Saturday, 21 September 2024

Books of Bible Summaried in 5 Words or Less

Ever wondered which book of the Bible aligns with your life's chapter? 

Imagine having the Old Testament's wisdom distilled into quick, powerful insights. Nadyal Negron condensed the entire every book in the Old Testament into bite-sized, five-word descriptions. 

This could be your roadmap to understanding which biblical story resonates with your current journey. Let's dive in and discover how the Word can illuminate your path.

Old Testament Books

Law (Pentateuch)

  1. Genesis - God is creator and Father
  2. Exodus - God saves His people
  3. Leviticus - God has likes and dislikes
  4. Numbers - God is wrathful against sin
  5. Deuteronomy - God desires obedience 

Historical Books

  1. Joshua - God delivers on His Promises
  2. Judges - Israel rejects God chooses wickedness
  3. Ruth - David's grandmother is important 
  4. 1 Samuel - Monarchy is established in Israel
  5. 2 Samuel - King David's triumphs and failures
  6. 1 Kings - Solomon's reign and Israel's downfall
  7. 2 Kings - Bad kings lead to wickedness
  8. 1 Chronicles - Reminiscing Israel's history
  9. 2 Chronicles - Israel's history part II
  10. Ezra - Rebuilding God's temple 
  11. Nehemiah - Rebuilding God's city 
  12. Esther - God protects His people

Poetic Books

  1. Job - God is found in suffering
  2. Psalms - Prayer and worship songs
  3. Proverbs - Wisdom in life 
  4. Ecclesiastes - Life is a vapour 
  5. Song of Solomon - Love explained literally, Mystically and Prophetically.

Prophetic Books

Major Prophets

  1. Isaiah - The Messiah will suffer 
  2. Jeremiah - Israel's back sliding addressed
  3. Lamentations - Mourning over Israel's back sliding 
  4. Ezekiel - Prophetic visions of hope
  5. Daniel - The Messiah will reign forever

Minor Prophets

  1. Hosea - God's unchanging love
  2. Joel - God wants you to repent
  3. Amos - God wants social justice
  4. Obadiah - God doesn't forget
  5. Jonah - God is patient and merciful
  6. Micah - God hates injustice 
  7. Nahum - God only uses judgement against wickedness
  8. Habakkuk - Trusting God in the waiting 
  9. Zephaniah - God will judge the world
  10. Haggai - God cares about His house
  11. Zechariah - The Messiah will be humble
  12. Malachi - God desires true worship

New Testament Books

Gospels

  1. Matthew - Jesus is the prophesied Messiah 
  2. Mark - Jesus is the suffering servant 
  3. Luke - Jesus cares for all people 
  4. John - Jesus is God

Historical

  1. Acts of the Apostles - The Spirit and the Church 

Pauline Epistles

  1. Romans - The Gospel 
  2. 1 Corinthians - Church order is important 
  3. 2 Corinthians - Paul defends his apostolic ministry 
  4. Galatians - We have freedom in Christ 
  5. Ephesians - Christians belong to the Church 
  6. Philippians - Christians can rejoice in suffering 
  7. Colossians - Jesus is Supreme 
  8. 1 Thessalonians - Comfort in Christ's return 
  9. 2 Thessalonians - Judgement in Christ's return
  10. 1 Timothy - Instructions on leadership 
  11. 2 Timothy - Protecting sound doctrine 
  12. Titus - Godliness as a Church leader 
  13. Philemon - Reconciling a relationship 

General Epistles

  1. Hebrews - the Priesthood of Christ 
  2. James - Faith demonstrated through works
  3. 1 Peter - Suffering for following Christ 
  4. 2 Peter - Warning against false teachers 
  5. 1 John - God is love
  6. 2 John - Walking in True doctrine 
  7. 3 John - Protecting True doctrine 
  8. Jude - Fighting for the faith

Prophetic

  1. Revelation - Jesus overcomes evil.

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