Bible Studies: Questions and Answers
by Owen Borville
Answered questions from every book of the Bible, all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, and 31,102 verses of scripture from the Old Testament and New Testament written by the prophets as the inspired word of God.
I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world." Matthew 13:35, Psalm 78:2.
by Owen Borville
Answered questions from every book of the Bible, all 66 books, 1,189 chapters, and 31,102 verses of scripture from the Old Testament and New Testament written by the prophets as the inspired word of God.
I will open my mouth in parables, I will utter things hidden since the creation of the world." Matthew 13:35, Psalm 78:2.
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HISTORICAL BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
THE BOOK OF GENESIS 4000 B.C. The Creation Week, Garden of Eden, Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, Cain's Wife, The Flood, Noah, The First Nations, Tower of Babel, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph and Israelites in Egypt THE EXODUS TO THE PROMISED LAND
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy (1525-1405 B.C.) Moses led the Israelites back to Canaan. JOSHUA LED ISRAEL TO THE HOMELAND 1405 B.C. Judges Lead Israel 1375-1075 B.C., Ruth's Loyalty 1140 B.C. SAMUEL AND THE KINGDOM OF ISRAEL Samuel, Saul, and David Lead Israel (1100-970 B.C.) Kings of Israel Including David, Solomon (970-586 B.C.) The Chronicles of the Kings of Israel (1000-586 B.C.) ISRAELITES RETURN FROM EXILE Ezra: The Return from Exile (537-456 B.C.) Nehemiah: Jerusalem Walls Rebuilt (445-432 B.C.) Esther: A Jewish Woman Saves Israel (483-472 B.C.) BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Explore the many books of the Bible. Biblical Theology
What is a cherub or cherubim? May 7, 2021 Jesus in the Bible May 5, 2021 Cursed is He that Hangs on a Tree May 1, 2021 The Serpent on the Pole April 30, 2021 The Cloud of God April 30, 2021 The Blood Makes Atonement April 30, 2021 Jesus in the Book of Exodus April 29, 2021 Archaeological Evidence for Balaam April 28, 2021 Balaam's Prophecy in Numbers 24 April 28, 2021 Mesopotamian Myths Parallel the Bible April 16, 2021 Jesus in the Book of Genesis April 11, 2021 |
THE GOSPELS
MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE, JOHN The Historical Account of Jesus and His Work, according to Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John THE WORKS OF JESUS CHRIST Study the dozens of parables, teachings and miracles that Jesus performed. PROPHETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE THE PROPHETS PREDICT JESUS The Prophets preach repentance, predict future Kingdoms, a restored Israel, and Jesus' Coming: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel POETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
THE PSALMS AND JESUS 1015-586 B.C. The Psalms poetically describe parallels between the life of David and other prophets to Jesus Christ. BOOK OF PROVERBS 950 B.C. The poetic wisdom of Solomon. The Book of Ecclesiastes Wisdom By Solomon The Song of Songs of Solomon Poetry about Love THE BOOK OF JOB A man who lost everything kept his faith. Easter Week
The Disciples' Transformation April 4, 2021 Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus April 3, 2021 Jesus: Post Resurrection Appearances April 3, 2021 Psalm 88: Parallels to Jesus April 1, 2021 Psalm 69: Parallels David to Jesus March 31, 2021 Jesus: No Bones Broken March 30, 2021 Psalm 118: Jesus References March 30, 2021 |
Books of the Bible
There are 66 Books in the Bible written at different times in history by prophets through divine revelation and viewed by Biblical scholars to be the inspired Word of God. The books are divided into two main groups, the Old Testament and the New Testament, signifying the books written before Jesus Christ and after. The theme of the Bible is God's original covenant with the Israelites and the promised messiah for all of humanity. The Bible focuses on historical events in the world that are related to the nation of Israel and the promised messiah. The Bible was written in a span of 1,500 years, first by Moses as instructed by God and by other prophets and apostles through the 1st century A.D.
The Old Testament and Historical Portion of the Bible
Book of Genesis: Describes the creation, the first nations, and God's first covenant with Abraham and the Israelites (4004 B.C. to 1450 B.C.)
Book of Exodus: The escape of the Israelites from Egyptian captivity, the Ten Commandments, and the return to ancestral homeland (1450 B.C.)
Book of Leviticus: The ceremonial law is given (1450 B.C.)
Book of Numbers: The census taken and the Israelites wander 40 years in the wilderness (1400 B.C.)
Book of Deuteronomy: Moses reminds Israel of their history and God's laws that were established (1400 B.C.)
ENTER THE PROMISED LAND
Book of Joshua: Israel finally secures control of the land of Canaan and begins settlement (1375 B.C.)
Book of Judges: Israel struggled to maintain religious purity and began idol worship (1375-1050 B.C.)
Book of Ruth: Non-Jewish woman marries in to Jewish family and shows loyalty, faith, and love (1100 B.C.)
