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Mifflin County Community Church
The Story 2nd Edition Week 1 - "The Plot" (11-02-25)
Week 1 Notes for the #mc3TheStory2ndEdition Point series at Mifflin County Community Church (Lewistown, PA). (Don't forget to click "Save Event" to have these notes for future reference.)
Locations & Times
Mifflin County Community Church
200 S Wayne St, Lewistown, PA 17044, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
The Plot of The Story has a Purpose and a Plan
Books
OLD TESTAMENT
_____+_____ = _____
There are _____ books in the OT
NEW TESTAMENT
_____x_____ = _____
There are _____ books in the NT
Therefore…
There are _____ books in the Bible
OLD TESTAMENT
_____+_____ = _____
There are _____ books in the OT
NEW TESTAMENT
_____x_____ = _____
There are _____ books in the NT
Therefore…
There are _____ books in the Bible
OT Flow
The Old Testament was written by 28 Authors (in Hebrew & Aramaic),
About a period of more than 2,000 Years
3 Major Divisions:
•____________ (17)
–Genesis-Esther
•____________ (5)
–Job-Song of Solomon
•____________ (17)
–Isaiah-Malachi
4 Subdivisions:
Within History:
•____________ (5)
–Genesis-Deuteronomy
•____________ (12)
–Joshua-Esther
Within Prophecy:
•____________ Prophets (5)
–Isaiah-Daniel
•____________ Prophets (12)
–Hosea-Malachi
The Old Testament was written by 28 Authors (in Hebrew & Aramaic),
About a period of more than 2,000 Years
3 Major Divisions:
•____________ (17)
–Genesis-Esther
•____________ (5)
–Job-Song of Solomon
•____________ (17)
–Isaiah-Malachi
4 Subdivisions:
Within History:
•____________ (5)
–Genesis-Deuteronomy
•____________ (12)
–Joshua-Esther
Within Prophecy:
•____________ Prophets (5)
–Isaiah-Daniel
•____________ Prophets (12)
–Hosea-Malachi
Chart of the Flow of the Old Testament
NT Flow
The New Testament was written by ~9 Authors (in Greek),
About a period of less than 100 Years
2 Major Divisions:
•____________ (5)
–Matthew-Acts
•____________ (22)
–Romans-Revelation
3 Subdivisions
Within Letters:
•Paul’s Letters to ____________ (9)
–Romans-2 Thessalonians
•Paul’s Letters to ____________ (4)
–1 Timothy-Philemon
•____________ Letters(9)
–Hebrews-Revelation
The New Testament was written by ~9 Authors (in Greek),
About a period of less than 100 Years
2 Major Divisions:
•____________ (5)
–Matthew-Acts
•____________ (22)
–Romans-Revelation
3 Subdivisions
Within Letters:
•Paul’s Letters to ____________ (9)
–Romans-2 Thessalonians
•Paul’s Letters to ____________ (4)
–1 Timothy-Philemon
•____________ Letters(9)
–Hebrews-Revelation
Chart of the Flow of the New Testament
Major Bodies of Water in the Bible (hideously NOT to scale!)
Major Locations in the Bible (hideously NOT to scale!)
12 Chapters of The Story
•Ch. 1 Creation
•Ch. 2 Generations
•Ch. 3 Migration
•Ch. 4 Invasion
•Ch. 5 Decision
•Ch. 6 Coronation
•Ch. 7 Incarceration
•Ch. 8 Restoration
•Ch. 9 Suppression
•Ch. 10 Proclamation
•Ch. 11 Congregation
•Ch. 12 Mission
•Ch. 1 Creation
•Ch. 2 Generations
•Ch. 3 Migration
•Ch. 4 Invasion
•Ch. 5 Decision
•Ch. 6 Coronation
•Ch. 7 Incarceration
•Ch. 8 Restoration
•Ch. 9 Suppression
•Ch. 10 Proclamation
•Ch. 11 Congregation
•Ch. 12 Mission
Announcement: PR'ME GROUP SIGN-UPS LAST CALL
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO SIGN-UP FOR THE FALL CYCLE OF PR'ME GROUPS which runs though the end of November.
