TYB Foundations

YOU CAN’T BUILD A GREAT BUILDING ON WEAK FOUNDATIONS. (GH)

THIS one year bible plan IS A GREAT way FOR NEW CHRISTIANS OR THOSE JUST BEGINNING THEIR ADVENTURE INTO THE BIBLE to get a solid foundation in what to think and believe!

This is our ‘buffet style’ Bible plan. You get a taste of the different writing styles in the Bible without ruining the Biblical story. This Bible plan gives you the foundations of both the Old Testament and New Testament books in just one year. This is a great plan for new Christians or those wanting to get a really solid foundation of what we think and believe.

HOW DO I FOLLOW THIS PLAN:
The books you will be reading for this plan are listed in order below. Just start at the top.
Print the Weekly planner so you know what chapters you are reading with each book. Small books are read in 1 - 2 weeks, larger books 3 - 4 weeks. It may seem like a lot to read but it really is only 2 - 3 chapters a day.
Each week click on the book icon for the Snapshot videos, Dives and Deep Dives that will give you historical context, background and helpful resources to get the most out of your ‘trashing’ time.
Use the Bible Companion to give you ‘trashing tips’ to notice as you read each chapter.
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INTRODUCTION

Our TYB Schedule takes you through the Bible book-by-book, jumping in and out of the Old and New Testament to give you a solid foundation of each Testament. If you're just starting out, be sure to read the introduction!

the orderly account

Luke-Acts are two books but one volume, and these orderly accounts satisfy any logical systematic thinker. Luke, having investigated everything from the beginning, presents his gospel of what Jesus did and said. 

THE BOOK OF POWER

Luke-Acts are two books but one volume. Luke continues in Acts presenting an account what the disciples did and said.

IN THE BEGINNING

Get to know Adam, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph – the fathers of our faith, and build a strong, solid foundation of knowledge on who we are and where we came from.

THE GREAT ESCAPE

From Egypt and out again; this book takes the people of God from slavery in Egypt to the other side of the Red Sea.

identity before warfare

Need some power and help to understand your identity? Ephesians is all about knowing who you are in Him. Paul is writing to the church at Ephesus and he wants them to know who they are in Christ, compared to the strongholds and temples that stand in their city.

the promised fulfilled

It’s finally time to take the promised land and this book details how they did it. Joshua is a book about courage and strength, so if you need some historical might, you are going to love this book.

this is how we think, the doctrinal letter

Paul wrote this letter-essay to present some of the most important doctrinal thoughts in Christianity. If you need to know what to think about salvation, justification, all Jesus did for us and how that impacts our life, than this book is for you.

god’s deliverers

This incredible book is written to remind the people of Israel how faithful God was when He was their King. Learn from their mistakes as you read Judges and see God rescue them over and over again.

faith needs actions

Written by the brother of Jesus, James presents his passionate plea that faith needs actions. We are called to be people who don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk – be encouraged with passion as you read the book of James.

CREATION TO EZRA RECAP

These books are not to be missed. They are not just a repeat of the stories we have in Kings, the author of Chronicles shows us the faithfulness of God from creation to the time of the book of Ezra, and how he keeps his covenant promise to David.

freedom verses boundaries

How do the Corinthians balance their freedom in Christ with having boundaries in the Church? Find out in these incredible letters from Paul, where he is passionate and strong in 1 Corinthians, loving and pastoral in 2 Corinthians.

REBUILDING THE TEMPLE AFTER EXILE

The last verses in 2 Chronicles are the first verses in Ezra, so continue the journey of the People of God as they come out of exile and rebuild the Temple and the Walls in Jerusalem. We begin the story with the people of Israel in exile and the Temple in Jerusalem destroyed. But now, as prophesied by Jeremiah, it’s time to come back.

rebuilding THE WALLS after exile

Continue the journey of the People of God as they come out of exile and rebuild the Temple and the Walls in Jerusalem. Follow Zerubbabel, Ezra and Nehemiah as they overcome the enemies to re-establish God’s Temple again.

the holy prophet

With some of the most inspiring and imagery-dense prophetic words in the Bible, you are going to love the Book of Isaiah. Isaiah prophesies to the kings of Israel, warning them of the coming exile if they continue in their rebellion. Did they listen? No they did not!

the book of signs

The most creative writer, John, presents the gospel. Not in chronological order, but by showing us the signs that point to Jesus as the fulfillment of the Messianic promises.