Truth has a story. While many people know isolated events described within the pages of the Bible, few understand the grand narrative of what God is doing.
South Carolina BCM hosts an annual Converge Conference. This year, they wanted to share the overarching narrative of Scripture.
Sermons
I’ll be preaching for this year’s conference. Audio will be available later.
The four sermons will break the Bible into four sections:
- Creation
- Corruption
- Crucifixion
- Commission
Creation
Deuteronomy 4:32-35 – From the very beginning, God graciously created an opportunity to know Him. No matter how frequent Mankind’s rebellion proved to be, God was relentless to redeem.
Corruption
Judges 21:24-25 – The people of God progressively pushed against the ways of God and pursued the ways of the world. The further that they drifted, the more apparent it was their need for a Savior.
Crucifixion
John 1:9-14 – Since we could not make it to heaven, heaven came to us. The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus would change everything.
Commission
Acts 1:6-11 – Until Christ comes, He has called us to go with the gospel until all have heard. Our lives are purposed to join Him in making disciples of all nations.
converge outline
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The Bible Summary
- 🌎God created the heavens and the earth.
- 🍎 Mankind rebelled, trying to prove their worth.
- 🩸 Sin escalated to the shedding of blood.
- 🌈 God’s wrath was displayed in the form of a flood.
- 👴 One was blessed to be a blessing.
- 🇮🇱 A nation promised; a Messiah coming.
- ⛓️ A people rescued out from slavery.
- 📜 The Law was given to show their inability.
- 🏠 Finally settled into the Promised Land.
- 🔁 The cycle of sin punished again and again.
- 👑 A kingdom established; kings took up the crown.
- 😞 The greatest of men still let the people down.
- ⚠️ A nation divided while prophets warned in the streets.
- ⚔️ Until godless enemies came and administered defeats.
- 🫵 A people in exile, suffering from their guilt.
- 🧱A remnant returns, a city rebuilt.
- 😶 The people feared if they’d been left on their own.
- ⌛ 400 silent years before the answer was known.
- ⭐ Glory to God and peace upon the earth.
- 👶 A Savior was given, a virgin gave birth.
- ❇️ God in the flesh lived free from sin.
- ⚖️ Jesus conveyed grace and truth from within.
- 🗣️ Recognized as teaching with authority.
- 😡 Despised and rejected by the Pharisees.
- ✝️ Christ crucified on the hill of Calvary.
- 🔄 Exchanged righteousness for our depravity.
- ☀️ On the third day, the Savior would rise.
- ⤴️ Commissioned the disciples in his ascent to the sky.
- 🔥 The Holy Spirit empowered; the gospel unashamed.
- ⛪ The Church established, giving everything away.
- 🛑 No amount of persecution could keep the message back.
- 🔦 Paul was converted, proclaimed the faith he attacked.
- 🗺️ Among the nations, churches were multiplied.
- 📤 Letters were sent, doctrine and practice clarified.
- 🏝️ A revelation was given, for though the future seems grim.
- 🌤️ Christ will return, and we will be with him.
Breakout Session
Identity Crisis
Each of us must decide how we will determine the identity of God and ourselves. With many options out there, on what foundation will you stand?
📖 Bible Reading Plan
For those ready to start reading the Bible after Converge, here is the plan we recommend.
The Word Bible Reading Plan is a 100-Day focus on key passages to help you understand the grand narrative of Scripture.
KEY FEATURES
- 50 days in Old Testament reading
- 50 days in New Testament reading
- Chronological in approach
You can download or read the plan below.
>> Download: The Word – 100-Day Plan
The Word 100-Day Plan
Daily Readings
- Creation: Gen. 1-2
- Fall: Gen. 3
- Cain and Abel: Gen. 4
- Flood: Gen. 6:5-22; Gen. 7; Gen. 9:1-17
- Babel: Gen. 11:1-9
- The Call of Abram: Gen. 12:1-20
- The Covenant with Abram: Gen. 15:1-21; Gen. 18:1-21
- Issac: Gen. 21:1-7; Gen. 22:1-19
- Jacob and Esau: Gen. 25:19-34; Gen. 27
- Jacob to Israel: Gen. 28:10-22; Gen. 32:22-32
