GENESIS Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan KEY PROMISE • First Gospel • First Good News after the First Bad News • Proeuangellium GENESIS 3:15 Creation Fall Promise Flood Initiation Redemption Possession Dispossession Repossession Incarnation Death & Resurrection Great Commission Revelation Execution Consummation Genesis 1-12; 15; 22; 49; Exodus 12; 20; 25; Deut 17; 18; 28; 30; 1 Sam 15; 2 Sam 7; 2 Kgs 17; 25; Isa 7; 9; 11; 53; Jere 25; Daniel 9; Ezra 1-6; Matt 1; 28; John 19; Acts 1; 10; 13; 1 Thes 4; Rev 1; 6-19, 20; 21-22 Creation Universe, Angels, Mankind GOD: Only Creator Holy Judge Made all things by Himself Made all thing for Himself Perfect, righteous, just Clear commands ANGELS: Spirit beings, Moral, Accountable, Choice Servants of God MAN: Spiritual Genesis 1-2 Romans 11:36 Psalm 8 Enduring Accountable Image of God, walking with God Everlasting conscious existence Choice – Garden Clear commands by God Clear warning of consequences UNIVERSE: Originally perfect, tranquil, no death World given to man to direct & keep Fall Adam, Eve, Satan & Angels GOD: Only Creator, Holy Judge ANGELS: Satan’s Choice, fall, and plan MAN: Spiritual Image of God, Enduring Everlasting conscious existence Accountable Sin, Rebellion, Wrong Choice Guilty Fear, shame, religion Condemned Death: physical, spiritual, eternal Eternal Separation UNIVERSE: Curse on the world Genesis 3 Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28 Romans 8 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Ephesians 2:1-12 Isaiah 53:6; 59:2; 64:6 Promise Mankind, Satan, Universe Seed Promised Of woman – Savior will be born of a woman Enmity between the seeds – enduring spiritual battle Serpent’s crushed head – ultimate destruction of Satan Seed’s crushed heel – death of woman’s Seed Skins Provided – man-made coverings insufficient Sacrifice Instituted – skins, then Abel’s example Faith Extended - changing woman’s name Separation Resulted –way to God’s presence closed Genesis 3:15; (3:1-24) Isaiah 53 Psalm 22 Matthew 1; Luke 3 Flood Mankind, Noah, Sons, World God is grieved over man’s wickedness Angels, man and creation all affected Universal accountability of mankind Sin results in certain, universal death Ample Warning, Limited time to respond Promise of escape received by faith Faith demonstrated by patient obedience Genesis 6-9 Initiation Abraham … all families Abrahamic Covenant Eden’s Seed Promise continued through Abraham Seed, Land & Blessing All Nations to be Blessed through Abraham Justification by Faith… the ultimate blessing Covenant continues through Isaac, Jacob, Judah Genesis 12, 15, 17, 22 Redemption Moses Israel becomes a Covenant Nation, Exodus 12 LAW - Sin revealed, Holy Place separated Exodus 20 TABERNACLE – Sacrifices, Priesthood Exodus 25-40 SEED is predicted “That Prophet” Deut 1 Possession Joshua - Solomon Joshua through Kings Nation becomes Kingdom – Samuel, Saul, David Kingdom divided - Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam Dispossession Hoshea, Zedekiah Israel 931-722bc – Assyria Judah 931-586bc - Babylon Kingdom deported – Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel Repossession Ezra, Nehemiah People return – Esther, Haggai, Zechariah People prepared for “Seed’s” arrival - Malachi Incarnation Christ Comes Birth Sinless Life Servant ministry Prophecies fulfilled Seed of Woman is born to die Virgin birth, Born in Bethlehem, Line of Judah, Family of David Perfect life, Teaching, Healing Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 35:4-6; 42:1-9; 61:1-2 Genesis 49:10 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 2 Samuel 7:14-16 Death & Resurrection Christ fulfills the prophecies Death as perfect, sinless sacrifice Burial for three days Resurrection to eternal life Seed God keeps His promise Lamb God is Holy & Just Sacrifice Substitute for sinners Crimes punished God’s Law satisfied Debt paid God’s Righteousness upheld Alienation reconciled God’s Purpose fulfilled Judge of the living and the dead God’s Son exalted Genesis 3:15 Exodus 12 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; 53 Psalm 16; 22; 69; 110 Great Commission Peter, Paul, Church Proclamation: The Gospel Mark 16:15 Gen. 12:1-3 Go into all the world… all families of the earth All families of the earth blessed through faith in Christ Invitation: Turn, trust, surrender Luke 24:47-48 Mission: Make disciples, make disciple-makers, plant churches, church planting movements, missions movements CPM2 + M2 = G2 Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 From the beginning it has been………. All families of the earth All peoples All the world Every tribe & language The uttermost parts of the earth