1. HOW TO USE YOUR BIBLE 2

2. SIGNPOST #1: CREATION

3. GOD MADE EVERYTHING

4. Genesis 1:1-2:4 Genesis 1:3 – willfull Genesis 1:3 – willfull mark every instance of “good” mark every instance of “good” happens in stages (“days”) happens in stages (“days”) circle 1:27 – humankind = God’s masterpiece circle 1:27 – humankind = God’s masterpiece

5. SIGNPOST #2: GARDEN OF EDEN

6. A PERFECT PLACE TO LIVE

7. Genesis 2:4-24 Mark off 2:3 from 2:4 – a new story Mark off 2:3 from 2:4 – a new story 2:15 humans to care for the earth 2:15 humans to care for the earth 2:16 human freedom within limits 2:16 human freedom within limits 2:18 we’re made for community 2:18 we’re made for community 2:23-25 foundation of marriage 2:23-25 foundation of marriage

8. SIGNPOST #3: The FALL

9. SIN ENTERS THE WORLD

10. Genesis 3 Genesis 3:7 sin produces shame Genesis 3:7 sin produces shame Genesis 3:8 separation from God Genesis 3:8 separation from God 3:12 denial, blaming others 3:12 denial, blaming others 3:15 first prophecy of Christ 3:15 first prophecy of Christ

11. SIGNPOST #4: NOAH

12. FAITH AND OBEDIENCE

13. Genesis 6:9-9:17 6:10 Shem = Semitic 6:10 Shem = Semitic 6:12 all humanity sinful 6:12 all humanity sinful 6:19 God provides way of salvation 6:19 God provides way of salvation 6:22 Noah’s faith and obedience 6:22 Noah’s faith and obedience 7:12 40 = number of purification 7:12 40 = number of purification 8:13 – the rainbow promise of mercy 8:13 – the rainbow promise of mercy

14. SIGNPOST #5: The CALL OF ABRAHAM

15. BLESSED TO BE A BLESSING

16. Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 12:1 – promised land Genesis 12:1 – promised land 12:3 – God’s people are blessed to be a blessing to all 12:3 – God’s people are blessed to be a blessing to all

17. THE STORY OF THE PATRIARCHS

18. ABRAHAM, ISAAC AND JACOB

19. Genesis 12-50 Sodom and Gomorrah Sodom and Gomorrah Sacrifice of Isaac Sacrifice of Isaac Jacob’s & Esau, Jacob’s Ladder Jacob’s & Esau, Jacob’s Ladder Joseph & his brothers (12 tribes) Joseph & his brothers (12 tribes)

20. THE EXODUS FROM EGYPT

21. GOD SAVES HIS PEOPLE

22. Exodus 1:1-15:20 Moses vs. Pharaoh Moses vs. Pharaoh 10 Plagues 10 Plagues Passover Passover The Red Sea The Red Sea

23. SIGNPOST #6: The CALL OF MOSES

24. GOD SENDS HIS SERVANT

25. Exodus 3 3:2 – the burning bush 3:2 – the burning bush 3:6 God reveals himself 3:6 God reveals himself 3:7 God hears his people cry 3:7 God hears his people cry 3:14 God = the great “I AM” 3:14 God = the great “I AM”

26. SIGNPOST #7: The 10 COMMANDMENTS

27. GOD GIVES HIS LAW

28. Exodus 20 1 st Table = duty to God: Commandments 1-3 (verses 2-11) 1 st Table = duty to God: Commandments 1-3 (verses 2-11) 2 nd Table = duty to others: 2 nd Table = duty to others: Commandments 4-10 (vs. 12-17)

29. SIGNPOST #8: FALL OF JERICHO

30. GOD’S PEOPLE ENTER THE PROMISED LAND

31. Joshua 6 6:2 – God hands them the victory 6:2 – God hands them the victory 6:17 – God’s plan depends on a prostitute 6:17 – God’s plan depends on a prostitute 6:20 – the power of praise 6:20 – the power of praise

32. SIGNPOST #9: SAMSON

33. GOD USES STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES

34. Judges 13-16 Judges 13:7 Samson dedicated to God Judges 13:7 Samson dedicated to God Judges 14:2 Samson’s weakness for women Judges 14:2 Samson’s weakness for women Judges 16:30 Samson pulls down the palace Judges 16:30 Samson pulls down the palace

