Deuteronomy 11:9

In Mark 12, Jesus said that all the commandments rest on these two: loving God and loving others. In this 7-day plan, explore these basic building blocks critical for your life in Christ.

Welcome to the “Field Guide” Module for the Old Testament. We want to make sure you are well prepared before you start down the path of a deeper engagement with God’s Word. This module will provide a great framework for your journey through the Old Testament as we explore the Bible’s geographical, historical, cultural and religious contexts.

The Bible is a compilation of 66 books. Each book has an overarching theme. Multiple stories and texts in each book point to an attribute of God. When these themes are recognized, they help us understand the message of that book better. It also allows us to see how One Single Story is woven from beginning to end. Ultimately, each theme will enable us to understand Jesus and why He came.

This is the fifth part of a reading plan through the Bible, following the lectionary pattern of reading in the Psalms, Old Testament, and New Testament each day. In addition, each day this month will feature a memorization challenge for the Apostles' Creed, and there will be brief devotionals from different people in our Church scattered throughout the plan.