Genesis
Creation, fall, patriarchs, and God's covenant promises
Exodus
Israel's deliverance from Egypt and the giving of the Law
Leviticus
Laws for worship, sacrifice, and holy living
Numbers
Israel's wilderness wanderings and census
Joshua
Conquest and division of the Promised Land
Judges
Cycle of sin, oppression, and deliverance
Ruth
Story of loyalty and redemption
1 Samuel
Samuel, Saul, and the rise of David
2 Samuel
David's reign as king of Israel
1 Kings
Solomon's reign and the divided kingdom
2 Kings
History of Israel and Judah's kings to exile
1 Chronicles
Genealogies and David's reign from priestly perspective
Ezra
Return from exile and rebuilding the temple
Nehemiah
Rebuilding Jerusalem's walls and spiritual renewal
Esther
Jewish queen saves her people from destruction
Job
Suffering, faith, and God's sovereignty
Psalms
Prayers, praises, and songs of worship and lament
Proverbs
Practical wisdom for daily living
Isaiah
Prophecies of judgment, hope, and the coming Messiah
Jeremiah
Warnings of judgment and promise of new covenant
Ezekiel
Visions of God's glory and future restoration
Daniel
Stories of faith and prophecies of kingdoms
Hosea
God's faithful love for unfaithful Israel
Joel
Call to repentance and promise of Spirit
Amos
Justice and judgment against social injustice
Obadiah
Judgment against Edom and hope for Israel
Jonah
God's mercy for repentant Nineveh
Micah
Justice, mercy, and prophecy of Messiah's birth
Nahum
Judgment against Nineveh
Habakkuk
Questioning God's justice and learning to trust
Zephaniah
Day of the Lord and promise of restoration
Haggai
Rebuilding the temple and spiritual priorities
Zechariah
Visions and prophecies of Messiah and restoration
Malachi
Final Old Testament call to faithfulness
Matthew
Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of the Jews
Mark
Jesus as the suffering Servant and man of action
Luke
Jesus as the Savior of all humanity
John
Jesus as the divine Son of God and source of eternal life
Acts
The birth and growth of the early Church
Romans
Systematic presentation of the gospel and Christian doctrine
1 Corinthians
Addressing divisions and problems in the Corinthian church
2 Corinthians
Paul's defense of his ministry and call for generosity
Galatians
Defense of salvation by grace through faith alone
Ephesians
The Church as Christ's body and spiritual warfare
Colossians
The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ
1 Timothy
Instructions for church leadership and conduct
2 Timothy
Paul's final charge to remain faithful in ministry
Titus
Instructions for church organization and sound doctrine
Philemon
Paul's appeal for forgiveness for a runaway slave
Hebrews
The superiority of Christ and the new covenant
James
Practical Christian living and faith in action
1 Peter
Hope and holy living in the face of suffering
2 Peter
Warning against false teachers and call to grow in grace
1 John
Tests of genuine faith and God's love
2 John
Walking in truth and love while rejecting false teachers
3 John
Commending hospitality and warning against pride
Jude
Contending for the faith against false teachings
Revelation
Prophecy of Christ's return and the ultimate victory of God