A BIBLE PRIMER
It’s usually pretty overwhelming to become more regular in Bible reading by simply starting at the beginning and working through the entire book. Here’s a brief overview—just to get you going.
| Genesis 12:1-3 | God’s Plan |
| Jonah | An Old Testament example of the plan in action |
| John 1:1-16 | The plan in overview |
| Luke 4:14-21 | Jesus comes to carry the plan to fulfillment |
| Mark1:16-20 | The Call of Disciples—following, learning from Jesus |
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What discipleship-following Jesus—is like: |
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| Matthew 14:22-33 | Called to walk on water |
| Matthew 16:13-28 | Called to confess & cross bearing |
| Luke 10:1-12, 17-20 | Sent out two by two |
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What disciples do/proclaim: |
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| Matthew 28:16-20 | The Great Commission |
| John 3:16 | The Good News |
| Luke 15:11-32 | The Prodigal/Indulgent father/older brother |
| Luke 10:25-37 | The Good Samaritan |
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Where do we get the power to make it all happen? |
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| Acts 2:1-13 | Pentecost: outpouring of the Holy Spirit |
| 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 | Spiritual Gifts |
| Acts 2:40-47 | The Jesus community until the end times come |
| Acts 10:1-48 | Midcourse corrections |
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The Summary: |
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| Ephesians 2:8-10 | —as individuals |
| 1 Peter 2:5-10 | —as individuals |
| Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-16 | —as a community |
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