Bible Foundations

How the Bible is built as a library with one big story, then the first chapters of Genesis: creation, the Garden of Eden, the first sin, Cain and Abel, Noah and the flood, God's rainbow promise, and the Tower of Babel.

• 1 · Welcome to the Bible’s Big Story
• 2 · In the Beginning: God Creates
• 3 · The Garden of Eden
• 4 · The First Sin and God’s Promise
• 6 · Cain and Abel
• 7 · Noah Builds the Ark
• 8 · God’s Rainbow Promise
• 9 · The Tower of Babel

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The rest of Genesis, then Exodus: Abraham and Sarah, Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph in Egypt, baby Moses, the burning bush, the plagues, Passover, the Red Sea, manna, the Ten Commandments, the golden calf, the tabernacle and the twelve spies.

• 11 · God Calls Abram
• 12 · Count the Stars: God’s Covenant with Abram
• 13 · Sarah Laughs: Isaac Is Born
• 14 · Abraham’s Test on the Mountain
• 16 · Jacob and Esau: Twin Brothers
• 17 · Jacob’s Ladder and a New Name
• 18 · Joseph and His Colorful Coat
• 19 · Joseph in Egypt: Faithful in Hard Times
• 21 · Joseph Explains Pharaoh’s Dreams
• 22 · Joseph Forgives His Brothers
• 23 · Baby Moses in a Basket
• 24 · The Burning Bush
• 26 · The Plagues on Egypt
• 27 · The First Passover
• 28 · Crossing the Red Sea
• 29 · Manna from Heaven
• 31 · The Ten Commandments
• 32 · The Golden Calf and God’s Mercy
• 33 · The Tabernacle: God Lives Among His People
• 34 · Twelve Spies and Forty Years

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Joshua and Jericho, the judges (Deborah, Gideon, Samson), Ruth, Hannah and Samuel, Israel's first king Saul, David and Goliath, David's kingship and failure, Solomon and the temple, the divided kingdom, and Elijah.

• 36 · Moses’ Farewell and Joshua’s Courage
• 37 · Rahab and the Walls of Jericho
• 38 · Choose This Day: The Time of the Judges
• 39 · Deborah Leads Israel
• 41 · Gideon’s Small Army
• 42 · Samson’s Strength
• 43 · Ruth’s Loyal Love
• 44 · Hannah’s Prayer and Samuel Hears God
• 46 · Israel Asks for a King
• 47 · God Looks at the Heart: David Is Anointed
• 48 · David and Goliath
• 49 · David and Jonathan: True Friends
• 51 · David Becomes King
• 52 · David’s Sin and God’s Forgiveness
• 53 · Solomon Asks for Wisdom
• 54 · Solomon Builds the Temple
• 56 · The Kingdom Splits in Two
• 57 · Elijah and the Widow’s Jar
• 58 · Fire on Mount Carmel
• 59 · Elijah Hears a Gentle Whisper

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Elisha and Naaman, Isaiah, Jonah, Jeremiah and the exile, Daniel, the fiery furnace, Esther, Ezra and Nehemiah rebuilding. Then Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes and Old Testament promises of a coming king.

• 61 · Elisha and Naaman
• 62 · Isaiah: Here Am I, Send Me!
• 63 · Jonah Runs from God
• 64 · Jonah and the City of Nineveh
• 66 · Jeremiah and the Exile to Babylon
• 67 · Three Friends in the Fiery Furnace
• 68 · Daniel in the Lions’ Den
• 69 · Queen Esther’s Courage
• 71 · Coming Home: Rebuilding the Temple
• 72 · Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls
• 73 · Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd
• 74 · Psalms for Every Feeling
• 76 · Proverbs: Wise Words for Everyday Life
• 77 · Job: Trusting God When Life Is Hard
• 78 · A Time for Everything
• 79 · Waiting for the Promised King

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The four Gospels, the birth of Jesus, the wise men, his baptism and calling of disciples, miracles at Cana, with the paralyzed man, on the sea and with five loaves. Then the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, parables and Jesus welcoming children.

