Israel Increases in Egypt The Birth of Moses Moses Flees to Midian The Burning Bush Signs for Moses Moses Returns to Egypt Moses and Aaron Before Pharaoh God Promises Deliverance The Genealogy of Moses and Aaron Moses and Aaron Sent to Pharaoh Aaron’s Staff Becomes a Serpent The First Plague: Water to Blood The Second Plague: Frogs The Third Plague: Gnats The Fourth Plague: Flies The Fifth Plague: Livestock Die The Sixth Plague: Boils The Seventh Plague: Hail The Eighth Plague: Locusts The Ninth Plague: Darkness A Final Plague Threatened The Passover The Exodus Passover Regulations Consecration of the Firstborn Crossing the Red Sea The Song of Moses Bitter Water Made Sweet Manna from Heaven Water from the Rock Amalek Defeated Jethro’s Advice Israel at Mount Sinai The Ten Commandments Laws About Altars Laws About Slaves Laws About Personal Injuries Laws About Restitution Laws About Holiness Laws About Justice Sabbath Years and Weeks The Three Feasts The Angel and the Promises The Covenant Confirmed Contributions for the Sanctuary The Ark of the Testimony The Table for Bread The Golden Lampstand The Tabernacle The Bronze Altar The Court of the Tabernacle Oil for the Lamp The Priests’ Garments The Ephod The Breastpiece of Judgment Other Priestly Garments Consecration of the Priests The Altar of Incense The Census Tax The Bronze Basin The Anointing Oil The Incense Oholiab and Bezalel The Sabbath Sign The Golden Calf The Tent of Meeting Moses’ Intercession and God’s Glory New Tablets and Covenant The Shining Face of Moses Sabbath Regulations Freewill Offerings for the Tabernacle Bezalel and Oholiab Set Apart Making the Tabernacle Making the Ark Making the Table Making the Lampstand Making the Altar of Incense Making the Bronze Altar Making the Bronze Basin Making the Court Materials of the Tabernacle Making the Priests’ Garments The Ephod Made The Breastpiece Made Other Garments Made The Work Completed The Tabernacle Erected The Glory Fills the Tabernacle

The Burnt Offering The Grain Offering The Peace Offering The Sin Offering The Guilt Offering The Burnt Offering—Priests’ Duties The Grain Offering—Priests’ Portion The Sin Offering—Priests’ Portion The Guilt Offering—Priests’ Portion The Peace Offering—Thanksgiving and Vows Prohibited Fat and Blood Concluding Regulations The Priests Ordained Priestly Ministry Begins Nadab and Abihu Clean and Unclean Animals Purification After Childbirth Laws for Leprosy—Skin Diseases Leprous Garments Cleansing of a Leper Leprous Houses Bodily Discharges The Day of Atonement The Place of Sacrifice; No Blood Unlawful Sexual Relations Holiness in Everyday Life Penalties for Unholiness Holiness of the Priests Acceptable Offerings; Appointed Feasts Intro The Sabbath Passover and Unleavened Bread Firstfruits Weeks (Pentecost) Trumpets Day of Atonement Booths Tabernacle Lamps, Bread, and Blasphemer Sabbath Year The Year of Jubilee Blessings for Obedience Curses for Disobedience Vows and Dedications

