OLD TESTEMENT
The Old Testament, at the beginning of the Bible, is a collection of 39 books recording the history, laws, poetry, and prophecies of the Jewish people, spanning from the time of Creation to the Babylonian exile. This was the only 'Scripture' used by Jesus and the apostles in the New Testament, and it is also referred to as the 'Old Covenant.'
The Old Testament provides us with a vivid picture of the special relationship between God and His people. Through its stories, laws, and prophecies, we clearly see how God guided and shaped the Israelites into a holy nation, while also revealing His plan for the salvation of all humanity through the Messiah.
The Old Testament - 39 books
The structure of content in the Old Testament is based on the five books of the Law, followed by the historical formation of the Jewish people over many periods, and finally, the teachings and guidance for the people through poetry and prophetic books, which include worship, admonitions, and warnings about future events.
- The entire Bible 60%
Old Testament Law
Poetry
Major Prophets
Genesis
Author: Moses
Genre: Old Testament Law
Keyword: Beginnings and generations
"In the beginning"
Genesis 1:1
Exodus
Author: Moses
Genre: Old Testament Law
Keyword: Slavery and redemption
“I am who I am”
Exodus 3:14
Leviticus
Author: Moses
Genre: Old Testament Law
Keyword: Ritual and relationship
"You shall be holy"
Leviticus 20:26
Numbers
Author: Moses
Genre: Old Testament Law
Keyword: failure and fulfillment
"The Lord bless you"
Numbers 6:24
Deuteronomy
Author: Moses
Genre: Old Testament Law
Keyword: Law and land
"love the Lord your God"
Deuteronomy 6:5
Joshua
Author: Joshua
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Conquest and obedience
"me and my house, we will serve the Lord"
Joshua 24:15
Judges
Author: Samuel
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Unfaithfulness and mercy
"Everyone did what was right in his own eyes"
Judges 21:25
Ruth
Author: Samuel
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Redemption and providence
"your God my God"
Ruth 1:16
1 Samuel
Author: Samuel, Gad (Son of Jacob) & Nathan (Prophet of King David)
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Transition and kingdom
"the Lord looks on the heart"
1 Samuel 16:7
2 Samuel
Author: Samuel, Gad (Son of Jacob) & Nathan (Prophet of King David)
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Kingdom and promise
"Your throne shall be established forever."
2 Samuel 7:16
1 Kings
Author: Jeremiah
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Temple and division
"Give your servant therefore an understanding mind"
1 Kings 3:9
2 Kings
Author: Jeremiah
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: 'Failure and exile
"the people of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God"
2 Kings 17:7
1 Chronicles
Author: Ezra
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Generations and records
"Seek the Lord and his strength;
seek his presence continually!"
1 Chronicles 16:11
2 Chronicles
Author: Ezra
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Temple and division
"if my people who are called by my name humble themselves"
2 Chronicles 7:14
Ezra
Author: Ezra
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Return and rebuilding
"For Ezra had set his heart to study the Law of the Lord"
Ezra 7:10
Nehemiah
Author: Nehemiah
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Rebuilding and recommiting
"The God of heaven will make us prosper"
Nehemiah 2:20
Esther
Author: ㅤUndetermined
Genre: Historical Narrative
Keyword: Survival and faithfulness
"And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?"
Esther 4:14
Job
Author: Job
Genre: Poetry
Keyword: Enduring faith and sovereignty
"I know that you can do all things,
and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted"
Job 42:2
Psalms
Author: David, Asaph, the sons of Korah, Solomon, Heman, Ethan, and Moses
Genre: Poetry
Keyword: Worship
"The Lord is my shepherd;
I shall not want"
Psalm 23:1
Proverbs
Author: Solomon, Agur, Lemuel
Genre: Poetry
Keyword: Living skillfully
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction"
Proverbs 1:7
Ecclesiastes
Author: Solomon
Genre: Poetry
Keyword: All is vanity without God
"he end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man"
Deuteronomy 12:13
Song of Solomon
Author: Solomon
Genre: Poetry
Keyword: Love and Marriage
"Many waters cannot quench love,
neither can floods drown it"
Song of Solomon 8:7
Isaiah
Author: Isaiah
Genre: Major prophets
Keyword: Disaster, hope and salvation
"But he was pierced for our transgressions"
Isaiah 53:5
Jeremiah
Author: Jeremiah
Genre: Major prophets
Keyword: Fepentance and judgment
"For I know the plans I have for you"
Jeremiah 29:11
Lamentations
Author: Jeremiah
Genre: Major prophets
Keyword: NSorrow and hope
"My soul continually remembers it
and is bowed down within me"
Lamentations 3:22-23
Ezekiel
Author: Ezekiel
Genre: Major prophets
Keyword: Glory departs
"I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you"
Ezekiel 36:26
Daniel
Author: Daniel
Genre: Major prophets
Keyword: Assurance and God of all history
"Blessed be the name of God forever and ever"
Daniel 2:20
Hosea
Author: Hosea
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Unfaithfulness and repentance
"I desire steadfast love and not sacrifice"
Hosea 6:6
Joel
Author: Joel
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Spirit of god and punishment of sin
"who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved"
Joel 2:32
Amos
Author: Amos
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Judgment and restoration
"let justice roll down like waters"
Amos 5:24
Obadiah
Author: Obadiah
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Judgment of edom
"For the day of the Lord is near upon all the nations"
Obadiah 1:15
Jonah
Author: Jonah
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Forgiveness and repentance
"Salvation belongs to the Lord!"
Jonah 2:9
Micah
Author: Micah
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Judgment and future hope
"do justice, and to love kindness,
and to walk humbly with your God?"
Micah 6:8
Nahum
Author: Nahum
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Soverignty and Judgement
"The Lord is good,
a stronghold in the day of trouble"
Nahum 1:7
Habakkuk
Author: Habakkuk
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Soverignty and Judgement
"the righteous shall live by his faith"
Habakkuk 2:4
Zephaniah
Author: Zephaniah
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Day of the Lord and restoration
"The Lord your God is in your midst"
Zephaniah 3:17
Haggai
Author: Haggai
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Renew the covenant and rebuild
"The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former"
Haggai 2:9
Zechariah
Author: Zechariah
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: Coming restoration
"Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he"
Zechariah 9:9
Malachi
Author: Malachi
Genre: Minor prophets
Keyword: repentance and preparation
"Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in my house"
Malachi 3:10