A Detailed but Thoroughly Enjoyable Study of
the Most Profound Book Ever Written
The great discovery is that the Bible is a message system: it's not simply 66 books penned by 40 authors over thousands of years, the Bible is an integrated whole which bears evidence of supernatural engineering in every detail!—Chuck Missler
Many women like to dive into Scripture topically. And that’s a great way to learn and apply truth on a variety of subjects. However, the book I'm about to recommend is different. This one is for strategic big-picture lovers.
Engineer and author, Dr. Chuck Missler has provided a comprehensive overview of Scripture in 24 one-hour sessions. Learn the Bible in 24 Hours surveys the primary concepts, overarching themes, and historical background of the Old and New Testaments. You’ll nod your head, say Aha! and shout “Hallelujah” as you fly through its pages. Ultimately, you’ll feel empowered as you successfully navigate God’s Word from start to finish.
Presenting the Big Picture
I know some blogging Moms have made New Year’s resolutions to read the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. If you’ve committed to that kind of program, Learn the Bible in 24 Hours (Thomas Nelson 2002) would be the perfect accompaniment to your Scripture reading sessions. This would be a great book for teens too. In fact, they can receive college credit from Louisiana Baptist University upon completion.My copy of this book is marked up with pencil, has plenty of folded corners and notes-to-self. It’s the sort of enjoyable teaching you can really grasp hold of in a single sitting too. Why not curl up by the fire on a snowy day this month and spend the entire day reading? Prepare to be blown away by the consistency of God’s eternal plan. The meta-message is profound, and I get really excited just thinking about it!
Endorsements
I admit, I don’t agree with everything Missler teaches about such controversial subjects as the end times. (He's a dispensational premillenialist.) Yet, with endorsements by Tim LaHaye, Frank E. Peretti, Hal Lindsey, and Joseph Farah, you know this one has to be a worthwhile read. You can discuss Missler's ideas with others and formulate your own opinions.
If you would prefer to listen to the material, you can watch Dr. Missler teach this book in a series of videos. To give you a taste of Missler’s style, here is a clip from the Introduction (Session 1). With vocabulary like "extraterrestrial," "space-time continuum," and "hidden codes" that I guarantee Chuck Missler will pique the interest of the science and mystery-lover in you.
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Do you prefer topical, devotional, or expository Bible study? 
7 Comments:
Sounds interesting!
In answer to your last question, I prefer expository. A pastor we had for 14 years was a master at that and spoiled us for anything else. :-) Topical and devotional aspects can be applied after expository study, but without it they are often misapplied.
BarbaraH.: I agree with you completely, Barbara. It's so easy to misinterpret verses when one reads them out of context. (A serious weakness of topical and devotional methods of Bible study.) Best to read the whole passage as it was intended first.
Blessings, e-Mom ღ
Thanks...I will check it out...another good resource!!!
Janette: As always, thanks for stopping by, Janette. (Love that we're on the same page with fondue!)
Oh thanks for that - I think I might be all three but I do like expositional teaching. I will look for this book and check it out - I do enjoy reading books that give me the 'big picture' I need to see it as a whole to fully grasp it (that applies to most areas of my life - my job, my knitting etc lol)
Blessings
Shelley: You're a good student of the Word, and I know you'd enjoy this book. If you know anyone with a strong science bent, (like our SIL) they would REALLY love, it!
I listen to him on radio most nights and one of my friends does his studies on line and urges me to do one.
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