The Promised Christ is Born: Bible Survey for New Christians

Luke 2:1–20 Augustus taxes all the Roman empire. The nativity of Christ. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. The shepherds glorify God.  2:1.  And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.… Continue reading The Promised Christ is Born: Bible Survey for New Christians

An Eternal King Promised: Bible Survey for New Christians

Jeremiah 23:1–6; Isaiah 9:6–7; Zechariah 9:9–10 Summary: He prophesies a restoration of the scattered flock. What joy shall be in the midst of afflictions, by the birth and kingdom of Christ Zion is exhorted to rejoice for the coming of Christ, and his peaceable kingdom.    23:1.  “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter… Continue reading An Eternal King Promised: Bible Survey for New Christians

A People set for God: A Bible Survey for New Christians

Genesis 12:1-3; 28:10–15; 32:22–28 (NKJV) Summary: God calls Abram, and blesses him with a promise of Christ. Jacob journeys, and has a vision of a ladder. He wrestles with an angel at Peniel, where he is called Israel.  12:1.  Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, from your family and… Continue reading A People set for God: A Bible Survey for New Christians