CHAPTER TEN

ONCE A YEAR THROUGH THE BIBLE

EXPLANATION

  (1)The purpose of this book is to help the believers in their daily study of the Bible. If the reader goes through the daily assigned portions of the Old and the New Testament, he will read through the entire Bible in one year.

  (2)As a special feature, this book allows the reader to understand the main significance of each book of the Bible as well as the meaning in each book's sections.

THE OLD TESTAMENT ITS MAIN THOUGHT—INTRODUCTION TO CHRIST

I. History

Genesis Key Words—The Fall and the Promise

Exodus Key Word—Redemption

Leviticus Key Word—Sanctification

Numbers Key Word—Wilderness

Deuteronomy Key Word—Reminder

(Moses' Final Speech)

Joshua Key Word—Inheritance

Judges Key Word—Apostasy

Ruth Key Word—Kinsman

1 Samuel Key Words—The Carrying Out of the King's Rule

2 Samuel Key Words—The Establishment of the King's Rule

1 Kings Key Words—The Perfecting of the King's Rule

2 Kings Key Words—The Rejection of the King's Rule

1 Chronicles Key Words—Preparation for the Building of the Temple

2 Chronicles Key Words—The History of the Temple

Ezra Key Word—Revival

Nehemiah Key Word—Reform

Esther Key Word—Preservation

II. Experience

Job Key Word—Afflictions

The Psalms (Book I) 1—41 Key Words—The Blessed Man

The Psalms (Book II) 42—72 Key Word—Redemption

The Psalms (Book III) 73—89 Key Word—Revival

The Psalms (Book IV) 90—106 Key Word—Overcoming

The Psalms (Book V) 107—150 Key Word—Praise

Proverbs Key Word—Wisdom

Ecclesiastes Key Word—Vanity

The Song of Solomon Key Word—Love

A Love Song of Five Stanzas (This mystery is great, but I speak with regard to Christ and the church, Eph. 5:32)

III. Prophecy

Isaiah Key Word—Salvation

Jeremiah Key Word—Captivity

The Lamentations of Jeremiah Key Word—Death

Ezekiel Key Word—Recovery

Daniel Key Words—The Coming Days

Hosea Key Word—Return

Joel Key Word—Afterwards

The Date of the Prophecy, during the Reign of King Joash

Amos Key Word—Preparation

Obadiah Key Word—Gaining

Destruction of Edom

Jonah Key Words—Preaching the Word

The Date of the Prophecy, during the Reign of King Jeroboam II

Micah Key Words—Recovering the Kingdom

Nahum Key Word—Perdition

The Date of the Prophecy, during the Reign of King Hezekiah

Habakkuk Key Word—Faith

The Date of the Prophecy, during the Reign of Jehoiakim

Zephaniah Key Words—The Day of Jehovah

Haggai Key Word—Considering

Four Prophecies to the Builders of the Temple

Zechariah Key Words—The Coming King

Malachi Key Words—The Day of His Coming

THE NEW TESTAMENT ITS MAIN THOUGHT—IN CHRIST

I. History

Gospel according to Matthew Key Words—Jesus Christ Is King

Gospel according to Mark Key Words—Jesus Christ Is Servant

Gospel according to Luke Key Words—Jesus Christ Is Man

Gospel according to John Key Words—Jesus Christ Is God's Word

The Acts of the Apostles Key Words—To Be Witnesses

Spreading of the Glad Tidings

II. Experience

Romans Key Word—Righteousness

1 Corinthians Key Word—Sanctification

2 Corinthians Key Words—Ministry of Preaching the Word

Galatians Key Word—Faith

Ephesians Key Words—The Church Is Christ's Body

Philippians Key Word—Joy

Colossians Key Words—Christ Is the Church's Head

1 Thessalonians Key Words—Christ's Coming Again

2 Thessalonians Key Words—The Day of the Lord

1 Timothy Key Words—A Good Minister

2 Timothy Key Word—Soldier

Titus Key Words—Model Elder

Philemon Key Words—A Beloved Brother

Hebrews Key Words—More Excellent

James Key Word—Godliness

Ten Ways of Testing True Godliness

1 Peter Key Word—Suffering

2 Peter Key Word—Diligence

1 John Key Words—Fellowship and Knowledge

The Father and His Children

2 John Key Words—Love in the Truth

3 John Key Words—Welcoming in Love

Jude Key Word—Keeping

III. Prophecy

Revelation Key Words—Christ Is the Coming Victor

a. Scene before the Throne—chs. 4—5

b. Opening the Seven Seals—6:1—8:5

(Vision Inserted between the 6th and 7th Seals—ch. 7)

(The End of the Inserted Vision)

c. Blowing the Seven Trumpets—8:6—11:19

(Vision Inserted between the 6th and 7th Trumpets—10:1—11:14)

(The End of the Inserted Vision)

d. The Triune Satan—chs. 12—13

e. The Three Harvests—ch. 14

f. Outpouring of the Bowls—chs. 15—16

(Vision Inserted between the 6th and 7th Bowls)

(The End of the Inserted Vision)

g. Babylon and Her Destruction—17:1—19:6

h. The King's Appearing and the Kingdom—19:7—20:6

i. After the Millennium—20:7—22:5

j. The Final Warning—22:6-21