The Census of Israel Arrangement of the Camp The Levites’ Duties Kohathites’ Service Gershonites’ Service Merarites’ Service Census of the Levites Unclean Removed from Camp Restitution for Wrongs The Test for Adultery The Nazirite Vow The Priestly Blessing Offerings of the Leaders The Lamps The Levites Consecrated The Passover Celebrated The Cloud Over the Tabernacle The Silver Trumpets Departure from Sinai Complaint and Quail; Seventy Elders Miriam and Aaron Oppose Moses Spies Sent into Canaan Report of the Spies The People Rebel Offerings and Firstfruits Unintentional Sin and Presumptuous Sin The Sabbath-Breaker Tassels on Garments Korah’s Rebellion Aaron’s Staff Buds Priests’ and Levites’ Duties Portions for Priests and Levites The Red Heifer Water from the Rock at Meribah Edom Refuses Passage Aaron’s Death Arad Defeated The Bronze Serpent Journeys in the Wilderness Victories over Sihon and Og Balaam Summoned Balaam’s Donkey and the Angel Balaam’s First Oracle Balaam’s Second Oracle Balaam’s Third Oracle The Star out of Jacob Balaam’s Final Sayings Baal of Peor and Phinehas The Second Census Daughters of Zelophehad Joshua Appointed Daily Offerings Sabbath Offerings Monthly Offerings Passover Offerings Weeks (Firstfruits) Offerings Trumpets Offerings Day of Atonement Offerings Booths Offerings Vows War with Midian—Spoils Division of the Spoils Reuben, Gad, and Half-Manasseh Stages of Israel’s Journey Boundaries of the Land Levitical Cities Cities of Refuge Marriage of Zelophehad’s Daughters

Preamble and Setting Leaders Appointed Spies Sent Rebellion and Judgment Journey Through Edom, Moab, Ammon Victory over Sihon Victory over Og Allotment East of Jordan Moses Forbidden to Enter Call to Obey No Idols The LORD Alone Is God Cities of Refuge East Introduction to the Law The Ten Commandments Rehearsed The Shema and Instruction Warning Against the Nations Do Not Forget the LORD Not for Your Righteousness Israel’s Rebellions Recounted New Tablets; Ark Fear the LORD Love, Obey, Choose The Place of Worship False Prophets and Idolatry Clean and Unclean Foods Tithes Sabbatical Year Hebrew Slaves Firstborn Animals Passover Weeks Booths Justice Forbidden Worship Difficult Cases Laws for the King Provision for Levites Abominable Practices A Prophet Like Moses Cities of Refuge Witnesses and Penalties Rules for War Unsolved Murder Wives from War Rights of the Firstborn Rebellious Son Various Laws Laws of Chastity Assembly Exclusions Camp Purity Various Laws Continued Firstfruits and Tithes Confession You Are the LORD’s People Law on Stones and Altar Curses Pronounced Blessings for Obedience Curses for Disobedience Renewal in Moab Choose Life Joshua Commissioned Public Reading of the Law Moses’ Warning of Apostasy The Song of Moses Moses to Die on Nebo Moses Blesses Israel The Death of Moses

Joshua Commissioned and Encouraged Rahab Protects the Spies Crossing the Jordan and Memorial Stones Renewal at Gilgal: Circumcision and Passover The Commander Appears and the Fall of Jericho Defeat at Ai and Achan's Sin Revealed The Capture and Destruction of Ai Altar on Mount Ebal and the Law Proclaimed The Gibeonite Deception and Treaty Victory at Gibeon and the Long Day Capture and Execution of the Five Kings The Southern Campaign and Conquest of Cities Defeat of the Northern Coalition and Hazor Destroyed Lists of Kings Defeated East and West of the Jordan Land Remaining to Be Possessed Allotments East of the Jordan Procedure for Distributing the Land and Levitical Cities Caleb's Claim and Inheritance of Hebron Boundaries and Towns of Judah Ephraim and West Manasseh: Boundaries and Claims Shiloh Established and the Land Surveyed Territory and Towns of Benjamin Territory of Simeon Territory of Zebulun Territory of Issachar Territory of Asher Territory of Naphtali Territory of Dan Completion of the Allotments and Joshua's Inheritance Cities of Refuge Established Levitical Cities and Their Holdings The Eastern Tribes' Altar and the Reconciliation Joshua's Farewell Exhortation and Warning Renewal of the Covenant at Shechem Death and Burial of Joshua and Eleazar

