ce ear oem WAC Oh Yar \ yf Wu das Sometimes we can understand something better by seeing it. That's what this section isall about. Here you will find maps, charts, and infographics that together summarize the “big picture” of the Bible’s story. When we read the Bible, it can be easy to get lost in its individual stories and to forget that these individual stories— Oe ONCE URCOUNORM een meen ee ead the story of how God takes a broken world and broken people and works to fix OEM R RCC RT MC ees S mea es nM Ren tel nto tear eT Pre eS CU eM eran a cone Mico Rue MERU SSE comes to save people of all nations. PCL R UCL On Lema CERES UE BCS ELUM CAIU Ley See) NRC OCe MS Ree Le oCe nN cE N meme eS ere INCOR Cele ooa ky PRC es ewe nee CR et Rae Mant eMsle Tete m erst Senta enact ee 1 WORLD OF THEPATRIARCHS:Amap ofAbraham’s 9 THE EXILE: A map showing the routes followed journey to Canaan, the land God promised him by those deported from Israel and Judah, and 2 THE PLAGUES OF EGYPT: Aninfographicshowing _‘the eventual return of some ofthe exiles how the plagues demonstrated God’s superiority 10 THE MINISTRY OF JESUS: A map highlighting to the gods of Egypt the significant locationsin Jesus’ ministry in 3 EXODUS FROM EGYPT: A map showingthe Callies Soar an ee Israelites’ roure out of Egyptand through the 11 PROPHECIES OF THE MESSIAH: An infographic wilderness to the Promised Land and achart thet trace the Old Testament 4 ISRAEU'SANNUAL CALENDAR: Aninfographic prophecies fulfilled by Jesus in each ofthe showing the agricultural and festival cycles that tauE Gospel determined the rhythm of life for ancient Israel 12. THE FIRST JOURNEYS OF CHRISTIAN LEADERS: Pee ereecec eine Maps of the travels of Peter, Paul (Saul), and Joshua's conquest of Canaan and how the land SUES ee oso was divided among the tribes afterward 13. PAUL'S MISSIONARY JOURNEYS: A mapof Paul's 6 KINGDOMS OF ISRAEL: Mapsshowing tho extent travels as he spread the Good News throughout of Israel’ territoryat different points during the Hie-eos err: Komon Enipite ant a:Maparile period ofthe monarchy smaepy cane Piieoacoreakias sea (eephee 14 THE OLD TESTAMENT IN THE NEW TESTAMENT representing all 150 psalms according to size LETTERS: An infographic that shows the ‘aod foie number of direct Old Testament quotations in the New Testament letters, and another that highlights some significant Old Testament allusions in Revelation 8 THE PROPHETS: Aninfographic representing the ministry of the prophets whowrote books of the Bible according to date and the size of their books@ worro OF THE PATRIARCHS @ tHe Placues OF EGYPT God called Abraham to leave his homeland in Mesopotamia and travel to Canaan, which he promised ‘When God rescued his people from Egypt after many years ofslavery there, he displayed his power over Egypt's togive to Abraham's descendants. Abraham and his son Isaac lived out their lives in Canaan, and then gods through series of plagues. Each plague can be seen asa direct challenge toa specific Egyptian deity. ina time of famine, Isaac’s son Jacob moved to Egypt with his entire family. > See The ten plagues, page 74, > See Abraham, page 16: Canaan. page 21; Isaac and Rebekah, page 28; Jacob and Esau, page 40. - - - - blood frogs gnats flies cattle a0 a al 0 e © ° ® 3S = PLAGUE EOYPTIAN —_Hapl Heget Geb Khepri Hathor fee DENY godofthenile, fog-teodevgoddess _godoftheearth, _—dbeete-hended god —_cowsheaded goddess of Se 8 binger oferty ofruifuiess fom Wwhehthe gnats come ofthe moming sue motherhood Reid Se ig Be 5s S boils hail locusts darkness firstborn soaks oS o e 9, ° 9 gigbae PLAGUE seek te Bs a53R §& fe 82 £5 a= EGYPTIAN Sekhmet Nut Shu Ra Bes 20 225056 DEITY goddess of ‘goddess ofthe sky god of thewind sun god, king of the protector of | i healing ods biker fmantnd” households = : e OP ma tel eh 3 A & God led the Israelites out of Egypt and through the wilderness to Mount Sinai, where he gave them his =o RSTAN, . 