Les structures the program as an informal, non-organizational through-the-Bible trip from Genesis to Revelation, taped in four-program blocks for practical reasons, so that viewers will pick up their Bibles and study for themselves.
He chooses this shape because it follows the Bible's own movement from Genesis to Revelation while keeping the teaching simple enough for the average viewer. The batching of episodes is a production decision based on time and budget, not a content decision. Everything, from the overall route to the repeated announcements about available tapes, is aimed at getting people into the Book.
Genesis 1:1 — Les begins the program series at Genesis 1:1 and has all past programs available back to that verse, making it the structural starting point of the study.
Revelation 1:1 — Les says the program is winding up in the book of Revelation, so this verse marks the structural endpoint of the through-the-Bible trip.
The Scripture itself does not mandate how a Bible-teaching ministry should be scheduled or organized. It does, however, provide the natural plan that the study follows: the Bible opens at Genesis 1:1 and runs through the book of Revelation. That full sweep from creation in Genesis to the concluding Revelation is what gives the teaching series its beginning and ending points.
Les describes the program as an informal Bible study, not supported by any particular organization, that simply teaches the Word across denominational lines. He says he doesn't try to get theological or controversial, and his goal is to make Bible study a thrilling experience for the average individual. The purpose of the teaching is to get people into the Book and studying on their own, not to make them agree with him.
Les describes the program as a 'Through the Bible' trip. They started way back in Genesis and have been coming up through the Old Testament on a complete tour through the Scriptures from beginning to end. He says the goal is to cover the overall theme of God's dealing with the human race, beginning with Genesis and winding up in the book of Revelation, rather than to go verse by verse through every chapter.
Les tapes four programs in succession in a single afternoon because of time, budget, and other practical considerations. That is why the television audience may think a new program is almost like the last one, except for the content.
After getting up through Daniel, Les says they had so much demand for a study of Revelation that they stopped the through-the-Bible trip and spent time in prophecy. The plan is to go back, probably start in Matthew, and then finish through the Gospels, the book of Acts, and Paul's letters.
Les says all the programs back to Genesis 1 are available on videotape, and the first lessons have been prepared in print or booklet form. At different points he mentions the first 48 programs being in print and the first 24 lessons being available in booklet form. Viewers can call or write for a list of available tapes.
Les says he doesn't necessarily expect everyone to agree with him. His stated purpose is to help people study on their own and get them into the Book. He is especially pleased when viewers write to say that for the first time in their lives they are studying the Bible.
Batched Taping for Time and Budget
Les explains that the programs are taped four in succession in one afternoon for practical reasons, so viewers may see similar settings with different content.
Getting Viewers Into the Book
Les teaches to help people study on their own rather than simply accept what he says, and he reminds viewers that past programs back to Genesis are on videotape with the first 48 in print.
From Genesis to Revelation With a Prophecy Stop
Les explains the overall route: start in Genesis, reach Daniel, take a detour into Revelation because of demand, then return to Matthew and continue through Acts and Paul's letters.
Overall Theme, Not Verse-by-Verse
Les says the program covers the overall theme of God's dealings with the human race from Genesis to Revelation rather than teaching verse by verse in every chapter.
Goal: Get People Studying
Les teaches so that people will start studying the Bible for themselves, even if they do not agree with him on every point.
Informal, Non-Organizational Teaching
Les says the program is an informal Bible study not supported by any organization, simply teaching the Word across denominational lines.
Available From Genesis 1
Les reminds new listeners that all programs back to Genesis 1:1 are on videotape and the first 24 lessons are in booklet form, with more planned.
Making Bible Study a Thrilling Experience
Les says the program is like an informal home Bible study, not theological or controversial, designed to make Bible study a thrilling experience for the average individual.
Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
Les's through-the-Bible trip starts here, and he says all programs go back to Genesis 1:1.
Revelation 1:1: The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:
Les says the teaching will wind up in Revelation, and this is the opening verse of that final book.
Les tapes four programs in one afternoon for the sake of time, budget, and other practical considerations. That is why the setting looks the same even though the content of each program is different.
After the series reached Daniel, Les says they had so much demand for a study of Revelation that they stopped the through-the-Bible trip to spend time in prophecy. He plans to return to Matthew and then continue through Acts and Paul's letters.
No. Les says he doesn't necessarily expect everyone to agree with him. His goal is to get people into the Book and studying for themselves, and he is thrilled when viewers say they are studying the Bible for the first time.
Les says all of the programs back to Genesis 1 are available on videotape, and the earliest lessons have been put into print or booklet form. Viewers can call or write to get a list of available tapes.
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