise every year to notate your growth! The goal of this exercise is not to discourage or condemn you. God is pleased with you, not because of how well you know the Bible, but because Jesus has given you His own righteousness. This exercise is simply to help you become aware of your current level of biblical literacy and note any gaps in your study of the Scriptures.
In this assessment, you’ll rate each book of the Bible from 1 to 5, based on how familiar you are with it.
- 1 = “I’ve never read it, or if I have, I can’t tell you anything about it.”
- 5 = “I know most or all of the major characters and themes of the book, and could give you a general outline.
Ready to get started? Rate yourself for each of the books in the list below, or download a printable version of this assessment below!
Old Testament Bible Literacy Assessment
Law
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
History
Joshua
Judges
Ruth
1 Samuel
2 Sameul
1 Kings
2 Kings
1 Chronicles
2 Chronicles
Ezra
Nehemiah
Esther
Poetry
Job
Psalm
Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
Prophecy
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Lamentations
Ezekiel
Daniel
Hosea
Joel
Amos
Obadiah
Jonah
Micah
Nahum
Habakkuk
Zephaniah
Haggai
Zechariah
Malachi
New Testament Bible Literacy Assessment
Gospels
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
History
Acts
Letters
Romans
1 Corinthians
2 Corinthians
Galatians
Ephesians
Philippians
Colossians
1 Thessalonians
2 Thessalonians
1 Timothy
2 Timothy
Titus
Philemon
Hebrews
James
1 Peter
2 Peter
1 John
2 John
3 John
Jude
Prophesy
Revelation
Download the Bible Literacy Assessment
Download a printable copy of the assessment below!
More About See For Yourself
See For Yourself: How to Study Your Bible with Confidence and Joy, a 10-session Bible study from Kelly Needham, is a comprehensive resource that tackles many obstacles facing today’s Bible readers. With instruction and interactive tools, you’ll be equipped to explore Scripture with confidence and see the Bible for what it truly is—a gateway to know the living God. This hands-on learning method is accessible for any level of Bible reader, no matter your knowledge or experience. Come and see for yourself!
Check out an excerpt from See For Yourself here.