Israel's Conquest and Incomplete Possession The Angel's Rebuke at Bokim Israel's Apostasy and the Rise of Oppressors Othniel Delivers Israel Ehud's Assassination and Israel's Deliverance Shamgar's Deliverance of Israel Deborah and Barak's Victory Over Sisera Deborah's Song of Victory The Call of Gideon and the Signs of Faith Gideon's 300 and the Defeat of Midian Gideon's Pursuit and Execution of the Midianite Kings Gideon Refuses Kingship and Makes an Ephod Gideon's Death and Israel's Return to Idolatry Abimelech's Usurpation and Destruction Tola Judges Israel Jair of Gilead Judges Israel Israel's Apostasy and Jephthah's Tragic Deliverance Jephthah's Clash with Ephraim and the 'Shibboleth' Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon Rule Israel The Birth of Samson and the Angelic Announcement Samson's Marriage, Riddle, and Retaliation Samson's Vengeance and Triumph over the Philistines Samson and Delilah: Betrayal and Capture Samson's Death and the Fall of the Philistine Temple Micah's Idol and the Levite Priest The Danites' Migration and the Theft of Micah's Idols The Atrocity at Gibeah and the Levite's Grievance Civil War: Israel vs. Benjamin Aftermath of Civil War: Preservation of Benjamin

Naomi's Loss and Ruth's Loyalty Ruth Gleans in Boaz's Field Ruth Entreats Boaz for Redemption Boaz Redeems Ruth at the City Gate Obed's Birth and David's Lineage

Hannah's Prayer for a Son Hannah Presents Samuel to the Lord Hannah's Song of Praise Eli's Corrupt Sons and Samuel's Childhood Prophecy of Judgment on Eli's House Samuel's Call and the Lord's Word to Eli Israel Defeated and the Ark Captured Eli's Death and the Birth of Ichabod The Ark Brings Judgment in Philistine Cities The Ark Returned to Israel Samuel Judges Israel and Delivers Them at Mizpah Israel Demands a King Saul Chosen and Given Signs Saul Proclaimed King by Lot Saul's Victory at Jabesh-Gilead Saul Confirmed as King at Gilgal Samuel's Farewell and Exhortation to Israel Saul's Unauthorized Sacrifice and Rebuke Philistine Pressure and Israel's Lack of Arms Jonathan's Bold Assault and Victory Saul's Rash Oath and Its Consequences Saul's Pursuit and Jonathan's Exploits Saul's Family and Mighty Men Saul's Disobedience and Rejection as King David Anointed by Samuel David Serves Saul and Eases His Torment David and Goliath David's Rise and Saul's Jealousy Saul's Attempts on David's Life and Jonathan's Intervention David and Jonathan's Covenant David at Nob: Bread and Goliath's Sword David Feigns Madness at Gath David Gathers Followers and Seeks Priestly Aid Massacre at Nob and Abiathar Joins David David Delivers Keilah and Inquires of God Saul's Pursuit, Ziphite Betrayal, and David's Escape David Spares Saul in a Cave Nabal's Folly and Abigail's Intervention David Again Spares Saul in His Camp David Seeks Refuge with Achish Saul and the Witch of Endor The Philistines Reject David David Recovers His Family and Defeats the Amalekites The Death of Saul and His Sons

