AN INTRODUCTION TO THE BASICS COURSE
Have you ever been lost in the woods? Many have described it as a terrifying experience, never knowing if you are going the right way or if you are headed further into danger. There are many who have come to a saving life in Jesus Christ who have realized that they are lost in the woods of Christianity, this is a terrifying experience. To combat this, Jesus commanded the disciples in Matthew 28 to help those who would find themselves lost and direct them onto the proper path.
Matthew 28:16-20, “16 But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated to them. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. 19 “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to follow all that I commanded you; and behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
This commandment from Jesus Christ was a predestined answer to what many Christians would say over the years, “I just don't know where to start” or “Where would I find information on that?” It can be disheartening when this these questions are asked, and there is silence from others in the body of Christ. This was not the plan that Jesus had put into motion, Jesus Christ being fully omniscient knew the dire predicament and provided the body of Christ with the tools to understand and train each other.
This series that I would like to venture with you on, is nothing more than a detailed map of the Bible. Over the next several weeks, I want to help you understand each book of the Bible in a small easy to read summary that will help you understand the 101 basics of that book. We at Mill House Ministries cannot compare to the vastness and unimaginable depth of the mind of Christ, His Word is God breathed and incomparable to any other work. Yet, Christ has called us to disciple and we want to help contribute in your personal walk. Proverbs says, “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter.” Proverbs 25:2. It is so unfortunate that many today are disconnected from a church community, the forces of darkness have celebrated in the false belief they have shut down the churches. However, this is not the case, those who are proclaiming the Lord have now become even brighter as the world grows darker.
For those who are lost in the woods, God is providing a way. We at Mill House Ministries want to contribute to your personal studies, and possible discipleship of others. This study will be simplistic and at times considered rudimentary, however this is so that we can make the basics that much more assured. There is an old saying, “slow is smooth, and smooth is fast.” This series will help you understand the “who, what, where, why, how, so what, and specific topics” found in each book. We also plan to give you a synopsis that you can quickly collect each week and see how God’s master plan has been laid out over the ages. The Holy Spirit is willing to help those who are wanting to know more, John 16:13 “But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come.” This truth is still very much prevalent today, God cares for our own understanding of His Word, and He will not leave us to wonder aimlessly. This is not to say that we are to sit and just randomly flip through pages of the Bible and expect Him to answer us, instead we are to carefully study His Word and seek the truth. You might not have every answer when confronted with a question or problem. With this basic study of the books of the Bible, we hope to encourage and arm you with the knowledge needed to have the Word of God speak to you on where you need to go to venture forth. Not as lost sheep, but as a good and faithful servant searching out others who are lost.
Welcome to the Basics Course!
Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming.
JL