We are now in  a series of messages called BY THE BOOK: GOD MAKING HIMSELF KNOWN.  In the pages of the Bible, we see a progressive revelation. The first verse of the Bible introduces Him as Creator.  From this basic starting point, God has made Himself known in a variety of ways, and each step has challenged us to enter into greater and greater maturity in relationship with Him.  This series will paint, with broad strokes, the development of God’s self-portrait through time.  Sometimes we segmentalize the Bible so much we lose sight of the larger picture.  We will begin with the “baby steps” in our growing process and then proceed to God’s revelation of Himself through His Son and the indwelling Holy Spirit.  The series will be a combination of a chronological approach and a topical approach:  taking things in order of time, but culling insight and wisdom from all over the Bible at each step.  It is hoped the series will help us appreciate the broad sweep of God’s purposeful revelation of Himself in the Bible.