Books of the Bible

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Genesis

- (25 Lessons) The book of Genesis is a book of beginnings - the beginning of the world, of the human race, of a man of faith and a family of faith. It can easily be divided into the lives of the principal characters of the book: Adam - Genesis 1-5 Noah - Genesis 6-11 Abraham...read more 		Genesis

Exodus

- (17 Lessons) The name "Exodus" is a Latin word taken from the Greek "Exodos", which was the name the translators gave the book when they translated the Hebrew version into the Greek Old Testament known as the Septuagint (LXX). This name was retained by the Latin Vulgate and found its way into...read more 		Exodus

Numbers

- (4 Lessons) The book of Numbers comes from the Septuagint (LXX) and is named for the census lists found in chapters 1 and 26. The Hebrew title of this book is "bemidbar" and means "in the desert", which covers the content of the book more accurately. This is the record of...read more 		Numbers

Joshua

- (1 Lessons) Joshua is a record of the conquest of the Promised Land. After some 400 years of bondage in Egypt and now 40 years in the wilderness, Joshua and the people entered the land promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. They first had to overcome the kings of Canaan before...read more 		Joshua

Judges

- (2 Lessons) Judges tells of the leaders of Israel between Joshua and the beginning of the monarchy, a period of three to four hundred years. There is a recurring cycle at this time in the life of Israel: sin, domination by a foreign power, repentance on the part of Israel, and finally,...read more 		Judges

Ruth

- (1 Lessons) Ruth is a short love story of four chapters. It is a bright spot in the otherwise dark period of the Judges. In the story, God brings together Ruth of Moab and Boaz of Israel. Of great significance is the fact that Boaz and Ruth are in the...read more 		Ruth

1st Samuel

- (8 Lessons) First and Second Samuel are named after the man, Samuel, who transitioned Israel from the rule of the judges to the monarchy. Samuel anointed both Saul and David as the first two successive kings of Israel. First Samuel can be outlined in this manner: Samuel's birth, youth and calling 1 Samuel...read more 		1st Samuel

2nd Samuel

- (8 Lessons) Second Samuel is all about David's kingship and family. He ruled seven years over Judah and thirty-three years over the United Kingdom of the south (Judah) and the north (Israel) for a total of 40 years. During this reign there were highs and lows. But through it all...read more 		2nd Samuel

1st Kings

- (4 Lessons) The book of First Kings covers the very end of the Davidic reign, the reign of his son Solomon over the United Kingdom, the building of the Temple, and after Solomon's death, the division of the kingdom into two parts - Israel in the north and Judah in the south. ...read more 		1st Kings

2nd Kings

- (7 Lessons) The book of Second Kings covers the last 130 years of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the last 250 years of the Southern Kingdom of Judah. It records the translation of the prophet Elijah into heaven in a fiery chariot and the subsequent ministry of his successor, Elisha. ...read more 		2nd Kings

Nehemiah

- (5 Lessons) The Old Testament books of Ezra and Nehemiah go together. They tell the story of Israel's return to the Land of Promise from the exile in Babylon. These books represent two periods in Israel's restoration to the land at the end of the exile: first, the rebuilding of the temple and...read more 		Nehemiah

Esther

- (1 Lessons) The book of Esther is unique in the Old Testament in that it does not once mention the names of God (Yahweh or Elohim). And yet it is highly esteemed among the Jewish people. The events of the book transpire during the reign of King Xerxes of Persia (present day Iran)....read more 		Esther

The Psalms

- (37 Lessons) The writers of the psalms express a wide range of feelings and experiences, from depression to joy. These experiences are based on particular circumstances in the days of the Psalmist, yet they are applicable to our daily lives today in the 21st century. The modern age is not unique--we feel the...read more 		The Psalms

Isaiah

- (14 Lessons) The book of Isaiah has been called by some "The Fifth Gospel" because it has so much to say about the Messiah. The New Testament identifies Jesus as the Messiah that Isaiah foretold. The book, written most likely by one author, seems to divide into two parts: chapters 1-39 (the...read more 		Isaiah

