Creation to Revelation : A Brief Account of the Biblical Story

by Chatham, James O.

• ISBN13: 9780802863225
• ISBN10: 0802863221
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-15
• Publisher: Eerdmans Pub Co

Summary

Many people are active Bible readers, reading a chapter or more every day, yet it can be difficult to understand how individual passages relate to the entire biblical story.James Chatham, a beloved minister and Bible teacher, has spent decades introducing people from all walks of life to the panorama of the biblical story from Genesis 1:1 to Revelation 22:21. In this readable yet meaty volume, he takes readers into the familiar yet fascinating story of God's gracious action in the world. From Abraham and the children of Israel to Jesus and his apostles, Chatham brings fresh insights to this old, old story. Rejecting our unhelpful tendency to take verses out of context, Chatham encourages instead the ancient, biblical practice of consulting "the whole counsel of God."Sprinkled throughout with interesting sidebars and including a helpful "Chronology of the Bible's Story," the book is broken up into twenty-six easy-to-use segments and enhanced by carefully designed discussion questions. While not a substitute for careful Bible reading, Chatham's "Creation to Revelation" will deepen readers' understanding of how the Bible's many pieces fit into the whole.

Author Biography

James O. Chatham is pastor emeritus of Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky

Table of Contents

Introduction	1	(5)
Contours of the Land	6	(9)
Contours of the Mind	15	(5)
The Beginning: Good!	20	(6)
Not So Good	26	(6)
The Patriarchs	32	(9)
Exodus and Wilderness	41	(11)
The Promised Land	52	(6)
Era of the Judges	58	(5)
The United Monarchy	63	(12)
The Beginning of the Divided Monarchy	75	(4)
Great Struggle and Great Hope	79	(11)
Reform, Destruction, and Exile	90	(6)
Return	96	(4)
Reconstitution and Beyond	100	(9)
King of the Jews	109	(7)
The Gospel of Matthew	116	(8)
The Gospel of Mark	124	(4)
The Gospel of Luke	128	(3)
The Gospel of John	131	(4)
The Resurrection	135	(2)
The Early Church	137	(6)
The Apostle Paul	143	(7)
The Destruction of Jerusalem and the Revelation	150	(6)
The Whole Story's Meaning: Psalm 90	156	(6)
One Story: God's Call	162	(5)
Appendix A: Chronology of the Bible's Story	167	(2)
Appendix B: Daily Bible Readings	169	(15)
Index	184