Reading God's Story: A Chronological Daily Bible

The Settings for Act 1

Act 1, Scene 1

Esther—A Jewish beauty in a Persian king’s harem seems an unlikely biblical heroine. The book about her is the last narrative in Act 2.

Plot Summary for Act 1 The plot for Act 1 can be summarized in three phases: God’s good creation Humanity’s fall into sin Humanity’s ongoing rebellion

Act 1 God’s Plan for All People

Although the victories were mainly military, these readings have illustrated that God’s people can “live in victory” as they trust in Him—and as He gives the victory.

Act 2, Scene 4 The Land: God’s Place for His People

13 Keep your tongue from evil and your lips from deceitful speech. 14 Turn away from evil and do what is good; seek peace and pursue it. 15 The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are open to their cry for help.

The rising action lasts for about a thousand years. It begins with Abraham and Sarah, whose descendants grow into a nation-sized multitude in Egypt. The action continues to rise as God redeems His people from slavery through Moses and gives them His laws.