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Creative Bible Study
THE BIBLE
GOD'S WRITTEN WORD
66 BOOKS
| OLD TESTAMENT DIVISIONS | NEW TESTAMENT DIVISIONS |
| Law | Gospels |
| History | History |
| Poetry | Letters |
| Prophecy | Prophecy |
This chapter contains a summary of each of the 66 books of the Bible which make up the major divisions of the Old and New Testaments. It provides an introduction to the content of both testaments. Four suggestions for successful Bible reading are given and you will choose a systematic plan to start reading God's Word.
OLD TESTAMENT BOOKS
(39 Books)
BOOKS OF LAW:
Genesis: Records the beginning of the universe, man, the Sabbath, marriage, sin, sacrifice, nations, and government and key men of God like Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
Exodus: Details how Israel became a nation with Moses as leader. Israel is delivered from bondage in Egypt and travels to Mt. Sinai where the law of God is given.
Leviticus: This book was a manual of worship for Israel. It provides instruction to the religious leaders and explains how a sinful people can approach a righteous God. It relates to the coming of Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world.
Numbers: Records Israel's 40 years of wandering in the wilderness which was a result of disobedience to God. The title of the book is from two numberings (population censuses) taken during the long journey.
Deuteronomy: Records the final days of Moses' life and reviews the laws given in Exodus and Leviticus.