An Amalekite Reports Saul and Jonathan's Death David's Lament for Saul and Jonathan David Anointed King of Judah at Hebron Ish‑Bosheth Made King; Civil War with David Begins Abner Seeks Alliance with David Joab Murders Abner; David's Protest and Mourning Ish‑Bosheth Assassinated David Anointed King over All Israel David Captures Jerusalem and Establishes His House David's Victories over the Philistines Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem; Uzzah's Death and David's Joy God's Covenant with David David's Prayer of Thanksgiving for God's Promise David's Military Victories David's Officials and Mighty Men David Shows Kindness to Mephibosheth War with the Ammonites and Syrians David and Bathsheba; the Death of Uriah Nathan Rebukes David; Judgment and Aftermath Amnon's Crime against Tamar Absalom Kills Amnon and Flees Joab Secures Absalom's Return and Reconciliation Absalom's Conspiracy and Rise to Power David Flees Jerusalem; Loyal Followers Accompany Him Ziba Brings Provisions to David Shimei Curses David as He Flees Counsel in Absalom's Court; Ahithophel's Plan and Hushai's Counterplot Battle in the Forest of Ephraim and Absalom's Death Reports of Victory and David's Grief for Absalom David's Return to Jerusalem; Reconciliation and Disputes Sheba's Revolt and Its Suppression Famine and the Gibeonites' Demand; Saul's Descendants Executed David's Battles with the Philistines and the Valor of His Men David's Song of Deliverance David's Final Oracle The Deeds of David's Mighty Warriors David's Census and the Resulting Plague David Purchases the Threshing Floor; Sacrifice and End of Plague

Adonijah Attempts to Seize the Throne Solomon Anointed King David's Charge to Solomon and Death Solomon Consolidates His Power Solomon's Request for Wisdom Solomon's Wise Judgment Solomon's Officials and Administrative Order The Wealth and Prosperity of Israel Solomon's Wisdom and Fame Alliances and Preparations for the Temple Solomon Builds the Temple Solomon's Palace and Structural Works Temple Furnishings and the Work of Hiram The Ark Brought into the Temple Solomon's Prayer of Dedication The Dedication Celebrated with Sacrifice God's Promise and Warning to Solomon Solomon's Building Projects and Trade The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon The Wealth and Splendor of Solomon's Reign Solomon's Foreign Wives and Apostasy Adversaries Raised Against Solomon Jeroboam's Call and the Promise of Division Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death Rehoboam's Folly and the Kingdom Divides Jeroboam Establishes Golden Calves Prophetic Rebuke at Bethel and Deception Ahijah's Prophecy Against Jeroboam Rehoboam's Unfaithfulness and Shishak's Invasion Abijam's Short Reign in Judah Asa's Reforms and Early Reign Nadab's Reign and Baasha's Conspiracy Baasha's Reign and Jehu's Prophecy Elah Assassinated and Zimri's Usurpation Zimri's Suicide and Omri's Rise to Power Omri Establishes Samaria as Capital Ahab and Jezebel Introduce Baal Worship Elijah Announces the Drought and Is Fed by Ravens Elijah in Zarephath: Provision and Resurrection Elijah Confronts Ahab and Prepares for Confrontation Elijah on Mount Carmel and the Fall of Baal's Prophets Elijah Flees to Horeb and Is Renewed God's Response to Elijah and New Commissions The Call of Elisha Ben‑hadad Besieges Samaria; Israel's Defiant Response Israel's Victories Over Aram and Ahab's Mercy A Prophet Enacts Judgment on the King Naboth's Vineyard: Ahab and Jezebel's Crime and Punishment Ahab and Jehoshaphat Seek Counsel; Micaiah's True Prophecy Ahab Dies at Ramoth‑Gilead Jehoshaphat's Reign in Judah Ahaziah Succeeds Ahab and Does Evil

