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66 Books

Genesis
OT

Genesis details the creation of the world, the early history of humanity, and the beginnings of the nation of Israel.

Creation
Patriarchs
Covenant

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."

Genesis 1:1

Exodus
OT

Exodus narrates Israel's liberation from slavery in Egypt, their journey toward the Promised Land, and God's establishment of the covenant through the giving of the Law.

Deliverance
Ten Commandments
Passover

"I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery."

Exodus 20:2

Leviticus
OT

Leviticus details God's instructions on holiness, worship, and ethical living, providing guidelines for rituals, sacrifices, and purity that underscore Israel's relationship with a holy God.

Holiness
Sacrifice
Purity Laws

"You shall be holy, for I the LORD your God am holy."

Leviticus 19:2

Numbers
OT

Numbers chronicles Israel's journey in the wilderness, highlighting their experiences, trials, and God's faithfulness as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

Wilderness
Census
Faithfulness

"The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you."

Numbers 6:24-25

Deuteronomy
OT

Deuteronomy restates God's law and covenant to Israel, urging obedience, devotion, and remembrance as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.

Covenant
Obedience
Promise

"Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might."

Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Joshua
OT

Joshua narrates Israel's conquest and settlement in the Promised Land, highlighting God's faithfulness and the call for Israel to remain faithful.

Courage
Faithfulness
Conquest

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."

Joshua 1:9

Judges
OT

Judges describes Israel's repeated cycles of disobedience, oppression, repentance, and deliverance through judges whom God raises up to lead and restore order.

Judgment
Deliverance
Cycle

"In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes."

Judges 21:25

Ruth
OT

Ruth tells the story of loyalty, love, and redemption through the life of Ruth, a Moabite woman whose devotion leads to her inclusion in the lineage of King David and ultimately Jesus Christ.

Loyalty
Redemption
Providence

"Where you go I will go, and where you lodge I will lodge. Your people shall be my people, and your God my God."

Ruth 1:16

1 Samuel
OT

1 Samuel narrates Israel's transition from judges to monarchy, highlighting the stories of Samuel, King Saul, and the rise of David, emphasizing the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God.

Leadership
Anointing
Obedience

"But the LORD said to Samuel, 'Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the LORD sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the LORD looks on the heart.'"

1 Samuel 16:7

2 Samuel
OT

2 Samuel chronicles the reign of King David, exploring his victories, personal failures, repentance, and God's covenantal promise to establish David's throne forever.

Kingdom
Covenant
Repentance

"Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me. Your throne shall be established forever."

2 Samuel 7:16

1 Kings
OT

1 Kings recounts Solomon's wise reign, the building of the temple, and the subsequent division and decline of Israel, emphasizing the consequences of obedience and disobedience to God.

Wisdom
Temple
Division

"Give your servant therefore an understanding mind to govern your people, that I may discern between good and evil, for who is able to govern this your great people?"

1 Kings 3:9

2 Kings
OT

2 Kings continues Israel and Judah's story through their decline, exile, and captivity, highlighting God's persistent calls for repentance and the serious consequences of disobedience.

Exile
Prophecy
Judgment

"And the LORD warned Israel and Judah by every prophet and every seer, saying, 'Turn from your evil ways and keep my commandments and my statutes.'"

2 Kings 17:13

1 Chronicles
OT

1 Chronicles focuses on the genealogies and reign of King David, highlighting God's faithfulness, Israel's heritage, and preparations for the temple.

Genealogy
Worship
Legacy

"Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is yours."

1 Chronicles 29:11

2 Chronicles
OT

2 Chronicles covers the reigns of Solomon and Judah's kings, emphasizing worship, revival, and obedience, concluding with the Babylonian exile and hope for restoration.

Revival
Temple
Restoration

"If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land."

2 Chronicles 7:14

Ezra
OT

Ezra narrates the return of the Jews from Babylonian exile, focusing on the rebuilding of the temple and the people's renewal through dedication to God's Law.

Renewal
Return
Dedication

"For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the LORD, and to do it and to teach his statutes and rules in Israel."

Ezra 7:10

Nehemiah
OT

Nehemiah recounts the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls amidst opposition, highlighting leadership, prayer, and perseverance, culminating in spiritual revival among the people.

Leadership
Rebuilding
Perseverance

"So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of the month Elul, in fifty-two days."

Nehemiah 6:15

Esther
OT

Esther tells the dramatic story of a Jewish queen courageously intervening to save her people from annihilation, emphasizing God's hidden providence and purpose.

Courage
Providence
Deliverance

"And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"

Esther 4:14

Job
OT

Job explores the profound question of human suffering, portraying Job's trials, debates about God's justice, and ultimate restoration through unwavering faith.

Suffering
Faith
Wisdom

"But he knows the way that I take; when he has tried me, I shall come out as gold."

Job 23:10

Psalms
OT

Psalms is a collection of poetic prayers and songs expressing deep human emotions, worship, praise, repentance, and trust in God.