- Joseph’s Dreams: Gen. 37
- Joseph’s Perseverance: Gen. 39; Gen. 40
- Joseph’s Position: Gen. 41; Gen. 42
- Joseph’s Provision: Gen. 43; Gen. 44
- Joseph’s Forgiveness: Gen. 45; Gen. 46:1-7; Gen. 50:15-26
- The Early Years of Moses: Ex. 1; Ex. 2
- The Burning Bush: Ex. 3; Ex. 4:1-17
- God Promises Deliverance: Ex. 6:1-13; Ex. 7:1-13
- The Passover: Ex. 11; Ex. 12:1-32
- The Exodus: Ex. 12:33-42; Ex. 13:17-22; Ex. 14; Ex. 15:1-21
- The Ten Commandments: Ex. 19; Ex. 20:1-17
- The Golden Calf: Ex. 32; Ex. 33; Ex. 34
- The Rock: Ex. 17:1-7; Num. 20:2-13
- The Wanderings: Deut. 1:19-46; Deut. 2:1-25; Deut. 6:1-15
- The Death of Moses: Deut. 32:44-52; Deut. 34
- Be Strong and Courageous: Josh. 1
- The Battle of Jericho: Josh. 5:13-15; Josh. 6
- Choose This Day: Josh. 24:14-31; Judg. 2:6-23
- The Priest Samuel: 1 Sam. 1; 1 Sam. 2:1-11; 1 Sam. 3
- Request for a King: 1 Sam. 8
- King Saul: 1 Sam. 9; 1 Sam. 10
- David and Goliath: 1 Sam. 16; 1 Sam. 17
- King David: 2 Sam. 5; 2 Sam. 6; 2 Sam.7
- Songs of David: Ps. 23; Ps. 103
- David and Bathsheba: 2 Sam. 11; 2 Sam. 12:1-15; Ps. 51
- King Solomon: 1 Kings 1:28-53; 1 Kings 2; 1 Kings 3
- The Wisdom of Solomon: Prov. 3; Ecc. 2
- The Temple: 1 Kings 8:1-61; 1 Kings 9:1-9
- The Division: 1 Kings 11:1-13; 1 Kings 12:1-24
- The Prophet Elijah: 1 Kings 18; 1 Kings 19:1-18
- Warnings of Judgment: Jer. 1; Jer. 2
- The Fall of Israel: Amos 5; 2 Kings 17:1-23; Hosea 6
- King Josiah: 2 Kings 22; 2 Kings 23:1-3
- The Fall of Judah: Jer. 29:1-14; 2 Chron. 36
- Sent to Exile: Lam. 3:1-45; Ps. 137
- Promises of God’s Faithfulness: Is. 40; Ezek. 36:22-38; Ezek. 37
- Life in Exile: Dan. 1; Dan. 6
- Rebuilding the Temple: Ezra 1; Haggai 1; Ezra 3:8-13
- Rebuilding the Wall: Neh. 1; Neh. 2; Neh. 8:1-12
- The Great Day of the Lord: Mal. 1; Mal. 2; Mal. 3; Mal. 4
- The Word – John 1:1-18
- The Coming Messiah: Luke 1
- The Birth of Jesus: Luke 2:1-40; Matt. 2:1-12
- Prepare the Way: Luke 3:1-20; John 1:19-51
- Ministry Beginnings: Luke 4:1-30; Mark 2:1-12
- Follow Me: Luke 5:1-11; Luke 6:12-19
- Sermon on the Mount – Part 1: Matt. 5
- Sermon on the Mount – Part 2: Matt. 6; Matt. 7
- For God So Loved: John 3
- Parables of the Kingdom: Matt. 13
- Bread of Life: Matt. 14; John 6:22-71
- Parables of the Lost: Luke 15
- Triumphal Entry: Matt. 21
- The Last Supper: Luke 22:1-30; John 13
- Parting Teachings: John 14; John 15
- The High Priestly Prayer: John 16; John 17
- Arrest of Jesus: Luke 22:31-46; John 18
- Crucifixion: John 19
- Resurrection: John 20
- Ascension: Matt. 28:11-20; Acts 1:1-11
- Pentecost: Acts 2
- The Church Grows: Acts 3; Acts 4
- Stephen the First Martyr: Acts 6; Acts 7
- Persecution: Acts 8
- Damascus: Acts 9:1-31
- No Partiality: Acts 10
- Paul’s First Missionary Journey: Acts 13; Acts 14
- Faith: James 1; James 2
- The Jerusalem Council: Gal. 1; Gal. 2; Acts 15
- More Missionary Journeys: Acts 16; Acts 17; 1 Thess. 5
- Paul in Ephesus: Acts 20:17-38; 1 Cor. 13:1-13; 2 Cor. 5
- The Righteousness of God: Rom. 1; Rom. 8
- Gaining Christ: Phil. 2; Phil. 3
- The Supremacy of Christ: Col. 1
- Saved by Grace: Eph. 2
- The Quality of Leaders: 1 Tim. 3; 1 Tim. 6:3-21
- Every Good Work: Titus 3
- Living Hope: 1 Pet. 1; 2 Pet. 3
- Paul’s Defense: Acts 26; Acts 27
- Soldier of Christ Jesus: 2 Tim. 2; 2 Tim. 3
- Paul in Rome: Acts 28
- The Sacrifices of Christ: Heb. 9; Heb. 10
- The Great Cloud of Witnesses: Heb. 11; Heb. 12
- Walking in the Light: 1 John 1; 1 John 2
- The Vision: Rev. 1
- The 7 Churches: Rev. 2-3
- The Throne: Rev. 4-5
- The Great Multitude: Rev. 7
- Rejoicing in Heaven: Rev. 19-20
- The New Heaven and New Earth: Rev. 21-22
Podcasts
Here are 15 episodes I recorded to help guide you through the 15 weeks of readings. You can listen to them individually here or subscribe to the podcast (episodes were from the previously scheduled Converge, so you’ll have to go back).
Weekly Wrapup
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Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
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