“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
“Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us.”
The books of the Bible aren't necessarily in the chronological order of the story they tell, they are grouped in types of literature, eg; histories, wisdom literature, prophecy, gospels, epistles (letters). This 'timeline' helps you to see where each character fits in the big picture of the Bible - which period of history, so you can use them in chronological order if you want to.
| Period | Studies |
|---|---|
| Beginnings | |
| Time of the Patriarchs | |
| Egypt, Exodus and Wilderness | |
| Settling the Promised Land | |
| Time of the Judges | |
| United Kingdom | |
| Divided Kingdom | |
| Exile in Babylon | |
| A Remanant Return | |
| Time of Jesus | |
| Early Church |
Cloud of Witnesses is a series of Bible studies on the men and women of scripture. You'll find everyone from Gideon and Andrew through to Tamar and Tabitha.
For ideas on how to use these studies most effectively, click here
Ruth Perrin, the author, is on staff at King's Church Durham and holds an MA in Theology and Ministry.
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