Books of the Bible An Overview of the Themes of the Bible Dr. Gary C. Woods

The Bible portrays Jesus Christ as the Savior of the World He is risen

Genesis Everything starts here

Exodus Birth of the Nation Israel

Leviticus Rules for life and worship

Numbers In the Wilderness

Deuteronomy A Challenge to the People of God

Joshua Take Possession of the Land

Judges The Sin-cycle

Ruth Loyalty rewarded

1 Samuel How Israel got a king

2 Samuel The House of David

1 Kings The kingdom united and divided

2 Kings Reforms and rebellions

1 Chronicles The spiritual history of Israel

2 Chronicles Lessons about faithfullness

Ezra A nation rises from the dust

Nehemiah Rebuilding the Walls of Jerusalem

Esther God rules behind the scenes

Job Why do the innocent suffer?

Psalms Praise in times of trouble

Proverbs How to become wise!

Ecclesiastes What is life all about?

The Song of Songs A Love Story

Isaiah Salvation and judgment

Jeremiah Futility of formal religion

Lamentations A city in mourning

Ezekiel The watchman’s report

Daniel The man of vision

Hosea A faithless people and a faithful God

Joel Judgment and mercy

Amos Prophet to the affluent

Obadiah The Avenger has come

Jonah How can God bless the wicked?

Micah A message of judgment and hope

Nahum Time for justice

Habakkuk How can God use the wicked?

Zephaniah God—strong to smite, strong to save

Haggai Lessons for practical atheists

Zechariah Visions of Messiah

Malachi Will a man rob God?

Matthew Behold Your King

Mark He Came to Serve

Luke The Perfect Man

John Who is this Man?

Acts An Unfinished Story

Romans The Message of Romans

1 Corinthians The Secret of our Hope

2 Corinthians Jesus is the Triumphant One

Galatians Don't Submit Again to the Slave's Yoke

Ephesians The Calling of the Saints

Philippians The Secret of Joy

Colossians The Power to Endure with Joy

1 Thessalonians Waiting for the Rapture

2 Thessalonians Waiting for the Rapture, part 2

1 Timothy The Pastor's Primer

2 Timothy How Not to Collapse

Titus Truth and Proof

Philemon A Brother Gained

Hebrews All About Faith

James The Activity of Faith

1 Peter Suffering and Glory

2 Peter In the Face of Falsehood

1 John The Fruit of Fellowship with Christ

2 John The Vital Balance

3 John A Tale of Three Men

Jude Contending for the Faith

Revelation T he King Is Coming