2 Law. Because of their disobedience, the people spent forty years in the wilderness before they finally 3 gp ecssatl f arrived at Acacia Grove (Shittim), across the Jordan River from the Promised Land of Canaan. i ii (i as > See The Red Seo, page 82; Mount Sinai, pege 85; Meses, the feithful servant, page 239. SY aa ea 1 Pamnan(hibba) ae : DESERT Mediterrencan Sea (Great Sea) ARABIAN Sirah oa PHSE q . ost Be é Fy DERN Af ieseames $8 £ : fe Joon ‘i 4 “ati = OS Wels © Bom # fre a ay oatintopam 7 fese 0) vageaness |< ined ” oo oe Sam eaenga wuplevess frimns to 8 ae: 3 oe S pana 2G 2 Ty ho 2 3 zy = J of is Pod “ ao > 5 +c = eS = = Ea g 3 z § etna nan) Be 5 1 Moura pe 5 eo : 2 Genie hess zz) 5% & ig ests ny 58 8 i > foute from Egypt to Mt. Sina | sv 5 z Siecmbane j , 3 @ stem) > ftom eh en s | Ae é = 2 Se Annual bid migration path 2% “OWeSu0n e, a0 a : eee pene ele ace " "Pea Muted AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 2 ‘CoPYRIGHY © 2016 TYNDALE HOUSE PUBLISHERS, Ie. ‘CoprmiciT © 2016 TYNDLLE HOWE PUBLISHERS, INE 3 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE(4) ISRAEL’S ANNUAL CALENDAR Israel’sannual cycle of festivals was an important part of God's Law, whichwas intended to govern every aspect of his people's lives. Three times each year, all Israelite men were to gather for worship and celebration: Passover, commemorating Gods rescue of his people from Egypt; the Festival of Harvest, (the Feast of Weeks, or Pentecost), celebrating God’s provision at the harvest; and the Festival of Shelters (or the Feast of Tabernacles), remembering God's care for his people in the wilderness. Israel followed a lunar calendar, which explains why the months donot align with those of our modern solar calendar. > See The Passover, page £0; Key Jewish religious festivals, page 144; The Festival of Purim, page 561. Months were most often ‘Modern months, referred to by for comparison numbers € December ea @ aunt «& ANNUAL FESTIVALS FR rscsover AR ator paccover ABH vay of Atonement (Lev23:5) (Num 924-12) (Lev 23:26-32) @ Unteavened Bread ® tarvest 4Y Shelters (Lev23:6-8) (Lev23:15-22) (Lev 23:33-43) First Harvest As, Trumpets Dedication (Levag:9-14) (lev 23:23-25) (John 10:22) © Purim: (Esth 9:1-32) AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 4 6) ake a After the death of Moses, Joshua led the people of Istael across the Jordan River into the Promised Land of Canaan. God enabled his people towin a series of military victories against the Canzanites, some- times through miraculous means, and they soon occupied the land, just as he had promised Abraham. At this point, Joshua oversaw the division of the land into portions for each of the twelve tribes descended from Jacob. > See Jacob’s family tree, showing the tribes of Israel, page 35; Joshua (book introduction), page 241. == soy 3 yatiete 4 optal ty teeign wt) Sherman a Mediterranean Sea | (Great Sea) EASTERN DESERT AMMON CONQUEST OF CANAAN 5 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE(6) Pa oe ea eae Joshua's death was followed by the turbulent period of the judges, after which the people of Israel asked the prophet Samuel for aking. At God’s command, he anointed Saul, whose coronation marked the beginning of the united kingdom of Israel. The kingdom grew in size and influence under David and reached its height during the reign of his son Solomon, Solomon inherited a powerful kingdom, covering ‘the entire area inhabited by the twelve tribes of Israel. Throughout Solomon’s reign, his power and influence increased as he also gained control over many of the surrounding nations. Kingclom of Saul Kingdom of David Solomon's Expansion UNITED KINGDOM ‘After the death of Solomon, the king- | | Goya dom of Israel divided, Solomon's son Rehoboam remained king of the oa southem kingdom of Judah, with Jerusalem ac its capital. Jerobeam became the king of the northern king- dom of israel and rebuilt Shechem as his capital. He also built new worship centers in Bethel and Dan, influencing his peopletostay away from Jerusalem and