35. SIGNPOST #10: DAVID AND GOLIATH

36. FAITH OVER FEAR

37. 1 Samuel 17 17:33 fear = negative 17:33 fear = negative 17:34-37 faith = positive 17:34-37 faith = positive 17:39 David removes his armor 17:39 David removes his armor 17:40 his ammo = 5 smooth stones 17:40 his ammo = 5 smooth stones

38. SIGNPOST #11: DAVID’S SINS

39. ADULTERY AND MURDER

40. 2 Samuel 11-12 11:1 – David not at his post 11:1 – David not at his post 11:4 adultery 11:4 adultery 11:11 David’s victim a righteous pagan 11:11 David’s victim a righteous pagan 11:14 murder 11:14 murder 12:5, 10 the wages of sin Rom. 6:23 12:5, 10 the wages of sin Rom. 6:23

41. SIGNPOST #12: The WISDOM OF SOLOMON

42. COMPASSION PLUS COMMON SENSE

43. 1 Kings 3:16-25 who’s the real mother? who’s the real mother? wisdom is practical and humane wisdom is practical and humane

44. SIGNPOST #13: ELIJAH HEARS GOD

45. MEDITATION AND MARCHING ORDERS

46. 1 Kings 19 19:10 – Elijah alone 19:10 – Elijah alone Where do we hear God’s voice Where do we hear God’s voice 19:12 the “still, small voice” 19:12 the “still, small voice” 19:15 – after prayer, God sends us 19:15 – after prayer, God sends us

47. SIGNPOST #14: ISRAEL DESTROYED

48. NORTHERN KINGDOM EXILED 722 BC

49. 2 Kings 17 17:6 – Samaria captured, Israelites carried away to Assyria 17:6 – Samaria captured, Israelites carried away to Assyria

50. SIGNPOST #15: JOSIAH’S REFORMATION

51. GOD’S PEOPLE RENEWED BY THE WORD

52. 2 Kings 22-23 22:8 – builders discover Scripture 22:8 – builders discover Scripture 23:2 – reading Scripture leads to Reformation 23:2 – reading Scripture leads to Reformation 23:25 Josiah lives by the Word 23:25 Josiah lives by the Word

53. SIGNPOST #16: JUDAH DESTROYED

54. BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY 586 BC

55. 2 Kings 25 25:4 Babylonians break through the walls of Jerusalem 25:4 Babylonians break through the walls of Jerusalem the walls torn down and the temple is destroyed the walls torn down and the temple is destroyed 25:7 King Zedekiah tortured & imprisoned; a governor rules 25:22 25:7 King Zedekiah tortured & imprisoned; a governor rules 25:22 wealthy Jews carried off to Babylon wealthy Jews carried off to Babylon

56. SIGNPOST #17: The CALL OF ESTHER

57. FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS

58. Esther 4:14 worldly success part of a divine plan worldly success part of a divine plan

59. THE BOOK OF JOB

60. SIGNPOST #18: PSALM 23

61. THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD

62. SIGNPOST #19: PSALM 46

63. A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD

64. SIGNPOST #20: PSALM 51

65. GOD DESIRES A BROKEN SPIRIT

66. SIGNPOST #21: TIMES AND SEASONS

67. CREATION IS SUBJECT TO TIME

68. Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 3:1-8 a time for everything under heaven 3:1-8 a time for everything under heaven 3:14-15 God’s works transcends time 3:14-15 God’s works transcends time

69. SIGNPOST #22: The DESTINY OF GOD’S HOUSE

70. GOD’S HOUSE THE CENTER OF LEARNING AND PEACE

71. Isaiah 2:1-4 2:2 God’s house visible & accessible 2:2 God’s house visible & accessible 2:3 God’s house for all nations 2:3 God’s house for all nations 2:4 teaching peace 2:4 teaching peace

72. SIGNPOST #23: THE SIGN OF IMMANUEL

73. GOD WITH US

74. Isaiah 7:14 a young woman (“virgin”) with child a young woman (“virgin”) with child military alliances can’t keep us safe military alliances can’t keep us safe