SAMUEL AND THE KINGDOM
Book of 1 Samuel: The twelve tribes of Israel are unified under a king (1100-1000 B.C.)
Book of 2 Samuel: The rise of David, King of Israel (1010-970 B.C.)
Book of 1 Kings: Israel becomes divided into ten north kingdoms and two south kingdoms (970-850).
Book of 2 Kings: The Assyrian and Babylonian invasions of Israel (800-586 B.C.)
Book of 1 Chronicles: Detailed history of King David (1010-970 B.C.)
Book of 2 Chronicles: Detailed history from King Solomon to the return from exile (970-500 B.C.)
THE EXILE AND RETURN
Book of Ezra: The return of the Israelites from exile and the re-establishment of faith (530-450 B.C.)
Book of Nehemiah: The walls of Jerusalem are rebuilt by Israel (445 B.C.)
Book of Esther: A Jewish woman saves Israel from destruction. (480 B.C.)
POETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
Book of Job: A man is tested for his faith (2,000 B.C.)
Book of Psalms: Songs of prayers, praise, and prophecy from various authors, mostly David, but many others (1500 B.C.-500 B.C.)
Book of Proverbs: A book of verses promoting wisdom during time of King Solomon (950 B.C.)
Book of Ecclesiastes: The experiences of a King of Jerusalem and search for wisdom, possibly Solomon (450-200 B.C.)
The Song of Solomon (Canticles): A lyric poem about the love of husband and wife by King Solomon (970-930 B.C.)
PROPHETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
Book of Isaiah: The beginning of the prophetic books. The prophet Isaiah warns about the punishment for the sin of Israel, coming messiah, restoration of Israel, and the future kingdom of heaven (740-700 B.C.)
Book of Jeremiah: The warning of the punishment for Israel's disobedience and the call of the prophet Jeremiah (585 B.C.)
Book of Lamentations: Five chapter literary work describing the sorrow of the fall of Israel because of disobedience, likely written by Jeremiah (586 B.C.)
Book of Ezekiel: The prophet Ezekiel has a vision for the exiled Jewish nation to be restored (590-570 B.C.)
Book of Daniel: The prophetic visions of Daniel for the nation of Israel and future kingdoms of the world (600 B.C.)
Book of Hosea: Hosea warns Israel of the punishment for disobedience and the prophet's marriage to a prostitute named Gomer symbolizes God's relationship with Israel (750 B.C.)
Book of Joel: The prophet Joel urges Israel to repent of their sins and warns of future punishment to nations that attack Israel (835 B.C.)
Book of Amos: A shepherd is called by God to warn Israel of the punishment for sin, including idol worship and persecution of the prophets, and judgement on adjacent nations. Israel's restoration is promised (760 B.C.)
Book of Obadiah: The prophet Obadiah warns Edom, the descendants of Jacob's brother Esau, of their fighting against Israel and their assistance in Israel's destruction (580-550 B.C.)
Book of Jonah: The prophet Jonah runs from God's command to preach repentance to Nineveh, capital of Assyria and the most powerful city on Earth. Jonah is swallowed by a fish, but later escapes and follows the command to preach and the city is spared from destruction after the people repent (760 B.C.)
Book of Micah: The prophet Micah warns Israel of sin, predicts Messiah's Birthplace and the restoration of Israel (700 B.C.)
Book of Nahum: The prophet Nahum warns Nineveh, the Assyrian capital, of punishment for their sins 100 years after Jonah led them to repentance but later became evil again and is eventually punished with destruction (660 B.C.)
Book of Habakkuk: The prophet Habakkuk questions God's ways but later submits to God's plan (600 B.C.)
Book of Zephaniah: The prophet Zephaniah discusses the Day of the Lord, Judgement, and Restoration of Israel (640 B.C.)
Book of Haggai: The prophet Haggai urges the Israelites to rebuild their temple and predicts the Messiah (520 B.C.)
Book of Zechariah: The prophet Zechariah predicts the restoration of Israel and the coming messiah (518 B.C.)
Book of Malachi: The prophet Malachi warns the Israelites of their sins and predicts the coming messiah (450 B.C.)
The Silent Period: God was "silent" during this period from 420 B.C. to A.D. However, many events affecting the Israelites occurred during this period and new empires emerged such as the Greeks and Romans.
Beginning of the New Testament: The Gospels and Letters
The Gospel according to Matthew: Book of Matthew: As a tax collector and disciple of Jesus Christ, Matthew writes of the life and work of Jesus on Earth, including the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecies of the coming messiah (70 A.D.)
The Gospel according to Mark: Book of Mark: Mark the Evangelist details the life and work of Jesus Christ (70 A.D.)
The Gospel according to Luke: Book of Luke: A Gentile physician and missionary, Luke chronicles the life and work of Jesus Christ (70-80 A.D.)
The Gospel according to John: Book of John: In contrast to the other three "synoptic gospels", John focuses more on who Jesus is and why Jesus came. However, many of Jesus' works are recorded by John (90-100 A.D.) the Evangelist and Beloved Disciple.
