英语专业课——圣经赏析.pptVIP

* Again, brings back because of promises God made to Abraham and David. * * Last books of prophecy to these Jews are warnings. * Some places in Bible where promises were given are shown here. * * * * * God Sends Jesus to Save the World 400 years after the Old Testament ends, Jesus is born. His birth’s details fit the ancient prophecies of the promised one. Examples: A descendant of Abraham, Israel, and David Born in the small town of Bethlehem. At about age 30, Jesus starts preaching in Israel. He heals people, performs miracles, and makes astounding claims. Examples of Claims: I am the light of the world I came to save the world - Whoever sees me, sees God. - He who believes in me has eternal life Jesus, though, is rejected by his nation. He is arrested, tried for treason, convicted, tortured, publicly executed on a cross, and buried. On the third day, Jesus rises from the dead. He tells his disciples to spread to all nations the gospel (“good news”) that they can have forgiveness and eternal life through believing in Him. After Jesus returns to heaven, the Holy Spirit comes on his disciples and makes them bold. They share Jesus’ gospel Acts 1 - 28 message with Jews and then others throughout the Roman Empire. Many lives are changed. * - Ambitious because cover whole Bible in 30 minutes. Why know this story though? . . . * Refer to Genesis 1 2. * * * Bible says Noah was righteous and walked with God. (But after the flood, Noah and his sons don’t always behave well.) * * * * One man for blessing all nations. * - After one year, no son. Two years, five years, 10 years and so on, no son. Still trusts in God. - God says he counts Abe as righteous because of his trust in God—a big theme for the Bible. * How old? Abe ~100 and Sarah ~90 years old. * An Egyptian dynasty change resulted in their status change. * Moses’ background described in these Exodus chapters. * * Laws include how they are to worship God and devote themselves to God only. * For over