LESSON 17: OPENING PRAYER Heavenly Father, what a present you’ve given in your holy Word. Through it you strengthened my faith in your promises. You’ve helped me understand who I am and why I’m here. You’ve let me know that, even though I still sin, you still love me and care about me. I’m sorry that I haven’t always paid close attention to your Word. In fact, sometimes I’ve ignored it…by not worshipping you, nor reading the Bible, or

Prayer (cont) Or even daydreaming when I could be listening to you speak. Forgive me and help me to understand this Bible better. Help me make good decisions for my life based on what in it and help me to be able trust in the promises I find there…in good times and in bad times. We ask this because you’ve promised to bless us through your Word. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

KNOWING THE WORD (BIBLE HISTORY)

OLD TESTAMENT The “Red Line of the Promise” (The Old Testament is above all “salvation history”)

Purpose #1 2 Timothy 3:15 -- and how from infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.

Purpose #2 2 Timothy 3:16,17 All Scripture is God- breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, 17so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.

The “ Red Line of the Promise” Adam Seth Noah Shem - Abraham Isaac Jacob - Judah David Kings JESUS Cain -Abel - Ham -Japheth 2000 BC Esau & Joseph & 10 Brothers (12 Tribes of Israel) 1000 BC (Genesis 3:15) #1 Purpose: 2 Tim. 3:15 #2 Purpose: 2 Tim. 3:16-17

1. Creation to the Tower of Babel

Creation to the Tower of Babel Bible Book : Genesis Where we came from 2. How sin started 3. First promise of a Savior 4. God’s punishment for unbelief (the Flood) 5. Origin of languages (tower of Babel)

2.Abraham to Sinai (2000 B.C. – 1500 B.C. )

Abraham to Sinai (2000 B.C. – 1500 B.C.) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy 1. Call of Abraham (2000 BC) 2. Migration to Egypt 3. Oppression in Egypt 4. Exodus under Moses (1500 BC) 5. Giving of Law at Mt. Sinai years of wilderness wandering Bible Books:

3. Conquest of Canaan to the United Monarchy (1500 B.C. – 1000 B.C. )

Conquest of Canaan to the United Monarchy (1500 B.C. – 1000 B.C.) Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel Invasion and conquest under Joshua 2. Division of Land 3. Rule of Judges (Deborah, Gideon, Samson, etc.) Bible Books:

4. United Monarchy to the Fall and Return of Judah (1000 B.C. – 400 B.C. )

United Monarchy to the Fall and Return of Judah (1000 – 400 B.C.) Bible Books: Saul 1 & 2 Samuel 1 & 2 KingsDavid 1000 BC United Monarchy 1 & 2 Chronicles Poetic BooksSolomon Prophetical BooksDivided Monarchy

United Monarchy to the Fall and Return of Judah (1000 – 400 B.C.) Poetic Books Prophetical Books Solomon Divided Monarchy Rehoboam Jeroboam South - Judah North - Israel (Kings, both godless and godpleasing) (All godless kings) 586 B.C. – conquered and deported by the Babylonians 536 B.C. – return to Jerusalem 400 B.C. – End of the Old Testament 722 B.C. – conquered and scattered by Assyrians Esther Ezra Nehemiah Prophetical Books JESUS

NEW TESTAMENT

1.The Birth, Life, Suffering, and Death of Jesus Christ (4 B.C. – 29 A.D.)

The Birth, Life, Suffering and Death of Jesus Christ (4 B.C. – 29 A.D.) Bible Books: Matthew Mark Luke John

2. A History of the Early Christian Church (29 A.D. – 100 A.D. )

A History of the Early Christian Church (29 A.D. – 100 A.D.) Bible Books: Acts (history, written by Luke) All the Epistles (letters written to congregations and individuals)

STUDYING THE WORD (Personal and Group Bible Study)

Studying the Word A. Types: 1. Overview 2. Verse-by-verse 3. Topical 4. With a Devotional Book

Studying the Word B. How to study the Bible: 1. Begin with prayer 2. Ask as you study: 1. What does it say? 2. What does it tell me about myself? 3. What does it tell me about my Lord? 4. What will it lead me to do?

Studying the Word C. Use of Bible study helps: Maps References Concordances Bible Dictionary

Studying the Word D. Where to begin: Luke Acts Philippians John Romans 1 Peter Genesis

Studying the Word E. Prayer and Bible Study go together!

ASSIGNMENT FOR NEXT WEEK 1.Study carefully the notes you have taken in class; be sure you understand them. 2.Complete the “Working with God’s Word” section. 3.Memorize these Bible passages: 2 Timothy 3:15 – “The holy Scriptures are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.” VIP 2 Timothy 3:16-17 – “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting, and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equi8pped for every good work.” 4. Complete Worksheet #17 at home and have your parents correct it. Be ready for a Unit Review of Lessons on Wednesday, March 7 th..

KEY TRUTHS Lesson 17: The Old Testament is the history of God’s promise to send a ______.The four New Testament books that record the life, suffering and death of Jesus are ________, ______, ________, and _____. The two high points of a Lutheran worship service in which God comes to us through ______ and ____________. The three main Christian festivals are ___________, ______, and ___________.

Closing Prayer God’s Word is our great heritage and shall be our forever; To spread its light from age to age shall be our chief endeavor. Through life it guides our way, in death it is our stay. Lord, grant, while worlds endure, we keep its teachings pure Throughout all generations. Amen.