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Author: Dominic Ericsson

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To get your FREE Bible visit www.thefreebible.info Bible Overview Genesis: The book of Genesis is the history of certain individuals which gives a foundation for the beginning of creation. It is a recording of generations of people and it gives the Bible unity. Genesis gives us a look at the start of all creation! It looks at the beginning of the world, man and woman, sin, the beginnings of the different nations and civilization. It promises deliverance to the people. It shows the fall of man and promises the a redeemer to save mankind. Moses wrote it during 1450 to 1410 BC. Exodus: The book of Exodus gives, as its main lesson deliverance of the people from Egypt. It is the God's promise being fulfilled from Genesis 15. The nation of Israel is born in this book. The order of law is established and ritualistic worship is originated in this book. God is shown as the universal control of all things. He is redeemer and judge of all people including His enemies. He will always be there and he will never fail. The birth and rescue of Moses are given in Exodus and Moses is called to lead the people across the Red Sea. The story of the Then Commandments and the manna can also found in this book. The tabernacle of Idol worship and the Golden are spoke of in Exodus also. Leviticus: The book of the Levites. This book relates to the holiness of God and Gods conditions for fellowshipping with Him. The sinful life of man is revealed in this book along with a revealing of atonement and the provision given to man to come before God. This is a book of sacrifice, holiness, priesthood and atonement. Numbers: Here we find the walk of faith being introduced. The people of God must begin to trust in God to fulfill His promises to them. This book shows the seriousness of staying away from a life of sin. It also gives the census of the people. Deuteronomy: This book contains the messages of Moses during the last years of his life. It shows the power structure of Israel after her establishment. It gives a historical counting and stresses the main provisions, curses, blessings and desires of the covenant between God and man. Jesus used quotes from the book of Deuteronomy to oppose Satan. He also used quotes from this book to give a summary of the Law. Many other books in the New Testament quote from this book also. The Ten Commandments are spoken of in this book. False prophets and seers are spoken of also. Joshua: This book gives a description of the conquest and division of Canaan. It is full of writings pertaining to prostitution, sacrificing of children and the immoral structure of the religious system. The book of Joshua also shows the faithfulness of God toward Israel. It stresses the importance of the written law of God. This book of law shall not depart from your mouth... Joshua 1:8. Judges: The book of Judges covers a period in the history of Israel from around 1380 to 1050 BC. This book depicts the wars that took place as the Hebrew people attempted to occupy the land. This book also stresses the importance of obedience to the law. It shows that obedience will bring about peace, harmony and life, while on the other hand disobedience brings stress, oppression, and death. The life of the people in this time is one of each person for them self. It is a selfish group of people with everyone thinking that they are right and everyone else is wrong. But, even with this, God shows His continued love and forgiveness to the people. Ruth: Here in this book we find a people of faithfulness, godly people living a life of obedience to God even in times of idolatry and unfaithfulness. Ruth shows that all people can believe in God. We also find some history as to the lineage of David. The book is also a beautiful depiction of the everlasting supremacy and love of God towards His people. It shows that He truly cares for all people. 1st Samuel: This book covers the childhood of Samuel up to the start of King Davids reign. Samuel brings the people to a true time of worship to the Lord. This book revolves around the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David. This book stresses the relationship of sin and effects upon the people and the leaders. We also find the story of David and Goliath and Saul and the witch of Endor in this book. 2nd Samuel: Saul, the first king of Israel died at the closing of 1 Samuel, and King David begins his reign in this book. This book gives us a record of King Davids life of the throne. We find him setting up Jerusalem as the religious and political center of the nation. It is a book of victory, sinfulness, and the covenant of God with David and his lineage. 1st Kings: This book as the title denotes is a recording of the lives of the kings and also showing that the success or failure of any leader was truly significant upon their relationship with God. The Wisdom of Solomon is spoken of, the dedication of the temple of Solomon is found in chapter 8, the ministry of Elijah and the visit of Queen Sheba is given. 2nd Kings: This book gives us a look at the capture and fall of Israel and Judah. There is a brief telling of the history of Judah, a telling of the reign of the evil kings of Israel and the Babylonian captivity. We find also in this book the ministry of Elisha. A ministry full of miraclesthe healing of Naaman, the raising of the Shunammites womans son and the leper. We also read about great revivals from Josiah and Hezekiah. We find the death of Jezebel also in this book. Many prophecies given in Israel and Judah. 1st Chronicles: The book of affairs. The events of the days. A book of racial and religious purity. An importance was placed upon the position of law, priesthood, and the Temple. The covenant relationship of the people to God is stressed also. We find here also many genealogical records. We also find references to the covenant of David, the prayers of David and reference to his reign. 