The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation
The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation book cover

The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Soaring Through the Scriptures in One Year from Genesis to Revelation

Hardcover – September 1, 2017

Price
$29.49
Format
Hardcover
Pages
640
Publisher
Harvest House Publishers
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0736970297
Dimensions
6.5 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
Weight
2.15 pounds

Description

"My longtime friend Pastor Skip Heitzig has captured screenshots of the big picture God has given to us from the 66 books of the Bible, where Jesus's presence is revealed from the beginning to the end as the Alpha and Omega...As you go through this bird's-eye view of placing God's Word in an easy-to-grasp setting, it will widen your horizons and enlighten your understanding of the story of Jesus Christ from eternity past to eternity with Him in heaven. With Bible in hand, jump aboard, peer through the cockpit, and catch this fast-moving flight that will set the Bible in motion. You will not regret this journey of soaring on the wings of the Word of God." — Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan's Purse, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association "The perfect book to help you keep your eyes and your Bible wide open!" — David Jeremiah, Senior Pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church " Yes ! That's the word that came to mind as I read this book that is long overdue and sorely needed! As a pastor, I have been surprised at how many Christians (even seasoned ones) see the Bible in bits and pieces and miss the connections and unity of the Bible's story line. This book can be used for private devotions, group study, and any form of preaching and teaching. Thanks, Skip, for reminding us that the Bible is not just a random collection of books, but rather a library with 66 books, each of which has its own context but each contributing to the unified story of redemption." — Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church "For too many people this great gift of God's Word called the Bible remains a puzzle that is simply unsolvable. Skip Heitzig has spent his life helping people just like you discover scriptural treasures. Read The Bible from 30,000 Feet , and the Bible will become treasure to you." — James MacDonald, Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel "Skip Heitzig loves to teach God's Word, and people love to hear him do it, including me. Now we have a collection of Pastor Skip's best messages in this incredible new single volume, The Bible from 30,000 Feet . Every serious Bible student should add this to their library." — Greg Laurie, Pastor, Harvest Christian Fellowship "Every believer should have a strategic grasp of Scripture that brings understanding and truth for life. This book written by my good friend Skip Heitzig will increase your love for the Bible and your commitment to grow your faith." — Jack Graham, Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church "When I go on a trip, I look first at the major roads and the final destination. In The Bible from 30,000 Feet , Skip Heitzig is our trusted guide, helping us to get the big picture of the Bible so we might read and engage it more effectively." — Ed Stetzer, Billy Graham Distinguished Chair, Wheaton College "For those desiring to grasp the overarching message of the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation, this volume is for you. Read it and reap!" — O.S. Hawkins, President and CEO, GuideStone Financial Resources "My longtime friend Pastor Skip Heitzig has captured screenshots of the big picture God has given to us from the 66 books of the Bible, where Jesus's presence is revealed from the beginning to the end as the Alpha and Omega...As you go through this bird's-eye view of placing God's Word in an easy-to-grasp setting, it will widen your horizons and enlighten your understanding of the story of Jesus Christ from eternity past to eternity with Him in heaven. With Bible in hand, jump aboard, peer through the cockpit, and catch this fast-moving flight that will set the Bible in motion. You will not regret this journey of soaring on the wings of the Word of God." — Franklin Graham, President and CEO, Samaritan's Purse, Billy Graham Evangelistic Association "The perfect book to help you keep your eyes and your Bible wide open!" — David Jeremiah, Senior Pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church " Yes ! That's the word that came to mind as I read this book that is long overdue and sorely needed! As a pastor, I have been surprised at how many Christians (even seasoned ones) see the Bible in bits and pieces and miss the connections and unity of the Bible's story line. This book can be used for private devotions, group study, and any form of preaching and teaching. Thanks, Skip, for reminding us that the Bible is not just a random collection of books, but rather a library with 66 books, each of which has its own context but each contributing to the unified story of redemption." — Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer, Pastor Emeritus, The Moody Church "Skip Heitzig loves to teach God's Word, and people love to hear him do it, including me. Now we have a collection of Pastor Skip's best messages in this incredible new single volume, The Bible from 30,000 Feet . Every serious Bible student should add this to their library." — Greg Laurie, Pastor, Harvest Christian Fellowship "Every believer should have a strategic grasp of Scripture that brings understanding and truth for life. This book written by my good friend Skip Heitzig will increase your love for the Bible and your commitment to grow your faith." — Jack Graham, Pastor, Prestonwood Baptist Church "For those desiring to grasp the overarching message of the entire Bible from Genesis to Revelation, this volume is for you. Read it and reap!" — O.S. Hawkins, President and CEO, GuideStone Financial Resources "For too many people this great gift of God's Word called the Bible remains a puzzle that is simply unsolvable. Skip Heitzig has spent his life helping people just like you discover scriptural treasures. Read The Bible from 30,000 Feet , and the Bible will become treasure to you." — James MacDonald, Pastor, Harvest Bible Chapel "When I go on a trip, I look first at the major roads and the final destination. In The Bible from 30,000 Feet , Skip Heitzig is our trusted guide, helping us to get the big picture of the Bible so we might read and engage it more effectively." — Ed Stetzer, Billy Graham Distinguished Chair, Wheaton College "When I was a child flying for the first time, I was disappointed to discover there were no state lines like those I had seen on maps. All the states were really just one country. In this book, Skip Heitzig will take you up above the Bible so you can see that it isn't a collection of a bunch of stories and books and chapters; it is one united story, and it's all about Jesus." — Levi Lusko, Pastor, Fresh Life Church Skip Heitzig, author of The Bible from 30,000 Feet , is pastor-teacher of Calvary Church, ministering to more than 15,000 people weekly. He holds a DD and PhD from Trinity Southwest University and has a popular multimedia teaching ministry that includes print, audio, and online resources. Skip and his wife, Lenya, reside in New Mexico and have one son and two grandchildren. Read more

