The Bible Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained

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Whether you're a biblical scholar or want to expand your theological knowledge, this is your perfect introduction to the Bible. Using a combination of authoritative, accessible text and bold graphics, this guide to the Bible explains the core ideas and recurring themes of more than 100 of the most important Old and New Testament passages. This Bible reference book is perfect for anyone who wants to study the Bible or with an interest in religion. It includes: - Entries that are organized to follow the course of the Bible from start to finish. - Profile boxes on key biblical figures - from Adam and Eve to Peter and Paul - key sites like Jerusalem and Rome, and essential theological theories like the Trinity. - A uniquely accessible approach that appeals to a general readership of any faith. - Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version. How does God speak through prophecy? Which disciples were closest to Jesus and spent the most time with Him? Explore the answers to these questions and many more in this Bible study book. Learn about the ideas and beliefs key to the teachings of the most widely printed book of all time. Packed with biblical quotations, profiles of key figures and locations, flowcharts and infographics explaining the most significant concepts simply, The Bible Book has everything you need to navigate this ancient and inspiring text. It's a useful resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Christianity or religion in general. The Bible Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series from DK. It uses innovative graphics along with engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. TITLE PAGE CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS EBOOK INTRODUCTION GENESIS • GENESIS 1:1–50:26 And God said, “Let there be light” • Creation Let us make man in our image, in our likeness • The Garden of Eden They realized that they were naked • The Fall Am I my brother’s keeper? • Cain and Abel At that time people began to call on the name of the Lord • The Origin of Prayer Only Noah was left, and those who were with him in the ark • The Flood Come, let us build ourselves a city, with a tower that reaches to the heavens • The Tower of Babel I will make of you a great nation • Covenants For the sake of ten men I will not destroy it • Sodom and Gomorrah Now I know that you fear God • The Testing of Abraham May nations serve you and peoples bow down to you • Esau and Jacob Your name will no longer be Jacob • Jacob Wrestles with God We will see what will become of his dreams • Joseph the Dreamer EXODUS TO DEUTERONOMY • EXODUS 1:1–DEUTERONOMY 34:12 Though the bush was on fire it did not burn up • Moses and the Burning Bush All the water was changed into blood • The Ten Plagues When you enter the land that the Lord will give you as He promised, observe this ceremony • The Passover Stretch out your hand over the sea to divide the water • The Exodus You shall not murder • The Ten Commandments They have made for themselves a golden calf and have worshipped it • The Golden Calf The place will be consecrated by my glory • The Ark and the Tabernacle It does flow with milk and honey • The Twelve Spies The Lord opened the donkey’s mouth • Balaam’s Donkey There is no other • Only One God THE HISTORICAL BOOKS • 1:1 JOSHUA–ESTHER 10:3 Take up the Ark of the Covenant • Entering the Promised Land None went out, and none came in • The Fall of Jericho Has not the Lord gone ahead of you? • Gideon and the Judges The spirit of the Lord came upon him • Samson Your people shall be my people and your God my God • Ruth and Naomi Speak, for your servant is listening • The Prophet Samuel There was no sword in the hand of David • David and Goliath The man who did this must die • David and Bathsheba Cut the living child in two, and give half to one and half to the other • The Wisdom of Solomon I have directed the ravens to feed you there • A Prophet in Hiding Go and present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the land • Elijah and the Prophets of Baal Let me inherit a double portion of your spirit • The Chariot of Fire So Judah went into captivity, away from her land • The Fall of Jerusalem I will go to the king … if I perish, I perish • Queen Esther Hear us, our God, for we are despised • Rebuilding Jerusalem WISDOM AND PROPHETS • JOB 1:1–MALACHI 4:6 The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing • The Psalms From everlasting to everlasting you are God • The Nature of God Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on Earth like him • The Suffering of Job Blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord • Proverbs I am my beloved’s … my beloved is mine • Song of Songs Surely he took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows • The Suffering Servant Before I formed you in the womb I knew you • The Prophet Jeremiah My heart is poured out on the ground • Lament for the Exiles I will remove … your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh • The Prophet Ezekiel My God sent His angel, and He shut the mouths of the lions • Daniel in Babylon Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights • The Disobedient Prophet And what does the Lord require of you? • The Prophet Micah The remnant of Israel will trust in the name of the Lord • Call for Repentance Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace • The Day of Judgement THE GOSPELS • MATTHEW 1:1–JOHN 21:25 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son • The Annunciation A saviour has been born to you; He is the Messiah • The Birth of Jesus They … presented Him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh • The Magi He gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem • Herod’s Infanticide Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house? • A Child in the Temple Prepare the way for the Lord • The Coming of Salvation The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us • The Divinity of Jesus This is my Son, whom I love; with Him I am well pleased • The Baptism of Jesus Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan!” • The Temptations of Christ “Follow me,” Jesus said, “… I will send you out to fish for people” • The Calling of the Disciples Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you • Sermon on the Mount Do to others as you would have them do to you • The Golden Rule This, then, is how you should pray • The Lord’s Prayer Whoever has ears, let them hear • Parables of Jesus When he saw him, he took pity on him • The Good Samaritan This brother of yours was dead … he was lost and is found • The Prodigal Son From whom do the kings of the earth collect duty and taxes? • The Temple Tax So the last will be first, and the first will be last • Workers in the Vineyard My name is Legion, for we are many • Demons and the Herd of Pigs The man who had died came out • The Raising of Lazarus And taking the five loaves, and the two fish, he looked up to heaven • Feeding the 5,000 Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid • Jesus Walks on Water His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as light • The Transfiguration For God so loved the world, that He gave His one and only Son • The Nature of Faith For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost • Jesus Embraces a Tax Collector He scattered the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables • Cleansing the Temple She has done a beautiful thing to me • Jesus Anointed at Bethany This is my body, which is given for you • The Last Supper The hour has come, and The Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners • Betrayal in the Garden I don’t know this man you’re talking about • Peter’s Denial Surely this Man was the Son of God • The Crucifixion Remember me when you come into your kingdom • The Repentant Thief Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed • The Empty Tomb Were not our hearts burning within us while He talked with us on the road? • Road to Emmaus Go and make disciples of all nations • The Great Commission ACTS, EPISTLES, AND REVELATION • ACTS 1:1–REVELATION 22:21 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs • The Day of Pentecost In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, walk • The Healing of the Beggar He told him the good news about Jesus • The Word Spreads I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting • The Road to Damascus He purified their hearts by faith • The Council of Jerusalem I admit that I worship the God of our ancestors as a follower of the Way • Paul’s Arrest Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud • The Way of Love The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit • The Holy Trinity But the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, and kindness • Fruits of the Spirit For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith … not by works • Salvation through Faith Put on the full armour of God • Armour of God I want to know Christ • The Power of the Resurrection And He is the head of the body, the church • The Body of Christ Scripture is God-breathed • The Bible as God’s word Know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance • Faith and Works Just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do • Holiness The dead were judged according to what they had done • The Final Judgement There will be no more death or mourning • The New Jerusalem DIRECTORY GLOSSARY INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS COPYRIGHT