Old Testament
Genesis The book of Beginnings
Exodus Israel's deliverance from Egypt by Moses and 40 years in the desert
Leviticus The Priestly activities and laws carried out by the tribe of Levi
Numbers The numbering and designating the tribes of Israel when in Canaan.
Deuteronomy The activities and journey taken by Israel while in the Desert.
Joshua Joshua leads Israel into the land of Canaan
Judges Israel's leadership by judges, but its divisions and fall from Godliness
Ruth The marriage of Ruth a Gentile to Boaz the Israelite leader
1 Samuel Israel asks God for a King, to be like other nations. God chooses Saul.
2 Samuel Gods man David, appointed King, instead of Saul
1 Kings A split in Israel's leadership. The rise and fall of the Kings
2 Kings The continued spiritual ups and downs of Israel under the different Kings
1 Chronicles The genealogy of Israel, and the leadership of David after Saul’s death.
2 Chronicles Israel under the rule of David’s son Solomon. Israel is taken into Captivity, because of their evil ways.
Ezra The return home of Israel to Canaan to rebuild the Temple
Nehemiah The return home of Israel to Canaan to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
Esther Esther the Jewess marries a Babylonian King. As queen she prevents the Jewish nation being killed.
Job.God allows Satan to test Job, knowing Job will not yield to his ploys, and stay faithful.
Psalms Psalms of Praise and thanksgiving, written by King David
Proverbs Wise sayings given by King Solomon, King David's son.
Ecclesiastes The folly of life, but the joy of following God..
Song of Solomon Love songs written by Solomon
Isaiah Isaiah prophesies the exil of Israel into Babylon, there return, followed in due time by the coming of the messiah.
Jeremiah Prophesies of Isaiah predicting the captivity of Israel into Babylon
Lamentations Jeremiah laments over the spiritual destitution of Israel
Ezekiel Ezekiel prophesies the destitution of Israel, but also the things that will happen in a day yet to be.
Daniel Daniel's faithfulness to God, while living in Babylon, and revelations from God to future events.
Hosea Hosea through his personal family experiences, exposes Israel to its unfaithfulness to God.
Joel Joel seeing the destitution of the harvest through pestilence, warns Israel to repent of its ways.
Amos Amos warns Israel of impending judgement, if they did not turn from their corrupt lifestyle.
Obadiah Obadiah prophesies to the desecration that will happen to the land of Israel, yet the restoration to follow.
Jonah How God redirected Jonah from the stomach of a fish, after refusing the call to go and tell the people of Nineveh to repent.
Micah Judgement is against the leaders of Israel, but in a day to come God Himself will be ruler.
Nahum Prophesy concerning the judgement and destruction against Nineveh (The Babylonian centre of power).
Habakkuk Habakkuk grieves over the state of the nations. God promises amazing things to happen.
Zephaniah Judgement for the whole world, but Gods faithful will spend eternity with Him.
Haggai Put building Gods kingdom first, His support is ensured. Once more God is going to shake the nations
Zechariah Future Judgement for the nations, Jesus will set up His kingdom on earth
Malachi Giving to God second best brings impoverishment, yet God wants to shower His people with blessings
New Testament
Matthew The earthly life of Jesus portrayed as a King.
Mark The earthly life of Jesus portrayed as a Servant.
Luke The earthly life of Jesus portraying His Humanity.
John The earthly life of Jesus portrayed as the Son of God.
Acts The conception of the Christian Church, or Acts of the Holy Spirit.
Romans Letter written by Paul to the Roman Church.
1 Corinthians Letter written by Paul to the Corinthian Church.
2 Corinthians Letter written by Paul to the Corinthian Church.
Galatians Letter written by Paul to the Galatian Church.
Ephesians Letter written by Paul to the Ephesian Church.
Phillipians Letter written by Paul to the Church in Phillipia.
Colossians Letter written by Paul to the Church in Phillipia.
1 Thessalonians Letter written by Paul to the Church in Thessalonica.
2 Thessalonians Letter written by Paul to the Church in Thessalonica.
1 Timothy Letter written by Paul to young Timothy
2 Timothy Letter written by Paul to young Timothy
Titus Letter written by Paul to Titus
Philemon Letter written by Paul to Philemon.
Hebrews Letter written by Paul to the people of Israel, the Hebrews.
James Letter written by James to the church in Israel
1 Peter Letter written by Peter to the church throughout Asia.
2 Peter Letter written by Peter to the church
1 John Letter written by John portraying the Love of God through Jesus Christ.
2 John Letter written by John encouraging a Christian lady.
3 John Letter written by John encouraging a dear friend
Jude Letter written by Jude to the Christians church.
Revelations Revelation to John of what will take place in the future.
