Thru the Bible in 24 Weeks

1. Thru the Bible in 24 Weeks 24…23 … 3..2..1

2. Introduction The Bible contains stories of the greatest . . . . . evil, betrayals, revenge, deception The ultimate Prince of Deception The Bible contains stories of the greatest . . . . . Good, highest achievements, The greatest courage and sacrifice The Greatest Sacrifice

3. George Washington It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.

4. Abraham Lincoln I believe the Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man. All the good from the Savior of the world is communicated to us through this book.

5. Eternal Destiny Only one book holds the key to your eternal destiny.

6. The Old Testament

7. Timeline of History 6000 years (Genesis – Exodus about 2500 yrs) Creation / Fall of Man >>>>> The Flood, Call of Abraham, Exodus from Egypt Birth of the nation of Israel then Dynasty of David & Solomon Israel splits in 2 after Solomon’s death 400 years between Old & New Testament (Silent Years) New Testament = less than 100 years

8. Old Testament = 39 Books The Torah - The first 5 books Genesis – book of beginnings (actual meaning) Exodus – the birth of a nation Leviticus – laws of that nation Numbers – 40 years in the wilderness Deuteronomy – review of the laws

9. Israel’s Historical Books – 12 books Before Israel’s Exile Joshua – Moses replacement, conquered Canan Judges – 300 years of history Ruth – understand Ruth before Revelation 1 Samuel – birth of the kingdom 2 Samuel – reign of King David 1 Kings – David’s kingdom divided, Solomon dies 2 Kings – history of the divided kingdom 1 & 2 Chronicles – reign of David & southern kingdom After Israel’s Exile Ezra – return from Babylonian captivity Nehemiah – rebuilding Jerusalem Esther – escape from Persian Empire

10. 5 Books of Poetry Job - ??????? Psalms – hymn book Proverbs – Wisdom Ecclesiastes – Life Song of Songs – Love

11. 5 Major Prophets Isaiah – Messianic prophet (God gives salvation) Jeremiah – desolation of Jerusalem Lamentations – mourning the loss of Jerusalem Ezekiel – rebuilding of Jerusalem written while in captivity. Describes nuclear war Daniel – times of the Gentiles

12. Minor Prophets Hosea – Joel – Amos – Obadiah – Jonah – Micah Nahum – Habakkuk – Zephaniah – Haggai Zechariah - Malachi

13. The New Testament

14. The New Testament = 27 books First 5 books are Historical Books Matthew – portrays Jesus as Lion of Judah Tribe Mark – Jesus is suffering Savior Luke – Jesus is the Son of man John – Jesus is the Son of God Acts –30 years of the church – Acts of Apostles

15. Pauline Epistles Romans – Christian doctrine 1 & 2 Corinthians – help establish church order Galatians – law and grace Ephesians – The church of the Heavenlies Phillippians – joy thru suffering Colossians – Christ is pre-eminent 1 & 2 Thessalonians - Rapture

16. Paul’s Pastoral Letters 1st Timothy 2nd Timothy Titus

17. Philemom Paul’s intercession about a slave that “may” have stolen his master’s money – asking that Philemon forgive his slave and not kill him A book of lessons – treat others the way you want to be treated!

18. Jewish Epistles – 8 books Hebrews – The New Covenant James – demonstrating faith 1 Peter – the persecuted church 2 Peter – End Times 1 John – LOVE 2 John – false teachers 3 John – preparing helpers Jude – God’s condemnation of false teachers

19. Revelation Last Book of the Bible Contains 800 allusions from the Old Testament Lots of Codes – a great challenge!

20. Next Week A closer, more in-depth look at Genesis Beginning of Beginnings