Ezekiel

- (8 Lessons) The writer of this book is Ezekiel, the prophet-priest of the Babylonian exile. He was exiled along with 10,000 Jews from Judea to Babylon by King Nebuchadnezzar in 597 B.C. In 586 B.C. there was a final siege on Jerusalem by the Babylonians, at which time the city and...read more 		Ezekiel

Daniel

- (12 Lessons) Daniel was a prophet of the late Babylonian exile period. The book is of the apocalyptic genre' in the same class as Ezekiel, Zechariah and Revelation. The period is during that of the successive world powers of Babylonia, the Medes and the Persians and Persia. The inspired author of...read more 		Daniel

Hosea

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Hosea

Joel

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Joel

Amos

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Amos

Obadiah

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Obadiah

Jonah

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Jonah

Micah

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Micah

Nahum

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Nahum

Habakkuk

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Habakkuk

Zephaniah

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Zephaniah

Haggai

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Haggai

Zechariah

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Zechariah

Malachi

- (1 Lessons) There are 12 Minor Prophets in the Old Testament: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. The five Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel. The "major" and "minor" designations have nothing to do with the importance of the prophecy. ...read more 		Malachi

The Gospel of Matthew

- (27 Lessons) The Gospel of Matthew is the life story of Jesus - his birth, teachings, miracles, death and resurrection. The book of Matthew was written by the disciple, Matthew, according to early church writers. It may have been the first gospel to appear. It was most likely written some time between A.D.50...read more 		The Gospel of Matthew

The Gospel of Mark

- (25 Lessons) The Gospel of Mark is an action packed narrative of Jesus' activities while on planet Earth. The gospel recounts the places Jesus visited, his teachings, his time with his disciples, and the miracles he performed out among the people. Perhaps the first and the shortest of the four gospels,...read more 		The Gospel of Mark

The Gospel of Luke

- (31 Lessons) The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, the beloved physician (Colossians 4:14). He was not one of the original 12 disciples of Jesus, but nevertheless came upon the Christian scene quite early. He was also apparently not a Jew by ethnicity, but rather a gentile. In fact...read more 		The Gospel of Luke

The Gospel of John

- (21 Lessons) The Gospel of John is a record primarily of what Jesus said, especially claims He made about himself. The style of the writer is different than Mathew's Gospel which records Jesus' sayings. The author of John, who refers to himself simply as ‘the disciple whom Jesus loved’ (21 :20,...read more 		The Gospel of John

The Book of Acts

- (16 Lessons) Acts chronicles the history of the early Christian Church from its inception on the Day of Pentecost in Jerusalem (Acts 2) through the Apostle Paul's imprisonment in Rome (Acts 28). The book's author describes the spread of Christianity from Jerusalem westward over a thirty-year period around the northern Mediterranean area through...read more 		The Book of Acts

The Book of Romans

- (19 Lessons) The letter to the Romans was written by the Apostle Paul, the converted Jew and Roman citizen, about AD 57. Having undertaken three missionary trips, where he had pioneered the Christian message throughout much of the Roman Empire, Paul had not yet visited Rome. Paul felt a call to...read more 		The Book of Romans

1st Corinthians

- (13 Lessons) The book of First Corinthians was authored by the Apostle Paul (1Cor.1:1). The letter was written about A.D. 55 toward the end of Paul's three year ministry in Ephesus (1Cor.16:8). The story of the successful founding of the Corinthian Church by Paul is found in Acts 18. Paul spent a...read more 		1st Corinthians

2nd Corinthians

- (14 Lessons) The book of Second Corinthians was most likely also written in A.D. 55, but from Macedonia (2Cor 2:13; 7:5). Paul is the author (2Cor.1:1). This letter is intensely personal and contains more autobiographical material than any of his other writings. Paul had indicated that he planned to visit Corinth again...read more 		2nd Corinthians

The Book of Galatians

- (10 Lessons) The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul, a converted Jew, to Gentile Christians living in the large Roman Province of Galatia, which extended throughout much of present day north-central Turkey. It is not only the first book Paul wrote, it is also, along with the book of...read more 		The Book of Galatians

The Book of Ephesians

- (12 Lessons) By way of his missionary journeys Paul spent extended time in the province of Asia in Ephesus and other cities. He established friendships with many there. Interestingly, Paul's letter to the Ephesians has none of his usual personal greetings and does not deal with any particular problems or news....read more 		The Book of Ephesians