The Acts of the Apostles: A chronicle of the works of the early church apostles, believed to be written by Luke (60-80 A.D.)
LETTERS OR EPISTLES FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL TO THE CHURCHES
Epistle to the Romans: A letter by the Apostle Paul to the Romans preaching the Christian way of life (57 A.D.)
Epistles to the Corinthians 1 and 2: Letters by the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Church addressing some issues (57 A.D.)
Epistle to the Galatians: Paul's letter to several churches in Galatia, central Asia Minor (49 A.D.)
Epistle to the Ephesians: Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, western Asia Minor, while in prison (62 A.D.)
Epistle to the Philippians: Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, Greek Macedonia, while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
Epistle to the Colossians: Paul's letter to the church at Colossae, western Asia Minor, while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
Epistles to the Thessalonians 1 and 2: Paul's epistles to the church at ancient Thessaloniki, Greece telling of the return of Jesus Christ and some major future prophecies (50-55 A.D.)
Epistle to Timothy 1 and 2: A letter by Paul to his young assistant Timothy detailing instructions on ministering the church (60-65 A.D)
Epistle to Titus: Paul's epistle or letter to his assistant Titus detailing instructions on ministering the church (60-65 A.D).
Philemon: Paul asks for forgiveness for a runaway slave who converted to Christianity while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
LETTERS FROM VARIOUS APOSTLES OF JESUS
Book of Hebrews: Various Jewish Christians promote Christianity over traditional Judaism (60-70 A.D.)
Book of James: The relationship between faith and good works (60-65 A.D.) Possibly written by Jesus' brother.
Peter 1 and 2 Epistles: The Apostle Peter writes of the Christian faith, false teachings, and prophecy in the midst of Roman persecution before his execution (65-70 A.D).
Epistles of John (First, Second, Third)
1 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) explaining the existence of Jesus on Earth in both spirit and body (90-95 A.D.) 2 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) correcting false teachings in the church about Jesus' time on Earth (90-95 A.D.) 3 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) preaching kindness and hospitality (90-95 A.D.)
Jude: A warning about false teachings and doctrines (80-85 A.D.)
The Book of Revelation: An apocalyptic revelation about past and future events associated with the Christian church and future kingdoms on Earth (95-100 A.D.)
More Bible Topics
The Old Testament
Genesis Creation Flood Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph in Egypt
Exodus Route from Egypt through the Wilderness to the Promised Land
Leviticus Laws
Numbers Census Wilderness Balaams Prophecy
Deuteronomy Laws and Customs of the Temple
Joshua Delivery and Entrance to the Promised Land
Judges Ruled Israel
Ruth the Gentile woman shows loyalty to her Jewish family and Boaz redeems the family
Esther saves Israelites in Persia
Nehamiah builds Walls around Jerusalem
Ezra in Persia leads Israelites
Samuel leads the Israelites
Kings of Israel: Saul, David, Solomon, the Split Kingdom
Chronicles of Israel Kings
Psalms of David and Prophets
Proverbs of Solomon and Prophets
Prophets and Prophetic Scripture
Jesus in the Old Testament
Bible History
Applications to Philosophy
Bible Literature and Wisdom
Book of Ecclesiastes
Bible Science
Book of Job
Bible Management
Management and Leadership in the Bible
Education in the Bible
Creation and Flood accounts around the world throughout history
Period Between Malachi and Matthew (400 B.C. to 1 A.D.) Period between Malachi and Matthew
Apocryphic Books
New Testament
Gospels of Jesus Christ
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Parables of Jesus Christ
Acts of the Apostles
Pauline Letters
Romans
Corinthians
Hebrews
Epistles
Revelation
Prophecy
Prophetic scripture
Compare Bible to other Religious Literature
Secular literature mentioning Bible topics
Comparing other religions to Bible
Topics and Themes in the Bible
Faith in the Bible
Obedience in the Bible
Love Stories in the Bible
Leadership in the Bible
Prophetic Verses in the Bible
Laws in the Bible
Customs in the Bible
Sorrow in the Bible
Happiness in the Bible
Wisdom in the Bible
Literature in the Bible
Science in the Bible
Foods of the Bible
Animals of the Bible
City structure of the Bible
Architecture in the Bible
Art in the Bible
Cultures in the Bible
Women in the Bible
Children in the Bible
Sickness in the Bible
Covenants in the Bible:
Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Davidic, Jesus Messianic Covenant
Promises in the Bible
Music in the Bible
Songs in the Bible
Psalms in the Bible
Judgment in the Bible
Deliverance in the Bible
Formation of the Early Church
Church Growth and Expansion in History from Israel to Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Australia
Redemption in the Bible
Sin in the Bible
Evil in the Bible
Names for God
Names for Jesus in the Bible
Creation, Flood accounts in the world
Dinosaurs in the Bible
Giant men in history
Men living 1,000 years
Greek Language
Hebrew Language
What is a cherubim?
