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Story SelectionCore Stories And Story Lists

The Story of the BibleA compiled story of how Gods Word was written down at Gods instruction to prophets and other writers; what Gods Word says about itself

Characteristics of GodIntroductory overview of the relevant characteristics of God which will be explored in following stories

Creation of Spirit WorldOrigin of angels, Satan and evil spirits; God is sovereign over the spirit world as its creator

Creation of Physical WorldSix days of creation with focus on creation of the physical world but including the general reference to man and woman

Creation of Man and WomanSeparate creation stories first of man and Gods commandment to him, and then of woman as a companion to man

Disobedience of Adam and EveStory of temptation of Eve by Satan, disobedience by both man and woman, Gods judgment of all three

NoahJudgment of Sinful WorldWide spread of sin and Gods judgment of whole earth; Gods grace to Noah and his family, Noahs obedience to God; Gods judgment is inescapable without Gods help

Gods Call & Promises to AbrahamCall to leave his people and come to a land God would show him; promise of great blessing and that his descendant would be a blessing to all peoples; Gods promise of a son

The Substitute SacrificeGods grace in giving a son to Abraham in fulfillment of promise; Gods testing Abraham but providing a substitute sacrifice

The PassoverGod is sovereign, his will must be obeyed; Gods judgment upon the disobedience of Egypt; Gods people spared by the sign of blood

Gods Holy Law to Define SinGod gives his holy Law to define sin and the relationship man must have with God and fellow man

The Sacrifice for SinThe blood sacrificethe blood of the innocent shed for the sin of the guilty; a priest or mediator was to intercede

The Prophets Message IWarning of Coming Judgment for SinElijah, Jonah, Jeremiah

The Prophets Message IIPromised of an Anointed One to Suffer for Our SinSuffering Servant, king, priest, prophet

Birth of Jesus According to ProphecyLuke and Matthew story

Baptism of Jesus & Testing by SatanTestimony of God, Holy Spirit and John at baptismStanding on Gods Word when tested by Satan

Jesus and NicodemusYou Must be Born AgainThe new birth of the Spirit

Jesus & Samaritan WomanLiving Water of SalvationJesus other reference to drink of living waterJohn 7:37ff

Jesus Taught as One Having Great AuthoritySermon on Mount, Sower and Seeds, Kingdom ParablesAuthority came from GodThese words are not my own

Jesus Has Authority to Forgive SinParalyzed man & 4 friends, or Woman who anointed feet of Jesus

Jesus Has Authority to Heal and Restore BodiesLepers, woman with issue of blood, Man with withered limb, blind, deaf, lame man by pool of Siloam

Jesus is Lord of NatureCalming the storm, walking on the water, or feeding the multitude

Jesus has Authority Over the Spirit WorldRebuking spirit in synagogue, boy with evil spirit, woman bound by Satan, Syro-Phoenician womans daughter, Gadarene demoniac

Jesus is the Resurrection & the LifeLazarus, Jairus daughter, widows son

Parable of Prodigal SonA picture of repentance, forgiveness and restoration, warning to those who refuse to forgive

Danger of Refusing Gods InvitationLazarus & Rich ManParable of Wedding Banquet

Jesus Warned His Disciples What Would Happen To HimWarnings in Mark 8-9-10, but the disciples did not understand and were afraid to ask him

Who is Jesus?Testimony of Peter, othersComposite story of testimoniesangels, wise mens, Johns, Simeon, evil spirits, people, Peters

The Last SupperMy body given for you, my blood shed for remission of sinServe one anotherPromise to prepare a place for us and return for us

Trials, Crucifixion, Decisions for and Against JesusAre you the Son of God?Are you then a king?Condemned to deathWords of two criminalsWords of Centurion

Resurrection StoriesWomen at tombPeter & JohnMary MagdaleneDisciples on Emmaus RoadThomas

AscensionCommissioning to make disciplesWait for the SpiritThis same Jesus will return in the same way

Return of Jesus PromisedDiscourse (Luke 17) & Parables of the return

Judgment of Unbelievers and Punishment of Satan

Blessed State of Believers