Overview of the Bible

Creator:

Language:

English, Arabic, Farsi, French, German, Hausa, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu

Audience:

All believers, Primary education and up

Geographical focus:

Arab World, South Asia, North Africa, Diaspora

Date First Published:

1995

Resource Type:

Bible study, Course, Group Discussion

Topics / Themes:

BMB Bible interpretation, Christian faith basics, Discipleship, God’s character, Identity, Mission, Understanding the Bible

Overview:

The aim of this course is to give an overview of the whole Bible, and to show that the central theme is God's plan to send a saviour, who is the Lord Jesus Christ. The course traces the promise to Abraham through the Old and New Testaments. It is most helpful for understanding God's heart to reach all nations and his faithfulness to His word.

Content:

A series of 5 Inductive Bible studies leading to group discussion.  The aim of this course is to give an overview of the whole Bible, and to show that the central theme is God’s plan to send a saviour, who is the Lord Jesus Christ. The course traces the promise to Abraham through the Old and New Testaments. It is most helpful for understanding God’s heart to reach all nations and his faithfulness to His word.

Lessons:

  1. God’s promise to Abraham : A blessing for all peoples.
  2. Sketch of Old Testament history.
  3. The Gospels : Eye witness accounts of the coming of the Messiah Jesus.
  4. The Early Church : Preaching faith in Jesus the Messiah to the ends of the earth.
  5. The Epistles : Teaching for the Church.

The first of 12 courses in the Progressing Together Basic Discipleship series.

Bible Overview cover

Academic Discipline

Missiology, History, Theology

Academic Framework

Research Method

Qualitative Approach (General), Grounded theory, Narrative methods

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