Revelation Rapture, Tribulation, Return, Kingdom Rapture of the Church I Thess 4:13-18 Tribulation Rev 6-19; 2 Thess 2 Preparation of Israel for Christ’s Return Return of Christ to earth Rev 19:11-21; 2 Thess 2 (Satan bound) Millennial Kingdom Rev 20, Isa. 11 fulfills Abrahamic covenant completely Execution Judgment of Angels, Mankind & Universe Final Rebellion of Satan, Angels and Men Rev 20:1-20 Final Destruction of present universe Rev 20:1-20; 2 Peter 3 Final Judgment of all sin Evil Men and Evil Angels in Lake of Fire Rev 20:1-20 Consummation Plan completed – Eternity Begins New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem God’s eternal city God dwells with redeemed men and holy angels forever Revelation 21-22 Isaiah 66 Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Promise Redemption Possession Death & Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation TABLE OF CONTENTS • OLD TESTAMENT 39 Books • NEW TESTAMENT 27 Books • ENGLISH ORDER Law, History, Poetry, Prophecy History, Doctrine, Prophecy God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him 5 • 5 12 5 LAW 5 12 GENESIS - DEUT • 12 HISTORY JOSHUA – ESTHER • 5 POETRY JOB – SOS • 5 MAJOR PROHETS ISAIAH – DANIEL • 12 MINOR PROPHETS HOSEA - MALCHI Genesis – Beginnings God as Creator, Judge, Redeemer Creation, Fall, Redemption BEGINNINGS OF…… • World created, cursed, subjected • Man created, accountable, cursed, loved • Sin crime, debt, alienation • Death physical, spiritual, eternal Genesis Book of Beginnings Creation Choices & Consequences Sin, Death, Judgment & Promise Sacrifice & Offerings Languages Jewish Nation Exodus - Deuteronomy Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan KEY PROMISE • First Gospel • First Good News after the First Bad News • Proeuangellium GENESIS 3:15 Genesis Book of Beginnings Creation Choices & Consequences Sin, Death & Judgment Sacrifice & Offerings Languages Jewish Nation Exodus Egypt to Sinai Law & Tabernacle Law & Grace One way, death, sacrifice Leviticus Levi Priestly tribe Teuchos Scroll Laws for the Levites Constant sacrifices, no sitting down Numbers Choices & Consequences Kadesh Barnea Deuteronomy Deutero second Nomos law Review of law for new generation Most quoted book Joshua – United Kingdom Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan History of the Nation of Israel • Possession Joshua • Dispossession Judges • Repossession Saul, David, Solomon • Deportation Assyria, Babylon • Return Ezra, Nehemiah God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel Centripetal STAY • Church Centrifugal GO • To be a light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and salvation in Him •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they may find salvation in Him Monarchy Divided & Deported Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan • • • • • • • • Adam Abraham Moses Joshua Samuel Isaiah Daniel Malachi Creation Fathers Elders Warriors Kings Prophets Exiles Remnant BC 2000 1500 1400 1000 750 500 400 History of the Nation of Israel • Initiation Abraham • Possession Joshua • Dispossession Judges • Repossession Saul, David, Solomon • Deportation Assyria, Babylon • Return Ezra, Nehemiah God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him Exile & Return Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan History of the Nation of Israel • Initiation Abraham • Possession Joshua • Dispossession Judges • Repossession Saul, David, Solomon • Deportation Assyria, Babylon • Return Ezra, Nehemiah God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • Church (Centrifugal) GO • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him • • • • • • • • Adam Abraham Moses Joshua Samuel Isaiah Daniel Malachi Creation Fathers Elders Warriors Kings Prophets Exiles Remnant ? BC 2000 1500 1400 1000 750 500 400 Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan Genesis Beginning Purpose Man, Sin, Promise Eden to Egypt Job Exodus Numbers Redemption Wanderings Law, 40 days in…. Tabernacle 40 years Egypt to out Sinai Sinai to Jordan River Leviticus Laws for the Levites Sacrifices Sinai Deuteronomy Review of the Law for a New Generation East Bank of Jordan River Joshua Victory Divide the land to the 12 tribes Israel Judges Defeat Idolatry, Spiritual Chaos Israel Ruth A pagan comes to faith in the true and living God Moab to Judah 1 Samuel Saul Rebelled Kingdom Begins Israel 2 Samuel David Repented Kingdom Expanded Israel Psalms Songs of Israel 1 Kings Solomon Reigned & Ruined Kingdom Split Israel & Judah 1 Chron. Adam to David 2 Kings Israel Captive Assyria Judah Captive Babylon 2 Chron. Solomon to Captivities Israel Judah Assyria Babylon Babylon Captivity 70 years Ezra Rebuild The Temple