Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is a comprehensive 8-part video series which takes participants on a journey through the Bible from the book of Genesis to the book of Revelation. As in his earlier series, The Bible Timeline, Catholic evangelist Jeff Cavins uses a unique system to explain how the major people, places and events of Salvation History come together to reveal the truth of the Christian faith.
This is an excellent opportunity for Catholic adults and young adults with little or no Bible background.
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Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is a fascinating study which takes participants on a journey through the entire Bible. Each session explores a particular period of salvation history without overlooking the amazing story which is woven throughout all of Scripture. Using a unique color-coded system, you will learn the major people, places, and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable truth of the Christian faith.
As you explore salvation history from its beginning in Genesis through the coming of Christ and the establishment of the Church, you will see how God’s loving plan for humanity has gradually unfolded, resulting in a greater love for God and a deeper appreciation for your faith.
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible is a condensed version of The Bible Timeline developed by Jeff Cavins, Dr. Tim Gray and Sarah Christmyer and has been granted the Imprimatur by Justin Cardinal Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia.
• Watch a video introduction to Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible here.
This program is appropriate for those who know a lot about the Bible and for those who are just learning.
It is particularly appropriate for adults and young adults in thresholds 4, 5 and 6 of faith formation.
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Adults and young adults who participate in this opportunity will:
• Examine fourteen narrative books of the Bible and discover the amazing
story woven throughout Scripture.
• Learn how the key people, places, and events in the Bible fit together to
reveal God’s plan for humanity
• Study the Bible from a Catholic perspective and see how Catholic faith is
rooted in Sacred Scripture
• Gain a greater appreciation for the Scripture readings you hear in Mass
• See how God reveals Himself to us through Scripture and learn how
God’s word applies to your life today
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1. Introduction, The Bible Timeline Chart
2. Early World
3. The Patriarchs
4. Egypt and Exodus, Desert Wanderings
5. Conquest and Judges, Royal Kingdom
6. Divided Kingdom, Exile, Return
7. Maccabean Revolt (Messianic Fulfillment - Part 1)
8. Jesus Christ, the Church and Continuing Journey (Messianic Fulfillment - Part 2)
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Jeff Cavins is the director of the Archbishop Harry J. Flynn Catechetical Institute in St. Paul, Minnesota and the founding host of EWTN’s Life on the Rock. Over the past several years, Jeff has dedicated his life to developing The Great Adventure, the popular and practical interactive Bible study system that enables students to understand the chronological flow of Scripture. Jeff, his wife Emily, and their three daughters live in Minnesota
Dr. Tim Gray is the president of the Augustine Institute, professor of Sacred Scripture at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary, and executive director of the Denver Catholic Biblical and Catechetical Schools. He holds a PhD in biblical studies from Catholic University of America and is the author of several books. He resides in Denver with his wife, Kris, and their son Joseph.
Sarah Christmyer is editor of The Great Adventure Bible study series and co-author of three Great Adventure studies. She helped launch Catholic Scripture Study (CSS) for Catholic Exchange and is co-author of two Bible studies on the Book of Genesis. She has a BA in English literature from Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Sarah lives near Philadelphia with her husband, Mark, and their four children.
Last Update: 09.10.21