Welcome to Strolling Thru the Bible, a children’s devotion series. We begin in Genesis and take one step (or devotion) at a time until we end the journey in Revelations. I am a long-distance grandma, so I print the devotion and mail a copy. We schedule face time or a Skype meeting; thus spending quality time together discussing our faith. Not only do I share my faith with a very special person in my life, but we get to know each other better and create lasting memories.
The first section provides an overview of either a book of the Bible or a group of chapters from a book of the Bible. The devotion section identifies a Bible verse and facilitates a discussion around the verses’ topic.
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# 1 - BIBLE OVERVIEW
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The Old Testament starts with the Creation, the fall of man, and Noah’s Ark. Additionally, it recounts God’s choosing Abram (later called Abraham) to begin the nation of a chosen people – also known as Jews, Hebrews, or the Israelites. The OT describes the rise of Israel only to fall when they neglect and disobey God. Prophets, kings, songs, and ordinary people such as Ruth, Job, and Esther tell the history of the chosen ones, and you will learn about these people as we progress through the Bible.
The New Testament contains the four Gospels, which include Jesus’ birth, death, and resurrection. The book of Acts and the epistles (letters) written by leaders of this newly formed faith portray the struggles and persecution the church endured. The last book (Revelation) foretells Jesus’ return to earth to rescue all of his followers, so that we may live on the New Earth (Heaven) with Jesus for eternity.