What are angels in the Bible?
Why Abel’s offering accepted and Cain not?
What were Laban’s gods?
Why did Rachel take Laban’s gods?
Who was Enoch?
Why did God want to kill Moses? B.c. he wouldn’t circumcise his son
What happened in Exodus 4:24
Why was Ham cursed?
Was Ham black?
Who were the Son’s of God? Genesis 6
Who was Shem?
Who was Ham?
Who was Japeth?
What was the Flood? Genesis 7
What was the Ark of Noah?
Sent a wind: Genesis 8:1
Why did people begin to call on the name of the Lord? Gen. 4:26
Evidence for the Egypt plagues?
Evidence for the Exodus?
What was the Burning Bush?
What was Horeb?
Did Moses stutter?
What tribe was Moses?
What was Moses’ staff?
What was the staff of God?
What was Aaron’s staff?
Earth’s foundation should never be moved Psalm 104:5
Moses carried Joseph’s bones Exodus 13:19
Cross Red Sea or Reed Sea Exodus 13:18
Exodus route Exodus 14
Angel in Exodus 23:20?
What is Manna from Heaven? Why did it stop?
How many Israelites were in the Exodus? 600,000 men Levites
Who was Jethro? Exodus 18 Moses’ father in law
Number 40 in the Bible significance?
Goshen, Egypt where Israelites Lived
No more Sea in Revelation
Slavery in the Bible accepted?
Whoever blesses Israel will be Blessed:
Genesis 12:3, 18:18, 22:18, 26:4, 28:14, 49:9
Numbers 24:9, Psalm 72:17
Isaiah 42:6, 49:6, 52:10, 60:3
John 8:12, Acts 13:47, 26:23
Light of the World Prophecy
Light to the Nations Prophecy
Canaan: What and where is it?
What is the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Ghost?
What is Pentecost?
Book of Job Dinosaur? Job 40-41
Dragon-Behemoth-Leviathan?
Sun standing still? Joshua 10
Philistines? Who?
Ten Commandments Exodus 20
God’s Angel Exodus 23:20
Golden Calf of Exodus 32
Levites responsible for the Tabernacle
Book of Numbers
Covenant of Law Numbers 1
Numbers Census Levites not counted
Numbers 2 Israelite men 600,000
Nazirite Vow? Numbers 6
No Break Bones Numbers 9:12
Numbers 12 Miriam, Aaron Oppose Moses’ Wife
Caleb and Joshua only Israelites from Egypt to see Promised Land
Korah’s Rebellion? Num 15
Swallowed into the Earth? Plague
Aaron’s Budding Staff? Num 17
Aaron Dies? Mt. Hor Num 20:22
Water from Rock? Num 20
Why Moses and Aaron Not Enter Promised Land? Num 20:12
Balak and Balaam? Numbers 22-24
Balaam’s Messages to Balaak? Numbers 23-24
The Greed of Balaam?
Prophecy of Israel?
Moses Promised Land Numbers 27:12-14
Exodus Route Stages Numbers 33
Boundaries of Canaan Numbers 34
Nephilim in Canaan Numbers 13:33
Anakites? Deuteronomy 1
What is 70 Ancestors as Stars Deuteronomy 10:22?
The King of Deuteronomy 17:14?
The Prophet of Deuteronomy 18:15?
Jesus made all foods clean?
Simeon the black disciple of Jesus
Book of Joshua
Which tribes stayed east of the Jordan River? Reuben, Gad, half-Manasseh
Rahab saved Israelites Joshua 2
Israelites Cross Jordan River at Flood Stage Joshua 3 Jesus also baptised here
River cut off Israelites crossed on dry land
12 Stones from Jordan River Joshua 4
Gilgal 12 Stones placed
Manna Stops Joshua 5
Fall of Jerico Joshua 6
Joshua 10 Sun Stands Still
Joshua’s Long Day
Joshua 12: Defeated 31 Kings
Joshua 22: Eastern tribes return home to west tribes
Canaanites not fully driven out by Israelites as God commanded
Made them slaves curse of Canaan
Book of Judges
Judges 1:28
Why God chose the Levites?
Women of the Bible: Eve, Noah’s Wife, Lot’s Wife, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Tamar, Dinah, Miriam, Rahab, Deborah, Jair, Delilah, Ruth, Hannah, Mical, Bathsheba, Queen Sheba, Jezebel, Esther, Song of Songs, Lydia
Judges 2:10 A New Generation didn’t know the Lord then the Lord raised up Judges to lead Israel, but when the Judge died, disobedience returned.
Laban's Gods?
Cain Esau?
Balaam greed?
Ahimelek (Judge) greed?
Judges 3 Nations Remaining to test Israelites
Nazirite?
Samson a Nazirite?
Delilah betrayal and greed?
Judas Iscariot greed?
Ahab and Jezebel evil?
Athaliah evil?
Zerubbabel?
Haman evil?
