IGNITERS INTERNATIONAL BIBLE BEE (IIBB)
IN CONJUNCTION WITH
THE SINGLES FORUM (TSF)
2023- FINAL STAGE
SUMMER HOLIDAY BIBLE COMPETITION
12TH EDITION
BIBLE QUIZ AND RECITATION COMPETITION FOR STUDENTS,
HELD ON 10TH AUGUST, 2023
Kindly note that registration for this Summer Holiday Bible Competition is FREE. Hence, you are not, and you were not expected to pay any money to anybody.
Schools Participating In this Competition
1. Institute of Continuous Education (ICE)
2. Uwangue College
3. Orhuworun High School (OHS)
4. West View School
5. Bright Success School
6. De-Light Academy
7. Odin College
8. Students from TSF
At The First Stage Of The Screening Exercise
Out of the 308 pupils who registered for the competition, 152 pupils from the different schools sat for the First Stage (Screening Stage). At the end of the screening exercise, a total of 26 students qualified for the Final Stage.
For the First Stage, Bible quiz from the book of Daniel and the book of Titus was administered to every participant.
AREA OF CONCENTRATION FOR THE FINAL STAGE OF THE 2023 SUMMER HOLIDAY BIBLE COMPETITION
1. Scriptures To Memorize For Recitation:
1. Proverbs 10:1-32
2. Psalms 37:1-40
3. James 5:1-20
4. Matthew 5:1-48
5. 1 John 2:1-29
6. Hebrews 11:1-40
The finalists are expected to recite the whole scripture listed above which is a total of 209 Bible verses of the scripture.
2. Scriptures To Study For Written Bible Quiz
1. The whole book of 1st Samuel and
2. The whole book of Ephesians
GUIDELINES & RULES GOVERNING THE FINAL STAGE OF THE COMPETITION
1. The Bible Recitation and Bible Quiz will be a competitive exercise.
2. Although it’s a competition, every participant is seen as a winner. Therefore, every participant will be given a gift. This includes everyone who participated in the first stages of the exercise at the school level.
3. However, there will be special awards and certificates given to those who emerge as the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd positions of the contestants.
The 1st position will go home with the sum of N50,000
The 2nd position will go home with the sum of N30,000
The 3rd position will go home with the sum of N20,000
4. Any of the following versions of the Bible is what is approved for the Bible quiz and the Recitation in the Final Stage:
· King James Version (KJV)
· New King James Version (NKJV)
· Revised Standard Version (RSV)
· New International Version (NIV)
· Good News Translation (GNT)
Any version outside these is NOT approved for the competition.
5. Participants are not expected to express their understanding of the scriptures. They are only expected to recite the scriptures!
6. Participants are expected to introduce themselves in this order: Name, School, Class and the version of the Bible he/she would be reciting from.
7. Each question of the Bible quiz carries 20 marks, except otherwise stated.
8. A Bible recitation verse carries 10 marks.
9. Participants have the privilege of having bonus marks from the judges for BOLDNESS while reciting the scripture. This mark is based on the following criteria:
a. Memorization: _____ (1-10) marks
b. Expression: ______ (1-10)marks
c. Appearance and Enthusiasm: ______ (1-10)marks
d. Diction and Articulation: _____ (1-10)marks
e. Clarity: _____ (1-10)marks
Total 50 marks
10. All contestants have 30 seconds LIFELINE for hiccups. Afterward, the bell will ring.
11. The sound of the bell by the Timekeeper signifies TIME UP for the contestant on stage. He/she is expected to quietly go and take his/her seat at the sound of the bell.
12. Any observation or dissatisfaction should be made known quietly to any of our protocol officials. Any form of agitation or outburst from anybody will not be welcome as it might lead to the disqualification of the contestant in question.
13. Official cameramen will be on ground for the exercise. Hence, distractions or interruptions will NOT be welcome from anyone who may to take photographs or videos.
14. Interruption of any contestant except by the Chief Judge or the Timekeeper would NOT be welcome from anybody.
15. The audience is expected to maintain order and silence during the Bible recitations.
16. IIBB frowns at any form of malpractice during the Bible quiz and Bible recitation. Anyone found wanting will be disqualified.
17. No contestant should be found loitering around. Anyone found wanting will be disqualified from the competition.
Other information
- Contestants are allowed to come along to the Final with their Parents, Guidance, Friends or Family members
- There will be refreshment for everyone after the exercise.
- There will be a group photograph after the competition.
For enquiries, support, sponsorship and partnerships, kindly contact:
IIBB Coordinator, Pst. Gavin Aleogho - 08069003402
The Singles Forum (TSF) - 09024285534