Jerusalem Esther God’s Protection Persia Song of Solomon – Romance Proverbs – Rules for Living Ecclesiastes - Regrets Patriarchy Theocracy Nation of Israel Monarchy Israel – North 722bc Judah – South 586bc Return Obadiah (Edom) Haggai Joel Israel Zechariah Jonah Malachi Amos (Israel’s apostasy) Ezekiel Hosea (Israel’s unfaithfulness) Daniel Isaiah (Israel & Judah) Micah (Judah’s rebellion) Nahum (Assyria’s fall) Zephaniah (Day of Jehovah) Habakkuk (Judgment & hope) Jeremiah (Judah’s fall) Lamentations Nehemiah Rebuild The Walls Jerusalem History of the Nation of Israel • Initiation Abraham • Possession Joshua • Dispossession Judges • Repossession Saul, David, Solomon • Deportation Assyria, Babylon • Return Ezra, Nehemiah God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • Church (Centrifugal) GO • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him • • • • • • • • Adam Abraham Moses Joshua Samuel Isaiah Daniel Malachi Creation Fathers Elders Warriors Kings Prophets Exiles Remnant ? BC 2000 1500 1400 1000 750 500 400 Philip of Macedon...Alexander the Great Babylonian control…..Persian control…..Greek control….. 1. Alexander the Great Antigonus Ptolemy's Seleucids (Antiochus IV) Hasmonean Revolt (166 BC) Judas Maccabeus Jonathan Simon John Hyrcanus I Aristobulus Alexander Jannaeus John Hyrcanus II (Aristobulus II) Mattathias Antigonus Herod the Great Antipater Aristobulus Alexander Herod Herod Antipas Archelaus Herod III Killed Killed Killed Philip Luke 3:1 Matt 2:22 Luke 3:1 Galilee Judah Syria Herodias Herod Agrippa I Married Philip Acts 12 Ruled Procurators 6-86 AD Then Antipas Syria, then Galilee, Pontius Pilate Finally Judea & Samaria 37-44 AD Bernice Herod Agrippa II Drusilla Felix 52-59 AD Acts 25:23 Acts 25:13; 26:32 Acts 24:24 Acts 23, 24 Judah, Syria, Galilee, Wife of Felix Perea (Claudius-Nero) Festus 59-61 AD Acts 24:27 Journey from Darkness to Eternal Day Session 7 Journey through the New Testament FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who kept the promise to solve the problem and accomplish the plan for His glory and our good forever! Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever Creation Fall Promise Flood Initiation Redemption Possession Dispossession Repossession Incarnation Death & Resurrection Great Commission Revelation Execution Consummation Genesis 1-12; 15; 22; 49; Exodus 12; 20; 25; Deut 17; 18; 28; 30; 1 Sam 15; 2 Sam 7; 2 Kgs 17; 25; Isa 7; 9; 11; 53; Jere 25; Daniel 9; Ezra 1-6; Matt 1; 28; John 19; Acts 1; 10; 13; 1 Thes 4; Rev 1; 6-19, 20; 21-22 Creation Universe, Angels, Mankind GOD: Only Creator Holy Judge Made all things by Himself Made all thing for Himself Perfect, righteous, just Clear commands ANGELS: Spirit beings, Moral, Accountable, Choice Servants of God MAN: Spiritual Genesis 1-2 Romans 11:36 Psalm 8 Enduring Accountable Image of God, walking with God Everlasting conscious existence Choice – Garden Clear commands by God Clear warning of consequences UNIVERSE: Originally perfect, tranquil, no death World given to man to direct & keep Fall Adam, Eve, Satan & Angels GOD: Only Creator, Holy Judge ANGELS: Satan’s Choice, fall, and plan MAN: Spiritual Image of God, Enduring Everlasting conscious existence Accountable Sin, Rebellion, Wrong Choice Guilty Fear, shame, religion Condemned Death: physical, spiritual, eternal Eternal Separation UNIVERSE: Curse on the world Genesis 3 Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28 Romans 8 1 Corinthians 2:14-16 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 Ephesians 2:1-12 Isaiah 53:6; 59:2; 64:6 Promise Mankind, Satan, Universe Seed Promised Of woman – Savior will be born of a woman Enmity between the seeds – enduring spiritual battle Serpent’s crushed head – ultimate destruction of Satan Seed’s crushed heel – death of woman’s Seed Skins Provided – man-made coverings insufficient Sacrifice Instituted – skins, then Abel’s example Faith Extended - changing woman’s name Separation Resulted –way to God’s presence closed Genesis 3:15; (3:1-24) Isaiah 53 Psalm 22 Matthew 1; Luke 3 Flood Mankind, Noah, Sons, World God is grieved over man’s wickedness Angels, man and creation all affected Universal accountability of mankind Sin results in certain, universal death Ample Warning, Limited time to respond Promise of escape received by faith Faith demonstrated by patient obedience Genesis 6-9 Initiation Abraham … all families Abrahamic Covenant Eden’s Seed Promise continued through Abraham Seed, Land & Blessing All Nations to be Blessed through Abraham Justification by Faith… the ultimate blessing Covenant continues through Isaac, Jacob, Judah Genesis 12, 15, 17, 22 Redemption Moses Israel becomes a Covenant