Is Elihu different from the other 3 friends of Job?
Job 39 Unicorn?
Balaam Numbers 24:17 Prophecy?
Star out of Jacob scepter
Book of Ruth a love story of loyalty and Boaz the Redeemer
Silent Period 500 years God didn’t speak from Malachi to John the Baptist
Intertestamental Period?
Who was the first prophet?
Adam and Eve?
Eli’s sons were wicked and evil?
Samuel 6 Ark Returned?
Why did God reject Saul?
Proverbs 8: Jesus?
Proverbs 8:22 Jesus?
300 prophecies of Jesus
Royal Psalms:
2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 72, 101, 110, 132, 144
Ephod?
Selah in Psalms?
Sons of Korah?
Asaph?
Ecclesiastes vanity wisdom?
Song of Songs I am black?
Book of Daniel
Daniel Belteshazzar?
Babylon Nebuchadnezzar?
Furnace Son of God with three men?
Dream of Tree?
Belshazzar? King’s Son
Daniel Lion’s Den
Daniel’s Fourth Beast? Daniel 7
Ancient of Days? God
Ram and Goat Vision? Daniel 8
Abomination of Desolation? Daniel
Seventy 7’s (weeks) Prophecy? Daniel 9:20
Vision of a Man? Daniel 10
King of North and South? Daniel 11
End Times Daniel 12?
Ephriam? Hosea 5
Beloved Disciple? John
Book of Enoch?
Apocryphal Books?
Six things God hates, Seven things are detestable to God (Proverbs 6)
There are 66 Books in the Bible written at different times in history by prophets through divine revelation and viewed by Biblical scholars to be the inspired Word of God. The books are divided into two main groups, the Old Testament and the New Testament, signifying the books written before Jesus Christ and after. The theme of the Bible is God's original covenant with the Israelites and the promised messiah for all of humanity. The Bible focuses on historical events in the world that are related to the nation of Israel and the promised messiah. The Bible was written in a span of 1,500 years, first by Moses as instructed by God and by other prophets and apostles through the 1st century A.D.
The Old Testament and Historical Portion of the Bible
Book of Genesis: Describes the creation, the first nations, and God's first covenant with Abraham and the Israelites (4004 B.C. to 1450 B.C.)
Book of Exodus: The escape of the Israelites from Egyptian captivity, the Ten Commandments, and the return to ancestral homeland (1450 B.C.)
Book of Leviticus: The ceremonial law is given (1450 B.C.)
Book of Numbers: The census taken and the Israelites wander 40 years in the wilderness (1400 B.C.)
Book of Deuteronomy: Moses reminds Israel of their history and God's laws that were established (1400 B.C.)
ENTER THE PROMISED LAND
Book of Joshua: Israel finally secures control of the land of Canaan and begins settlement (1375 B.C.)
Book of Judges: Israel struggled to maintain religious purity and began idol worship (1375-1050 B.C.)
Book of Ruth: Non-Jewish woman marries in to Jewish family and shows loyalty, faith, and love (1100 B.C.)
SAMUEL AND THE KINGDOM
Book of 1 Samuel: The twelve tribes of Israel are unified under a king (1100-1000 B.C.)
Book of 2 Samuel: The rise of David, King of Israel (1010-970 B.C.)
Book of 1 Kings: Israel becomes divided into ten north kingdoms and two south kingdoms (970-850).
Book of 2 Kings: The Assyrian and Babylonian invasions of Israel (800-586 B.C.)
Book of 1 Chronicles: Detailed history of King David (1010-970 B.C.)
Book of 2 Chronicles: Detailed history from King Solomon to the return from exile (970-500 B.C.)
THE EXILE AND RETURN
Book of Ezra: The return of the Israelites from exile and the re-establishment of faith (530-450 B.C.)
Book of Nehemiah: The walls of Jerusalem are rebuilt by Israel (445 B.C.)
Book of Esther: A Jewish woman saves Israel from destruction. (480 B.C.)
POETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
Book of Job: A man is tested for his faith (2,000 B.C.)
Book of Psalms: Songs of prayers, praise, and prophecy from various authors, mostly David, but many others (1500 B.C.-500 B.C.)
Book of Proverbs: A book of verses promoting wisdom during time of King Solomon (950 B.C.)
Book of Ecclesiastes: The experiences of a King of Jerusalem and search for wisdom, possibly Solomon (450-200 B.C.)
The Song of Solomon (Canticles): A lyric poem about the love of husband and wife by King Solomon (970-930 B.C.)
PROPHETIC BOOKS OF THE BIBLE
Book of Isaiah: The beginning of the prophetic books. The prophet Isaiah warns about the punishment for the sin of Israel, coming messiah, restoration of Israel, and the future kingdom of heaven (740-700 B.C.)
Book of Jeremiah: The warning of the punishment for Israel's disobedience and the call of the prophet Jeremiah (585 B.C.)
