Each Bible Book Explained In 10 Words Or Less (Part 1)


Note: The Following Is From The Book “Know Your Bible”, Published By Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used By Permission.

To help you gain a quick understanding of the books of the Bible, in this 2 Part Series, we explain the key theme of all 66 books of the Bible in 10 words or less. Part 1 covers the 39 books of the Old Testament and Part 2 will cover the 27 books of the New Testament.

PART 1

1. Genesis: God creates the world and chooses a special people.
2. Exodus: God delivers His people, the Israelites, from slavery in Egypt.
3. Leviticus: A holy God explains how to worship Him.
4. Numbers: Faithless Israelites wander forty years in the wilderness of Sinai.
5. Deuteronomy: Moses reminds the Israelites of their history and God's laws.
6. Joshua: The Israelites capture and settle the promised land of Canaan.
7. Judges: Israel goes through cycles of sin, suffering, and salvation.
8. Ruth: Loyal daughter-in-law pictures God's faithfulness, love, and care.
9. 1 Samuel: Israel's twelve tribes unite under a king.
10. 2 Samuel: David becomes Israel's greatest king – but with major flaws.
11. 1 Kings: Israel divides into rival northern and southern nations.
12. 2 Kings: Both Jewish nations are destroyed by their disobedience to God.
13. 1 Chronicles: King David's reign is detailed and analyzed.
14. 2 Chronicles: The history of Israel from Solomon to division to destruction.
15. Ezra: Spiritual renewal begins after the Jews return from exile.
16. Nehemiah: Returning Jewish exiles rebuild the broken walls of Jerusalem.
17. Esther: Beautiful Jewish girl becomes queen, saves fellow Jews from slaughter.
18. Job: God allows human suffering for His own purposes.
19. Psalms: Ancient Jewish songbook showcases prayers, praise and complaints to God.
20. Proverbs: Pithy, memorable sayings encourage people to pursue wisdom.
21. Ecclesiastes: Apart from God, life is empty and unsatisfying.
22. Song Of Solomon: Married love is a beautiful thing worth celebrating.
23. Isaiah: A coming Messiah will save people from their sins.
24. Jeremiah: After years of sinful behavior, Judah will be punished.
25. Lamentations: A despairing poem about the destruction of Jerusalem.
26. Ezekiel: Though Israel is in exile, the nation will be restored.
27. Daniel: Faithful to God in a challenging setting, Daniel is blessed.
28. Hosea: Prophet's marriage to prostitute reflects God's relationship with Israel.
29. Joel: Locust plague pictures God's judgment of His sinful people.
30. Amos: Real religion isn't just ritual but treating people with justice.
31. Obadiah: Edom will suffer for participating in Jerusalem destruction.
32. Jonah: Reluctant prophet, running from God, is swallowed by giant fish.
33. Micah: Israel and Judah will suffer for their idolatry and injustice.
34. Nahum: Powerful, wicked Nineveh will fall before God's judgment.
35. Habakkuk: Trust God eve when He seems unresponsive or unfair.
36. Zephaniah: A coming “Day Of The Lord” promises heavy judgment.
37. Haggai: Jews returning from exile need to rebuild God's temple.
38. Zechariah: Jewish exiles should rebuild their temple and anticipate their Messiah.
39. Malachi: The Jews have become careless in their attitude toward God.

Note: Part 2 will cover the 27 books of the New Testament.

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Each Bible Book Explained In 10 Words Or Less (Part 2)


Note: The Following Is From The Book “Know Your Bible”, Published By Barbour Publishing, Inc. Used By Permission.

To help you gain a quick understanding of the books of the Bible, in this 2 Part Series, we explain the key theme of all 66 books of the Bible in 10 words or less. Part 1 covered the 39 books of the Old Testament and Part 2 covers the 27 books of the New Testament.

PART 2

1. Matthew: Jesus fulfills the Old Testament prophesies of a coming Messiah.
2. Mark: Jesus is God's Son, a suffering servant of all people.
3. Luke: Jesus is Savior of all people, whether Jew or Gentile.
4. John: Jesus is God Himself, the only Savior of the world.
5. Acts: The Holy Spirit's arrival heralds the beginning of the Christian Church.
6. Romans: Sinners are saved only by faith in Jesus Christ.
7. 1 Corinthians: Paul tackles the sin problems in the church in Corinth.
8. 2 Corinthians: Paul defends his ministry in the troubled Corinthian Church.
9. Galatians: Christians are free from restrictive Jewish laws.
10. Ephesians: Christians are all members of Jesus' “body”, the church.
11. Philippians: “Friendship letter” between the apostle Paul and a beloved church.
12. Colossians: Jesus Christ is supreme – over everyone and everything.
13. 1 Thessalonians: Jesus will return to gather His followers to Him.
14. 2 Thessalonians: Christians should work until Jesus returns.
15. 1 Timothy: Pastors are taught how to conduct their lives and churches.
16. 2 Timothy: The apostle Paul's final words to a beloved coworker.
17. Titus: Church leaders are instructed on their lives and teaching.
18. Philemon: Paul begs mercy for a runaway slave converted to Christianity.
19. Hebrews: Jesus is better than any Old Testament person or sacrifice.
20. James: Real Christian faith is shown by one's good works.
21. 1 Peter: Suffering for the sake of Jesus is noble and good.
22. 2 Peter: Beware of false teachers within the church.
23. 1 John: Jesus was real man just as He is real God.
24. 2 John: Beware false teachers who deny Jesus' physical life on earth.
25. 3 John: Church leaders must be humble, not proud.
26. Jude: Beware of heretical teachers and their dangerous doctrines.
27. Revelation: God will judge evil and reward His saints.

