Around the Bible in 80 Days : The Story of God from Creation to New Creation.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hicks, John Mark.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (179 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : Abilene Christian University Press, 2022.

Summary:

"Scripture shares a basic story, from God's first creative act in the beginning to its final scene-the renewal of all creation as a new heaven and earth. Around the Bible in 80 Days offers you an accessible guide to the Bible's high points that can enrich your faith and help you better understand God's overall redemptive story. On this 80-day excursion, join master teacher John Mark as he encourages you to reflect deeply on specific Scriptures and what they say about God's unfolding drama. Each short section ends with prayer and meditative questions that can help you better understand God and yourself"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Intro

Title Page

Copyright Page

Contents

Preface: A Theodrama

Day 1 The Five Acts of the Theodrama

Act One: Creation

Day 2 Why Did God Create the World?

Day 3 God Builds a House

Day 4 From "Empty and Void" to "Very Good"

Day 5 Human Identity: The Image of God

Day 6 The Human Vocation: Fill the Earth

Day 7 The Human Vocation: Subdue the Earth

Day 8 The Human Vocation: Rule the Earth

Day 9 Two Trees: A Wisdom Story

Day 10 Humanity Tumbled: A Disordered Earth

Day 11 Humanity Tumbled: Violence Enters the World

Day 12 Humanity Tumbled: Violence Encompasses the Earth

Day 13 Humanity Degenerated: An Alternative Story

Act Two: Israel

Day 14 The Promise to Abraham

Day 15 Israel as New Humanity

Day 16 Israel as a Royal Priest among the Nations

Day 17 God Dwells with Israel

Day 18 Israel Inherits a Land

Day 19 Israel Wants a New King

Day 20 God's Gift to Israel

Day 21 God's Torah: A Path to Life

Day 22 The Oracles of God

Day 23 The Witness of History

Day 24 The Hymns and Prayers of Israel

Day 25 Wisdom and Folly

Day 26 Living in Chaos

Day 27 The Prophet Amos Calls for Justice and Hope

Day 28 The Prophets Call for Justice

Day 29 The Prophets Envision a New Day

Act Three: Messiah

Day 30 God Sends the Son and the Spirit

Day 31 God Becomes a Human Being

Day 32 Why Did God Become Human?

Day 33 The Messiah Is Immersed with Israel

Day 34 The Messiah Goes into the Wilderness with Israel

Day 35 The Messiah Begins His Ministry

Day 36 The Messiah Ministers to Israel

Day 37 Seeking First the Kingdom of God and Its Righteousness

Day 38 Pledging Allegiance to the Messiah's Kingdom

Day 39 Did Jesus Preach the Gospel?

Day 40 The Messiah Confronts the Reign of Satan

Day 41 The Messiah Begins the Journey to the Cross.

Day 42 God Gives the Messiah Hope

Day 43 The Messiah Is a Suffering Servant

Day 44 The Messiah Comes to the Temple

Day 45 The Messiah Establishes Kingdom Priorities

Day 46 The Messiah Serves the Table

Day 47 The Messiah Agonizes over Doing the Will of God

Day 48 The Messiah Is Crucified

Day 49 The Messiah on the Cross

Day 50 The Messiah Is Abandoned

Day 51 The Messiah Is Vindicated

Day 52 At the Table with the Messiah on Resurrection Sunday

Day 53 The Messiah Commissions His Disciples

Day 54 The Messiah Is Enthroned as Lord

Day 55 New Creation Inaugurated

Act Four: Church

Day 56 The Renewal of Israel

Day 57 The Pouring Out of the Spirit

Day 58 The Invitation into Community: Baptism

Day 59 The Formation of Community: Assembly

Day 60 The Formation of Community: The Teaching of the Apostles

Day 61 The Formation of Community: The Table of the Lord

Day 62 The Formation of Community: Fellowship

Day 63 The Formation of Community: Prayer

Day 64 The Formation of Community: Leadership

Day 65 Missional Mandate: Fill the Earth

Day 66 Missional Mandate: Subdue the Powers

Day 67 Missional Mandate: Shepherd the Creation

Day 68 Life in the Spirit: Communion with God

Day 69 Life in the Spirit: Transformation

Day 70 Life in the Spirit: Gifts

Act Five: New Creation

Day 71 Already, but Not Yet

Day 72 Perfected through Suffering

Day 73 Life in the Spirit: Lament

Day 74 Life in the Spirit: Waiting in Hope

Day 75 The Resurrection of Jesus

Day 76 The Resurrection of Humanity

Day 77 The Resurrection of Creation

Day 78 Divine Judgment

Day 79 New Heaven and New Earth: Communal Life

Day 80 A New Garden: Renewed Identity and Vocation.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781684269310

1684269318

OCLC:

1314621803