Book of Lamentations: Five chapter literary work describing the sorrow of the fall of Israel because of disobedience, likely written by Jeremiah (586 B.C.)
Book of Ezekiel: The prophet Ezekiel has a vision for the exiled Jewish nation to be restored (590-570 B.C.)
Book of Daniel: The prophetic visions of Daniel for the nation of Israel and future kingdoms of the world (600 B.C.)
Book of Hosea: Hosea warns Israel of the punishment for disobedience and the prophet's marriage to a prostitute named Gomer symbolizes God's relationship with Israel (750 B.C.)
Book of Joel: The prophet Joel urges Israel to repent of their sins and warns of future punishment to nations that attack Israel (835 B.C.)
Book of Amos: A shepherd is called by God to warn Israel of the punishment for sin, including idol worship and persecution of the prophets, and judgement on adjacent nations. Israel's restoration is promised (760 B.C.)
Book of Obadiah: The prophet Obadiah warns Edom, the descendants of Jacob's brother Esau, of their fighting against Israel and their assistance in Israel's destruction (580-550 B.C.)
Book of Jonah: The prophet Jonah runs from God's command to preach repentance to Nineveh, capital of Assyria and the most powerful city on Earth. Jonah is swallowed by a fish, but later escapes and follows the command to preach and the city is spared from destruction after the people repent (760 B.C.)
Book of Micah: The prophet Micah warns Israel of sin, predicts Messiah's Birthplace and the restoration of Israel (700 B.C.)
Book of Nahum: The prophet Nahum warns Nineveh, the Assyrian capital, of punishment for their sins 100 years after Jonah led them to repentance but later became evil again and is eventually punished with destruction (660 B.C.)
Book of Habakkuk: The prophet Habakkuk questions God's ways but later submits to God's plan (600 B.C.)
Book of Zephaniah: The prophet Zephaniah discusses the Day of the Lord, Judgement, and Restoration of Israel (640 B.C.)
Book of Haggai: The prophet Haggai urges the Israelites to rebuild their temple and predicts the Messiah (520 B.C.)
Book of Zechariah: The prophet Zechariah predicts the restoration of Israel and the coming messiah (518 B.C.)
Book of Malachi: The prophet Malachi warns the Israelites of their sins and predicts the coming messiah (450 B.C.)
The Silent Period: God was "silent" during this period from 420 B.C. to A.D. However, many events affecting the Israelites occurred during this period and new empires emerged such as the Greeks and Romans.
Beginning of the New Testament: The Gospels and Letters
The Gospel according to Matthew: Book of Matthew: As a tax collector and disciple of Jesus Christ, Matthew writes of the life and work of Jesus on Earth, including the fulfilment of the Old Testament prophecies of the coming messiah (70 A.D.)
The Gospel according to Mark: Book of Mark: Mark the Evangelist details the life and work of Jesus Christ (70 A.D.)
The Gospel according to Luke: Book of Luke: A Gentile physician and missionary, Luke chronicles the life and work of Jesus Christ (70-80 A.D.)
The Gospel according to John: Book of John: In contrast to the other three "synoptic gospels", John focuses more on who Jesus is and why Jesus came. However, many of Jesus' works are recorded by John (90-100 A.D.) the Evangelist and Beloved Disciple.
The Acts of the Apostles: A chronicle of the works of the early church apostles, believed to be written by Luke (60-80 A.D.)
LETTERS OR EPISTLES FROM THE APOSTLE PAUL TO THE CHURCHES
Epistle to the Romans: A letter by the Apostle Paul to the Romans preaching the Christian way of life (57 A.D.)
Epistles to the Corinthians 1 and 2: Letters by the Apostle Paul to the Corinthian Church addressing some issues (57 A.D.)
Epistle to the Galatians: Paul's letter to several churches in Galatia, central Asia Minor (49 A.D.)
Epistle to the Ephesians: Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus, western Asia Minor, while in prison (62 A.D.)
Epistle to the Philippians: Paul's letter to the church at Philippi, Greek Macedonia, while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
Epistle to the Colossians: Paul's letter to the church at Colossae, western Asia Minor, while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
Epistles to the Thessalonians 1 and 2: Paul's epistles to the church at ancient Thessaloniki, Greece telling of the return of Jesus Christ and some major future prophecies (50-55 A.D.)
Epistle to Timothy 1 and 2: A letter by Paul to his young assistant Timothy detailing instructions on ministering the church (60-65 A.D)
Epistle to Titus: Paul's epistle or letter to his assistant Titus detailing instructions on ministering the church (60-65 A.D).
Philemon: Paul asks for forgiveness for a runaway slave who converted to Christianity while in prison (60-65 A.D.)
LETTERS FROM VARIOUS APOSTLES OF JESUS
Book of Hebrews: Various Jewish Christians promote Christianity over traditional Judaism (60-70 A.D.)
Book of James: The relationship between faith and good works (60-65 A.D.) Possibly written by Jesus' brother.
