The Christian Story in One Minute

God made, Adam sinned

Eden lost, world ruined

World flooded, Noah saved

Rainbow signed, promise made

Abraham called, child pledged

Isaac born, Sarah laughed

Hebrew saved, Moses fled

Egypt plagued, God led

Land conquered, Saul crowned

Goliath slain, David reigned

People lapsed, prophet warned

Nation crushed, temple burned

Daniel prayed, lions starved

Esther dared, people saved

People left, Babylon defeated

Some returned, walls erected

Jesus born, John pointed

People hailed God's anointed

Jesus taught, people saved

Jesus healed, dead raised

Death died, Jesus rose

Spirit came, good news

Word spread, Church grow

Christ returns, all new

This poem is from an interesting book by Margaret Cooling and is written by her. The book is Creating a Learning Church: Improving teaching and learning in the local church (Oxford: Bible Reading Fellowship,2005). I strongly recommend this book to those who are involved in the ministry of teaching in the local church which means everyone. Cooling gave the principles of learning and gave lots of useful ideas and examples on teaching that facilitate learning. Worth buying the book and referring to it again and again. Simple to read too.