Worship
Prayer
Praise

"The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."

Psalms 23:1

Proverbs
OT

Proverbs provides practical wisdom for daily life, emphasizing moral discipline, righteous living, and the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom.

Wisdom
Discipline
Guidance

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding."

Proverbs 3:5

Ecclesiastes
OT

Ecclesiastes reflects on the meaning and purpose of life, highlighting the vanity of worldly pursuits and urging readers to find fulfillment in reverence for God.

Meaning
Reflection
Time

"For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Song of Solomon
OT

Song of Solomon celebrates love, intimacy, and devotion within marriage, poetically illustrating the beauty of romantic affection.

Love
Marriage
Intimacy

"I am my beloved's, and my beloved is mine."

Song of Solomon 6:3

Isaiah
OT

Isaiah proclaims God's judgment and salvation, foretelling the coming Messiah and offering hope through prophetic visions of redemption and renewal.

Prophecy
Hope
Redemption

"But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles."

Isaiah 40:31

Jeremiah
OT

Jeremiah reveals God's call for repentance and foretells Jerusalem's destruction, offering hope through a promise of restoration and a new covenant.

Repentance
Promise
Prayer

"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

Jeremiah 29:11

Lamentations
OT

Lamentations poetically mourns Jerusalem's destruction, expressing sorrow and despair yet affirming God's enduring mercy and faithfulness amidst suffering.

Grief
Mercy
Hope

"The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning."

Lamentations 3:22-23

Ezekiel
OT

Ezekiel delivers vivid prophetic visions highlighting God's sovereignty, judgment, and ultimate restoration, promising spiritual renewal for His people.

Vision
Renewal
Sovereignty

"And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you."

Ezekiel 36:26

Daniel
OT

Daniel portrays faithfulness amidst adversity, featuring prophetic visions and narratives highlighting God's sovereign power over earthly kingdoms.

Faithfulness
Prophecy
Courage

"My God sent his angel and shut the lions' mouths, and they have not harmed me."

Daniel 6:22

Hosea
OT

Hosea depicts God's steadfast love and mercy through Hosea's marriage, symbolizing Israel's unfaithfulness and God's relentless pursuit of reconciliation.

Love
Forgiveness
Mercy

"I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings."

Hosea 6:6

Joel
OT

Joel calls for repentance amidst devastating judgment, proclaiming the Day of the Lord and promising restoration through God's outpouring of His Spirit.

Repentance
Judgment
Restoration

"And it shall come to pass that everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved."

Joel 2:32

Amos
OT

Amos boldly confronts social injustice and religious hypocrisy, calling for righteousness and justice as the true expressions of faithfulness to God.

Justice
Righteousness
Integrity

"But let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream."

Amos 5:24

Obadiah
OT

Obadiah prophesies against Edom, condemning its pride and mistreatment of Israel, and announces God's justice over all nations.

Judgment
Retribution
Sovereignty

"For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations. As you have done, it shall be done to you; your deeds shall return on your own head."

Obadiah 1:15

Jonah
OT

Jonah highlights God's compassion and willingness to forgive, challenging attitudes of exclusivity through Jonah's mission to Nineveh.

Compassion
Repentance
Mercy

"And the Lord appointed a great fish to swallow up Jonah. And Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights."

Jonah 1:17

Micah
OT

Micah urges Israel and Judah toward genuine faithfulness, emphasizing social justice, humility, and the promise of restoration.

Justice
Humility
Restoration

"He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?"

Micah 6:8

Nahum
OT

Nahum foretells the downfall of Nineveh, affirming God's justice and sovereignty over oppressive powers.

Justice
Sovereignty
Power

"The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and the Lord will by no means clear the guilty."

Nahum 1:3

Habakkuk
OT

Habakkuk questions God about injustice and suffering, ultimately reaffirming trust in God's sovereignty and justice.

Trust
Faith
Perseverance

"Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation."

Habakkuk 3:18

Zephaniah
OT

Zephaniah announces judgment but also promises restoration and renewal, emphasizing God's mercy and faithfulness.

Mercy
Judgment
Renewal

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love."

Zephaniah 3:17

Haggai
OT

Haggai encourages the rebuilding of the Temple, emphasizing obedience and prioritizing God's glory above personal comfort.

Obedience
Priority
Renewal

"Consider your ways. Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord."

Haggai 1:7-8

Zechariah
OT

Zechariah provides visions of restoration and messianic hope, encouraging faithfulness and looking forward to God's kingdom.

Hope
Restoration
Prophecy

"Return to me, says the Lord of hosts, and I will return to you."

Zechariah 1:3

Malachi
OT

The book of Malachi.

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Malachi

Matthew
NT

Matthew presents Jesus as the promised Messiah and King, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies.