75. SIGNPOST #24: A NEW MESSIAH

76. RESTORATION OF THE THRONE OF DAVID

77. Isaiah 9:2-7 9:6 a child has been born for us 9:6 a child has been born for us

78. SIGNPOST #25: THE SUFFERING SERVANT

79. THE MESSIAH WILL BEAR OUR SINS

80. Isaiah 52:13-53:12 53:3 – Christ despised and rejected, a man of suffering 53:3 – Christ despised and rejected, a man of suffering 53:5 – redemptive suffering 53:5 – redemptive suffering 53:6 – he bears our sin 53:6 – he bears our sin

81. SIGNPOST #26: MESSIAH’S MISSION

82. GOOD NEWS FOR THE OPPRESSED

83. Isaiah 61 61:1 – “good news” = the Gospel 61:1 – “good news” = the Gospel 61:3 – restoration 61:3 – restoration 61:4 reconstruction 61:4 reconstruction 61:8 everlasting covenant 61:8 everlasting covenant 61:11 universal righteousness & praise 61:11 universal righteousness & praise

84. SIGNPOST #27: A NEW COVENANT

85. KNOWLEDGE, INTIMACY AND FORGVIENESS

86. Jeremiah 31:31-34 who’s the real mother? who’s the real mother? wisdom is practical and humane wisdom is practical and humane

87. SIGNPOST #28: VALLEY OF DRY BONES

88. GOD WILL RESURRECT HIS PEOPLE

89. Ezekiel 37:1-14 37:4 – hearing the Word gives life 37:4 – hearing the Word gives life 37:5 – Breath (Spirit) will enter you 37:5 – Breath (Spirit) will enter you 37:11 - bones = the house of Israel 37:11 - bones = the house of Israel 37:14 – life, God’s spirit & land 37:14 – life, God’s spirit & land

90. SIGNPOST #29: FIERY FURNACE

91. GOD STANDS WITH THE FAITHFUL

92. Daniel 3 3:18 – refusal to commit idolatry 3:18 – refusal to commit idolatry 3:25 – 3 go in, but 4 in the furnace 3:25 – 3 go in, but 4 in the furnace 3:29-30 – pagan king honors God 3:29-30 – pagan king honors God

93. SIGNPOST #30: BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST

94. THE WRITING ON THE WALL

95. Daniel 5 5:2 pagan king desecrates God’s holy vessels 5:2 pagan king desecrates God’s holy vessels 5:5 the hand of God 5:5 the hand of God 5:20 Nebuchadnezzar’s madness (Daniel 4) 5:20 Nebuchadnezzar’s madness (Daniel 4) 5:24-30 God’s judgment 5:24-30 God’s judgment

96. SIGNPOST #31: DANIEL IN THE LION’S DEN

97. GOD PROTECTS THE FAITHFUL

98. Daniel 6 Daniel 6:5 – only complaint against Daniel = his faith Daniel 6:5 – only complaint against Daniel = his faith 6:22 God delivers Daniel 6:22 God delivers Daniel 6:25-28 pagan king honors God 6:25-28 pagan king honors God

99. SIGNPOST #32: JONAH AND THE WHALE

100. GOD PURSUES, REHABILITATES AND RESCUES

101. Jonah 1-2 1:2 Jonah’s marching orders 1:2 Jonah’s marching orders 1:3 Jonah goes opposite direction 1:3 Jonah goes opposite direction 1:15 Jonah tossed overboard 1:15 Jonah tossed overboard 1:17 the sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-41) -- 3 days & nights 1:17 the sign of Jonah (Matthew 12:38-41) -- 3 days & nights

102. SIGNPOST #33: THE DAY OF THE LORD

103. GOD’S MESSENGER (AND ELIJAH) WILL COME

104. Malachi 3-4 3:1 the Lord arrives without warning 3:1 the Lord arrives without warning 3:5 a day of judgment 3:5 a day of judgment 3:16 book of life 3:16 book of life 4:2 the coming Messiah 4:2 the coming Messiah 4:5 Elijah precedes his coming 4:5 Elijah precedes his coming