A broad sweep of the divine narrative of scripture described in 6 dramas

1. The Bible:- God’s Divine Drama played out in Six Acts

2. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Creation Humanity’s intimacy with God Key Passages Genesis 1 & 2 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 1: God Establishes His Kingdom - Creation

3. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Fall Expulsion from Garden Death of Abel Flood Tower of Babel Key Passages Genesis 3-11 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 2: Rebellion in the Kingdom - Fall

4. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Call of Abram / Kingdom promised Egyptian exile Exodus Conquest of Canaan Judges rule Kingship established Kingdom split Babylonian exile Key Passages Genesis 11-50 Exodus All OT Law books All OT History books All OT Prophets books 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 3: The King Chooses Israel – Redemption Initiated

5. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Jesus’ birth Jesus’ ministry Calling of the Twelve Jesus’ death Jesus’ resurrection Key Passages Matthew Mark Luke John 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 4: The Coming of the King – Redemption Established

6. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Holy Spirit given at Pentecost Early church established Apostles mission Conversion of Paul Paul’s missionary tours (All subsequent church history) Key Passages Acts All NT Letters 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 5: Spreading the News of the King – The Church

7. The Bible: A Drama in 6 Acts Key Events Return of Christ New heavens New earth Key Passages Revelation Various prophecies 2000 BC 2000 AD Act 6: The Return of the King – Redemption Established