Ahaziah Seeks Counsel and Elijah’s Judgment Elijah Taken Up; Elisha Succeeds Elisha Purifies Jericho’s Water Mockers of Elisha Mauled by Bears Alliance Against Moab and Elisha’s Miracle The Widow’s Oil Multiplied Elisha Restores the Shunammite’s Son Poisoned Stew Made Safe Elisha Feeds a Hundred Men Naaman Healed of Leprosy and Gehazi’s Greed The Floating Axe Head Elisha Foils the Aramean Raid Famine Besieges Samaria Arameans Flee; Samaria’s Deliverance The Shunammite Restored to Her Land Elisha Foretells Hazael’s Rise Jehoram’s Reign in Israel Ahaziah of Judah Ascends the Throne Anointing of Jehu as King Jehu Slays Joram and the House of Ahab The Death of Jezebel Jehu Executes Ahab’s Kin at Jezreel Jehu Destroys Baal Worship Joash Crowned; Athaliah Overthrown Joash Repairs the Temple Jehoahaz of Israel and Aramean Oppression Jehoash of Israel and Elisha’s Final Acts Amaziah of Judah: Victory and Pride Jeroboam II Restores Israel’s Borders Azariah (Uzziah) King of Judah Zechariah’s Short Reign and Assassination Shallum’s Brief Usurpation and Murder Menahem’s Reign and Tribute to Assyria Pekahiah Murdered; Pekah’s Conspiracy Pekah Rules and Wars with Judah Jotham King of Judah Ahaz’s Reign and Submission to Assyria Fall of Samaria and Israel’s Exile Reasons for Israel’s Exile Resettling Samaria and Syncretistic Worship Hezekiah’s Reforms and Fortifications Rabshakeh’s Taunts before Jerusalem Hezekiah’s Plea and Isaiah’s Prophecy Hezekiah’s Prayer of Surrender The LORD Delivers Jerusalem from Sennacherib Hezekiah’s Illness, Recovery, and the Sign Hezekiah’s Pride and a Warning about Babylon Manasseh’s Long, Wicked Reign Amon’s Short Reign and Assassination Josiah Finds the Book of the Law and Reforms Josiah’s Covenant Renewal and Passover Jehoahaz Deposed; Jehoiakim Installed by Egypt Jehoiakim’s Reign and Babylonian Pressure Jehoiachin’s Brief Reign and First Exile Zedekiah Appointed as Babylon’s Vassal Siege and Fall of Jerusalem; Destruction and Exile Jehoiachin Released from Babylonian Prison

Genealogies from Adam to Abraham The Descendants of Abraham The Edomite Genealogies (Esau and Seir) The Sons of Israel The Genealogy and Families of Judah David’s Descendants and the Royal Line Judahite Families and Notable Descendants The Families and Settlements of Simeon Transjordanian Tribes and Their Chiefs Wars and Settlements East of the Jordan Loss of Territory and Exile East of the Jordan The Levites: Genealogy and Temple Service The Tribe of Issachar A Register of Benjamin’s Households A Brief Genealogical Note The Tribe of Naphtali The Tribe of Manasseh The Tribe of Ephraim The Genealogy of Benjamin (including Saul’s Line) Resettlement of Jerusalem: Residents and Officials Gatekeepers and Temple Servants in Jerusalem The Death of Saul and the End of His House David Anointed King over Israel David Captures Jerusalem (Zion) David’s Mighty Men and Warriors Those Who Came to David at Hebron (Judah’s Support) Israel’s Warriors Join David at Hebron Bringing the Ark: Preparations and Uzzah’s Death David’s Household and Philistine Submission David’s Victories over the Philistines Preparations for Bringing the Ark to Jerusalem David Institutes Worship and a Song of Praise God’s Covenant with David (Nathan’s Oracle) David’s Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Covenant David’s Military Victories and Tribute David’s Officials and the Spoils of War War with the Ammonites and Their Allies The Campaign against Rabbah (Ammon) Defeat of the Philistines and Their Champions David’s Census, Plague, and Purchase of the Temple Site David’s Preparations and Instructions for Solomon David Organizes the Levites Levitical Families and Their Heads Age Regulations and Duties of the Levites Assignments of Levites: Singers, Gatekeepers, Treasurers Divisions of the Priests into Twenty‑Four Courses Priestly Families and Their Cities The Levitical Musicians and Their Organization Gatekeepers and Their Lineages Officials Responsible for Treasuries and Records Military Divisions and Their Commanders David’s Civil Officials and Overseers Heads of the King’s Household and Provisions David’s Charge to Solomon and the Temple Plan The Nation’s Offerings for the Temple David’s Prayer of Praise and Blessing for Solomon David’s Final Acts and Organization of the Kingdom The Death of David and Solomon’s Accession

