When we rearrange the Bible and read through it in the proper order, we are
then capable of following the story as each event unfolds in time, and relate
each event to those that preceded it, as well as to the events that follow after.
This chronological rearrangement of the Bible will lay its story out before you in
an order that makes sense and is easy to follow.
When we then read through this remarkable and wonderful story, it opens up
to us and we see what men and women are doing, and what God is doing;
usually behind the scenes and out of sight, but always toward some kind of
conclusion, which takes us to our second tool…
Tool #2: Know the End of the Story from the Beginning
The Holy Bible concludes with a very specific and purposeful ending. Unlike
any other book, it is essential to become thoroughly familiar with this ending
first , before you even start to read the Bible story from the beginning!
If you enjoy reading fiction novels, you probably start reading from the very
beginning, and wait until you get to the very end to learn how everything is
resolved. Often, if you were given a new novel but as it was being placed in
your hand, the person giving you the book told you how the story ended, you
would probably feel greatly disappointed. You might feel that the story had
been ruined for you. This is not at all the case with the Holy Bible.
In understanding the Bible, it really is helpful to become completely familiar
with how the future coming of God’s Kingdom occurs before you begin reading
it. The Biblical story is lengthy, and it takes many winding twists and turns. At
times it seems as i f God’s coming kingdom is going to be thwarted, yet
somehow God always causes the plan for His kingdom to keep advancing, year
after year and generation after generation. God Himself moves the story along
relentlessly, to His very own predetermined end.
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