The Book of Philippians

- (8 Lessons) The book of Philippians is one of four Prison Epistles (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon), written by the Apostle Paul while he was in prison for his Christian faith. The place of writing was either Caesarea (Acts 24:27) or Rome (Acts 28:30). He spent two years in prison in...read more 		The Book of Philippians

The Book of Colossians

- (12 Lessons) The book of Colossians is one of four "Prison Epistles" (Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) written by the Apostle Paul about A.D. 60 - 61. The village of Colosse was a Roman city in Asia Minor (modern Turkey) at the base of the 8,000 foot Mt. Cadmus in the Lycus...read more 		The Book of Colossians

1st Thessalonians

- (6 Lessons) The Apostle Paul ministered in the city of Thessalonica (present day northern Greece) during his second missionary journey and following his ministry at Philippi. The record of Paul's ministry in Thessalonica is found in Acts 17:1-10. His ministry was in the Jewish synagogue. The message was that Jesus...read more 		1st Thessalonians

2nd Thessalonians

- (4 Lessons) The second letter to the Thessalonians was written by Paul about the same time as the first letter - A.D. 51. In it the apostle continues to thank God for these Christians and to assure them of his prayers. As he spoke about the coming of Christ, "parousia", which...read more 		2nd Thessalonians

1st Timothy

- (6 Lessons) 1st Timothy is one of three "pastoral epistles", namely 1st Timothy, 2nd Timothy and Titus. These books were written by the missionary-evangelist, Paul, to his younger proteges, Timothy, who was pastoring the Ephesian church, and Titus, who was pastoring the church on the island of Crete. This book was...read more 		1st Timothy

2nd Timothy

- (8 Lessons) This letter was Paul's last. He is once again a prisoner for Christ - this time facing death. It is an intensely personal epistle written from the heart of the old warrior, Paul, to the younger minister, Timothy. Paul opens his heart as he reflects on his own...read more 		2nd Timothy

Titus

- (6 Lessons) The Book of Titus is one of three "pastoral letters" in the New Testament: 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus. The writer identifies himself as Paul (Titus 1:1). He writes to "Titus, my true son", (Titus 1:4). The letter was most likely written soon after Paul's release from...read more 		Titus

The Book of Philemon

- (1 Lessons) Philemon is a private letter written by the Apostle Paul from his Roman imprisonment to Philemon, one of his converts and a good friend who lived in Colossae, located in present-day Turkey. A group of local Christians regularly met in Philemon's home as the Church in Colossae. Philemon, being...read more 		The Book of Philemon

The Book of Hebrews

- (12 Lessons) The book of Hebrews has an unknown author. Many in the past have thought that the Apostle Paul wrote it, or maybe Barnabas or Apollos. In recent centuries, since the Reformation, most have concluded that we just do not know who wrote it. Nevertheless, the Church, under the...read more 		The Book of Hebrews

The Book of James

- (10 Lessons) The book of James is one of the seven general epistles (James to Jude in the New Testament). It was written, it is believed, by James, the half-brother of Jesus, about A.D. 48 to A.D. 50 most likely in Jerusalem. It was written to Jews, who had scattered around...read more 		The Book of James

1st Peter

- (10 Lessons) Simon Peter wrote the book of 1st Peter from "Babylon" (the city of Babylon in Mesopotamia? a town in Egypt? or the figurative name for Rome?) around A.D. 60, before or after. A wide range of subjects is covered, all of which are intended to strengthen the church in Northern...read more 		1st Peter

2nd Peter

- (3 Lessons) 2nd Peter was written probably by the Apostle Peter, perhaps from Rome around A.D. 65 to 67. It was written shortly before his death apparently to the same churches he addressed in the first letter - namely the churches of Northern Asia Minor. There is no reference to suffering;...read more 		2nd Peter

1st John

- (9 Lessons) The beloved books of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John were written by the Apostle John, who was one of the original 12 disciples. The authorship is not indicated in the text of the letters such as is found in the Pauline letters. Nevertheless, external evidence for the authorship of...read more 		1st John