Solomon's Sacrifice at Gibeon and Prayer for Wisdom Solomon Secures Materials and Craftsmen for the Temple The Temple: Foundation and Structure Temple Furnishings and Completion of the Work The Ark Installed and Solomon's Dedication Prayer Solomon's Prayer of Dedication and God's Assurance The Lord Fills the Temple and the Dedication Festival God Appears to Solomon and Gives a Conditional Promise Solomon's Other Buildings and Relations with Hiram The Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon Solomon's Wealth, Trade, and Administration Summary of Solomon's Reign and Death Rehoboam's Folly and the Division of the Kingdom Rehoboam Fortifies Judah and Consolidates Support Rehoboam's Descendants and Death Shishak's Invasion and Judah's Loss Abijah's Victory over Israel and His Death Asa's Reforms and Victory over Ethiopia Asa Strengthened by Prophecy and Covenant Renewal Asa's Alliance with Aram and Reproof by Hanani Jehoshaphat Strengthens Judah and Reforms Justice Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab and the Battle at Ramoth-gilead Jehu Rebukes Jehoshaphat for the Alliance with Ahab Judicial Reforms: Judges Appointed to Administer Justice Jehoshaphat's Deliverance through Prayer and Praise End of Jehoshaphat's Reign and Jehoram's Accession Jehoram's Wicked Reign, Revolts, and Judgment Ahaziah Succeeds His Father and Is Wounded Athaliah's Usurpation Overthrown and Joash Crowned Joash's Temple Restoration under Jehoiada Joash's Apostasy, Punishment, and Assassination Amaziah's Reign: Victory, Pride, and Defeat by Israel Uzziah's Prosperity and Pride; Leprosy for Presumption Jotham's Reign: Fortifications and Prosperity Ahaz's Idolatry, Defeats, and Assyrian Subjugation Hezekiah's Temple Restoration and Religious Reforms Hezekiah's Passover and National Repentance Hezekiah's Religious Administration and Temple Support Hezekiah's Defense Against Sennacherib and Divine Deliverance Hezekiah's Illness, Pride, and the Babylonian Envoys Manasseh's Idolatry, Captivity, Repentance, and Restoration Amon's Wicked Reign and Assassination Josiah's Early Reforms and Temple Repair The Book of the Law Found, Huldah's Prophecy, and Josiah's Covenant Josiah's Observance of the Passover Josiah Killed at Megiddo and National Mourning Jehoahaz Reigns Briefly and Is Deposed by Pharaoh Jehoiakim's Reign and Disobedience Jehoiachin's Short Reign and Exile to Babylon Zedekiah's Reign and Rejection of Prophetic Warnings Judgment, Exile, and the Decree of Cyrus

Cyrus' Decree and the Return of Temple Vessels The List of Returning Exiles The Altar Rebuilt and Worship Restored Laying the Temple Foundation Samaritans' Offer Rejected and Opposition Begins Hostile Letters and the Suspension of Rebuilding Prophets Renew the Work and Officials Inquire Darius Confirms Cyrus' Decree and Orders the Temple Rebuilt Completion and Dedication of the Temple The Passover Celebrated by the Returnees Ezra's Lineage, Call, and Preparations Artaxerxes' Decree Granting Ezra Authority The Register of Ezra's Companions Ezra's Fast, Prayer, and Safe Journey to Jerusalem Ezra's Confession over Intermarriage and Plea for Mercy Public Repentance and the Proposal to Send Away Foreign Wives The List of Men Who Separated from Foreign Wives

Nehemiah's Prayer for Jerusalem Nehemiah's Appeal and Commission Nehemiah Inspects the Walls and Faces Opposition The Repair of Jerusalem's Walls and Gates Opposition to the Work and Defensive Preparations Reform of Economic Oppression Plots Against Nehemiah and His Steadfastness The Wall Is Completed and Leaders Appointed Enrollment of the Returned Exiles The Law Is Read; Renewal and Celebration Confession, Praise, and a Recital of Israel's History Covenant Renewal and Commitments Resettlement of Jerusalem and Its Towns Register of Priests and Levites Dedication of the Wall and Festal Processions Nehemiah's Final Reforms and Purification