its annual religious festivals. The Aivisionof the kingdom of israel began a downward spiral into idolatry and L godless leadership for both nations, ZS a eventually leading tothe exile ofthe | WILDERNESS —fentiall northern kingdom to Assyria and the GE ZIN| | Pévik.and pee southern kingdom to Babylon. mas Teritony See King Saul, page 318; King Dovid, | § | NA J poge 323; King Solomon, poge 377; | t Baton gchetg Z Rulers of Israel and Judah, page 193; King Rehoboam, page 394: King Jeroboam I, page 396. ’ = DIVIDED KINGDOM AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 6 (7) THE BOOK OF PSALMS ‘The psalms—the songsand prayers of Israel—express a wide range of emotions and originate from variety of circumstances. This page represents all 150 psalms according to subject matter and length. > See Psalms (book introduction), page 601; The Psalms can help you when you are feeling... page 604; Worship, page 662. _ Many psatms could fitin multiple categories. Each psalm ismapped as follows: /— Site shows howmany Sema Psalm —@ verses are in AO pacts number that psalm express praise, thanksgiving, ortrust. Praise Gods King @ Thanksgiving @ Messianic O ts @ Zion Psolm 117 is the 6 @ Wisdom @ Lament shortestpsaim with 2 verses. @ Royal @ Vindication 17 psalms are messianic, painting a picture of the coming Christ. Psalm 119 Is the longest psalm with 476 verses. 44 psalms voice sorrow, distress, or perplexity (lament), orcallon God forvindication, 7 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE(8 ie a ae ©} te exie Gea’s prophets brought his messages o his people, urging them to turn fromsin, honor God, and deal justiy As the prophets had warmed, God’s people were exiled asa result of their sin—Israel to Assyria in 722 BC with one another—or else face exile from their Jand. Though exile eventually came, the prophetsalso foresaw and Judah to Babylon in three waves, culminating in 586 BC. But after Persia conquered Babylon in 539 hope for the future. God's people would return to their land, and one day, God would send the Messiah to BC, King Cyrus allowed the Jews to return and rebuild Jerusalem and the Temple. restore them, This page shows the books and ministries ofthe sixteen prophets who wrote books of the Bible. Se > See Prophecy in the Old Testament, page 903; God's discipline, poge 1000; Prophecies of the Messiah, page 1004. 5 1 dial a g sane 3)" : 5 - He OU : & 5 & . = e 2Gs gue 3 ae & Se ze . z° 2 au 3 Be oe 5 7 : : J eee gf s 7 2557s § = s 236 §2g2e 2 a 5 liege ¢ § g s : BBN 5 5 E / 3 SLE Ret i g - wos 65 go 50 a & . gg 2252 geo 255 og 38 Be 2 LES sh boo pe 2 . Fe sqieree ga y Be fsgesee S52 5 3 £2 2 252 904 984 38 25 4 Z q £208 225 223 Bas si me —l-: 1 as ee eee 3 a: & - 3 (eetipentpreripiertgitee tigi B AVISUALOVERVIEW OFTHE EIBLE «3 seri esa LeTASE NOE RaLRSRL 9 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLETHE MINISTRY OF JESUS Centuries after the prophets spoke of his coming, Jesus, the promised Messiah, was born to a virgin in Bethlehem. Asan adult, he began announcing that God's Kingdom was near—and demonstrating what that Kingdom was all about through both his teaching and his miracles. The religious leaders thought his claim to be the Son of God was blasphemy, and they fiercely opposed him. Eventually, Jesus was betrayed, turned over tothe Romans, and crucified. But on the third day, he rose from the dead, just as he had promised his disciples. This map highlights the locations of key events in Jesus’ life and ministry. These lacationsare listed roughly from north to south. > See The parables ofesus, pace 1088; The death of Jesus, page 1:14; Jesus’ miracles, page 1128; The mission of Jesus, page 1159; John's seven signs, page 1201. Vee @ Region of ye: Gente woman's daughter Heald (Matthew 15:21-28) © Caesarea Philippi: Peter's great declaration (Matthew 16:13-20) @ Mount Meron/Mount Tabor/Mount Hermon: (@ possible locations of fransfiguration (Matthew 47:13); (@) demon-possessed boy healed nearby (Matthew 