Nation, Exodus 12 LAW - Sin revealed, Holy Place separated Exodus 20 TABERNACLE – Sacrifices, Priesthood Exodus 25-40 SEED is predicted “That Prophet” Deut 1 Possession Joshua - Solomon Joshua through Kings Nation becomes Kingdom – Samuel, Saul, David Kingdom divided - Solomon, Rehoboam, Jeroboam Dispossession Hoshea, Zedekiah Israel 931-722bc – Assyria Judah 931-586bc - Babylon Kingdom deported – Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel Repossession Ezra, Nehemiah People return – Esther, Haggai, Zechariah People prepared for “Seed’s” arrival - Malachi Incarnation Christ Comes Birth Sinless Life Servant ministry Prophecies fulfilled Seed of Woman is born to die Virgin birth, Born in Bethlehem, Line of Judah, Family of David Perfect life, Teaching, Healing Isaiah 7:14; 9:6; 35:4-6; 42:1-9; 61:1-2 Genesis 49:10 Deuteronomy 18:15-19 2 Samuel 7:14-16 Death & Resurrection Christ fulfills the prophecies Death as perfect, sinless sacrifice Burial for three days Resurrection to eternal life Seed God keeps His promise Lamb God is Holy & Just Sacrifice Substitute for sinners Crimes punished God’s Law satisfied Debt paid God’s Righteousness upheld Alienation reconciled God’s Purpose fulfilled Judge of the living and the dead God’s Son exalted Genesis 3:15 Exodus 12 Isaiah 7:14; 9:6-7; 53 Psalm 16; 22; 69; 110 Great Commission Peter, Paul, Church Proclamation: The Gospel Mark 16:15 Gen. 12:1-3 Go into all the world… all families of the earth All families of the earth blessed through faith in Christ Invitation: Turn, trust, surrender Luke 24:47-48 Mission: Make disciples, make disciple-makers, plant churches, church planting movements, missions movements CPM2 + M2 = G2 Matthew 28:18-20 Acts 1:8 From the beginning it has been………. All families of the earth All peoples All the world Every tribe & language The uttermost parts of the earth Revelation Rapture, Tribulation, Return, Kingdom Rapture of the Church I Thess 4:13-18 Tribulation Rev 6-19; 2 Thess 2 Preparation of Israel for Christ’s Return Return of Christ to earth Rev 19:11-21; 2 Thess 2 (Satan bound) Millennial Kingdom Rev 20, Isa. 11 fulfills Abrahamic covenant completely Execution Judgment of Angels, Mankind & Universe Final Rebellion of Satan, Angels and Men Rev 20:1-20 Final Destruction of present universe Rev 20:1-20; 2 Peter 3 Final Judgment of all sin Evil Men and Evil Angels in Lake of Fire Rev 20:1-20 Consummation Plan completed – Eternity Begins New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem God’s eternal city God dwells with redeemed men and holy angels forever Revelation 21-22 Isaiah 66 Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Promise Redemption Possession Death & Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him The New Testament History Gospels, Acts 4+1 Doctrine 13 + 8 Paul’s Letters, General Letters Prophecy Revelation 1 A Chronology of the New Testament Life of Christ Church History Nero MATT MARK LUKE JOHN Christ the King Jews 50 AD Christ the Servant Romans 58 AD Christ the Son of Man Greeks 60 AD Christ the Son of God World 95 AD Titus Domitian REV. THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 33-34 AD 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 35-45 AD 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 45-47 AD JAMES GAL Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem Legalism AD Antioch 15 Jerusalem Council 48-49 AD 16-18:22 Paul’s Second Journey 50-54 AD 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 55-58 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 59-63 AD ROMANS Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Paul Freed 63-64 AD 1 TIM TITUS Ministry 64 AD Greece Paul’s Second Prison Term 65-66 AD Fall of Jeru. 66-95 AD 2 TIM JUDE Courage 65 AD Rome False Doctrine 66 AD 1&2 PETER Trials Truth 60-65 AD Rome HEB Christ Is Better 69 AD John on Patmos 96 AD 1, 2, 3 JOHN Truth 95 AD Eph History Matthew Jews King 5:17-18 Mark Romans Servant 10:45 Luke Greeks Son of Man 19:10 John World Son of God Acts Church Apostles 20:31 1:8 Matthew The Gospel to the Jews Old Testament Prophecy Fulfilled (scripture/prophets 42) 5:17-18 Christ (17), Son of David (10), King of Israel (5) The Kingdom of Heaven (32) Kingdom (54) Israel’s false teachers/leaders (61) Death & Resurrection & Great Commission Mark The Gospel to the Romans Christ’s Power used to serve 10:45 No Genealogy, only 7 references to OT Power (14) over disciples, demons, disease, disability, sin, nature, kings, death Shortest Gospel – most percentage on Passion “immediately” (39/13 chapters) Death & Resurrection & Great Commission Luke The Gospel to the Greeks The Perfect Man The Sum of all Wisdom Genealogy included 10/50 