Ahasuerus' Banquet and Vashti's Removal Esther Chosen as Queen Mordecai Exposes a Plot Against the King Haman Elevated and the Decree Against the Jews Mordecai's Plea and Esther's Resolve Esther Approaches the King and Invites Haman Haman's Pride and Mordecai's Scorn Mordecai Honored and Haman Humiliated Esther Reveals Haman's Plot and He Is Hanged Mordecai Elevated and a New Decree Permits Jewish Defense The Jews Defend Themselves and Prevail in Susa The Victory Celebrated and Purim Instituted Mordecai's Exaltation and Legacy

Job's Righteousness and Prosperity The Accuser's Challenge and Job's Calamities Satan's Second Test and Job's Endurance Job's Friends Visit and Mourn Silently Job's Lament: Cursing the Day of His Birth Eliphaz's Accusation and Counsel Job's Protest and Despair Bildad's Assertion of Retributive Justice Job on God's Sovereignty and His Complaint Zophar's Rebuke and Call to Repentance Job on God's Power and Human Mortality Eliphaz Reproves Job and Defends Retribution Job's Lament and Plea for a Mediator Bildad's Description of the Wicked's Doom Job's Lament, Isolation, and Declaration of Hope Zophar on the Swift Punishment of the Wicked Job Challenges Retribution Theology Eliphaz Accuses Job and Urges Repentance Job Seeks God and Laments Injustice Bildad on God's Majesty and Human Insignificance Job's Extended Defense: God's Power and the Friends' Failings Elihu's Intervention: Rebuke and Praise of God's Majesty God's Response from the Whirlwind and the Wonders of Creation Job's Confession and Repentance God Rebukes the Friends and Restores Job

Psalms 1–2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalms 9–10 Psalm 11 Psalm 12 Psalm 13 Psalm 14 Psalm 15 Psalm 16 Psalm 17 Psalm 18 Psalm 19 Psalm 20 Psalm 21 Psalm 22 Psalm 23 Psalm 24 Psalm 25 Psalm 26 Psalm 27 Psalm 28 Psalm 29 Psalm 30 Psalm 31 Psalms 32–33 Psalm 34 Psalm 35 Psalm 36 Psalm 37 Psalm 38 Psalm 39 Psalm 40 Psalm 41 Psalms 42–43 Psalm 44 Psalm 45 Psalm 46 Psalm 47 Psalm 48 Psalm 49 Psalm 50 Psalm 51 Psalm 52 Psalm 53 Psalm 54 Psalm 55 Psalm 56 Psalm 57 Psalm 58 Psalm 59 Psalm 60 Psalm 61 Psalm 62 Psalm 63 Psalm 64 Psalm 65 Psalm 66 Psalm 67 Psalm 68 Psalm 69 Psalms 70–71 Psalm 72 Psalm 73 Psalm 74 Psalm 75 Psalm 76 Psalm 77 Psalm 78 Psalm 79 Psalm 80 Psalm 81 Psalm 82 Psalm 83 Psalm 84 Psalm 85 Psalm 86 Psalm 87 Psalm 88 Psalm 89 Psalms 90–91 Psalms 92–97 Psalms 98–99 Psalm 100 Psalm 101 Psalm 102 Psalms 103–106 Psalm 107 Psalm 108 Psalm 109 Psalms 110–118 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 119 Psalm 120 Psalm 121 Psalm 122 Psalm 123 Psalm 124 Psalm 125 Psalm 126 Psalm 127 Psalm 128 Psalm 129 Psalm 130 Psalm 131 Psalm 132 Psalm 133 Psalms 134–137 Psalm 138 Psalm 139 Psalm 140 Psalm 141 Psalm 142 Psalm 143 Psalm 144 Psalms 145–150

