The Bible—What Is Its Message? The Bible—What Is Its Message? Title Page/Publishers’ Page Table of Contents Why Examine the Bible? SECTIONS SECTION 1 The Creator Gives Man a Paradise SECTION 2 Paradise Lost SECTION 3 Mankind Survives the Flood SECTION 4 God Makes a Covenant With Abraham SECTION 5 God Blesses Abraham and His Family SECTION 6 Job Keeps His Integrity SECTION 7 God Delivers the Sons of Israel SECTION 8 The People of Israel Enter Canaan SECTION 9 The Israelites Ask for a King SECTION 10 Solomon Rules Wisely SECTION 11 Inspired Songs That Comfort and Teach SECTION 12 Divine Wisdom for Life SECTION 13 Good Kings and Bad Kings SECTION 14 God Speaks Through His Prophets SECTION 15 A Prophet in Exile Receives Glimpses of the Future SECTION 16 The Messiah Arrives SECTION 17 Jesus Teaches About God’s Kingdom SECTION 18 Jesus Performs Miracles SECTION 19 Jesus Gives a Far-Reaching Prophecy SECTION 20 Jesus Christ Is Put to Death SECTION 21 Jesus Is Alive! SECTION 22 The Apostles Preach Fearlessly SECTION 23 The Good News Spreads SECTION 24 Paul Writes to the Congregations SECTION 25 Counsel on Faith, Conduct, and Love SECTION 26 Paradise Regained! The Bible’s Message—An Overview Would You Like to Know More? Timeline