An Aid to Reading the Bible

Book One: Genesis to Leviticus

Alan Batchelor

• Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
• Year: 2024
• eBook ISBN:
  9781035842292
• Topic: Theology & Religion
• Subtopic: Biblical Biography

Embark on a clarifying journey through the scriptures with Genesis to Leviticus, the inaugural volume in the fresh series, 'An Aid to Reading the Bible.' Crafted for devout readers and seekers alike, this guide aims to shed light on the text and context of the Bible's initial three books, enhancing your scriptural voyage. Utilizing a streamlined bullet-point format, and enriched with insightful notes from The Bible for Today (1941), this concise companion intricately navigates through each chapter of Genesis, Exodus, and Leviticus. While not a commentary, it's tailored to accompany any Bible version of your choice, serving as a lens to magnify the profound wisdom nestled within the sacred verses. This book invites you to delve deeper, fostering a richer understanding and engagement with the divine narratives. Whether a seasoned Bible reader or embarking on your spiritual exploration, this guide is a beacon, illuminating the path through the timeless tales and teachings of the scriptures.

Table of contents

• An Aid to Reading the Bible
• About the Author
• Dedication
• Copyright Information ©
• Preface
• Genesis
• Our Name, and Our Nature
• Our Own Times: The Spirit of the Age
• The Altar
• The Tower of Babel
• Holy Land
• Beginning of the Good News
• The God of Nature Is the God of Nations
• Sovereign Lord and Lover of Mankind
• The Settler’s Story
• The Herdsman’s Story
• The Harvester’s Story
• Joseph in Egypt
• Exodus
• News of God
• “Set My People Free,” Says the Lord
• In Pharaoh’s Court
• In the Home of Slaves
• The Exodus
• The Revelation by the Sea
• The Revelation in the Wilderness
• The Revelation on the Mountain
• The Judgments
• The Tabernacle
• Passing on the Revelation to the Present Age
• Worship
• Every New Cathedral Retells this Sacred Story
• Sanctuary of the All-Revealing God
• The Laws of the Land
• The Burnt Offering
• The Grain Offering
• The Peace Offering (Fellowship Offering)
• The Sin Offering
• The Trespass Offering (Guilt Offering)
• The Worship of God
• The Priesthood
• The Welfare of Worshippers
• Public Health
• Ritual for Cleansing Healed Lepers
• The Honour and Glory of God
• The Day of Atonement
• The Work of Life
• Life Must not be Godless
• Home Life Must be Elevated
• A Calendar of Sacred Days
• Spring Festivals
• Autumn Festivals
• Daily Round and Common Task
• Watchwords for All Time
• An Appendix
• Redeeming Persons And Property Dedicated to God