Human beings are in search of a story. We desire to know who we are, why we exist, and how life is best lived. However, we can answer these questions only by setting them in the context of a greater story. The Bible answers this deep longing, teaching us that it is God’s own story – the purpose (mission) he is pursuing in creation and salvation – that provides the true context in which our lives belong. We trace the story through creation, de-creation, re-creation, and new creation, to see how the story revolves around Jesus and is the defining story of our humanity.
1.1 – Introduction: What is the gospel? What is the Bible? Truth to make your heart sing
Bible Overview
1.2 – Bible Overview 1 – The Big Picture and Genesis
1.5 – Bible Overview 2 – Exodus to the United monarchy
1.7 – Bible Overview 3 - Divided monarchy to Babylonian Conquest
1.9 – Bible Overview 4 - Babylonian Exile to Intertestamental period
1.13 – Bible Overview 5 - The New Covenant Era
Understanding the Bible (tools)
1.4 – Authors Purpose Tool
1.6 – Context Tool
1.8 – Structure Tool
1.14 – Repetition Tool
Teaching the Bible
1.3,4 – Leading Small Groups
1.11,12 – How to understand and teach a gospel
1.15-16 – How to give a Bible talk
1.17,18 – Giving Bible Talks
1.19 – Conclusion