Old Testament

The Old Testament is a collection of divinely inspired books written between 1450 B.C. and 430 B.C. It is a historical record of God’s people, laws, sayings, and promises that function as a model for moral living and conduct.

Genesis

Meaning “the beginning or origin of something.” Genesis is the first book...

Exodus

God appointed Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised...

Leviticus

God gives Israel rules to live by and instructions to present themselves...

Numbers

A sequel to Exodus, Numbers takes its name from two censuses...

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy is a farewell speech from Moses to the people of Israel shortly...

Joshua

In a book of conquest, Joshua details the Israelites’ invasion and eventual...

Ruth

Occurring during some of Israel’s darkest days, Ruth follows the journey of two...

1st Samuel

Israel rejects God’s chosen leader, Samuel (a judge), and demands a king...

2nd Samuel

The life and career of King David, who subdues Israel’s enemies and doubles...

1st Kings

Israel enjoys peace and prosperity under King Solomon but later splits in two after...

2nd Kings

The kings of Israel and Judah ignored God and His prophets, eventually falling...

1st Chronicles

Written to encourage the people returning from Babylonian exile, 1st Chronicles...

2nd Chronicles

A continuation of the previous book, 2nd Chronicles focuses on the kings...

Ezra

Fulfilling the promises of God, the Israelites returned from exile after...

Nehemiah

Despite local opposition, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile, rallying..

Esther

Occurring during the exile of Israel, Esther is a Jewish queen to a Persian king who...

Job

A righteous man named Job loses everything and suffers greatly but...

Psalms

A collection of 150 songs of worship and praise to God includes prophecies of...

Proverbs

Occurring during the exile of Israel, Esther is a Jewish queen to a Persian king who...

Ecclesiastes

Solomon’s analysis of life is meaningless and empty without God.

Song of Solomon

A passionate yet gentle song of love between a husband and wife...

Isaiah

The first book of the Major Prophets, Isaiah, contains warnings of God’s...

Jeremiah

Known as the weeping prophet, Jeremiah passionately pleads with the people...

Lamentations

Lamentations is a book of sadness that reflects on the destruction of...

Ezekiel

God calls Ezekiel to preach a message of judgment and deliverance to the...

Daniel

Like Ezekiel, Daniel has been taken to Babylon in captivity and receives...

Hosea

The first book of the Minor Prophets, Hosea, is a tragic love story that...

Joel

Joel warns the people to repent and return to God before judgment falls...

Amos

A shepherd named Amos prophesies to the northern kingdom, which has...

Obadiah

In only one chapter, Obadiah demonstrates God’s ongoing protection...

Jonah

A reluctant prophet, Jonah, is sent by God to Nineveh but refuses and learns...

Micah

Micah warns of the coming judgment that will eventually exile the nation...

Nahum

Nahum is the second prophet sent to Nineveh (Jonah being the first) to...

Habakkuk

God answers Habakkuk’s complaints of wickedness and injustice in the...

Zephaniah

Written shortly before the fall of Judah (Southern Kingdom of Israel) to...

Haggai

Written after the Babylonian exile, work to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem...

Zechariah

God answers Habakkuk’s complaints of wickedness and injustice in the...

Malachi

The last book of the Old Testament, Malachi, is a beautiful expression of...