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In 2 Corinthians 4, Paul expounds on the character of his ministry and the power of the Gospel. He discusses the illuminating work of God in our hearts, the paradox of carrying the treasure of the Gospel in jars of clay, and the eternal perspective on our momentary afflictions. 1.
- Genesis — God creates the universe and fashions humans in His own image and places them in a perfect environment. The humans rebel against God and lose their paradise.
- Exodus — The children of Israel, now living in Egypt, are forced into slavery. God prepares an Israelite named Moses to lead the people to freedom. The king is loath to let the slaves go, so God sends a series of plagues upon the Egyptians.
- Leviticus — In the Law, God establishes a sacrificial system to atone for sins and a series of festivals for Israel to observe as days of worship. God gives Moses plans for a tabernacle, a tent where the sacrifices can be offered and God will meet with His people.
- Numbers — The Israelites arrive at the border of Canaan, the land God had earlier promised to Abraham. But the people following Moses refuse to enter the land, due to their lack of faith and their fear of Canaan’s inhabitants.
- Genesis
- Exodus
- Leviticus
- Numbers
- Deuteronomy
- Joshua
- Judges
- Ruth
- 1 Samuel
- 2 Samuel
Provides an account of the creation of the world and the origin of life. Answers the questions “How did God’s relationship with us begin?” and “How did the nation of Israel form?” Key personalities include Adam, Eve, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Joseph. View detailed outline.
An account of how God delivered Israel from slavery in Egypt and provides a history of their departure. View detailed outline.
Describes ceremonial law, the procedural instructions for how Israel (especially Levitical priests) should worship God. View detailed outline.
Describes a census of the people and Israel’s failure to trust and obey God (and thus are forced to wander in the wilderness for 40 years). View detailed outline.
Moses gives Israel a rehash of the instructions for following God. Its intent is to remind Israelites of what God has given them and what he expects from them. View detailed outline.
A description of Joshua’s campaign to conquer the Promised Land and distribute its properties to the Twelve Tribes of Israel. View detailed outline.
The history of Israel from Joshua to Samson. Judges describes a nation the repeats a cycle of turning away from God, falling captive and becoming an oppressed nation, calling out to God for help, and finally being rescued by their leaders (the “judges”). Key personalities include Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, Gideon, Abimelech, Jephthah, Samson, and Deli...
Two widows lose everything but find hope which leads to the birth of Israel’s future king, King David. Illustrates the outcome and difference between a nation that does not follow the covenant of God (Judges) and a nation that faithfully adheres to the covenant (Ruth). View detailed outline.
Written by the last of the Judges, it provides a history of Israel during the judgeship of Samuel and the reign of Saul in order to demonstrate how Israel chose a king while neglecting God’s wishes.
A narration of King David that demonstrates effective leadership while submitting to God. View detailed outline.
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2 Corinthians 12 underscores the mystery of God's grace in our lives. Paul’s vision and his thorn remind us that spiritual highs are often accompanied by challenges designed to keep us humble and reliant on God.
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