17:14-21) © Cana of Galilee: () water changed to wine (John 221-10); (2) Capernaum official's son healed ohn 4546-54) @© Gennesaret: a) possible location of feeding of multitudes (Matthew 14:13-213 15:52-39); (2) many healings (Mark 6:53-56) @ Korazin: (2) judgment pronounced onthe cities of Korazin, Bethsaida, and Capernaum (Matthew 11:20-24); @) possible area ef Sermon on the ‘Mount (Matthew 5-7) © Capernaum: @) catch of Fish (Luke 5:1-11); (2) evil spiritcast out Mark 1:2128); (3) possible area of Sermon onthe Mount (Matthew5-7); (4) Peier’s mother-in-law healed (Matthew8:14-15); (5)Roman officer's servant healed (Matthew 8:5- 13); (6) paralyzed man healed (Mark 2:1-12); (7) woman with a hemorrhage healed (Mark 5225-34); (@)Jairus’s daughter raised (Luke 8:40-56); (9) two blind men heated (Matthew ¢:27-31); (10) a mute, demon-possessed man healed (Matthew 9:32- 34); 1a) the twelve apostles sent cut (Matthew 10:1-15); (12) man with deformed hand healed (Matthew 12:9-13); (13) another demon-possessed man healed (Matthew 12:22-37); (14) Templetax provided (Matthew 17:24-27) (5) Bread of Life discourse (John 6:22-59) Bethsaida: (2) possible location of feeding of multitudes (Matthew 14:13-21; 15:32-39); (2) blind man healed (Mark8:22-26) Sea of Galilee near Bethsaida: walking on water (Matthew 14:22-33) Sea of Galilee: storm quieted (Matthew 8:23-27) Gergesa/Gadara: possible location of casting out demons, which enter pigs; the pigs then rush down a steep bank and crown (Luke 8:26-39) Nazareth: (1) chitdhood home (Matthew 2:19-23); (2) rejected by townspeople (Luke 4:16-30) VISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 10 > @ Nain: widow's son raised (Luke 7:1 117) @ Region of Galilee: (1) leper cleansed (Mark 1:40- 45); 2) post-resurrection appearances to the disciples (Matthew 28:16-20) BIL ra © Decapolis (Region of Ten Towns): many healings (Matthew 15:29-31; Mark7:31-37) @ Region between Galilee and Samaria: (1) refused entry into village (Luke 9:51-56); (2) ten men with leprosy healed (Luke 17:11-19) @ sychar: talks with Samaritan woman at the well Gohn 4:1-42) @ Ephraim: enters into sectusior withthe disciples (John 11:54) © Region of Perea: (1) teaching on marriage (Matthew 19:1-22); (2) possible location of healing ‘of woman with infirmity (Luke 13:10°13); (3) possible location of healing of man with swollen limbs (Luke 14:1-6); (4) possible location of the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18-30) @ Jericho: () Bartimaeus healed (Mark 10:46-52); (2) Zacchaeus converted (Luke 19:1-10) @© Bethany: (1) Lazarus raised (John 11:1-44); (2) anointing by Mary (John 12:1-13) @ Jerusatem: @) taken to Temple (Luke 2:41-52); (2) discourse with Nicodemus (John 31-21); (3) Pool of Bethesda healing (John 5:2-9); (4) woman ‘caught in adultery (John 8:2-12); (5) attempted stoning (John 8:12-59); (6) man blind from birth healed (John o:1-12); (7) Triumphal Entry (Matthew 21:1-21); (8) Temple cleansed (John 2:13-22); (9) Last Supper (Luke 22:7:30);(40) trialand crucif xion (Matthew 26:57-27350): (11) burial (Luke 23:50-56); (42) postrecurrection appearances to Mary andthe disciples (John 20:4:31) © ‘Emmaus: pastiacuieaction appearances tia people (Luke 24:13-32) © Mount of Olives: (3) Olivet discourse (Matthew 24:3-25:48); (0) agony and artact at Gathcemane (Matthew 26:36-56); (3) Ascension (Acts 1:6-12) @ Bethlehem: birthplace (Luke 20) Mediterranean Sea (Great Sea) * cy (© Cly (uncertain cation) “4. Mountain peak Caesarea Philippi (Paneas) Lake Hula a GAULANITIS es bowen ~ Koran SAMARTA= —=Aenon, Cerasa® Ser Ska pad obiigh Ke Q » paw Anta ane ~~ fee z ES ae aoe tg ee (Samia gy = ag Laie 4 sls ee Ae xe *Arotus enchant Mi of Olives: (shod) Marisa. _IDUMEA nei a2 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLEeee Jesus began his ministry by reading the words of Isaiah: “The Spirit of the Lonp is upon me, for he has anointed me to bring Good News to the poor” (Luke 4:18: see Isaiah 61:12). And throughout