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Sept.17.05: Lftd - "The whole Bible in One-Liners"

-- John 1:17 
For the law was given through Moses, 
but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.

-- Matthew 5:17
"Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets.  
I did not come to destroy but to fulfill."

-- 2 Timothy 3:16,17 
16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us 
what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. 
It straightens us out and teaches us to do what is right.
17 It is God’s way of preparing us in every way, 
fully equipped for every good thing God wants us to do.

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Old Testament:

Genesis:
God created the world, gave us the choice to love Him, and began His plan to restore us through a good man named Abraham.

Exodus:
In Egypt, Abraham's descendants grew into the Hebrew nation, 
then they headed back home.

Leviticus:
God gives the Hebrews guidelines for worship and sanitation to survive their journey.

Numbers: 
Because of they lack of faith, the Hebrews take a forty-year detour through the desert.

Deuteronomy:
Moses say good-bye, gives a history lesson, 
and gives some guidelines for loving and worshiping God.

Joshua:
The Hebrews resettled their land, after over four hundred years away, by facing down the squatters in every city.

Judges:
The Hebrews organize into a nation back in their homeland and are led by wise judges.

Ruth:
One family's story about God's provision.

1&2 Samuel:
Samuel leads Israel, then he anoints King Saul. 
After Saul, King David rules and his family suffers.

1&2 Kings:
Solomon ruled Israel, then the kingdom divided in two. 
Finally the Hebrews are exiled to foreign lands.

1&2 Chronicles:
Israel's story from David's reign until the exile into Babylon, 
but from a spiritual (not political) perspective.

Ezra:
The Hebrews returned from Babylon (where they were in exile) and rebuilt the temple.

Nehemiah:
More Hebrews returned from Babylon and rebuilt Jerusalem's wall.

Esther:
The Hebrews survived exile in Persia because of a Jewish royal beauty contest winner.

Job: 
Bad times don't change the nature of God.

Psalms:
Lyric sheets from Old Testament temple worship. 
Songs about facing life and worshiping God.

Proverbs:
Nuggets of wisdom for dealing with everyday life.

Ecclesiastes:
I had it all, and it didn't mean anything without God. 
Sincerely, King Solomon.

Song of Songs:
I'm passionately in love, and I can't stop thinking about her! 
By Solomon.

Isaiah:
Pay attention. 
God has a master plan in the works and we need to be a part of it.

Jeremiah:
Prepare to face the consequences of living apart from God. 
Know that God's plan is still in place.

Lamentations:
What we dreaded has happened. Our sin has destroyed us. 
My heart is broken.

Ezekiel:
Here are some visions I saw from God's perspective on how we've lived our lives and of heaven.

Daniel:
Here are the story of Daniel, a Jewish exile in Persia, 
and his visions of the future.

Hosea:
Ephraim, you are as unfaithful to God as prostitute to husband. 
Turn around!

Joel:
Because of our sin, it's going to get worse before it gets better. 
But it will get better one day.

Amos:
By human standards, you're looking okay, 
but by God's standards, you're failing.

Obadiah:
Attention, people of Edom: 
You've bullied Israel and now you'll answer to God Himself.

Jonah:
Jonah unwillingly prophesied to a wicked place and was disappointed at the good turnout.

Micah:
We are immoral and headed for destruction. 
Only God can deliver us from ourselves.

Nahum:
No matter how strong evil seems, 
God will do away with it when He is ready.

Habakkuk:
God, why don't you stop bad things from happening?

Zephaniah:
God will hold us accountable for our actions. All of them.

Haggai:
Don't ignore what matters most:
Your relationship with your God and Creator!

Zechariah:
Finish the temple an get your relationship with God in working order.
The Messiah is coming!

Malachi:
Worshiping God is not about doing the least to get by. 
Be wholehearted instead

New Testament:

Matthew:
Dear Hebrews, Jesus is the Messiah that God promised through the prophets and here's how I know.

Mark:
Hey Romans, Jesus was a Servant-King. Look what He did!

Luke:
Amazing news! Jesus is God and yet totally human. 
He understands our journey.

John:
It really is true. Jesus Christ is God Himself.

Acts:
A new church organizes: Jesus' sacrifice makes us right with God.
Spread the news.

Romans:
Dear church, The only way we can be right with God is through Faith.

1 Corinthians:
Dear church, Don't be like the world around you. 
Be who God made you to be, pure and effective.

2 Corinthians:
Dear church, Here's who I am. 
Now let me tell you who you should be.

Galatians:
Dear church, You can't earn God's approval by obeying rules. 
It takes faith.

Ephesians:
Dear church, Receive God's amazing love for you. 
Then, love each other well.

Philippians:
Dear church, Knowing you brings joy to me. 
Knowing God brings joy to all of us.

Colossians:
Dear church, Faith in Christ is enough. 
Don't add anything else to it.

1 Thessalonians:
Dear church, Look forward to Christ's return!

2 Thessalonians:
Dear church, Look forward to Christ's return, 
but keep living full lives and working hard!

1 Timothy:
Dear Tim, You're doing well. 
Here are some things to remember about leading a church.

2 Timothy:
Dear Tim, Come soon. I don't know how much longer I'll be here.
Keep the faith!

Titus:
Dear Titus, Here are some helpful hints about leading your church.

Philemon:
Dear Philemon, Forgive Onesimus not as a run-away, 
but as your brother in faith.

Hebrews:
To all Jewish Christians: Now that Christ has come, 
focus on Him rather than the rituals that pointed you to Him.

James:
Yes, salvation is by faith, but faith without action is useless.

1&2 Peter:
These are difficult times. Let your faith help you endure. 
Don't let go just because troubles come.

1 John:
Ignore false teaching. Live righteously. Love each other. 
Know that Jesus was God in the flesh.

2 John:
Keep your chin up and your hearts open, 
but keep a close watch on your faith.

3 John:
Keep up the good work! 
I'll be there soon to deal with the power struggle.

Jude:
Watch out for people who use God's grace as an excuse for irresponsibility!

Revelation:
Here's the last page of world history -- 
the end of the world as we know it.