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The Bible in 12 Stops
From Genesis to Revelation, one line per stop. Skim the storyline, then pick any stop and start with a single chapter.
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In the Beginning
God creates the world and everything in it, makes humans, and places them in a garden.
The Fall and the Flood
Humans turn away from God, the world fills with violence, and a flood reshapes the earth.
The Promise
God calls Abraham and promises him a family, a land, and a blessing for all peoples.
Exodus and the Law
Israel is brought out of slavery in Egypt and receives the law at Mount Sinai.
Entering the Land
Israel enters Canaan, then cycles through failure and rescue in the time of the judges.
The Kingdom
Israel asks for a king; Saul, David, and Solomon reign in turn, and the kingdom later divides.
Poetry and Wisdom
Songs, proverbs, and hard questions: how to pray, live, and face suffering before God.
Prophets, Exile, and Return
Prophets warn and comfort; Jerusalem falls, the people are exiled, and some later return to rebuild.
The Life of Jesus
The four Gospels tell of Jesus' birth, his teaching, and his ministry in Galilee and Judea.
The Cross and the Resurrection
The Gospels record that Jesus is crucified and rises from the dead on the third day.
The Early Church
The message spreads from Jerusalem across the Roman world, and letters guide the young churches.
The Ending
The Bible closes with a vision of God making all things new.
Walked the whole line? Where next?