2nd Chronicles: King Solomons reign is recorded here along with the reign of all the kings of Judah from 931 to 586 BC. This book shows the disobedience to the Mosaic Law as being the reason for the Babylonian captivity. We find here Solomons prayer for wisdom. The dedication of his temple and a visit from Queen Sheba. Ezra: The book of Ezra gives us the records of the fulfillment of Gods promise to restore Israel after her capture. The fulfillment of this is aided by, King Cyrus, King Darius and King Artaxerxes and many Jewish leaders. King Cyrus overthrew Babylon in 539 and issued a decree allowing people to return to their homelands. Many of the people returned, many did not, and the foundation for the temple was laid under the leadership of Zerubbabel. Nehemiah: The book of Nehemiah completes the history of the restoration of the people from exile in Babylon. This book also gives background information to the book of Malachi and denotes the beginning of Daniels seventy weeks. Esther: This book speaks of the danger to Gods people, the devotion of Mordecai, and the decree of Haman and Mordecais appeal to Esther. It also tells of the deliverance of Gods people. The defeat of Haman, the defeat of Israels enemies and Mordecais fame. Job: This book touches upon a question that still seems to plaque mankind todaywhy does it seem that even Gods people suffer. Since God is a God of love and compassion, why do men and women of God seem to suffer at times? This book tells of the necessity to acknowledge the supremacy of God and gives us the answer to why men and women of God seem to sufferall suffering is due to sin! Elihu testified to suffering being a purifying the righteous of God. When we suffer and go before God asking Him to cleanse and forgive we grow. Gods purpose is shown here in this book, we, the believer must get rid of SELF. We must place complete trust in God. And if we have trials and tribulations, we must look for the area of our life that needs purifying. Psalms: The book of praises. This book of Psalms shows judgments and curses. All of the psalms though are given to do one thingshow the righteousness and love of God towards His people as well as His judgment towards those that deny Him. This book is a book given to draw the people into praise of God. Proverbs: A book of parables and sayings full of wisdom. This is a book devoted to the wisdom of how to live a godly life. This book speaks of sin, goodness, wealth, foolishness, poverty, pride, justice, strife, the tongue, love, lust, friends, families, life and death. This book covers practically every area of human life. This book is for all people. Ecclesiastes: The theme of this book shows us that when we look at life, although it seems to be empty and going nowhere, full of unexplainable situations and happenings it is not hopeless. God desires us to live our life to its fullest realizing that our life is a great gift from God. Those that are wise will live in obedience to God. Those that are wise will recognize that God is all in all. Song of Solomon: This is a book of teaching. A book that teaches Gods love for His people. Isaiah: The book of Isaiah is a messianic book. Isaiah speaks frequently about the coming of a messiah. We find a great deal about Christ in this book. Jeremiah: The book of the prophet. Jeremiah was ordered by God to deliver a message to the people. The book is full of warnings against sin. The book also gives a message of hope. The book gives a prediction of the Messiah and the Babylonian captivity. Babylon is referred to in this book quite frequently. Lamentations: This is a book of poetry written as a lament over the destruction of Jerusalem. The word Lamentations comes from the Greek verb meaning to cry aloud. Ezekiel: This book contains prophecies against Judah and Jerusalem. Speaks of the overthrow of Gog. Gives prophecies against foreign nations. Speaks of the restoration of Israel and the millennial kingdom. Daniel: A book also of prophecies. The future of Persia, Babylon, Greece and Rome in Chapters 2 and 7. The prophecy of seventy weeks of years and the activities of the antichrist. The book speaks of angels, resurrection, and the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace and Daniel in the den of lions. Hosea: This book gives a view of Gods steadfast love for Israel. Although Israel has been unfaithful, God still loves her. The book speaks of the sins of the people, the reality of the judgment that will come to them and the assurance of Gods unending love. Joel: This is a book also of prophecyGods intervention. Gods outstretched hand to Israel, the drought and the locusts symbolize the punishment for the sins of the people. The book speaks of desolation and deliverance. Amos: This book delivers a call to the people to come out of their evil life styles and pagan worship. It is a call to repent. It is a call to turn away from the sinful life. Obadiah: This book speaks of the downfall of Edom. It gives the reasons for the destruction of Edomlack of brotherly love; love of self, and for its hostile attitude. Jonah: This book tells us that God cares for the entire world. The book of Jonah is full of miracles also. The calming of the sea, the great fish that Jonah was in, Jonah being thrown upon dry land, the preparation of the gourd, the worm, and the wind and the salvation of Ninevites.passages Micah: This book details the destruction of Samaria and Judah. Certain are quoted elsewhere in the Bible. Micah 3:12 is quoted in Jeremiah 26:18. Micah 5:2 is quoted in Matthew 2:5-6 and Micah 7:6 is quoted in Matthew 10:35-36. Nahum: This book shows the majesty of God. God is described in chapter ood and a stronghold in trouble. The judgment of God is described also.ne as jealous, avenging, wrathful, slow to anger, great in power, go Habakkuk: Again here in this book we find that question of why did God allow troubles to happen. And again the answer is the samewhen man changes the way he is and turns from sin. Gods goodness and power is shown supreme over evil. Zephaniah: Judgment seems to be the central point of this book. Zephaniah tells of the doom of the heathen nations and gives a beautiful depiction of the Millennium. There are prophesies of blessings also and an exhortation for the people to repent. Haggai: This is a book of encouragement given to all people. This book calls for the construction of the temple, a call to courage, a call to cleanliness and a call to confidence. Zechariah: Zechariah also gave many prophecies about Christ. The only other prophet giving more was Isaiah. Zechariah spoke of the birth of Christ and he spoke of things that would happen at the Second Coming of Christ. This is a book of hope. Malachi: Here again we have a call to repentance and to worship God in truth. Malachi speaks of Gods compassion for Israel. He speaks of Gods complaint against Israel and His condemnation of the people. To get your FREE Bible go to www.thefreebible.info

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