Roberts, Vaughn. God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible

Please reference: Roberts, Vaughn. God's Big Picture: Tracing the Storyline of the Bible. Downers Grove: IVP, 2008. ISBN 978-0830853649

Chapter 1

1. Why is it important to emphasize that the Bible is one book rather than merely a collection of books?
2. How does Roberts define the kingdom of God?
3. Explain in your own words what the "pattern of the kingdom" looks like in Genesis 1-2.
4. Does anything stand out to you as you read these chapters? Any new insights or questions as we begin this journey through the storyline of Scripture?

Chapter 2

1. Why was it so bad that Adam and Eve ate the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
2. Satan takes the form of a serpent in order to tempt Adam and Eve. He does so by causing them to question God's word. How do we see him using the same tactics today?
3. Look specifically at Genesis 3:15. What sign of hope is there in this verse?

Chapter 3

1. List and describe in your own words the three main elements in God's promise to Abraham (Gen. 12:1-3).
2. Read Galatians 3:6-14. Why are those who have faith in Christ Abraham's true children? What does it mean to "rely on observing the law" (verse 10)? Why is it futile?

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