Features & Highlights

  • "The perfect book to help you keep your eyes and your Bible wide open!" —
  • David Jeremiah
  • , Pastor and bestselling author
  • An Eye-Opening and Engaging Guide to the Bible
  • Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a FLIGHT plan for all 66 books of the Bible to help you better understand the context and significance of each. In this one-year overview, you'll discover...
  • Facts—about the author and the date each book was written
  • F
  • acts—about the author and the date each book was written
  • Landmarks—a summary of the highlights of the book
  • L
  • andmarks—a summary of the highlights of the book
  • Itinerary—a specific outline of the book divided by themes
  • I
  • tinerary—a specific outline of the book divided by themes
  • Gospel—how to see Jesus within the book's pages
  • G
  • ospel—how to see Jesus within the book's pages
  • History—a brief glimpse at the cultural setting for the book
  • H
  • istory—a brief glimpse at the cultural setting for the book
  • Travel Tips—guidelines for navigating the book's truths
  • T
  • ravel Tips—guidelines for navigating the book's truths
  • If you have ever found yourself getting lost and wandering from verse to verse in Scripture, put yourself firmly on track with the clear aerial view offered in
  • The Bible from 30,000 Feet
  • .

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Flight Metaphor for Reading the Bible

The Bible is the world's bestselling book. It has been read and revered through the centuries. Instead of multiple books of disconnected stories, there is a general narrative from Genesis to Revelation. Trained Bible scholars will be able to do many connections from the Old Testament to the New Testament. For the rest of us, we have to rely on teachers to guide us. Author Skip Heitzig is one such teacher. Sharing his wealth of knowledge about the Bible, this book is a bird's eye view of the whole thrust of Scripture. It is free from difficult terminology or technical details. Heitzig makes the learning interesting by using the metaphor of a plane. He begins with a flight plan where the facts are first laid out. He gives short notes on who the author(s) was, when it was written, landmarks of the expedition, and an itinerary or outline of the chapter. Along with this initial flight plan is an overview of the gospel's relevance to that particular book and some historical background.

The "in-flight" segment is the main part of the book where it becomes a mini-commentary. Heitzig describes the key characters; main events; significant stories; major themes; concise messages; and practical examples for modern readers. The chapters appear like mini-sermons that double up as an overview of the Bible book. The strengths of this book include:

Ease of understanding with a creative metaphor
Modern use of language
Big Picture Overview to help readers keep to the main message
Stirs up imagination about how we can design our own flight plans
Convenient reference book

Having said that, we need to go easy on any critiques because this book simply empowers readers on seeing a big picture of the Bible landscape. A lot of details are left out just like passengers on a plane could only see the terrains of the land instead of the trees; or the colour of the waters instead of the ships and fish. It is true that there are lots of summaries and reductionist language used here which may not do justice to the overall biblical theology. Thus, we need to see this book basically as a brief primer to the study of the Bible. It is not meant to be comprehensive. It is definitely not a verse-by-verse commentary. It takes the big ideas of the Bible and puts them into a convenient flight plan and path. Not all books have a chapter on their own. Some like the minor prophets (Joel, Amos, and Obadiah); (Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk); (Zephaniah and Haggai); the synoptic gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke); etc are combined.

The preview copy I have does not contain any introduction, so I am left to guess at the author's intent and purpose of the book. I believe that the main thing is to stir one's appetite for the Bible, in order to motivate readers to go deeper into the richness of Scripture. Heitzig does the introduction for us to meet God in the Bible. The rest is up to us.

Author Skip Heitzig is founder and senior pastor of Calvary Albuquerque in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He holds a B.A., M.A. and Doctor of Divinity, and a Ph.D. in Philosophy Biblical and Theological Studies from Trinity Southwest University. He has been awarded a doctor honoris causa from GFA Biblical Seminary. He currently serves on several Boards of Directors, including Samaritan's Purse.

Rating: 4 stars of 5.

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This book has been provided courtesy of Harvest House Publishers and NetGalley without requiring a positive review. All opinions offered above are mine unless otherwise stated or implied.
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Great for a quick read, but, uh...

Skip Heitzig has an inconsistent relationship with historical accuracy, picking and choosing what he believes to be true versus what dozens of well-established historians have determined over lifetimes of research. The idea of literal interpretation of the Bible is at odds with confusion between translations of the Bible. Much of the story is lost if not distorted, and I honestly do not see Heitzig preaching about things that I'm personally reading from the Gospel-- he's stuck on a lot of feel-good stuff with little substance. I suppose it is all we can expect for a megachurch pastor. It gets a second star for being a good summary in a lot of cases, especially for beginners to the whole Bible thing.
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Great study aid

Fantastic book! An easy guided journey through the bible. Great for bible study groups or family reading.
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Five Stars

item as described and I was satisfied
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Book review

Excellent review of scriptures
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solid and straight to the point

Great read if you plan on putting together studies, gives you a different perspective and proper context of the chapter you are reading.
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Good

Arrived in good condition
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don't like book

don't like book contents - too general!!
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Nobody tells it like Skip

I have listened to Skip for years. This is a treasure!
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I Love this book

I Love this book, If you want to know the Bible read this book. I dislike it is not on CD.