Tuesday, 7 September 2010

Old Testament  

The first part of the Bible, the Old Testament, tells us how God started to work out his plan of saving people, particularly Israel, when things went wrong.
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History (Overview)
700 years of history of God's people »
The Law (Overview)
The first five books of the Bible »
Genesis
The origins of Gods world and Gods people »
Old Testament Timeline
Overview of the main threads »
Exodus
God cares and saves, so stick to his ways »
Leviticus
Be holy, because I am holy (11:44) »
Numbers
God remains faithful to his promises »
Deuteronomy
Love God with all your heart (6:4-5) »
Joshua
All the Lord’s promises were fulfilled »
Judges
Everyone did as they saw fit. (17:6) »
Ruth
God changes ordinary lives (4:13-17) »
1 + 2 Samuel
The Ultimate King will come from Davids line »
1 + 2 Kings
You are turning hearts back again (1 Kings 18:37) »
1 + 2 Chronicles
God was, and is, always interested in us »
Ezra
Return of God ’s people,just as he promised »
Nehemiah
Rebuilding the walls and restoring the people »
Esther
God’s hand in everyday life saves his people »
Poetry and Wisdom (Overview)
Overview of poetic & wisdom books »
Job
When life is hard to handle, hold on to God »
Psalms
Come before Him with joyful songs (Ps.100:2) »
Proverbs
Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom (1:7) »
Ecclesiastes
With God we can find satisfaction (2:25) »
Song of Solomon
A celebration of human love - a gift from God »
Prophets (Overview)
Overview of prophetic books »
Isaiah
The Holy One of Israel judges and saves »
Jeremiah
A time is coming when all will know God (31:31-34) »
Lamentations
The nation’s sad state + Gods faithfulness »
Ezekiel
God reigns over all and is always there (48:35) »
Daniel
The Most High God is sovereign (5:21) »
Hosea
In God, the fatherless find compassion (14:3) »
Joel
I will pour out my Spirit on all people (2:28) »
Amos
God’s judgement on Israels ungodly behaviour »
Obadiah
Don’t look down on your Brother (v12) »
Jonah
Dont run away from Gods care for the nations »
Micah
Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly (6:8) »
Nahum
God is sovereign, all powerful, good and just »
Habakkuk
God will judge. Trust him and live »
Zephaniah
The Day of the Lord’s judgement and mercy »
Haggai
Put God first and he will bless you (2:19) »
Zechariah
Finish what you started. God is coming! »
Malachi
The God of love deserves our all »