Books of the Bible

Every book of the Bible with a summary, key verses, and practical ways to apply it to your life. Pick a book to start reading.

Old Testament

The Pentateuch (Law)

The first five books. Creation, the exodus, God's covenant with Israel, and the laws that shaped a nation.

Genesis 50 ch.
Creation, the fall, and God's promises to Abraham
Exodus 40 ch.
Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the giving of the Law
Leviticus 27 ch.
Laws for worship, holiness, and atonement
Numbers 36 ch.
Israel's wilderness journey and lessons in faithfulness
Deuteronomy 34 ch.
Moses' final instructions before the Promised Land

Historical Books

Israel's story from entering the Promised Land through exile and return. Wars, kings, and God's faithfulness through it all.

Joshua 24 ch.
Conquering and settling the Promised Land
Judges 21 ch.
Israel's cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance
Ruth 4 ch.
Loyalty, redemption, and God's providence
1 Samuel 31 ch.
Samuel, Saul, and the rise of David
2 Samuel 24 ch.
David's reign, triumphs, and failures
1 Kings 22 ch.
Solomon's wisdom, the divided kingdom, and Elijah
2 Kings 25 ch.
The fall of Israel and Judah, Elisha's ministry
1 Chronicles 29 ch.
David's reign from a priestly perspective
2 Chronicles 36 ch.
Solomon's temple through the Babylonian exile
Ezra 10 ch.
The return from exile and rebuilding the temple
Nehemiah 13 ch.
Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and renewing the covenant
Esther 10 ch.
God's hidden hand protecting His people

Wisdom & Poetry

Songs, prayers, proverbs, and reflections on life, suffering, and the goodness of God.

Job 42 ch.
Suffering, faith, and God's sovereignty
Psalms 150 ch.
Prayers, praise, and honest cries to God
Proverbs 31 ch.
Practical wisdom for everyday decisions
Ecclesiastes 12 ch.
The search for meaning and purpose in life
Song of Solomon 8 ch.
A celebration of love and intimacy

Major Prophets

God's messages through Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel during Israel's darkest seasons.

Isaiah 66 ch.
Judgment, comfort, and the coming Messiah
Jeremiah 52 ch.
Warnings before exile and promises of restoration
Lamentations 5 ch.
Grief over Jerusalem's destruction
Ezekiel 48 ch.
Visions of judgment and future restoration
Daniel 12 ch.
Faithfulness in exile and visions of God's kingdom

Minor Prophets

Twelve shorter prophetic books, each with a powerful message for God's people.

Hosea 14 ch.
God's unfailing love for an unfaithful people
Joel 3 ch.
A call to repentance and the outpouring of God's Spirit
Amos 9 ch.
God's demand for justice and righteousness
Obadiah 1 ch.
Judgment against Edom for betraying Israel
Jonah 4 ch.
God's mercy extends beyond Israel
Micah 7 ch.
What God requires: justice, mercy, and humility
Nahum 3 ch.
God's judgment against Nineveh
Habakkuk 3 ch.
Trusting God when the world seems unjust
Zephaniah 3 ch.
The Day of the Lord and future restoration
Haggai 2 ch.
Prioritizing God's house over personal comfort
Zechariah 14 ch.
Visions of the Messiah and Jerusalem's future
Malachi 4 ch.
God's final Old Testament call to faithfulness

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New Testament

The Gospels

Four accounts of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection, each written for a different audience.

Matthew 28 ch.
Jesus as the promised King and Messiah
Mark 16 ch.
Jesus the servant, told with urgency and action
Luke 24 ch.
Jesus' compassion for the outcast and the lost
John 21 ch.
Jesus as the Son of God, the Word made flesh

History of the Early Church

The birth and spread of the church after Jesus' resurrection, told through the Holy Spirit's work.

Acts 28 ch.
The Holy Spirit's work through the early church

Paul's Letters

Letters from the apostle Paul to churches and individuals. Theology you can live by.

Romans 16 ch.
The gospel explained: sin, grace, faith, and new life
1 Corinthians 16 ch.
Guidance for a divided church on love, gifts, and conduct
2 Corinthians 13 ch.
Paul's defense of his ministry and strength in weakness
Galatians 6 ch.
Freedom in Christ, not in the law
Ephesians 6 ch.
God's plan for the church and how to live as one body
Philippians 4 ch.
Joy and contentment in every circumstance
Colossians 4 ch.
The supremacy of Christ over all things
1 Thessalonians 5 ch.
Encouragement and hope for Christ's return
2 Thessalonians 3 ch.
Standing firm while waiting for Christ's return
1 Timothy 6 ch.
Instructions for church leadership and godly living
2 Timothy 4 ch.
Paul's final charge to his protege
Titus 3 ch.
Sound doctrine and good works in the church
Philemon 1 ch.
A personal plea for forgiveness and reconciliation

General Letters

Letters to the broader church from multiple authors. Practical faith under pressure.

Hebrews 13 ch.
Jesus is greater than everything that came before
James 5 ch.
Faith without works is dead. Put your faith into action.
1 Peter 5 ch.
Hope and holiness in the middle of suffering
2 Peter 3 ch.
Growing in faith and guarding against false teaching
1 John 5 ch.
Walking in the light and knowing you are loved
2 John 1 ch.
Truth and love go together
3 John 1 ch.
Hospitality and faithfulness in the church
Jude 1 ch.
Contending for the faith against false teachers

Prophecy

The final book. John's vision of the end, the return of Christ, and the new beginning.

Revelation 22 ch.
The return of Christ, final judgment, and a new heaven and earth