INTRODUCTION
If the storyline of the bible is to be fused into a single theme, it would probably be correct to view it as a story of the kingdom of God told from a multi-perspective stand. From the beginning of the sixty-six books, the Bible begins with the origins of man and all that is revealed to man. In other words, it is the story of God and man and how the relationship between God and man is destroyed and re-established through the promise of God, redemption of man and covenant between God and mankind (Roberts, 2002). Since there are many versions of the Bible, it vital to clarify that quotations made in this paper are drawn from King James Version (KJV), unless otherwise indicated.
OLD TESTAMENT
The Old Testament of the Bible encompasses 39 books written by different authors and touching on various issues relating to the great agenda that connects to the main theme. The Old Testament ends with Malachi. In order to put the storyline of the Old Testament into better perspective, it is probably appropriate to divide it into various historical periods.
Period of Creation and Fall of Man
From the book of Genesis, which is the
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Upon realizing that mankind was continually sinful and drifting away from his desires and promises, God sent his only begotten son to act as an intermediary in order that through his suffering and sacrifice on the cross, mankind’s relationship with God would be restored. Through the Gospel according to John, we are informed that Jesus was there from the beginning and he was the word. Through the teachings of Christ, it is evident that a new covenant, in which he would be the sacrificial lamb, would entail the heart of the individual where it was supposed to be kept pure and holy in order for the spirit of God to dwell in it. This is just as Prophet Jeremiah had prophesied earlier. Matthew and Luke give additional details about the story of Jesus and this is about