Books of the Bible
Educational overviews of all 66 books — from Genesis to Revelation. Each guide covers the author, themes, key verses, and historical context.
Old Testament
Law
Genesis
50 chapters · Moses
Beginnings and the covenant promises of God
Exodus
40 chapters · Moses
Deliverance and the establishment of God's covenant law
Leviticus
27 chapters · Moses
Holiness and the proper worship of God
Numbers
36 chapters · Moses
The consequences of unbelief and God's faithfulness during the wilderness wandering
Deuteronomy
34 chapters · Moses
Covenant renewal and remembering God's faithfulness
History
Joshua
24 chapters · Joshua (with possible later additions)
Conquest and settlement of the Promised Land through faith and obedience
Judges
21 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Samuel
The cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance
Ruth
4 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Samuel
Redemption, loyalty, and God's providence in ordinary life
1 Samuel
31 chapters · Samuel, Nathan, and Gad
The transition from judges to monarchy and the importance of the heart
2 Samuel
24 chapters · Nathan and Gad
David's reign and the consequences of sin even for the faithful
1 Kings
22 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah
The glory and division of Israel's kingdom
2 Kings
25 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Jeremiah
The decline and fall of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah
1 Chronicles
29 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Ezra
God's faithfulness through the Davidic line and proper worship
2 Chronicles
36 chapters · Traditionally attributed to Ezra
The Temple, revival, and the consequences of faithfulness or unfaithfulness
Ezra
10 chapters · Ezra
The restoration of worship and faithfulness after exile
Nehemiah
13 chapters · Nehemiah
Rebuilding the walls and renewing the covenant through courageous leadership
Esther
10 chapters · Unknown (possibly Mordecai)
God's invisible providence protecting His people
Poetry
Job
42 chapters · Unknown (possibly Job, Moses, or Solomon)
The mystery of suffering and the sovereignty of God
Psalms
150 chapters · David, Asaph, Sons of Korah, Solomon, Moses, and others
Worship, prayer, and the full range of human experience before God
Proverbs
31 chapters · Solomon (primarily), Agur, and King Lemuel
Practical wisdom for godly living
Ecclesiastes
12 chapters · Solomon
The meaning of life and the futility of earthly pursuits apart from God
Song of Solomon
8 chapters · Solomon
The beauty of love and the intimacy of the marriage relationship
Major Prophets
Isaiah
66 chapters · Isaiah
Judgment, comfort, and the coming Messiah
Jeremiah
52 chapters · Jeremiah (with Baruch as scribe)
God's judgment on a rebellious nation and the promise of a new covenant
Lamentations
5 chapters · Jeremiah
Grief over the destruction of Jerusalem and hope in God's faithfulness
Ezekiel
48 chapters · Ezekiel
The glory of God departing and returning, and restoration from spiritual death
Daniel
12 chapters · Daniel
God's sovereignty over the kingdoms of the world and faithfulness under persecution
Minor Prophets
Hosea
14 chapters · Hosea
God's unfailing love for His unfaithful people
Joel
3 chapters · Joel
The Day of the Lord and the outpouring of the Spirit
Amos
9 chapters · Amos
Social justice, righteousness, and judgment on the complacent
Obadiah
1 chapters · Obadiah
God's judgment on Edom for pride and cruelty toward Israel
Jonah
4 chapters · Jonah
God's compassion extends to all nations, and running from God is futile
Micah
7 chapters · Micah
God's requirements of justice, mercy, and humility
Nahum
3 chapters · Nahum
God's certain judgment on Nineveh for its cruelty
Habakkuk
3 chapters · Habakkuk
Wrestling with God over injustice and learning to live by faith
Zephaniah
3 chapters · Zephaniah
The coming Day of the Lord and the joy of restoration
Haggai
2 chapters · Haggai
Putting God's house first and the priority of worship
Zechariah
14 chapters · Zechariah
Messianic hope and the future restoration of God's people
Malachi
4 chapters · Malachi
God's unchanging love and the call to wholehearted devotion
New Testament
Gospels
Matthew
28 chapters · Matthew (Levi)
Jesus as the promised Messiah and King of the Jews
Mark
16 chapters · John Mark
Jesus as the suffering servant who came to serve and give His life
Luke
24 chapters · Luke
Jesus as the Son of Man who came to seek and save the lost
John
21 chapters · John (the apostle)
Jesus as the divine Son of God who gives eternal life to all who believe
Pauline Epistles
Romans
16 chapters · Paul
The righteousness of God revealed through faith in Jesus Christ
1 Corinthians
16 chapters · Paul
Christian conduct, unity, and love in the local church
2 Corinthians
13 chapters · Paul
God's power made perfect in weakness and the nature of true ministry
Galatians
6 chapters · Paul
Freedom in Christ and justification by faith, not works of the law
Ephesians
6 chapters · Paul
God's eternal plan to unite all things in Christ through the Church
Philippians
4 chapters · Paul
Joy and contentment in Christ regardless of circumstances
Colossians
4 chapters · Paul
The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ in all things
1 Thessalonians
5 chapters · Paul
The return of Christ and living in readiness
2 Thessalonians
3 chapters · Paul
Clarification about the Day of the Lord and the call to faithful work
1 Timothy
6 chapters · Paul
Church leadership, sound doctrine, and godly conduct
2 Timothy
4 chapters · Paul
Faithful endurance to the end and passing the torch to the next generation
Titus
3 chapters · Paul
Establishing church order and living godly lives in an ungodly culture
Philemon
1 chapters · Paul
Forgiveness, reconciliation, and the transforming power of the gospel in relationships
General Epistles
Hebrews
13 chapters · Unknown (Paul, Barnabas, Apollos, and others have been suggested)
The supremacy and sufficiency of Christ over the old covenant
James
5 chapters · James, the brother of Jesus
Genuine faith produces practical works and righteous living
1 Peter
5 chapters · The Apostle Peter
Living with hope and holiness in the midst of suffering
2 Peter
3 chapters · The Apostle Peter
Growing in faith and guarding against false teaching
1 John
5 chapters · The Apostle John
Assurance of salvation through love, obedience, and right belief
2 John
1 chapters · The Apostle John
Walking in truth and love while guarding against false teachers
3 John
1 chapters · The Apostle John
Supporting faithful workers and opposing those who abuse authority in the church
Jude
1 chapters · Jude, the brother of James and Jesus
Contending for the faith against false teachers who corrupt the church from within