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Join us as we delve into the Bible, learning about its books, authors, and historical context. Pledge to honor and understand God's Word to strengthen your faith and knowledge. Bring your Bible, notes, and a thirst for knowledge!
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How to Study the Bible Sunday, September 29, 2013 Young Adults Group Teacher: Clark H. Corogenes
PLEDGE TO THE BIBLE • I pledge allegiance to the Bible, God's Holy Word, I will make it a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path and will hide its words in my heart that I might not sin against God.
Reminder • Pencil / Pen • The Holy Bible • Notes • Water Drink • Small $ ‘CASH’ • Headache pills
Digging in the Bible • How many entire books_____ in the Bible? • How many chapters __________ in the Bible? • How many_____ books in the Old Testament? • How many _____books in the New Testament? • How many _____ authors in the Bible? 66 1,189 39 27 40
REVEALTION GENESIS MALACHI MATTHEW New Testament Old Testament 400 Years Later “ Silent Years” No inspired prophet arose in Israel during these centuries. Roman Empire (Augustus Caesar) Luke 2:1 Persian Empire Greece Empire ( Alexandra the Great)
Old Testament • Definition: -Covenant God made with Abraham and his descendants . -First Part of the Bible: 39 books that tell about the first covenant God made, and the people with whom he made it.
Old Testament • The Law • History • Poetry & Wisdom • Major Prophets • Minor Prophets
New Testament • Definition: -New covenant made between God and man through Jesus Christ. -Second part of the bible; 27 books that tell about Jesus Christ and the new covenant he brought between God and man.
New Testament • Gospels • Acts • Paul’s Letters • General Epistles • Revelation