Books of the Bible

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Old Testament Overview The Old Testament, or Hebrew Bible, as a whole: its books, its story from creation to the prophets, and how Christians read it today. New Testament Overview The New Testament as a whole: the Gospels, Acts, the letters and Revelation, who wrote them and how they shape Christian belief. Genesis The Bible's first book: creation, Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, the Tower of Babel and the stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph. Exodus Moses and the exodus from Egypt: the burning bush, the plagues, the Red Sea crossing, Mount Sinai and the golden calf. Leviticus Leviticus and its laws of worship, sacrifice and holiness, the Day of Atonement, and how Christians read the book today. Numbers The Book of Numbers: Israel's census and forty years in the wilderness, the twelve spies, Balaam and the journey toward the Promised Land. Deuteronomy Moses' farewell sermons in Deuteronomy: the Shema, the Ten Commandments given again, and Israel's call to love God on the edge of the Promised Land. Joshua Joshua and Israel's entry into the Promised Land: the fall of Jericho, Rahab, the conquest of Canaan and the archaeology of those events. Judges The Book of Judges: Deborah, Gideon, Samson and Delilah, and Israel's cycles of faithlessness and rescue before the kings. Ruth The story of Ruth, Naomi and Boaz: loyalty, gleaning in the fields and the kinsman-redeemer, in the book that leads to King David. 1 Samuel 1 Samuel: Hannah's prayer, the prophet Samuel, King Saul, and young David's victory over Goliath. 2 Samuel 2 Samuel and the reign of King David: Jerusalem as his capital, David and Bathsheba, Absalom's revolt and God's covenant with David. 1 Kings 1 Kings: King Solomon's wisdom and temple, the divided kingdom, and the prophet Elijah against Ahab and Jezebel. 2 Kings 2 Kings: Elisha's ministry, Kings Hezekiah and Josiah, and the fall of Israel and Judah to Assyria and Babylon. 1 Chronicles 1 Chronicles: the genealogies from Adam, King David's reign, the ark of the covenant brought to Jerusalem and the preparations for the temple. 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles: Solomon's temple and the kings of Judah down to the exile, including the promise 'if my people will humble themselves' (7:14). Ezra Ezra: the return from exile in Babylon under Cyrus, rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem and renewing the people's faithfulness to the law. Nehemiah Nehemiah: rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, leadership in the face of opposition and the public reading of the law. Esther The Book of Esther: a Jewish queen in Persia, Mordecai and Haman, and the deliverance remembered at Purim. Job The Book of Job: suffering, loss and faith, Job's friends and God's answer from the whirlwind, and the question of why the innocent suffer. Psalms The Psalms, the Bible's book of prayer and song: laments, praise, psalms of trust like Psalm 23 and 91, and how people pray them today. Proverbs The Book of Proverbs: practical wisdom for work, speech, money and family, including the Proverbs 31 woman. Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes and the search for meaning: 'vanity of vanities', a time for everything, and finding joy and purpose under the sun. Song of Solomon The Song of Solomon, or Song of Songs: the Bible's love poetry and what it says about romance, marriage and God's love. Isaiah The prophet Isaiah: the holy God, the promised Immanuel, the suffering servant of Isaiah 53 and the hope of a new creation. Jeremiah The weeping prophet Jeremiah: warnings before Jerusalem's fall, the promised new covenant and Jeremiah 29:11's plans to give a future and a hope. Lamentations Lamentations: poems of grief over Jerusalem's destruction, and the hope that God's mercies are new every morning. Ezekiel The prophet Ezekiel: visions of God's glory in exile, the valley of dry bones, Gog and Magog, and the new temple. Daniel The Book of Daniel: the lions' den, the fiery furnace, Nebuchadnezzar's dreams and Daniel's prophecies of kingdoms and the end times. Hosea Hosea: the prophet's marriage to Gomer as a picture of God's faithful, redeeming love for an unfaithful people. Joel Joel: the locust plague, the day of the Lord, and the promise that God will pour out his Spirit and sons and daughters will prophesy. Amos Amos, the shepherd prophet of justice: 'let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream'. Obadiah Obadiah, the shortest book of the Old Testament: judgment on Edom, the descendants of Esau, for its pride and violence against Judah. Jonah