Bible

Key Themes: Deliverance, law, worship, identity

Summary: Moses leads Israel out of Egyptian slavery. At Mount Sinai, they receive the Law (Torah), including the Ten Commandments. God forms a holy people set apart to live in covenant faithfulness.

Key Events: Conquest of Canaan, monarchy (Saul, David, Solomon), division of the kingdom, exile

Summary: Israel enters the Promised Land, but cycles of faithfulness and rebellion mark their history. Prophets call the people to justice, mercy, and covenant loyalty. Eventually, both kingdoms fall and are exiled.

Key Books: Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes

Summary: These writings explore worship, suffering, love, morality, and life’s meaning. They offer poetic prayers, deep wisdom, and philosophical reflections on faith and existence.

Key Message: God becomes human in Jesus Christ to fulfill prophecy, restore relationship, and offer salvation

Summary: Jesus teaches love, heals the broken, challenges injustice, dies on the cross, and rises from the dead. His life fulfills Old Testament prophecy and inaugurates the New Covenant.

Key Events: Pentecost, growth of the early Church, letters to communities, apocalyptic vision

Summary: The Holy Spirit empowers the Church to spread the Gospel. Paul and others write letters to encourage believers. Revelation offers hope in ultimate renewal: God will dwell with His people in a new heaven and earth.