The Books of the Bible

Creation, the fall, the flood, and the calling of Abraham's family — where every story begins.

✝ The seed of the woman who will crush the serpent (3:15).

God delivers Israel from Egypt through Moses and makes them His covenant people at Sinai.

✝ The Passover lamb whose blood turns judgment away (12:13).

The laws of sacrifice, priesthood and holiness — how a sinful people live near a holy God.

✝ Every offering foreshadows the one final sacrifice (17:11).

Forty years in the wilderness — Israel's unbelief, God's patience, and a new generation.

✝ The bronze serpent lifted up: look and live (21:8-9; John 3:14).

Moses' farewell sermons: remember, obey, and love the LORD your God with all your heart.

✝ The promised prophet like Moses whom Israel must hear (18:15).

Israel crosses the Jordan and inherits the promised land under Joshua's leadership.

✝ A saviour who shares Jesus' own name leads God's people to rest.

Cycles of sin, oppression and rescue — everyone did what was right in their own eyes.

✝ Every flawed deliverer points to the need for a perfect one.

A Moabite widow finds refuge under the wings of the God of Israel — and a redeemer.

✝ Boaz the kinsman-redeemer, ancestor of David and of Jesus (4:14).

Israel demands a king; Saul rises and falls; David is anointed and hunted.

✝ The rejected, anointed king who waits for his throne.

David's reign, his sin, and God's promise of an everlasting throne.

✝ The covenant of a son of David who reigns forever (7:13).

Solomon's glory and the kingdom's tragic split; Elijah confronts a nation.

✝ A greater-than-Solomon wisdom and a temple not made with hands.

Prophets warn, kings rebel, and both kingdoms fall — Israel to Assyria, Judah to Babylon.

✝ Elisha's miracles preview the Messiah's healing and provision.

Israel's story retold after exile, centred on David and the worship of God.

✝ The genealogy narrows: the promise runs through David's line.

From Solomon's temple to its ashes — and a closing word of return.

✝ The temple's glory anticipates God dwelling with His people.

Exiles return and rebuild the temple; the Word of God rebuilds the people.

✝ Restoration begun, awaiting the true restorer of Israel.

Jerusalem's walls rise again amid opposition, prayer and reform.

✝ The rebuilt city keeps the stage set for Messiah's arrival.

A hidden providence saves the Jews from annihilation through queen Esther's courage.

✝ The unseen hand preserving the line of the promised seed.

A righteous sufferer questions God — and meets Him in the whirlwind.

✝ "I know that my redeemer liveth" (19:25).

Israel's prayer book: praise, lament, trust and hope — every human season before God.

✝ The forsaken king of Psalm 22, the Lord of Psalm 110.

Short sayings of practical wisdom — the fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.

✝ Wisdom personified beside God at creation (8:30).

Life 'under the sun' is vapor — meaning is found only beyond it.

✝ The emptiness only the giver of eternal life can fill.

A celebration of covenant love between bridegroom and bride.

✝ A love story that echoes Christ and His church.

Judgment and breathtaking hope: the Holy One of Israel will save through His servant.

✝ The virgin's son (7:14), the suffering servant pierced for us (53:5).

The weeping prophet pleads with Judah before Babylon comes — and promises a new covenant.

✝ The new covenant written on hearts (31:31); the righteous Branch (23:5).

Five poems of grief over Jerusalem's ruins — yet His mercies are new every morning.

✝ The man of sorrows who weeps over Jerusalem first.

Visions of God's glory departing — and the promise it will return to a renewed people.

✝ The good shepherd who seeks the lost sheep himself (34:11-16).

Faithfulness in Babylon and visions of kingdoms rising and falling before God's kingdom.

✝ The Son of Man receiving an everlasting dominion (7:13-14).

A prophet marries an unfaithful wife — a living picture of God's relentless love.

✝ The husband who buys back his bride; "out of Egypt" (11:1).

A locust plague becomes a summons: the day of the LORD is near — return to Him.

✝ The Spirit poured out on all flesh (2:28; Acts 2).

A shepherd thunders against comfortable injustice: let justice roll down like waters.

✝ The fallen tent of David raised up again (9:11; Acts 15).

One chapter against Edom's pride — the kingdom shall be the LORD's.

✝ Deliverance on mount Zion, and a kingdom that is His.

A runaway prophet, a great fish, and a city that repents — mercy wider than Israel.

✝ Three days and nights in the deep — the sign Jesus claimed (Matt 12:40).

Judgment on corrupt leaders and a promise from little Bethlehem.

✝ The ruler from Bethlehem whose goings forth are from everlasting (5:2).

Nineveh's fall decreed — the LORD is slow to anger but will not clear the guilty.

✝ The feet of him that bringeth good tidings (1:15).

A prophet argues with God about evil — and learns the just shall live by faith.

✝ "The just shall live by his faith" (2:4; Rom 1:17).

The day of the LORD sweeps the earth — but a humble remnant finds joy.

✝ The King of Israel in the midst, rejoicing over His people (3:17).

Build the house! Returned exiles put God's dwelling before their own panelling.

✝ The desire of all nations fills the latter house with glory (2:7).

Night visions and startling detail about the coming King and His day.

✝ Thirty pieces of silver (11:12); "they shall look upon me whom they have pierced" (12:10).

The Old Testament's last word: hard questions, and a messenger who prepares the way.

✝ The messenger before the Lord suddenly comes to His temple (3:1).