Overview and Objectives
Lesson Overview
Forty different authors writing over a period of 1,600 years penned the 66 books of the Bible. Four hundred silent years separated the 39 books of the Old Testament from the 27 of the New Testament. Yet, from Genesis to Revelation, they tell one unfolding story. Together they give consistent answers to the most important questions we can ask: Why are we here? How can we come to terms with our fears? How can we get along? How can we rise above our circumstances and keep hope alive? How can we make peace with our Maker? The Bible’s consistent answers to these questions show that the Scriptures are not many books but one.
Lesson ObjectivesWhen you complete this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
- Identify ways that suffering, pain, or crisis has brought you together with others.
- Explain how human touch responds to your fear and pain during times of struggle.
- Explain the causal link between the ministry of God in us and our ministry to others.
- Demonstrate your understanding of the materials and take the quiz at 70% or better.
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
Do you feel that there is still room in the modern world for the Good Samaritan? If not, what has replaced that kind of concern for others? Fear? Self-centeredness? Apathy?