Messiah
Fulfillment
Rest

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

Matthew 11:28

Mark
NT

Mark portrays Jesus as the suffering servant, emphasizing his deeds, power, and humility.

Servant
Sacrifice
Action

"For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."

Mark 10:45

Luke
NT

Luke emphasizes Jesus' compassion and universal salvation, highlighting his interactions with the marginalized.

Compassion
Salvation
Inclusivity

"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost."

Luke 19:10

John
NT

John highlights Jesus as the divine Son of God, focusing on his identity, teachings, and miracles.

Love
Belief
Divinity

"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life."

John 3:16

Acts
NT

Acts records the spread of the Gospel and the growth of the early church empowered by the Holy Spirit.

Witness
Spirit
Growth

"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses."

Acts 1:8

Romans
NT

Romans provides a profound exploration of the Gospel, faith, grace, and righteousness available through Jesus Christ.

Faith
Grace
Righteousness

"For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes."

Romans 1:16

1 Corinthians
NT

First Corinthians addresses practical and spiritual issues within the church, emphasizing unity, love, and spiritual gifts.

Unity
Love
Spiritual Gifts

"So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love."

1 Corinthians 13:13

2 Corinthians
NT

Second Corinthians provides encouragement, emphasizing God's strength in human weakness and authentic Christian ministry.

Encouragement
Strength
Authenticity

"My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

2 Corinthians 12:9

Galatians
NT

Galatians emphasizes Christian freedom, urging believers to live by faith and the Spirit rather than legalism.

Freedom
Faith
Spirit

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free."

Galatians 5:1

Ephesians
NT

Ephesians highlights the spiritual blessings in Christ, emphasizing unity, grace, and Christian living.

Unity
Grace
Christian Life

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God."

Ephesians 2:8

Philippians
NT

Philippians is a joyful letter encouraging believers to find joy in Christ despite circumstances.

Joy
Encouragement
Faithfulness

"Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice."

Philippians 4:4

Colossians
NT

Colossians exalts Christ’s supremacy and instructs believers on living transformed lives in Christ.

Christ's Supremacy
Transformation
Heavenly Focus

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth."

Colossians 3:2

1 Thessalonians
NT

1 Thessalonians encourages believers to live faithfully and anticipate Christ's return.

Faithfulness
Endurance
Christ's Return

"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances."

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

2 Thessalonians
NT

2 Thessalonians addresses misunderstandings about Christ's return and encourages steadfastness.

Steadfastness
Clarity
Perseverance

"Stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us."

2 Thessalonians 2:15

1 Timothy
NT

1 Timothy provides guidance on church leadership and godly living.

Leadership
Doctrine
Godliness

"Fight the good fight of the faith."

1 Timothy 6:12

2 Timothy
NT

2 Timothy urges perseverance in ministry amidst hardship and affirms the authority of Scripture.

Scripture Authority
Perseverance
Faithfulness

"All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching."

2 Timothy 3:16

Titus
NT

Titus emphasizes sound doctrine, good works, and proper leadership in the church.

Doctrine
Good Works
Leadership

"He saved us... according to his own mercy."

Titus 3:5

Philemon
NT

Philemon appeals for forgiveness and reconciliation among believers.

Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Brotherhood

"Refresh my heart in Christ."

Philemon 1:20

Hebrews
NT

Hebrews presents Christ as superior to all and encourages believers to persevere in faith.

Faith
Supremacy of Christ
Perseverance

"Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen."

Hebrews 11:1

James
NT

James emphasizes practical faith and encourages believers to demonstrate their faith through good works.

Practical Faith
Good Works
Wisdom

"Faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead."

James 2:17

1 Peter
NT

First Peter offers hope and guidance for Christians enduring trials, emphasizing perseverance and trust in God.

Hope
Perseverance
Trust

"Cast all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you."

1 Peter 5:7

2 Peter
NT

Second Peter warns against false teachers and encourages believers to grow spiritually in anticipation of Christ’s return.

Spiritual Growth
Discernment
Anticipation

"Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ."

2 Peter 3:18

1 John
NT

First John emphasizes love, truth, and fellowship with God, reassuring believers of their salvation.

Love
Fellowship
Assurance

"God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him."

1 John 4:16

2 John
NT

Second John briefly urges believers to continue in truth and love, warning against deceivers.

Truth
Love
Caution

"Walk according to his commandments; this is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning."

2 John 1:6

3 John
NT

Third John emphasizes hospitality and integrity, encouraging believers to support those serving God faithfully.

Hospitality
Integrity
Support

"I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth."

3 John 1:4

Jude
NT

Jude warns against false teachings and urges believers to stand firm in the truth of the gospel.

Faithfulness
Vigilance
Defense

"Contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints."

Jude 1:3

Revelation
NT

Revelation provides prophetic visions of the end times, emphasizing God's ultimate victory and the hope for believers.

Prophecy
Victory
Hope

"Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done."

Revelation 22:12