unique parables Two Debtors (Luke 7:41-43) Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) Importunate Friend (Luke 11:5-8) Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21) Barren Fig-tree (Luke 13:6-9) Lost Piece of Silver (Luke 15:8-10) Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) Unrighteous Manager (Luke 16:1-9) Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8) Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) His compassion for common men His power & willingness to save Luke 19:10 Death & Resurrection & Great Commission Parables in the Gospels 1) The Parable of the speck and log - Matt. 7:1-6; Luke 6:37-43 2) The parable of the two houses - Matt. 7:24-27; Lk. 6:47-48 3) The parable of the children in the marketplace - Matt.11:16; Lk 11:24-26 4) The parable of the two debtors - Lk. 7:41 5) The unclean spirit - Matt. 12:43-45; Lk. 11:24-26 6) The rich man's meditation - Lk. 12:16 7) The barren fig tree - Lk. 13:6-9 8) The sower - Matt. 13:3-8; Mk. 4:31,32; Lk. 13:19 9) The tares - Matt. 13:24-30 10) The seed - Mk. 4:20 11) The grain of mustard seed - Matt. 13:31, 32; Mk. 4:31, 32; Lk. 13:19 12) The leaven - Matt. 13:33; Lk. 13:21 13) The lamp - Matt. 5:15; Mk. 4:21; Lk. 8:16; 11:33 14) The dragnet - Matt. 13:47,48 15) The hidden treasure - Matt. 13:47, 48 16) The pearl of great value - Matt. 45, 46 17) The householder - Matt. 13:52 18) The marriage - Matt. 9:15; Mk. 2:19, 20; Lk. 5:34, 35 19) The patched garment - Matt. 9:16; Mk. 2:21; Lk. 5:36 20) The wine bottles - Matt. 9:17; Mk. 2:22; Lk. 5:37 21) The harvest - Matt. 9:37; Lk. 10:2 22) The opponent - Matt. 5:25; Lk. 12:58 23) Two insolvent debtors - Matt. 18:23-35 24) The good Samaritan - Lk. 10:30-37 25) The three loaves - Lk. 11:5-8 26) The good shepherd - John 10:1-16 27) The narrow gate - Matt. 7:14; Lk. 13:24 28) The guests - Lk. 14:7-11 29) The marriage supper - Matt. 22;2-9; Lk. 14:16-23 30) The wedding clothes - Matt. 22:10-14 31) The tower - Luke 14:28-30 32) The king going to war - Lk. 14:31 33) The lost sheep - Matt. 18:12; Lk. 15:4-7 34) The lost coin - Lk. 15:8,9 35) The prodigal son - Lk. 15:11-32 36) The unjust steward - Lk. 16:1-9 37) The importunate widow - Lk. 18:2-5 38) The Pharisee and tax gatherer - Lk. 18:10-14 39) The slave's duty - Lk. 17:7 40) Laborers in the vineyard - Matt. 20:1-16 41) The talents - Matt. 25:14-30; Lk. 19:11-27 42) The two sons - Matt. 21:28 43) The wicked vine-growers - Matt. 21:33-43; Mk. 12:1-9; Lk. 20:9-16 44) The fig tree - Matt. 24:32; Mk. 13:28; Lk. 21:29, 30 45) The watching slave - Matt. 24:43; Lk. 12:39 46) The man on a journey - Mk. 13:34 47) Character of two slaves - Matt. 24:45-51; Lk. 12:42-46 48) The ten virgins - Matt. 25:1-12 49) The watching slaves - Lk. 12:36-38 50) The vine and branches - John 15:1-6 Luke’s Unique 10 Parables • • • • • • • • • • Two Debtors (Luke 7:41-43) Good Samaritan (Luke 10:30-37) Importunate Friend (Luke 11:5-8) Rich Fool (Luke 12:16-21) Barren Fig-tree (Luke 13:6-9) Lost Piece of Silver (Luke 15:8-10) Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32) Unrighteous Manager (Luke 16:1-9) Unjust Judge (Luke 18:1-8) Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) John The Gospel to the World Christ sent by the Father to the World (41) His love for the World 3:16; 20:31 His work for the World 3:17 Death & Resurrection (His hour) Transmission of the Great Commission 20:21 1:17 The Moses connection & comparison The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters, General Letters Prophecy Revelation Journey from Darkness to Eternal Day Session 8 Journey through the New Testament FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Redemption Death Promise Possession Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • Church (Centrifugal) GO • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation A Chronology of the New Testament Life of Christ Church History Nero MATT MARK LUKE JOHN Christ the King Jews 50 AD Christ the Servant Romans 58 AD Christ the Son of Man Greeks 60 AD Christ the Son of God World 95 AD Titus Domitian REV. THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 33-34 AD 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 35-45 AD 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 45-47 AD JAMES GAL Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem Legalism AD 47 Antioch 15 Jerusalem Council 48-49 AD 16-18:22 Paul’s Second Journey 50-54 AD 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 55-58 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 59-63 AD ROMANS Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Paul Freed 63-64 AD 1 TIM TITUS Ministry 64 AD Greece Paul’s Second Prison Term 65-66 AD Fall