Peter 1 and 2 Epistles: The Apostle Peter writes of the Christian faith, false teachings, and prophecy in the midst of Roman persecution before his execution (65-70 A.D).
Epistles of John (First, Second, Third)
1 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) explaining the existence of Jesus on Earth in both spirit and body (90-95 A.D.) 2 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) correcting false teachings in the church about Jesus' time on Earth (90-95 A.D.) 3 John: A letter by the Apostle John (according to tradition) preaching kindness and hospitality (90-95 A.D.)
Jude: A warning about false teachings and doctrines (80-85 A.D.)
The Book of Revelation: An apocalyptic revelation about past and future events associated with the Christian church and future kingdoms on Earth (95-100 A.D.)
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The Old Testament
Genesis Creation Flood Abraham Isaac Jacob Joseph in Egypt
Exodus Route from Egypt through the Wilderness to the Promised Land
Leviticus Laws
Numbers Census Wilderness Balaams Prophecy
Deuteronomy Laws and Customs of the Temple
Joshua Delivery and Entrance to the Promised Land
Judges Ruled Israel
Ruth the Gentile woman shows loyalty to her Jewish family and Boaz redeems the family
Esther saves Israelites in Persia
Nehamiah builds Walls around Jerusalem
Ezra in Persia leads Israelites
Samuel leads the Israelites
Kings of Israel: Saul, David, Solomon, the Split Kingdom
Chronicles of Israel Kings
Psalms of David and Prophets
Proverbs of Solomon and Prophets
Prophets and Prophetic Scripture
Jesus in the Old Testament
Bible History
Applications to Philosophy
Bible Literature and Wisdom
Book of Ecclesiastes
Bible Science
Book of Job
Bible Management
Management and Leadership in the Bible
Education in the Bible
Creation and Flood accounts around the world throughout history
Period Between Malachi and Matthew (400 B.C. to 1 A.D.) Period between Malachi and Matthew
Apocryphic Books
New Testament
Gospels of Jesus Christ
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Parables of Jesus Christ
Acts of the Apostles
Pauline Letters
Romans
Corinthians
Hebrews
Epistles
Revelation
Prophecy
Prophetic scripture
Compare Bible to other Religious Literature
Secular literature mentioning Bible topics
Comparing other religions to Bible
Topics and Themes in the Bible
Faith in the Bible
Obedience in the Bible
Love Stories in the Bible
Leadership in the Bible
Prophetic Verses in the Bible
Laws in the Bible
Customs in the Bible
Sorrow in the Bible
Happiness in the Bible
Wisdom in the Bible
Literature in the Bible
Science in the Bible
Foods of the Bible
Animals of the Bible
City structure of the Bible
Architecture in the Bible
Art in the Bible
Cultures in the Bible
Women in the Bible
Children in the Bible
Sickness in the Bible
Covenants in the Bible:
Adamic, Noahic, Abrahamic, Davidic, Jesus Messianic Covenant
Promises in the Bible
Music in the Bible
Songs in the Bible
Psalms in the Bible
Judgment in the Bible
Deliverance in the Bible
Formation of the Early Church
Church Growth and Expansion in History from Israel to Asia, Europe, Africa, Americas, Australia
Redemption in the Bible
Sin in the Bible
Evil in the Bible
Names for God
Names for Jesus in the Bible
Creation, Flood accounts in the world
Dinosaurs in the Bible
Giant men in history
Men living 1,000 years
Greek Language
Hebrew Language
What is a cherubim?
What are angels in the Bible?
Why Abel’s offering accepted and Cain not?
What were Laban’s gods?
Why did Rachel take Laban’s gods?
Who was Enoch?
Why did God want to kill Moses? B.c. he wouldn’t circumcise his son
What happened in Exodus 4:24
Why was Ham cursed?
Was Ham black?
Who were the Son’s of God? Genesis 6
Who was Shem?
Who was Ham?
Who was Japeth?
What was the Flood? Genesis 7
What was the Ark of Noah?
Sent a wind: Genesis 8:1
Why did people begin to call on the name of the Lord? Gen. 4:26
Evidence for the Egypt plagues?
Evidence for the Exodus?
What was the Burning Bush?
What was Horeb?
Did Moses stutter?
What tribe was Moses?
What was Moses’ staff?
What was the staff of God?
What was Aaron’s staff?
Earth’s foundation should never be moved Psalm 104:5
Moses carried Joseph’s bones Exodus 13:19
Cross Red Sea or Reed Sea Exodus 13:18
Exodus route Exodus 14
Angel in Exodus 23:20?
What is Manna from Heaven? Why did it stop?
How many Israelites were in the Exodus? 600,000 men Levites
Who was Jethro? Exodus 18 Moses’ father in law
Number 40 in the Bible significance?
Goshen, Egypt where Israelites Lived
No more Sea in Revelation
Slavery in the Bible accepted?
