If you're picking the Bible up for the first time, you might be thinking, "Where do I start?" Perhaps you've read or heard portions of the Bible quoted or discussed online, in a sermon, or Bible Study and wondered how it fits into a historical, cultural, or literary context. Perhaps you're wondering how it all relates to you. Humans all over the world have these basic questions: Where did I come from? Why is there evil and suffering in the world? Is there an answer for dealing with the evil in the world? Who is Jesus? What happens when I die? Why such interest in the land currently called Israel or the city of Jerusalem? The Bible answers these questions and more.

This book lets the Bible speak for itself by providing an easy-to-follow, succinct, chronological picture that highlights the Bible's fundamental information. It presents key storyline passages, events, people, and geographical locations that allow you to put into context what you read in God's Word. Winding throughout the lessons are twelve recurring themes that describe God, humans, and their relationship.