his ministry, he regularly quoted and alluded to the words of Israel’s prophets, which he was fulfilling. Following Jesus’ example, the writers of the Gospels, especially Matthew, showed the many ways in which Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection fulfilled God's Old Testament promises, Numbers (1) Hosea (1) Micah (a) Malachi (1) = e g & Psalms (2) Isaiah (3) 33 references 5 references OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY The Messiah is to be... FULFILLMENT Isalah 724, born to avirgin and called Immanuel ("God iswith us") Matthew 122-23; Luke1:3134 2 Samuel 7:11-12; Psalm 132:11; 5 jeremiah 23:5, alah 60:3,6 Hosea n: Jeremiah 31:15 Micah ss Isaiah 4o:3-5, Malachi 3:1 leaiah a2; 60-2 Isaiah 921-25 42113, 6-7, Deuteronomy 18:15, 18-19 Isaiah s3xa Isaiah 6:9-10 Psalm a:2 Psalm 118:22-23 Zechariah 9: Psalms 69:9; 119:139 Isaiah 53:1, 3: Psalm 60:8 6013 Psalm 4x9 Jeremiah 32:6-93 Zecharlah 11:12-13, heirto David’s throne visited by kings bearing gifts Go0's son called out of Egypt attacked ino massacre of ionacents born in Bethlehem preceded by a messenger in thowlldemess empowered by God's Spirit aight forthe Gentiles ‘a prophetlike Moses a healer of sicknesses and diseases understood only by those who can hear and perceive him praised br chitéren the cornerstone rejected by the builders the humble king who enters Jerusalem on a donkey passionate for God's house rejected by his ownpeople betrayed by hisfriend valued at thirtypleces of siver AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE © 12 Lukers132 Matthew: Matthew 2: Matthew. Matthew 21 Matthow 31-3; Luke1:76-78; 33-6 Lake ge Matthew 4233-17, 23-36 Jonn7:40 Matthew 8:16-17 Matthew 13:10-35 Matthew 21:16 Matthew 21:42 Matthew 21:4-5:lohn 12:14-15 John 2:13+37 Matthew 26: 1233738 Matthew 26:14-16, 47-50; Luke22:2023 Matthew 27:9-10 Johnast3; 7:55 The infographic on these pages represents the connections between prophecies of the Messiah in the Old Testament, arranged by book, and their fulfillment in each of the four Gospels. The chart provides more specific information about each prophecy and fulfillment. > Seo Jesus Christ in the Psalms, page 614; Tae Messianic King, page 674; Prophecies about Christ, page $06; Prophecies of the Messiah, page 1044; Jesus and the Old Testament, page 1079. 20 references 2 Psalms (6) OLD TESTAMENT. Jeremiah (1) Daniel (2) Micah () Malachi (a) GOSPELS 33 3 8 38 2 8 mm 32 £ ¢ 16 references as & £ 2 OLD TESTAMENT NEW TESTAMENT PROPHECY The Messiah is to be... FULFILLMENT Zechariah 13 deserted byhis disciples Maithew 26:33, 56 isalahs33 a manof sorrows Matthew 26:37:38 teatah 506 slepped, besten, mocked, and spiten matthew 26:67; 27:26, 303 Mark 14:65 tsatan 537 silent ia responseto hisaccusers matt. 2712-14; Math 533-5 Psalms 22:15; 69:21 Psalm 69:21 Psalm 22:18 Isaiah 53:12 Psalm 22:78 Exodus 12:46; Numbers 0: Psalm 34:20 Psalm 22:1-17; Zecharlah 12:10 Psalm 315, Isaiah 636-6, 8, 10-12 Isaiah 53:9 Psalm 16:10 Psalm 110:1 Daniel 2:aas 7:14, 27 thirsty in his suffering given sour wine todrink the one whose clothing they gambledforwith dice suffering wita criminals and proying for his enemies mocked and insulted without any broken bones stared at with plerced hends and feet one wiho entusts his spit at deoth toGod the Father sacrificed fo take away toe sin of theworld buried ina rich mon’stomb ratsearom ine dead seated at God’s right hand ‘ing forever ‘Matthew 27:48 John 19:28-30 Matthew 27:35; Luke 23:34; John s9:23-24 att. 27:38; Mark 1527-28; Lake 29:32-34 Matt.27:39-44: Mk 1529-32; lake 23:5, 35 Joh 19:33-36 John 19:34, 37 Luke 23:46 John 1:29; 11:49-52 Matthew27:57-60 mathew25:27 Mark 16:19; Luke 24:50:52 Lukea33, 13 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLEeae ee ae Ater Jesus’ resurrection and ascension into heaven, his followers~empowered by the Holy Spirit~began telling the Good News about him to everyone, and the young church grew rapidly. Even when persecution scattered the believers, the