A Bible Study

Synopsis: Genesis is the first book of the King James Bible. The title means “beginning.” The key verse is “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” (Genesis 1:1, AV) It encompasses all that is God and that we understand about God and about ourselves and the world in which we live.

Exodus describes the history of the Israelites leaving Egypt after slavery. The book lays a foundational theology in which God reveals his name, his attributes, his redemption, his law and how he is to be worshiped.

Leviticus receives its name from the Septuagint (the pre-Christian Greek translation of the Old Testament) and means “concerning the Levites” (the priests of Israel). It serves as a manual of regulations enabling the holy King to set up his earthly throne among the people of his kingdom. It explains how they are to be his holy people and to worship him in a holy manner.

Numbers relates the story of Israel’s journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan. The book tells of the murmuring and rebellion of God’s people and of their subsequent judgment.

Deuteronomy (“repetition of the Law”) serves as a reminder to God’s people about His covenant. The book is a “pause” before Joshua’s conquest begins and a reminder of what God required.

Joshua is a story of conquest and fulfillment for the people of God. After many years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the desert, the Israelites were finally allowed to enter the land promised to their fathers.

Completed Synopsis: The book of Acts is thought to be a letter from Luke, the physician, to an attorney named […]

Synopsis: Paul is writing to the church he established in Corinth and correcting their doctrine and the many problems this […]

Completed Synopsis: The apostle Paul, along with his co-worker Timothy, wrote this letter to the church that he established in […]

The book of Judges depicts the life of Israel in the Promised Land—from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy. It tells of urgent appeals to God in times of crisis and apostasy, moving the Lord to raise up leaders (judges) through whom He throws off foreign oppressors and restores the land to peace.

When Written: Around 1270 B.C. Synopsis: The book of Ruth is a short book of only four chapters and it […]

When Written: Around 1055 B.C. Synopsis: Samuel was a great prophet and judge, and in this first book named after […]

Synopsis: This book records the unification of the twelve tribes of Israel under King David’s rule, David’s many battles, sins, […]

When Written: Around 900 B.C. Synopsis: This book begins with the death of King David and the accession of his […]

Synopsis: The history of the two Hebrew nations and their kings is recorded in this book. Some of the kings […]

Synopsis: This book contains genealogical records that go back to the first man, Adam. The writer carefully lists names and […]

Synopsis: This book records the history of the southern nation, Judah, beginning with King Solomon’s reign over Israel and the […]

Synopsis: Ezra is described in the seventh chapter of this book as a “scribe in the law of Moses” and […]

Synopsis: This book, along with the companion book, Ezra, records the return of the Jews to their land and the […]

Synopsis: Esther is an interesting book in that God is not mentioned anywhere in the text. There is no seeking […]

Synopsis: This book is thought to be one of the oldest books in the Old Testament and is considered to […]

Note: When referring to Christian believers throughout this study, this writer means those believers who are converted and filled with […]

Synopsis: This book contains words of wisdom from King Solomon to his son, words which comprise common sense and sound […]

In ancient Israel everything human came to expression in words: reverence, gratitude, anger, sorrow, suffering, trust, friendship, commitment. In the Song of Solomon, it is love that finds words–inspired words that disclose its exquisite charm and beauty as one of God’s choicest gifts.

Synopsis: Isaiah is the first of four books referred to as the “major prophets.” The term ‘major’ refers to the […]