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- Genesis — God creates the universe and fashions humans in His own image and places them in a perfect environment. The humans rebel against God and lose their paradise.
- Exodus — The children of Israel, now living in Egypt, are forced into slavery. God prepares an Israelite named Moses to lead the people to freedom. The king is loath to let the slaves go, so God sends a series of plagues upon the Egyptians.
- Leviticus — In the Law, God establishes a sacrificial system to atone for sins and a series of festivals for Israel to observe as days of worship. God gives Moses plans for a tabernacle, a tent where the sacrifices can be offered and God will meet with His people.
- Numbers — The Israelites arrive at the border of Canaan, the land God had earlier promised to Abraham. But the people following Moses refuse to enter the land, due to their lack of faith and their fear of Canaan’s inhabitants.
- The Creation Story. The simple truth of the creation story is that God is the author of creation. In Genesis 1 we are presented with the beginning of a divine drama that can only be examined and understood from the standpoint of faith.
- The Garden of Eden. Explore the Garden of Eden, a perfect paradise created by God for his people. Through this story we learn how sin entered the world, creating a barrier between men and God.
- The Fall of Man. The Fall of Man is described in the first book of the Bible, Genesis, and reveals why the world is in such terrible shape today. As we read the story of Adam and Eve, we learn how sin entered the world and how to escape God's coming judgment on evil.
- Noah's Ark and the Flood. Noah was righteous and blameless, but he was not sinless (see Genesis 9:20). Noah pleased God and found favor because he loved and obeyed God with his whole heart.
- Here’s A Snapshot of Every Book of The Bible
- Old Testament Books of The Bible
- Books of Poetry in The Old Testament
- Books of Prophecy in The Old Testament
- New Testament Books of The Bible
- Paul’s Epistles
- The General, Or Catholic, Epistles
I’ve written a one-sentence overview of every book of the Bible. They’re listed in the order they show up in the Protestant Bible. If you want more, I’ve linked to quick, 3-minute guides to every book of the Bible, too. This is a lot to take in, so if you want to start with baby steps, check out this list of the shortest books of the Bible.
The Old Testamentincludes 39 books which were written long before Jesus was born. The first five books of the Bible are called the Torah, or the Law of Moses.
18. Job
Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him. Author: Nobody knows
19. Psalms
A collection of 150 songs that Israel sang to God (and to each other)—kind of like a hymnal for the ancient Israelites. Author: So many authors—meet them all here!
20. Proverbs
A collection of sayings written to help people make wise decisions that bring about justice. Author:Solomon and other wise men
23. Isaiah
God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but also to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “bear the sins of many.” Author: Isaiah (and maybe some of his followers)
24. Jeremiah
God sends a prophet to warn Israel about the coming Babylonian captivity, but the people don’t take the news very well. Author: Jeremiah
25. Lamentations
A collection of dirges lamenting the fall of Jerusalem after the Babylonian attacks. Author: Traditionally Jeremiah
The New Testamentincludes 27 books about Jesus’ ministry and what it means to follow him. The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels.
45. Romans
Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit. Author: Paul
46. 1 Corinthians
Paul writes a disciplinary letter to a fractured church in Corinth, and answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave. Author: Paul
47. 2 Corinthians
Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have. Author: Paul
58. Hebrews
A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution, because he is greater. Author: Nobody knows
59. James
A letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action. Author: James (likely the brother of Jesus)
60. 1 Peter
Peter writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live accordingly. Author: Peter
Karl Kimmich (September 14 1880 – September 10 1945) was a German banker. From 1933 to 1942, he was member of the executive board of Deutsche Bank and from 1942 to 1945 chairman of the same firm.
These summaries are a good way to understand the main message of any Bible book. After reading the summary, you can then read the whole book from the EasyEnglish Bible at easyenglish.bible/bible/easy/. You can also read a detailed commentary about each Bible book at easyenglish.bible/bible-commentaries/.
A simple Bible summary can set the stage for understanding the Bible as a whole. To many, the Bible may seem confusing; it may seem hard to know where to begin. Our Bible study guides with Bible charts and helps assist in directing us to the overall message and how the stories within it connect.
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Oct 14, 2017 · In the summary below, I present the official name of the biblical chapter with its common name in parenthesis. The author of each book (where known) is included along with a brief summary of the biblical book’s intent, content, and key characters.
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