Have you ever closed your Bible and thought, What did I just read? Whether you're brand-new to the Bible or you grew up in the second pew, reading Scripture can feel confusing or boring at times. Understanding it well seems to require reading it thoroughly (and even repeatedly), but who wants to read something they don't understand? If you've ever wanted to read through the Bible or even just wanted to want to read it, The Bible Recap is here to help. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, these recaps explain and connect the story of Scripture, section by section. Soon you'll see yourself as a child of God who knows and loves His Word in the ways you've always hoped for. You don't have to go to seminary. You don't need a special Bible. Just start reading this book alongside your Bible and see what God has to say about Himself in the story He's telling. "Tara-Leigh gets me excited to read the Bible. Period. I have found a trusted guide to walk me into deeper understanding of the Scriptures."--MICHAEL DEAN MCDONALD, the Bible Project
-Have you ever read through the whole Bible? -Have you ever started...only to stop after a few weeks? -Do you wish you understood the Bible better? -Do you long to know The Author more deeply? If so, a Rapid Bible Read Thru is just what you need! Is it a challenge? Yes. It is easier than most people think? Absolutely. Will it transform your understanding of the Bible and deeper your relationship with God? No doubt! This book will walk you step-by-step through the Why, What, and How of doing a Rapid Bible Read Thru. Let's get started!
This workbook is designed to lead you on a journey through God’s Word as events occurred in time. Your trip begins at God’s creation of the world and ends with His revelation to John. Links to photos and maps are provided to help you navigate your trip with God as He creates the world and establishes His relationship with mankind. Experience the ups and downs of His relationship with the Israelite nation culminating in her division, fall and exile. See how God restores Israel and extends His covenant to all people through the birth, death and resurrection of His Son, Jesus. Learn how early Christians and Christ’s apostles were persecuted, but still successfully spread the gospel message. Travel with Paul on his missionary journeys and study his letters to churches and individuals exhorting and encouraging them to keep the faith. Share in the messages of other letters written by James, Jude, Peter, the Hebrew writer and John. Finish your journey with God’s revelation about Christ’s return and discover what will happen when time comes to an end. From creation to Christ’s second coming, this study will allow God to reveal His Word to your open heart and mind in a way like no other.
The Book of Revelation is the exciting climax of the whole Bible, revealing events that will shortly take place. In this in-depth Chronological Commentary Derek Walker, Pastor of the Oxford Bible Church, shows how it reveals future-history in precise detail. By paying special attention to the interactions between heaven and earth, and to the timings of events, this book will bring you into a much deeper and more exact understanding of Revelation, which is ultimately written to testify to Jesus and to glorify Him.
Get to know God better and dig deeper into His Word with The Bible Recap Study Guide. Following a chronological Bible reading plan, this easy-to-use resource includes reflection and research questions specific to each day's reading, as well as space to write your responses. From just a handful of questions each day, you will get a concise yet comprehensive view of the Bible's larger narrative and how God's character is revealed throughout Scripture. You will soon discover that He's where the joy is! Praise for The Bible Recap "I have grown closer to God in ways I couldn't expect." "It has helped me understand the Bible like never before." "More than a Bible study, it is a God study."
A Chronological Guide Packed with Over 40 Full-Color Charts, Maps, and Illustrations! This one-of-a-kind resource is packed with dozens of full-color charts, maps, and illustrations to help you explore biblical history. It includes: Three 24-inch chronology foldouts showing the Bible at a glance, the life of Jesus, and the kings and prophets of the Old Testament.Chronology charts on popular Bible topics such the temple in Jerusalem, the ark of the covenant, and more.A harmony of the four Gospels--Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John side by side.Full-color maps showing the journeys of the patriarchs, the exodus route, where Jesus walked, Paul's missionary trips, and more.Quick summaries of all sixty-six books of the Bible and when they happened.The Bible has 66 books and more than 1,100 chapters, but they're not arranged in the order they happened in. Deepen your understanding of the Bible as you see key events in the order they actually happened with the one-of-a-kind Rose Chronological Guide to the Bible. Featuring 170 pages of full-color Bible charts, maps, and time lines, this reproducible guide doesn't just cover when specific events occurred, but why they matter. Spiral bound for ease of use, this is a must-have for every pastor and teacher. . Just because the Bible starts with Genesis and ends with Revelation doesn't mean that it's in chronological order! Look at the Bible in a fresh new way by viewing Bible events in the order they happened with Rose Publishing's classic highly-visual format. See all sixty-six books of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, arranged chronologically at a glance! You'll learn how the stories of key Bible characters--like Abraham, David, Ruth, and Paul--fit into the larger story of God's unfolding plan of salvation through his Son Jesus Christ. Why Study the Bible Chronologically? Imagine discovering a familiar story in Scripture and gaining fresh revelation and insight as if you're reading it for the first time. That's how we want you to see God's Word with The Rose Chronological Guide to the Bible! How can you easily get a handle on all the people, places, and stories of the Bible? The Rose Chronological Guide to the Bible is designed to help you see how all the pieces of the Bible fit together--and see God's big story from creation to the end times at a glance! Gain a fresh perspective on God's Word today! Over 170 reproducible pages! An excellent way to enhance your Sunday school, homeschool, and small group or individual Bible Studies. Get your copy of this bestselling chronological reference now! Perfect for group and individual Bible study, church libraries, gifts, youth and young adult groups, teachers and pastors, and much more. 170 pages.
Take in the full history of the Bible with a detailed account that focuses on its major empires, events and personalities. Written by a religious scholar who has taught at high school, college and adult levels, this historical exploration is organized around the major civilizations and epochs of the ancient world, beginning with Sumer and ending with Rome. Author Bruce W. Gore provides a thorough overview of major empires, such as the Assyrians or Babylonians, as well as more modest civilizations, such as the Phoenicians or Hittites. Learn how Cyrus the Persian, Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and others changed the course of Christianity. In the course of historical exploration, this account also examines questions that may have puzzled readers of the Bible in the past: * Who was Sennacherib? * To which Assyrian king did Jonah preach, and did this make any difference in history? * What did the eight night visions of Zechariah mean in light of the rule of Darius the Persian? Study the Bible with an eye on its ancient setting and develop an understanding of its key people, places and civilizations with Historical and Chronological Context of the Bible.
The Bible is the story of God's interaction with his creation. It is a story that occurs over time, in many places, and through many events. It includes the lives and lessons learned by many people from many cultures. It's often easy to lose sight of the way in which God's story fits together when our primary way of looking at the Bible is a bit here and a bit there.
The Chronology of the Old Testamenthas one goal to accomplish: to demonstrate "that every chronological statement contained in the Sacred Writ is consistent with all other chronological statements contained therein." Author Floyd Nolen Jones carefully and thoroughly investigates that chronological and mathematical facts of the Old Testament, proving them to be accurate and reliable. This biblically sound, scholarly, and easy-to-understand book will enlighten and astound its readers with solutions and alternatives to many questions Bible scholars have had over the centuries. Features: Scriptural solutions to many biblical mathematical controversies Sir Robert Anderson's calculation error corrected The 483-year prophecy of Daniel 9:25 explained A scriptural formula which biblically synchronizes the kingdoms of Judah and Israel 48 charts, graphs, and diagrams included in text Fully indexed with complete bibliography Supports and updates James Ussher's Annals of the World With reliable explanatory text, detailed charts, and diagrams, this book provides a systematic framework of the chronology of the Bible from Genesis through the life of Christ. No Bible scholar should be without this indispensable reference tool.
