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Perhaps you're familiar with the Bible, but not with the over-arching story this book unfolds to us from its beginning in Genesis to its conclusion in Revelation. Discover the themes that unite these 66 books into a cohesive narrative. And discover the essential part you play in this big story. 
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Course Overview

Perhaps you're familiar with the Bible, but not with the over-arching story this book unfolds to us from its beginning in Genesis to its conclusion in Revelation. Discover the themes that unite these 66 books into a cohesive narrative. And discover the essential part you play in this big story. This course is made up of 5 lessons:
  • Lesson 1: The Power of A Story
  • Lesson 2: Creation and the Image of God
  • Lesson 3: Rebellion & Redemption
  • Lesson 4: Restoration & God's People 
  • Lesson 5: The People of God's Mission
Finding Your Way Around
You may work through each lesson at your own pace, completing them all in an afternoon, or space them over the next five weeks. No matter the pace you take, we will be sending you a brief weekly email each of the next five weeks. The left-hand navigation tray will display the elements of each lesson acting as a table of contents.  As you progress through the course it will strikethrough and gray out completed elements to help track course progress.  

Dr. Mark Young, President of Denver Seminary

Dr. Mark Young, president of Denver Seminary, is a theological educator and pastoral leader with nearly 40 years of global ministry experience.
 
 Mark has authored several publications, including One True Story, One True God: What the Bible Is All About (Our Daily Bread Publishing, 2021). 
 
Mark holds a PhD in Educational Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and a ThM in New Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary. He serves as the board chair for the Association of Theological Schools and is a member of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education, and several other organizations.

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Course Content - What's That Book About?

What's the Bible All About?
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Dr. Mark Young Bio

Lesson 1 - The Power of Story

"What if by understanding the story of the Bible, we might come to understand the big story of our own lives and our own purpose?" 
The Power of Story
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Lesson 1 - Part 1: The Power of Story
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Lesson 1 - Part 2: The Power of Story
Lesson 1 Articles
Article 1: How Do We Know That the Story of the Bible is True?
Article 2: An Enduring Memorial
Lesson 1 Handout
Lesson 1 Discussion Questions
Lesson 1 MP3

Lesson 2 - Creation and the Image of God

"While we all confidently declare that humanity is made 'in God's image', what does it actually mean and why does it matter?"
Creation and the Image of God
Lesson 2 - Part 1: Creation and the Image of God
Lesson 2 - Part 2: Creation and the Image of God
Lesson 2 Articles
Article 1: Jesus is the Word of God
Article 2: The Creator Of All That Is
Article 3: Leading Ourselves in Worship
Lesson 2 Handout
Lesson 2 Discussion Questions
Lesson 2 MP3

Lesson 3 - Rebellion & Redemption


In one deliberate choice, paradise is lost. In this third lesson, Dr. Young takes a sober look at the tragedy of Genesis 3 and asks the critical question: What is God going to do?
Rebellion & Redemption
Lesson 3 - Part 1: Rebellion and Redemption
Lesson 3 - Part 2: Rebellion and Redemption
Lesson 3 Articles
Article 1: Silencing The Hiss
Article 2: Christ Our Rescuer
Lesson 3 Handout
Lesson 3 Discussion Questions
Lesson 3 MP3

Lesson 4 - Restoration & God's People

There are three components to the biblical idea of redemption: rescue, restoration, and ransom.
Restoration & God's People
Lesson 4 - Part 1: Restoration and Gods People
Lesson 4 - Part 2: Restoration and Gods People
Lesson 4 Articles
Article 1: A Royal Priesthood, a Holy Nation, God's Special Possession
Article 2: God In A Box
Lesson 4 Handout
Lesson 4 Discussion Questions
Lesson 4 MP3

Lesson 5 - The People of God's Mission

"The Bible presents the rather startling reality that God’s redemptive mission is accomplished through His people."
The People of God's Mission
Lesson 5 - Part 1: The People of God's Mission
Lesson 5 - Part 2: The People of God's Mission
Lesson 5 - Part 3: The Mission of Gods People
Lesson 5 Articles
Article 1: What Does It Mean To Be A Disciple?
Article 2: As the Father Has Sent Me I Am Sending You
Article 3: Camaraderie
Lesson 5 Handout
Lesson Five Discussion Questions
Lesson 5 MP3

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