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Welcome to the Bible Survey class.
This class examines the major events in the Bible. It's the big picture view of Scripture. There are three parts to this class. The first part is reading the text for the class. Displayed in an easy to read format, it was authored by Lawrence O. Richards, who has written over 200 books. |
...find out what God has done from the beginning to the end. — Ecclesiastes 3:11 ESV |
The second part is an examination of three charts that provide an overview of the Bible as whole, and then the Old and New Testaments respectively. This concepts in this chart are used a guidline for layout of major events in this class.
The third part consists of examining some of the major events of Scripture.
Unless a lesson is defined by a specific reading assignment or activity, spend two hours to complete each lesson. Some of them will not take that long.
The third part consists of examining some of the major events of Scripture.
Unless a lesson is defined by a specific reading assignment or activity, spend two hours to complete each lesson. Some of them will not take that long.
A few comments before proceeding.
First, the flow of events is aligned with the three themes of Scripture outlined in the Bible Summary chart. They are: our Great Creator, our Gracious Redeemer and our Glorious King.
Second, while there are lists of events in Scripture (eg. Acts 7), the Bible does not say there is a definitive list of events. Therefore every list is subjective. This list is no exception. It was very hard to keep to 22 lessons and not eliminate some very important events. Some significant events were left out entirely (the Tower of Babel and the Davidic Covenant) while others were combined (articles on the Rapture appear under the Tribulation).
Third, read the listed verses before reading the assigned articles for each lesson. Ask yourself the same question as you read both, "Why is this event important?" This will be the basis of your summary papers.
Fourth, write a summary paper listing at least five reasons why the event under study is important to know. Include Scripture in each answer.
First, the flow of events is aligned with the three themes of Scripture outlined in the Bible Summary chart. They are: our Great Creator, our Gracious Redeemer and our Glorious King.
Second, while there are lists of events in Scripture (eg. Acts 7), the Bible does not say there is a definitive list of events. Therefore every list is subjective. This list is no exception. It was very hard to keep to 22 lessons and not eliminate some very important events. Some significant events were left out entirely (the Tower of Babel and the Davidic Covenant) while others were combined (articles on the Rapture appear under the Tribulation).
Third, read the listed verses before reading the assigned articles for each lesson. Ask yourself the same question as you read both, "Why is this event important?" This will be the basis of your summary papers.
Fourth, write a summary paper listing at least five reasons why the event under study is important to know. Include Scripture in each answer.
Text Book
The Smart Guide to the Bible, by Larry Richards.
"The Bible is the best-selling book in history, but it can also be hard to understand. The Smart Guide to the Bible: The Bible guides you through all 66 books of the Old and New Testaments, so you can see both the big picture and the Divine details that support and carry forth God's master plan. From "In the beginning" to the final "Amen" you will gain the knowledge, confidence, and clarifications you've always wanted about God's words to you." Source: Amazon
Sample Lessons
Lessons 4
- Examine the three Bible summary charts below. They are also found on GreatCommission.com in the Foundation Studies section. Look up all the listed verses.
- Overview of the entire Bible (The three major concepts in this chart serve as a guide to the following lessons).
- Overview of the Old Testament
- Overview of the New Testament
- Write a Summary Paper. List several reasons why this is important to know.
- Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group.
Our Great Creator
Lesson 5
Creation
- Read the following verses and articles.
- Genesis 1-2, 5:1-2, Psalm 33:6, 89:11, 103:22, 119:73,90, 148:5, Isaiah 40:26, 45:12, John 1:3, Acts 17:26, Romans 1:20-25, 1 Corinthians 6:8, Ephesians 2:10, Revelation 4:11.
- What does it mean that God is the Creator? (GotQuestions.org)
- Why is Biblical creationism so important? (GotQuestions.org)
- Is God distinct from creation? (CARM)
- Write a Summary Paper. List several reasons why this event is important to know.
- Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group.
Our Gracious Redeemer
Lesson 15
The Resurrection of Christ
- Read the following verses and articles.
- Matthew 28:6, Romans 1:4, 4:24-25, 6:4-9. 8:11, 34, 10:9, 1 Corinthians 6:14, 15:3-4, 20-21, 2 Corinthians 14:4, 5:15, Colossians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 4:14, 1 Peter 1:3, 21.
- Why is the truth of the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ so important?
- Why does it matter that Jesus rose from the dead?
- Why should I believe in Christ’s resurrection?
- What is the importance of the empty tomb?
- Write a summary paper. List several reasons why this event is important to know.
- Have your paper reviwwed and review another paper at the MBC Group.
Our Glorious King
Lessons 22
The Reign of Christ (Eternity)
- Read the following verse and articles.
- Revelation 21, 22, Psalm 17:15, Job 19:25-27
- What is Eternal Life?
- What is Heaven like?
- Heaven (defined)
- What happens to us when we die?
- Is Heaven real?
- What are the New Heavens and New Earth?
- What is the New Jerusalem?
- Write a Summary Paper. Lists several reasons this is an important event.
- Have your paper reviewed and review another paper at the MBC Group.