of Jeru. 66-95 AD 2 TIM JUDE Courage 65 AD Rome False Doctrine 66 AD 1&2 PETER Trials Truth 60-65 AD Rome HEB Christ Is Better 69 AD John on Patmos 96 AD 1, 2, 3 JOHN Truth 95 AD Eph History Matthew Jews King 5:17-18 Mark Romans Servant Luke Greeks Son of Man 19:10 John World Son of God Acts Church Apostles 10:45 20:31 1:8 The Great Commission • Mt 28 • Mk 16 • Lk 24 • Jn 20 • Ac 1 The Mandate The Masses The Message The Mission The Might The Great Commission Matthew 28:18-20 The Mandate • All authority • All nations • All things The Great Commission Mark 16:15 The Masses • All nations universal • Every creature individual The Great Commission Luke 24:47-48 • Repentance • Remission of sins • In His name The Message response result source KEY CONCEPTS IN THE GOSPEL God...man...sin…death… Christ...cross…faith...life The Great Commission John 20:21 The Mission Christ “sent” 41x in John Transmission of the mission John 4, 9, 17, 20 The Great Commission Acts 1:8 The Might • The Great Commission in Acts does not begin with a command to “go and preach”, but a command to “wait and pray” The Great Commission Acts 1:8 The Might • It was not about the Ability of the Apostles, but rather… the Sovereignty of the Spirit Every major movement of the gospel in Acts is tied to Prayer & the Holy Spirit • • • • • • • • • • • • Ac 1:24 Selection of new apostle Ac 4:31 for boldness in persecution Ac 6:6 choosing of deacons Ac 8:15 Samaritans believing Ac 9:11 Evidence of Saul’s repentance Ac 10:2 Cornelius needing the gospel Ac 10:9 Peter - approach of Cornelius’ friends Ac 12:12 Peter’s imprisonment & pending execution Ac 13:2-3 Calling & sending of Paul & Barnabus Ac 14:23 Gathering believers & appointing of elders Ac 16:25 Imprisoned in Philippi Jail Ac 20:36 When leaving Ephesus for Jerusalem Acts 1:8 Jerusalem Judea Samaria Peter, John, James, Barnabus, Stephen Philip, Peter, Barnabus Uttermost parts (ends of the earth) Barnabus, Paul, Silas, Timothy Acts 1:8 Jerusalem 1-7 Peter 1-12 Judea-Samaria 8-12 Paul 13-28 Ends of the Earth 13-28 Acts Time-line THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 33-34 AD 35-45 AD JAMES Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 15 Jerusalem Council 45-47 AD 48-49 AD GAL Legalism AD 47 Antioch Before Jerusalem Counsel 1618:22 Paul’s Second Journey 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 50-54 AD 55-58 AD 59-63 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR ROMANS Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Key Events in Acts • • • • • • • • Pentecost – Spirit’s Coming, Church born Persecution – prayer & Spirit boldness Conflict – office of deacon created Persecution – Jerusalem dispersion Saul’s conversion (Paul) Three missionary journeys of Paul Gentiles, circumcision & law of Moses Imprisonments of Paul Journey from Darkness to Eternal Day Session 9 Journey through the New Testament Created By God Like God For God Ran From God Rescued By God Restored To God Live With God Forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Promise Redemption Possession Death & Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him A Chronology of the New Testament Life of Christ Church History Nero MATT MARK LUKE JOHN Christ the King Jews 50 AD Christ the Servant Romans 58 AD Christ the Son of Man Greeks 60 AD Christ the Son of God World 95 AD Titus Domitian REV. THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 33-34 AD 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 35-45 AD 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 45-47 AD JAMES GAL Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem Legalism AD Antioch 15 Jerusalem Council 48-49 AD 16-18:22 Paul’s Second Journey 50-54 AD 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 55-58 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 59-63 AD ROMANS Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Paul Freed 63-64 AD 1 TIM TITUS Ministry 64 AD Greece Paul’s Second Prison Term 65-66 AD Fall of Jeru. 66-95 AD 2 TIM JUDE Courage 65 AD Rome False Doctrine 66 AD 1&2 PETER Trials Truth 60-65 AD Rome HEB Christ Is Better 69 AD John on Patmos 96 AD 1, 2, 3 JOHN Truth 95 AD Eph The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation History Matthew Jews King 5:17-18 Mark Romans Servant 10:45 Luke Greeks Son of Man 19:10 John World Son of God 20:31 Acts Church Apostles 1:8 Paul’s Life Persecutor Preacher Missionary Acts 7-8 Acts 9-12 Acts 13-28 First Journey Crete & Galatia 13-14 Jerusalem Council 15 Second Journey Gal, Macedonia, Achaia 16-18:22 Third Journey Gal, Macedonia, Achaia 18:23- 21:40 First Imprisonment 22-28 Release Second Imprisonment & Death Paul’s Letters Early Letters…Gal, 1&2 