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What Is The Bible?

Creation

“In the beginning, the all-powerful, personal God created the universe. This God created human being in His image to live joyfully in His presence, in humble submission to His gracious authority. But all of us have rebelled against God and, in consequence, must suffer the punishment of our rebellion: physical death and the wrath of God.” From the beginning, God created us to be in relationship with Him. He knew we would need a Savior to restore this relationship. Even in the first days of humanity, God promises to send one who would save us – Jesus.

Anticipation

“Thankfully, God initiated a rescue plan, which began with His choosing the nation of Israel to display His glory in a fallen world. The Bible describes how God acted mightily on Israel’s behalf, rescuing His people from slavery and then giving them His holy law. But God’s people – like all of us – failed to rightly reflect the glory of God.” We will see many saviors come and go through the stories of the prophets, judges, kings, and heroes and heroines of the Old Testament. Each one was a partial deliverer, a foreshadowing of the perfect Deliverer who was still to come.

Manifestation

“Then, in the fullness of time, in the Person of Jesus Christ, God Himself came to renew the world and restore His people. Jesus perfectly obeyed the law given to Israel. Though innocent, He suffered the consequences of human rebellion by His death on a cross. But three days later, God raised Him from the dead.”

Proclamation

“Now the church of Jesus Christ has been commissioned by God to take the news of Christ’s work to the world. Empowered by God’s Spirit, the church calls all people everywhere to repent of sin and to trust in Christ alone for our forgiveness. Repentance and faith restores our relationship with God and results in a life of ongoing transformation.”

Consummation

“The Bible promises that Jesus Christ will return to this earth as the conquering King. Only those who live in repentant faith in Christ will escape God’s judgment and live joufully in God’s presence for all eternity. God’s message is the same to all of us: repent and believe, before it is too late. Confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, and you will be saved.”

How To Read the Bible

The H.E.A.R. Method

Highlight a verse or two that speaks to you and then write it down in your notebook.

Explain what the text means by asking questions.

Apply the verse to your life.

Respond to the passage. This may include writing out a prayer, sharing with a friend who can hold you accountable, or following through with the action you identified as your application.

Bible Reading Plan

+ Creation/Anticipation (Week 1 - 11)

WEEK 1

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WEEK 11

+ Anticipation (Week 12-21)

WEEK 12

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+ Manifestation (Week 22-30)

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+ Proclamation (Week 31-37)

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+ Consummation (Week 38 - 52)

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