Good News spread out from Jerusalem into the surrounding areas asa result. Acts 8-11 describes several journeys ofthe apostles and their associates during these early days of thechurch. >See The Holy Spirit in Acts, page 1236; Philip, page 1247; The apostle Paul, page 1272; Peter, page 1421. adore Sometime after meeting Saul in Jerusalem (Acts 9:26-28; see Galatians1:18), Peterleft Jerusalem and began traveling @, He first went to Lydda@ and then Joppa ®, where hestayed “alongtime” (Acts 9:39-43). He was there when the Lord sent messengers from Cornelius and prompted Peter to go to Caesarea @, where Cornelius and his ‘household heard the Good News and believed (Acts 10). Afier stayinga few days, Peter returned toJerusalem® and gave thechurcha report of what had happened (Acts 11:1-18). PAUL (SAUL) In his zeal to stamp out Christianity, Saul traveled north toward Damascus @, where he Intended to arrest believers, but along the way Christ appeared to him. In Damascus, Saul was baptized and began preaching aboutJesus (Acts 9:20-23). During this (ime, Saul evidently tray- eled to Arabia @ and back © (see Galatians 41:17). After three yearsin Damascus, he escaped aplotagainst his life and went to Jerusalem @, where he finally metwith the apostles (Acts 9:26- 28; see Galatians 1:18). There, too, he faceddeath. threats, so after a visit of about two weeks he was taken to Caesarea and sailed to Tarsus ©, his hometown (Acts 9:29-30; 1125-26). Pane! ‘When persecution began sweeping over the churchin Jerusalem (Acts 8:3-4), Philip traveled north to Samaria @, where he proclaimed the Good Newsand many people became believers. Later, God’s Spirit directed Philip to go south toward Gaza. Along the way @, he evangelized an Ethiopian eunuch. After the eunuch was baptized, the Spirit “snatched Philip away” to Azotus © (Acts 8:39-40). Philip kept preaching as he traveled north to Caesarea @, where he continued to live (Acts 21:8-9). Eo) AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 14 Ve Oe Eamonn tala) The apostle Paul was committed to taking the Good News to places where it had not yetbeen heard. His travels took him across the eastern Roman Empire—through what is today Syria, Turkey, and Greece—and eventually to Romeitself, where he continued to preach boldly. > See The apostle Paul, page 1272. ay oe ieee Pia = B oe Tastee “Cakedae ‘anean Sea i - > s aa < 8 fi ite £33) a\7,2 233483 “Eu Wy 8 S 2beseee Sez =S ispibere Bee | TCS EERE ES = 1, . ; stttttt is 3 y af Wena al Lp/ \F ie iG ges ~~) ovnenal an — Y ‘COPYRIGHT © 2046 TYNDLLE HOUSE PUBLISHERS, INC. 15 * AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLEtae ee Just as Jesus himself and the writers of the Gospels often referred to the Old Testament, the writers of the New Testament letters also quoted it regularly as they taught and encouraged the young churches. By doing so, they demonstrated how Jesus fulfilled the plan of God revealed throughout the Old Testament’s pages. The first infographic below represents these direct quotations. But in addition to direct quotations, the New Testament also has countless allusions to Old Testament themes or stories. Revelation, for example, has some five hundred allusions to the Old Testament. Seven of these are represented visually below. > See Studying God's word, page 1387; The Old Testament in the New Testament, page 1403 Number of Oa Testament quotes” inotnr Number oftines each ee ‘books quoted NEW TESTAMENT OLD TESTAMENT 1 vorsar 3 2 att gt? toe; Ye ar rey * The New Testament teters uate sone pessges mre é iar once. & OLD TESTAMENT ALLUSIONS IN REVELATION THE SEAL OR THE MARK THE SON OFMAN Revelation 7:33 reekiel 9 Revelation 1; 13317 Daniel7; 10 TRUMPET & BOWL FOUR LIVING PLAGUES BEINGS Revelation 8; 16 p> Exodus 7-10 itbeatatons eabiata8 Py (GOD REIGNS IN THE NEW JERUSALEM ; . FOUR HORSEMEN Revelation 2 Eeiaiee aelas Revelation 6 Zechariah 6 4 ‘THE TREE OF LIFE & RIVER OF LIFE Revelation 22 ep oe AVISUAL OVERVIEW OF THE BIBLE * 16