Thess, 1&2 Cor, Romans Prison Letters…Eph, Phil, Col, Phile Pastoral Letters…1 & 2 Tim, Titus First Letter - Galatians Circumcision & Law keeping The Gentile Question 2:21; 3:10; 3:24; 6:1 Acts 13:38-39 Romans 10:1-4 Second Journey Letters 1 & 2 Thessalonians Confusion about Christ’s return 1 & 2 Corinthians Conflict & Carnality Third Journey Letter Romans Divine Righteousness Law, Grace, Faith 1-3 4-5 6-8 9-11 12-16 Sin Salvation Sanctification Sovereignty Service Prison Letters Ephesians – Church His Body Colossians – Christ the Head Philippians – Confidence & Joy Philemon - Forgiveness Pastoral Letters 1 Timothy Titus Release between imprisonments 2 Timothy Second Imprisonment Retaining the Truth of the Gospel Reflecting the Truth of the Gospel Transmitting the Truth of the Gospel The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation Journey from Darkness to Eternal Day Session 10 Journey through the New Testament Bible Reading Plan 1 Chapter Proverbs daily 4 Chapters Daily or 6 Books a month Memorize at least one verse each week Look for… God Man Sin Choice & Consequence Promise or Principle FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Promise Redemption Possession Death & Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation A Chronology of the New Testament Life of Christ Church History (Nero) MATT MARK LUKE JOHN Christ the King Jews 50 AD Christ the Servant Romans 58 AD Christ the Son of Man Greeks 60 AD Christ the Son of God World 95 AD (Titus) (Domitian) REV. THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 33-34 AD 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 35-45 AD 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 45-47 AD JAMES GAL Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem Legalism AD Antioch 15 Jerusalem Council 48-49 AD 16-18:22 Paul’s Second Journey 50-54 AD 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 55-58 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 59-63 AD ROMANS Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Paul Freed 63-64 AD 1 TIM TITUS Ministry 64 AD Greece Paul’s Second Prison Term 65-66 AD Fall of Jeru. 66-95 AD 2 TIM JUDE Courage 65 AD Rome False Doctrine 66 AD 1&2 PETER Trials Truth 60-65 AD Rome HEB Christ Is Better 69 AD John on Patmos 96 AD 1, 2, 3 JOHN Truth 95 AD Eph History Matthew Jews King 5:17-18 Mark Romans Servant 10:45 Luke Greeks Son of Man 19:10 John World Son of God 20:31 Acts Church Apostles 1:8 Doctrine Letters of Paul Romans – Philemon General Letters Hebrews - Jude Paul’s Letters Early Letters…Gal, 1&2 Thess, 1&2 Cor, Romans Prison Letters…Eph, Phil, Col, Phile Pastoral Letters…1 & 2 Tim, Titus General Letters James 1 Peter 2 Peter Jude Hebrews 1,2,3 John Trials and True Faith Suffering, Inheritance False Teachers False Teachers Christ is Better Truth versus Error James Trials and True Faith “James… bondservant… 12 tribes scattered…” Words Wisdom Wealth 1 Peter Suffering, Inheritance Pilgrims – travelers not home Insecure present - persecution Secure future – glory, inheritance Temporal vs. Permanent Suffering vs. Glory “Hopeful Homeless Heirs” 2 Peter & Jude All things necessary for life & godliness False prophets…False teachers Judgment is certain His coming is immanent “False Teachers” Hebrews Christ is better than Prophets, Angels, Moses, Joshua, Aaron, Old Covenant, Tabernacle, Sacrifices, City “Don’t go back…” 1 John Gnosticism – physical is evil, know We know…. Light, Darkness Say, Lie Righteousness, Sin “The God-man makes us godly!” 2 John False teachers 3 John Arrogant leaders Truth must be confessed and modeled! The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation Journey from Darkness to Eternal Day Session 11 Journey through the New Testament FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan Creation Initiation Incarnation Revelation Fall Promise Redemption Possession Death & Resurrection Execution Flood Dispossession Repossession Great Commission Consummation God’s Love for All Nations Gen 3:15 Gen 12:3 Ps 117 Isa 11, 42, 55, 60, 65, 66 • Israel (Centripetal) STAY • To be the light for all nations to come, for the knowledge of the True God and to find salvation in Him • Church (Centrifugal) GO •To be the light of the world, to go to all nations with the knowledge of the True God, that they find salvation in Him The New Testament History Gospels, Acts Doctrine Paul’s Letters General Letters Prophecy Revelation 1:19 A Chronology of the New Testament Life of Christ Church History (Nero) MATT MARK LUKE JOHN Christ the King Jews 50 AD Christ the Servant Romans 58 AD Christ the Son of Man Greeks 60 AD Christ the Son of God World 95 AD (Titus) (Domitian) REV. THE BOOK OF ACTS 1-7 Church