Since we are starting a new #mc3TheStory2ndEdition series this month, IT'S THE PERFECT TIME TO SIGN-UP!!
Pr'me Groups are small groups to help you develop meaningful relationships with other Christ-followers. Groups meet on different days, times, and locations throughout the week, including Student Pr'me on Tuesday nights for students in 6th-12th grade.
You can find out more information, and sign-up at the Info Table in the lobby OR SIGN UP ONLINE at mc3Church.org/community.
Since we are starting a new #mc3TheStory2ndEdition series this month, IT'S THE PERFECT TIME TO SIGN-UP!!
Pr'me Groups are small groups to help you develop meaningful relationships with other Christ-followers. Groups meet on different days, times, and locations throughout the week, including Student Pr'me on Tuesday nights for students in 6th-12th grade.
You can find out more information, and sign-up at the Info Table in the lobby OR SIGN UP ONLINE at mc3Church.org/community.
Announcement: THE STORY 2ND EDITION YOUVERSION NOTES
Because #TheStory2ndEdition will cover A LOT of content (the entire Bible in 6 weeks!), we want to again highlight the importance of downloading the weekly YouVersion Notes so that you can follow along! We've put together notes, verses, maps, and other resources on a YouVersion "Event" on the mc3 YouVersion account that can be accessed anywhere!--NOW INCLUDING THE WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PR'ME GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE!
•If you haven't done so already, download the FREE YouVersion Bible app from your device app store, or by going to Bible.com/App.
•Then scan the QR code on the screen (or you can find it each week on the door to the garage or by the coffee bar in the lobby)
--[if given the option, there are more features if you open this in the Bible APP instead of a web browser]
*OR*
--Click your profile picture in the corner of the YouVersion app
--then select the menu button at the top of the page
--then select "Events,"
--then search for Mifflin County Community Church (so maybe just scan the QR code next time🙂 )
•On the screen that opens in the app, select "Save Event" (save button located upper right hand corner of the page)
--IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST save the event if you want to view these notes after next week [that's YouVersion's thing, not ours]
•If you haven't done so already, download the FREE YouVersion Bible app from your device app store, or by going to Bible.com/App.
•Then scan the QR code on the screen (or you can find it each week on the door to the garage or by the coffee bar in the lobby)
--[if given the option, there are more features if you open this in the Bible APP instead of a web browser]
*OR*
--Click your profile picture in the corner of the YouVersion app
--then select the menu button at the top of the page
--then select "Events,"
--then search for Mifflin County Community Church (so maybe just scan the QR code next time🙂 )
•On the screen that opens in the app, select "Save Event" (save button located upper right hand corner of the page)
--IMPORTANT NOTE: You MUST save the event if you want to view these notes after next week [that's YouVersion's thing, not ours]
Announcement: JUMPSTART! TODAY
We have another JumpStart! TODAY AFTER the Worship Experienc2e!
JumpStart! is an mc3Family program for PreK-5th grade kids AND their parents to come together to learn more about Jesus! It's a fun-packed time on the first Sunday of [most] months that includes songs, games, AND lunch (today's menu is SLIDERS!)!
You'll sing. You'll laugh. You'll Jump!
JumpStart! is an mc3Family program for PreK-5th grade kids AND their parents to come together to learn more about Jesus! It's a fun-packed time on the first Sunday of [most] months that includes songs, games, AND lunch (today's menu is SLIDERS!)!
You'll sing. You'll laugh. You'll Jump!
This Week's Pr'me Group Discussion Guide
**DO NOT OPEN UNTIL MONDAY**
Here's the link to this week's YouVersion Pr'me Group Discussion Guide.
[Due to a software glitch, if you open this before the guide is completed, it will not load all of the content]
https://bible.com/events/49514338mc3 The Story 2nd Edition page
Click here to listen, watch, or learn more about the The Story 2nd Edition Point series.
https://mc3Church.org/TheStory2ndEdition