• 81 · Four Gospels, One Good News
• 82 · Gabriel Brings Good News
• 83 · Jesus Is Born in Bethlehem
• 84 · Wise Men Follow the Star
• 86 · The Boy Jesus in the Temple
• 87 · John the Baptist Prepares the Way
• 88 · Jesus Is Baptized and Tempted
• 89 · Jesus Calls His Disciples
• 91 · Water into Wine at Cana
• 92 · Nicodemus Visits Jesus at Night
• 93 · Through the Roof!
• 94 · Lord of the Wind and Waves
• 96 · Feeding the Five Thousand
• 97 · Jairus’s Daughter and a Woman’s Faith
• 98 · The Beatitudes
• 99 · Salt, Light, and Love for Enemies
• 101 · The Lord’s Prayer
• 102 · Treasure in Heaven and the Golden Rule
• 103 · The Wise and Foolish Builders
• 104 · The Parable of the Sower
• 106 · The Good Samaritan
• 107 · The Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin
• 108 · The Prodigal Son
• 109 · Jesus Welcomes the Children

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Zacchaeus, the raising of Lazarus, Peter's confession, Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, Gethsemane, the trial and crucifixion as the Gospels tell them, then the empty tomb, the road to Emmaus, Thomas and breakfast on the beach.

• 111 · Zacchaeus Climbs a Tree
• 112 · Jesus Raises Lazarus
• 113 · Who Do You Say I Am?
• 114 · Palm Sunday: The King Rides In
• 116 · The Last Supper
• 117 · Praying in Gethsemane
• 118 · Peter’s Denial and Jesus on Trial
• 119 · Jesus Dies on the Cross
• 121 · He Is Risen! The Empty Tomb
• 122 · The Road to Emmaus
• 123 · Thomas Sees and Believes
• 124 · Breakfast on the Beach: Peter Forgiven

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The Ascension, Pentecost, the church's beginning in Acts, Stephen, Philip, Saul's conversion on the Damascus road, Peter's vision, Peter's escape, Paul's journeys, the prison at Philippi, Athens and the shipwreck on the way to Rome.

• 126 · Go and Make Disciples: Jesus Ascends
• 127 · Pentecost: The Holy Spirit Comes
• 128 · Peter Preaches and the Church Begins
• 129 · Peter and John Heal a Lame Man
• 131 · Stephen, a Brave Witness
• 132 · Philip and the Ethiopian Official
• 133 · Saul Meets Jesus on the Road to Damascus
• 134 · Peter’s Vision: Good News for Everyone
• 136 · Peter’s Escape from Prison
• 137 · Paul and Barnabas Set Out
• 138 · Paul and Silas Sing in Prison
• 139 · Paul Speaks in Athens
• 141 · Shipwreck! Paul Reaches Rome

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Selections from Romans, 1 Corinthians (love, one body), Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, James, Hebrews 11, 1 John and the letters to Timothy. Then Revelation: the vision of hope, worship around the throne, all things new and the river of life.

• 142 · Letters to the Churches: Nothing Can Separate Us
• 143 · Love Is Patient: 1 Corinthians 13
• 144 · One Body, Many Parts
• 146 · The Fruit of the Spirit
• 147 · The Armor of God
• 148 · Rejoice in the Lord Always
• 149 · Faith That Works: The Letter of James
• 151 · Heroes of Faith: Hebrews 11
• 152 · God Is Love: The Letters of John
• 153 · Letters to Young Timothy
• 154 · Revelation: A Vision of Hope
• 156 · Worship Around God’s Throne
• 157 · All Things New
• 158 · The River of Life and the Bible’s Last Words

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What a creed is, then the Apostles' Creed line by line: God the Father and Creator, Jesus Christ, his death and resurrection, the Holy Spirit. Also the Trinity, the church, prayer, forgiveness, and resurrection hope. Explained as Christian belief.

• 159 · What Is a Creed? The Apostles’ Creed
• 161 · I Believe in God the Father, Creator
• 162 · I Believe in Jesus Christ, God’s Son
• 163 · He Died, Rose, and Will Come Again
• 164 · The Holy Spirit, Our Helper
• 166 · One God in Three Persons: The Trinity
• 167 · The Church: God’s Family
• 168 · Prayer: Talking with God
• 169 · Forgiven and Forgiving
• 171 · Resurrection Hope and Life Forever

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The Bible as a library with different kinds of writing, scrolls and scribes, translation, chapters and verses and a daily reading habit, the big story in four movements (Creation, Fall, Rescue, New Creation), memorizing a passage, and a final review.

• 172 · One Book, Many Books: The Bible’s Library
• 173 · Kinds of Writing in the Bible
• 174 · Scrolls, Scribes, and Copies
• 176 · From Scroll to Your Language: Bible Translation
• 177 · Chapters, Verses, and a Daily Bible Habit
• 178 · The Big Story from Genesis to Revelation
• 179 · Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart

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