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Bible Proverbs About Money (Part 1).



The Book Of Proverbs gives us much practical instruction on the use of money, although it sometimes is instruction we would prefer not to hear. We often feel more comfortable continuing in our established habits than to learn how to use our money more wisely. Bible Proverbs include the following 11 practical instructions on the use of money:
1. ASK GOD FOR WISDOM, KNOWLEDGE AND
GOOD JUDGMENT ABOUT MONEY AND WEALTH;
Proverbs 3:13-14 says “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.”
Proverbs 8:10-11 (NIV) says “Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.”
Proverbs 16:8 (NLT) says “Better to have little, with godliness, than to be rich and dishonest.”
Proverbs 16:16 (NLT) says “How much better to get wisdom than gold, and good judgment than silver!”
2. DON’T BE LAZY;
Proverbs 6:6-8 (NIV) says “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest.”
Proverbs 6:10-11 (NIV) says “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.”
Proverbs 10:4 (NIV) says “Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
Proverbs 12:11 (NIV) says “Those who work their land will have abundant food, but those who chase fantasies have no sense.”
3. DON’T BE GREEDY;
Proverbs 1:19 (NIV) says “Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it.”
Proverbs 15:27 (NIV) says “The greedy bring ruin to their households, but the one who hates bribes will live.”
Proverbs 28:22 (NIV) says “The stingy are eager to get rich and are unaware that poverty awaits them.”
Proverbs 28:25 (NIV) says “The greedy stir up conflict, but those who trust in the Lord will prosper.”
4. BE GENEROUS IN GIVING;
Proverbs 11:24-25 (NIV) says “One person gives freely, yet gains even more; another withholds unduly, but comes to poverty. A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.”
Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) says “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”
Proverbs 22:9 (NIV) says “The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”
Proverbs 28:27 (NIV) says “Those who give to the poor will lack nothing, but those who close their eyes to them receive many curses.”
5. BE CAUTIOUS IN COUNTERSIGNING FOR ANOTHER;
Proverbs 11:15 (NIV) says “Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer, but whoever refuses to shake hands in pledge is safe.”
Proverbs 17:18 (NIV) says “One who has no sense shakes hands in pledge and puts up security for a neighbor.”
Proverbs 22:26-27 (NIV) says “Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge or puts up security for debts; if you lack the means to pay, your very bed will be snatched from under you.”
Proverbs 27:13 (NIV) says “Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger; hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider.”
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Bible Proverbs About Money (Part 2).



The Book Of Proverbs gives us much practical instruction on the use of money, although it sometimes is instruction we would prefer not to hear. We often feel more comfortable continuing in our established habits than to learn how to use our money more wisely. The following are more Bible Proverbs about money:

6. BE CAREFUL ABOUT BORROWING;

Proverbs 22:7 (NIV) says “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.”

7. MAKE PROVISIONS FOR THE FUTURE;

Proverbs 21:20 (NIV) says “The wise store up choice food and olive oil, but fools gulp theirs down.”

8. HELP THE POOR;

Proverbs 19:17 (NIV) says “Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and He will reward them for what they have done.”

Proverbs 21:13 (NIV) says “Whoever shuts their ears to the cry of the poor will also cry out and not be answered.”

9. DON’T ACCEPT BRIBES;

Proverbs 17:23 (NIV) says “The wicked accept bribes in secret to pervert the course of justice.”

10. BE A GOOD STEWARD;

Proverbs 10:16 (NIV) says “The wages of the righteous is life, but the earnings of the wicked are sin and death.”
Proverbs 13:22 (NIV) says “A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.”

Proverbs 20:21 (NIV) says “An inheritance claimed too soon will not be blessed at the end.”

11. LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE;

Proverbs 10:2 (NIV) says “Ill-gotten treasures have no lasting value, but righteousness delivers from death.”

Proverbs 11:4 (NIV) says “Wealth is worthless in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death.”

Proverbs 11:18 (NIV) says “A wicked person earns deceptive wages, but the one who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward.”

Proverbs 22:1 (NIV) says “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.”

NOTE: These posts (Parts 1 and 2) contain just a short listing of scriptures from the Book of Proverbs about money, wealth and riches. A complete study of the Book of Proverbs reveals over 100 scriptures about money, wealth and riches.

The scriptures contained in these posts were taken from the New International Version (NIV) and the New Living Translation (NLT).

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