In Jerusalem 33-34 AD 8-12 Church In Judea & Samaria 35-45 AD 13-14 Paul’s First Journey 45-47 AD JAMES GAL Trials & True Faith 45 AD Jerusalem Legalism AD Antioch 15 Jerusalem Council 48-49 AD 16-18:22 Paul’s Second Journey 50-54 AD 18:2321:40 Paul’s Third Journey 55-58 AD 1&2 THESS 1&2 COR Return of Christ 53-54 AD Corinth Rebuke For Sin 56 AD Eph/Mace 22-28 Paul’s First Prison Term 59-63 AD ROMANS Gospel AD Corinth EPH COL PHILE PHIL The Church 63 AD Rome The Christ 63 AD Rome The Slave 63 AD Rome The Joy 63 AD Rome Paul Freed 63-64 AD 1 TIM TITUS Ministry 64 AD Greece Paul’s Second Prison Term 65-66 AD Fall of Jeru. 66-95 AD 2 TIM JUDE Courage 65 AD Rome False Doctrine 66 AD 1&2 PETER Trials Truth 60-65 AD Rome HEB Christ Is Better 69 AD John on Patmos 96 AD 1, 2, 3 JOHN Truth 95 AD Eph History Matthew Jews King 5:17-18 Mark Romans Servant 10:45 Luke Greeks Son of Man 19:10 John World Son of God 20:31 Acts Church Apostles 1:8 Doctrine Letters of Paul Romans – Philemon General Letters Hebrews - Jude Review • Incarnation, Death, Resurrection • Great Commission • Revelation Rapture Church Tribulation Israel Armageddon World Kingdom for 1,000 years Execution Revelation 20 • Judgment of Angels – Lake of Fire • Judgment of Universe – Melted • Judgment of Lost Men – Lake of Fire Consummation • New Heavens • New Earth • New Jerusalem Revelation 21-22 God Dwells with Men… this time forever! The Bible in One Word: RESTORATION Prophecy Major Prophetic Events • • • • • • • • • Church Raptured & Judged Tribulation – Israel’s preparation Second Coming at Armageddon Kingdom – Israel’s restoration Satan bound Satan freed - Final Rebellion Satan & Evil Angels defeated & judged Universe judged & destroyed Lost mankind judged New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation Ch 1 Ch 2-3 Ch 4-5 Ch 6-19 1:19 The Christ The Church on Earth The Church in Heaven Tribulation – Israel’s preparation Daniel 9:24-27 Ch 20 Kingdom – Israel’s restoration Judgment of Angels, Men, Universe Ch 21-22 Eternity New Heavens, New Earth, New Jerusalem Revelation 2&3 Promises Ephesus Tree of Life Eden Smyrna Crown of life Pergamus Manna, Stone Sinai, Priests Thyatira Power over nations Joshua Sardis Name recorded Inheritance Philadelphia Pillar in temple Temple Laodicea Throne of God God’s Presence Genesis completed in Revelation 21-22 No sin, no curse, no sea, No pain, no sorrow, no tears No death, no separation, no closed gates No darkness, no sun, no stars, no candles Sin, Death, Separation, Sorrow, Darkness Father Triune God Son Holy Spirit To have a people of His own, made in His image and likeness, to dwell with and display Himself to for His glory and their good forever FOUR SINLESS CHAPTERS • Genesis 1,2 Revelation 21, 22 • Genesis 3 – Revelation 20 is the story of the Person who solved the Problem, fulfilled the Promise and accomplished the Plan MISSION ACCOMPLISHED IT IS DONE Revelation 21:3-6 WHAT’S NOT DONE Revelation 22:17-21 THE GREAT COMMISSION • The commissioned church on earth • The consummated church in heaven • The Father’s field • The Father’s house • War • Worship Revelation 22:16-21 Last word, last warning, last command, last invitation, last promise, last prayer Behold, I come quickly Even so Come, Lord Jesus Creation We were made by God Accountability We were made for God Relationship Fall We rebelled against God Sin We are separated from God Curse Promise Savior - Seed of the woman Sacrifice Blood, robes of skins. Abel’s example Flood Continued rebellion Judgment God’s on all the earth Ark God provides escape for those who will believe His promise Initiation Abraham God’s promise of the Savior Covenant All nations to be blessed through Abraham Redemption Moses and the Law Law reveals God’s holiness and man’s sinfulness and need of a Savior Israel becomes a nation Possession Joshua – Kings Prophets foretell Israel’s future and the Savior’s coming Dispossession Assyria & Babylon Daniel, Ezekiel Repossession Ezra, Nehemiah Incarnation The Savior (Seed) comes He fulfills all the promises of Moses and the Prophets He lives the perfect life Teaching, healing, loving Death & Resurrection Christ dies for our sins God’s holiness & law satisfied Man’s debt fully paid Christ raised from the dead The Promise proved true Great Commission The Promise of Eternal Life to be proclaimed to all the nations through the Church of Jesus Christ Revelation Rapture of Church Tribulation & Israel Return & Armageddon Kingdom Fulfilled Execution Final Judgment & God’s Throne Universe – Destruction Satan & evil angels – Lake of Fire Evil men – Lake of Fire Consummation New Heavens & New Earth New Jerusalem Holy angels & Redeemed men dwell forever with God