2nd John

- (1 Lessons) The beloved books of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John were written by the Apostle John, who was one of the original 12 disciples. The authorship is not indicated in the text of the letters such as is found in the Pauline letters. Nevertheless, external evidence for the authorship of...read more 		2nd John

3rd John

- (1 Lessons) The beloved books of 1st, 2nd, & 3rd John were written by the Apostle John, who was one of the original 12 disciples. The authorship is not indicated in the text of the letters such as is found in the Pauline letters. Nevertheless, external evidence for the authorship of...read more 		3rd John

The Book of Jude

- (1 Lessons) The book of Jude was written, most likely by another half brother of Jesus (the other one being James). It was written about A.D. 65. It is a short, one chapter writing originally penned to extol God's salvation in Jesus Christ (1:3). However, he found it necessary to change his...read more 		The Book of Jude

The Book of Revelation

- (9 Lessons) The book of Revelation is the one prophetic book of the New Testament with 22 chapters. It was written by the Apostle John, one of Jesus' disciples, who also wrote the Gospel of John and the three epistles of John - five New Testament books in all. Revelation was...read more 		The Book of Revelation

Special Topics and Occasions

- (17 Lessons) Here you will find lessons that touch on special topics such as communion, people of faith, and special occasions such as Christmas and Easter. Other such lessons continue to be added from time to time.read more 		Special Topics and Occasions

The Life of Jesus

- (12 Lessons) The life of Jesus could be considered in a number of ways. Pastor Art has elected to touch on the high-points of the Lord's earthly existence and to do so in 12 lessons. This will take the listener from the eternity of Jesus through his earthly sojourn and back...read more 		The Life of Jesus

The Teachings of Jesus

- (16 Lessons) In speaking to his disciples Jesus said, "You call me Teacher and Lord and rightly so, for that is what I am" (John 13:13). But what did Jesus teach? The lessons that follow are by no means an exhaustive treatment of the subjects about which Jesus spoke. But...read more 		The Teachings of Jesus

Biblical Theology 101

- (14 Lessons) "I Believe" Series The study of theology is the consideration of God and all that relates to Him. The source of our information is the Bible, the uniquely inspired Word of God. This series, "I Believe", is not designed to be comprehensive or a technical work for professionals. Rather...read more 		Biblical Theology 101

Prophecy 101

- (8 Lessons) Prophecy is eschatology or the study of the end times. The subject of Bible prophecy is complicated and can be controversial. There are various interpretations by good and competent persons. I do not claim to be an authority in this area. The late Dr. Bernard Ramm once...read more 		Prophecy 101

Family Life 101

- (7 Lessons) The life of the Christian family is of great concern to the believer. We live in a time, in the Western World, when the family is in breakdown. It is said that 50% of all marriages end in divorce. Sometimes there are children involved. They are greatly...read more 		Family Life 101

Discipleship 101

- (9 Lessons) It is critically important that a new Christian learn to be a disciple, a disciplined one, a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. If one has been "born again", now that person learns gradually to deal with the basic issues of the Christian life. For sure, there is much more...read more 		Discipleship 101

Fruit of the Spirit

- (9 Lessons) The "Fruit of the Spirit", based on Galations 5:22-23, is all about the Godly characteristics the Holy Spirit wants to grow inside each believer. We all have these nine characteristics in us, but they have been severely damaged by sin. Therefore, following our salvation the Holy Spirit takes up...read more 		Fruit of the Spirit

Spiritual Disciplines 101

- (6 Lessons) Spiritual Disciplines are practices that draw us near to God. The disciplines themselves are not the objective. What we want is to know God. Through these disciplines we draw near to God and God draws near to us. In six lessons we examine 12 different spiritual disciplines. These...read more 		Spiritual Disciplines 101

Growing in Christ

- (17 Lessons) The apostle Peter wrote in his second letter, "Grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ" (2Peter 3:18). Just the word "grow" implies our need for progress. As Christians there is always new territory to claim. The areas in which we are to...read more 		Growing in Christ

Attributes of God

- (12 Lessons) The study of the attributes (characteristics) of God is exciting. It tells us what God is like and how he relates to us. Pastor Art has made use of source material in a series of studies by various authors on The Attributes of God appearing in Decision Magazine in the...read more 		Attributes of God