Jonah: the prophet who ran from God, the great fish, Nineveh's repentance and a God whose mercy reaches Israel's enemies. Micah Micah: judgment and hope, Bethlehem as the birthplace of a ruler, and the call to do justice, love mercy and walk humbly with God. Nahum Nahum: the prophecy of the fall of Nineveh and Assyria, God's vengeance on oppressors and his refuge for those who trust him. Habakkuk Habakkuk: a prophet's questions about injustice and evil, and the answer that the righteous shall live by faith. Zephaniah Zephaniah: the coming day of the Lord that sweeps the whole earth, and a God who rejoices over his people with singing. Haggai Haggai: the call to rebuild the temple after the exile, and the promise of a greater glory to come. Zechariah Zechariah: night visions, the messianic king coming on a donkey, and prophecies about Jerusalem and the Mount of Olives. Malachi Malachi, the last book of the Old Testament: faithful worship, bringing the whole tithe into the storehouse, and the promised return of Elijah. Matthew The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus' genealogy and birth, the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes, the parables and the Great Commission. Mark The Gospel of Mark, the shortest Gospel: a fast-moving account of Jesus' ministry, miracles, suffering and resurrection. Luke The Gospel of Luke: the Christmas story, the Magnificat, the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son and Jesus' care for the outcast. John The Gospel of John: the Word made flesh, John 3:16, the 'I am' sayings, the raising of Lazarus and Jesus' farewell to his disciples. Acts The Acts of the Apostles: Pentecost, the early church in Jerusalem, Stephen, Paul's conversion and his missionary journeys. Romans Paul's letter to the Romans: sin and grace, justification by faith, Romans 8, and Romans 13 on governing authorities. 1 Corinthians 1 Corinthians: unity in a divided church, spiritual gifts and tongues, the Lord's Supper, the love chapter and the resurrection. 2 Corinthians 2 Corinthians: Paul's defense of his ministry, comfort in suffering, the new creation, generous giving and the thorn in the flesh. Galatians Galatians: freedom in Christ, faith rather than circumcision and the works of the law, and the fruit of the Spirit such as self-control. Ephesians Ephesians: grace through faith, one body in Christ, marriage and the household, and the armor of God. Philippians Philippians, Paul's letter of joy: Christ's humility, contentment in every circumstance and 'I can do all things through Christ'. Colossians Colossians: the supremacy of Christ over all things, and the new life of those who set their minds on things above. 1 Thessalonians 1 Thessalonians: encouragement for a young church, holy living, and the return of Christ and the gathering of believers. 2 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians: the day of the Lord, the man of lawlessness often read as the Antichrist, and staying faithful while waiting for Christ. 1 Timothy 1 Timothy: guidance for church leaders, the qualifications of elders and deacons, the roles of women and the love of money. 2 Timothy 2 Timothy, Paul's last letter: all Scripture is God-breathed, enduring hardship and finishing the race. Titus Titus: appointing elders and church leaders in Crete, sound teaching, and grace that trains believers for good works. Philemon Philemon: Paul's appeal for the runaway slave Onesimus, and the letter's place in debates about forgiveness and slavery. Hebrews Hebrews: Christ the great high priest, the new covenant, hope as an anchor for the soul and the heroes of faith in chapter 11. James The letter of James: faith and works, taming the tongue, perseverance in trials and asking for wisdom without doubting. 1 Peter 1 Peter: the apostle Peter's letter of hope and holiness for Christians who suffer, and believers as a royal priesthood. 2 Peter 2 Peter: growing in faith, warnings against false prophets and teachers, and the promise of the day of the Lord. 1 John 1 John: God is love, loving one another, walking in the light, assurance of faith and warnings about antichrists. 2 John 2 John: a short letter on walking in truth and love and refusing deceivers who teach falsely about Christ. 3 John 3 John: a short letter praising hospitality to travelling missionaries, with a warning about Diotrephes. Jude Jude: contending for the faith against false teachers, with its famous quotation from the Book of Enoch. Revelation The Book of Revelation: John's visions, the letters to seven churches, the beast and Armageddon, and the new heaven and new earth.

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