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1 Chronicles
Genealogies from Adam and a priestly retelling of David's reign.
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1 Corinthians
Paul addresses division, disorder, and love in a struggling church.
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1 John
Fellowship, light, and the assurance that God is love.
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1 Kings
Solomon's glory and the temple, the kingdom's division, and the prophet Elijah.
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1 Peter
Hope and holiness for Christians suffering for their faith.
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1 Samuel
The rise of the monarchy: Samuel, the tragic King Saul, and the young David.
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1 Thessalonians
Encouragement to a young church, with hope in Christ's return.
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1 Timothy
Pastoral counsel on church order and sound doctrine.
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2 Chronicles
Solomon's temple to the Babylonian exile, told with an eye to worship and reform.
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2 Corinthians
Paul defends his ministry and glories in weakness made strong.
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2 John
A short note on truth and love, and walking in the commandments.
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2 Kings
The decline and fall of Israel and Judah into exile, amid prophets and faithless kings.
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2 Peter
A warning against false teachers and a call to grow in grace.
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2 Samuel
The reign of David — his triumphs, his sin, and the troubles of his house.
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2 Thessalonians
Steadfastness amid persecution and clarity on the day of the Lord.
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2 Timothy
Paul's last letter: a charge to endure and keep the faith.
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3 John
A brief letter on hospitality and faithfulness.
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Acts
The birth and spread of the church from Jerusalem to Rome through the apostles.
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Amos
A herdsman-prophet thunders against injustice and empty religion.
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Colossians
The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ over all things.
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Daniel
Faith in the Babylonian court and apocalyptic visions of kingdoms to come.
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Deuteronomy
Moses' farewell addresses, restating the Law to a new generation on the plains of Moab.
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Ecclesiastes
The Preacher's meditation on vanity, time, and meaning under the sun.
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Ephesians
The riches of grace and the unity of the church as Christ's body.
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Esther
A Jewish queen risks all to save her people in the Persian court; the origin of Purim.
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Exodus
Israel's deliverance from Egypt, the parting of the sea, and the giving of the Law at Sinai.
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Ezekiel
Visions of glory, judgment, and restoration from a prophet among the exiles.
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Ezra
The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem.
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Galatians
A passionate defense of freedom in the gospel against legalism.
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Genesis
Creation, the Fall, the Flood, and the patriarchs from Adam to Joseph: the book of beginnings.
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Habakkuk
A prophet's dialogue with God over evil, ending in faith: the just shall live by his faith.
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Haggai
A call to rebuild the temple and renew the people's priorities.
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Hebrews
Christ as the better covenant, better priest, and fulfillment of the old order.
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Hosea
A prophet's broken marriage as a parable of God's love for an unfaithful people.
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Isaiah
Majestic prophecies of judgment and comfort, and the promise of a coming Redeemer.
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James
Practical wisdom on faith that works, the tongue, and the trials of life.
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Jeremiah
The weeping prophet warns Judah of ruin and proclaims a new covenant.
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Job
A righteous man's suffering and the searching question of why the innocent suffer.
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Joel
The day of the Lord, a locust plague, and the promise of the outpoured Spirit.
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John
The Gospel of the Word made flesh, that you might believe and have life.
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Jonah
A reluctant prophet, a great fish, and the mercy of God toward Nineveh.
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Joshua
The conquest and division of Canaan under Joshua, Moses' successor.
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Jude
A sharp warning to contend for the faith against the ungodly.
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Judges
Israel's cycle of apostasy and deliverance through judges like Gideon and Samson.
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Lamentations
Five poems of grief over the fall of Jerusalem.
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Leviticus
The priestly law: sacrifice, holiness, and the ordering of worship for a covenant people.
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Luke
A careful Gospel for the wider world, rich in parables and compassion.
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Malachi
The last Old Testament prophet rebukes a careless people and foretells the messenger to come.
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Mark
The swift, vivid Gospel of Jesus as the suffering Servant.
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Matthew
The Gospel for Israel, presenting Jesus as the promised Messiah and King.
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Micah
Judgment and hope, and the call to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly.
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Nahum
The downfall of Nineveh foretold.
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Nehemiah
The rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls and the renewal of the covenant.
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Numbers
Forty years in the wilderness, with censuses, rebellions, and the road to the Promised Land.
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Obadiah
A brief oracle against Edom for its pride and violence.
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Philemon
A personal plea for a runaway slave received back as a brother.
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Philippians
A letter of joy and contentment written from prison.
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Proverbs
Distilled wisdom for living: pithy sayings on prudence, justice, and the fear of the Lord.
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Psalms
The Bible's hymnbook: 150 songs of praise, lament, and trust, largely attributed to David.
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Revelation
Apocalyptic visions of judgment, the cosmic battle, and the new heaven and new earth.
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Romans
Paul's great exposition of sin, grace, and salvation by faith.
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Ruth
A Moabite widow's loyalty and redemption, and the lineage that leads to King David.
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Song of Solomon
A lyric celebration of love between bride and beloved.
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Titus
Instructions for ordering the church and adorning the gospel with good works.
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Zechariah
Visions of restoration and the coming King.
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Zephaniah
The day of the Lord and a remnant preserved.