Whoever blesses Israel will be Blessed:
Genesis 12:3, 18:18, 22:18, 26:4, 28:14, 49:9
Numbers 24:9, Psalm 72:17
Isaiah 42:6, 49:6, 52:10, 60:3
John 8:12, Acts 13:47, 26:23
Light of the World Prophecy
Light to the Nations Prophecy
Canaan: What and where is it?
What is the Holy Spirit?
What is the Holy Ghost?
What is Pentecost?
Book of Job Dinosaur? Job 40-41
Dragon-Behemoth-Leviathan?
Sun standing still? Joshua 10
Philistines? Who?
Ten Commandments Exodus 20
God’s Angel Exodus 23:20
Golden Calf of Exodus 32
Levites responsible for the Tabernacle
Book of Numbers
Covenant of Law Numbers 1
Numbers Census Levites not counted
Numbers 2 Israelite men 600,000
Nazirite Vow? Numbers 6
No Break Bones Numbers 9:12
Numbers 12 Miriam, Aaron Oppose Moses’ Wife
Caleb and Joshua only Israelites from Egypt to see Promised Land
Korah’s Rebellion? Num 15
Swallowed into the Earth? Plague
Aaron’s Budding Staff? Num 17
Aaron Dies? Mt. Hor Num 20:22
Water from Rock? Num 20
Why Moses and Aaron Not Enter Promised Land? Num 20:12
Balak and Balaam? Numbers 22-24
Balaam’s Messages to Balaak? Numbers 23-24
The Greed of Balaam?
Prophecy of Israel?
Moses Promised Land Numbers 27:12-14
Exodus Route Stages Numbers 33
Boundaries of Canaan Numbers 34
Nephilim in Canaan Numbers 13:33
Anakites? Deuteronomy 1
What is 70 Ancestors as Stars Deuteronomy 10:22?
The King of Deuteronomy 17:14?
The Prophet of Deuteronomy 18:15?
Jesus made all foods clean?
Simeon the black disciple of Jesus
Book of Joshua
Which tribes stayed east of the Jordan River? Reuben, Gad, half-Manasseh
Rahab saved Israelites Joshua 2
Israelites Cross Jordan River at Flood Stage Joshua 3 Jesus also baptised here
River cut off Israelites crossed on dry land
12 Stones from Jordan River Joshua 4
Gilgal 12 Stones placed
Manna Stops Joshua 5
Fall of Jerico Joshua 6
Joshua 10 Sun Stands Still
Joshua’s Long Day
Joshua 12: Defeated 31 Kings
Joshua 22: Eastern tribes return home to west tribes
Canaanites not fully driven out by Israelites as God commanded
Made them slaves curse of Canaan
Book of Judges
Judges 1:28
Why God chose the Levites?
Women of the Bible: Eve, Noah’s Wife, Lot’s Wife, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Tamar, Dinah, Miriam, Rahab, Deborah, Jair, Delilah, Ruth, Hannah, Mical, Bathsheba, Queen Sheba, Jezebel, Esther, Song of Songs, Lydia
Judges 2:10 A New Generation didn’t know the Lord then the Lord raised up Judges to lead Israel, but when the Judge died, disobedience returned.
Laban's Gods?
Cain Esau?
Balaam greed?
Ahimelek (Judge) greed?
Judges 3 Nations Remaining to test Israelites
Nazirite?
Samson a Nazirite?
Delilah betrayal and greed?
Judas Iscariot greed?
Ahab and Jezebel evil?
Athaliah evil?
Zerubbabel?
Haman evil?
Is Elihu different from the other 3 friends of Job?
Job 39 Unicorn?
Balaam Numbers 24:17 Prophecy?
Star out of Jacob scepter
Book of Ruth a love story of loyalty and Boaz the Redeemer
Silent Period 500 years God didn’t speak from Malachi to John the Baptist
Intertestamental Period?
Who was the first prophet?
Adam and Eve?
Eli’s sons were wicked and evil?
Samuel 6 Ark Returned?
Why did God reject Saul?
Proverbs 8: Jesus?
Proverbs 8:22 Jesus?
300 prophecies of Jesus
Royal Psalms:
2, 18, 20, 21, 45, 72, 101, 110, 132, 144
Ephod?
Selah in Psalms?
Sons of Korah?
Asaph?
Ecclesiastes vanity wisdom?
Song of Songs I am black?
Book of Daniel
Daniel Belteshazzar?
Babylon Nebuchadnezzar?
Furnace Son of God with three men?
Dream of Tree?
Belshazzar? King’s Son
Daniel Lion’s Den
Daniel’s Fourth Beast? Daniel 7
Ancient of Days? God
Ram and Goat Vision? Daniel 8
Abomination of Desolation? Daniel
Seventy 7’s (weeks) Prophecy? Daniel 9:20
Vision of a Man? Daniel 10
King of North and South? Daniel 11
End Times Daniel 12?
Ephriam? Hosea 5
Beloved Disciple? John
Book of Enoch?
Apocryphal Books?
Six things God hates, Seven things are detestable to God (Proverbs 6)
