The Bible is a big book. Is it telling a lot of small stories or one big story? In this message series, we take one book or section of books per week to understand how they all fit together to put God’s glory and power on display through Israel, Jesus, and the church.
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Revelation: God of Eternity
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John sees visions of things that have been, things that are, and things that are yet to come.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1, 2, & 3 John: God of Love, Truth, and Discernment
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John writes a letter to Christians about keeping Jesus’ commands, loving one another, and important things they should know. Then two more letters about walking in truth, love, obedience, and fellowship with other believers.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Hebrews: God of Fulfillment
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A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution because he is greater.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1 & 2 Peter: God of the the Persecuted
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Peter writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live accordingly.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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2 Timothy: God of Endurance
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Paul advises Titus on how to lead orderly, counter-cultural churches on the island of Crete.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1 Timothy: God of Godliness
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Paul gives his protegé Timothy instruction on how to lead a church with sound teaching and a godly example.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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An encouraging letter to the church of Philippi from Paul, telling them how to have joy in Christ.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Ephesians, Colossians, & Philemon: God of Unity, Preeminence, & Reconciliation
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While encouraging unity in a church he visited (Ephesus) and steadfastness in a church he did not (Colossae), Paul invites Philemon to show how the Gospel transforms relationships.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Romans: God of Righteousness
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Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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2 Corinthians: God of Weakness
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Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1 Corinthians: God of Holiness
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Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1-2 Thessalonians: God of Encouragement & Admonishment
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Paul has heard a good report on the church at Thessalonica, and encourages them to “excel still more” in faith, hope, and love while standing firm until the return of Christ.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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A letter encouraging Christians to content for the faith, even though ungodly persons have crept in unnoticed.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Galatians: God of Justification
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Paul hears that the Galatian churches have been lead to think that salvation comes from the law of Moses, and writes a (rather heated) letter telling them where the false teachers have it wrong.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Jesus returns to the Father, the Holy Spirit comes to the church, and the gospel of Jesus spreads throughout the world.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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John lists stories of signs and miracles with the hope that readers will believe in Jesus.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Luke: God of the Outcast
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Luke writes the most thorough account of Jesus’ life, pulling together eyewitness testimonies to tell the full story of Jesus.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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This brief account of Jesus’ earthly ministry highlights Jesus’ authority and servanthood.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Matthew: God of the Jews
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This is an account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, focusing on Jesus’ role as the true king of the Jews.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Esther: God of the Gallows
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Among those exiles who did not return, God showed Himself mighty to protect them and establish them.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Ezra, Nehemiah, Malachi: God of the Temple, the Wall, and Worship
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God calls His people back to restore the physical kingdom and puts His power on display while using broken leaders.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Chronicles: God of Judah
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As the final book of the Hebrew Bible, this repeated history of Israel warns the generation of returned exiles not to make the same mistake of rejecting God as their ancestors did.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Zechariah: God of Restoration
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The prophet Zechariah calls Israel to return to God, and records prophetic visions that show what’s happening behind the scenes.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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The people have abandoned the work of restoring God’s temple in Jerusalem, and so Haggai takes them to task.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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God chooses a man to speak for Him to Israel, to tell them the error of their ways and teach them justice: Ezekiel.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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God sends a plague of locusts to Judge Israel, but his judgment on the surrounding nations is coming, too.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Daniel becomes a high-ranking wise man in the Babylonian and Persian empires, and has prophetic visions concerning Israel’s future.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Obadiah: God of the Mountain
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Obadiah warns the neighboring nation of Edom that they will be judged for plundering Jerusalem.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Lamentations: God of Faithfulness
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A collection of dirges lamenting the fall of Jerusalem after the Babylonian attacks.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Jeremiah: God of Weeping
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God sends a prophet to warn Israel about the coming Babylonian captivity, but the people don’t take the news very well.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Zephaniah: God of Judgment
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God warns that he will judge Israel and the surrounding nations, but also that he will restore them in peace and justice.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Habakkuk: God of Sovereignty
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Habakkuk pleads with God to stop the injustice and violence in Judah, but is surprised to find that God will use the even more violent Babylonians to do so.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Nahum foretells of God’s judgment on Nineveh, the capital of Assyria.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but also to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “bear the sins of many.”Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but also to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “bear the sins of many.”Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Hosea: God of the Unfaithful
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Hosea is told to marry a prostitute who leaves him, and he must bring her back: a picture of God’s relationship with Israel.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Amos: God of the Oppressed
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A shepherd named Amos preaches against the injustice of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Jonah: God of Compassion
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A disobedient prophet runs from God, is swallowed by a great fish, and then preaches God’s message to the city of Nineveh.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Both kingdoms ignore God and his prophets, until they both fall captive to other world empires.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Song of Solomon: God of Passion
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A love song (or collection of love songs) celebrating love, desire, and marriage...and maybe more.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Ecclesiastes: God of Purpose
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A philosophical exploration of the meaning of life—with a surprisingly nihilistic tone for the Bible.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Proverbs: God of Prudence
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A collection of sayings written to help people make wise decisions that bring about justice.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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The kingdom of Israel has a time of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but afterward splits, and the two lines of kings turn away from God.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Psalms: He is the God of Praise
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A collection of 150 songs that Israel sang to God (and to each other)—kind of like a hymnal for the ancient Israelites.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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2 Samuel: He is the God of the Throne
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David, a man after God’s own heart, becomes king of Israel.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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1 Samuel: He is the God of the Heart
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God reluctantly raises up kings to rule the Israelites. The first is a failure, and the second, David, is a somewhat faithful replacement.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Ruth: He is the God of Redemption
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Two widows lose everything and find hope in Israel—which leads to the birth of the future King David.Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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Judges: He is the God of Rebels
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Israel enters a cycle of turning from God, falling captive to oppressive nations, calling out to God, and being rescued by leaders God sends their way (called “judges”).Door Pastor Ryan Johnson
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