Introduction: The Purpose of Proverbs and the Fear of the Lord Warning Against Enticement by Sinners Wisdom's Public Call and the Folly of Rejection The Value of Wisdom and Its Protection Trusting God and Walking in Wisdom A Father's Exhortation to Hold Fast to Wisdom Warning Against Adultery and a Call to Fidelity Warnings: Surety, Laziness, and Wickedness Obey Parental Commands and the Dangers of Adultery The Example of a Young Man Seduced Wisdom's Proclamation and Blessings Contrasting Invitations of Wisdom and Folly Solomon's Proverbs: Contrasts of Righteousness and Folly Proverbs on Justice, Integrity, and Righteous Living Wise Conduct, Diligence, and Righteous Speech Discipline, Wealth, and the Wise Child Sayings on Wisdom, Folly, and the Fear of the Lord The Power of Speech and the Benefits of Wisdom God's Sovereignty Over Human Plans Relations and Righteousness: Peace, Speech, and Integrity The Power of Words and the Nature of Companionship Advice on Wealth, Conduct, and Discipline Counsel, Justice, and Warnings Against Excess Divine Sovereignty, Justice, and the King's Role Reputation, Generosity, and Child Discipline Sayings of the Wise: Practical Moral Instruction Solomon's Proverbs on Restraint and Leadership Folly and Foolish Behavior in Speech and Deeds Friendship, Counsel, and Practical Wisdom for Life Justice, Righteousness, and the Results of Rebellion Discipline, Leadership, and Social Order The Sayings of Agur: Humility and Observations Advice to King Lemuel and the Virtuous Woman

The Preacher’s Theme: The Vanity of Human Endeavors The Search for Wisdom and Its Burden Experimenting with Pleasure and Achievement Wisdom, Folly, and the Inevitability of Death Toil, God's Gift, and Finding Satisfaction A Time for Every Season: God’s Sovereignty and Human Limits Oppression, Futility, and the Strength of Companionship The Rise and Decline of a Youthful Leader Approach God with Reverence: Beware Rash Vows and Idle Words Injustice and the Emptiness of Wealth and Desire Proverbs on Wisdom, Patience, and Righteous Living The Limits of Wisdom: Authority, Injustice, and Life’s Uncertainties The Common Destiny of All and the Call to Enjoy Life Assorted Proverbs on Wisdom, Folly, and Disorder Cast Your Bread Upon the Waters: Counsel on Risk and Generosity Enjoy Youth and Remember Your Creator: The Approach of Old Age Epilogue: The Teacher’s Conclusion — Fear God and Keep His Commands

Prologue: Yearning for the Beloved's Kiss The Shulamite's Humble Beauty and Search An Invitation to Seek the Beloved The Beloved's Praise and Bridal Adornments Sensual Invitation: Spices and Fragrance Mutual Admiration: You Are Beautiful Mutual Belonging and Sheltered Love The Bride's Humble Self‑Image The Beloved as a Nourishing Presence Protection of Love and the Coming Spring A Call to the Daughters; Guard the Love Belonging, a Night Search, and the Vineyard Charge The Beloved's Bridal Ode: A Detailed Praise A Visit to the Garden and a Missed Moment The Bride's Night Search and Distress Renewed Exclamation of the Beloved's Beauty The Beloved's Encomium: A Garden of Delight The Daughters Question the Beloved's Whereabouts Confession: My Beloved Is Splendid Regal Portrait of the Bride and Daughters' Praise Recognition: Who Is This Rising? A Journey to the King's House and Adornments Mutual Possession and an Invitation to Intimacy The Power and Permanence of Love Concerns for the Young Sister's Marriage The Bride's Independence and the Vineyard Metaphor A Final Invitation and the Seal of Love

Judah's Rebellion and Call to Repentance The Mountain of the Lord and the Nations' Hope Judgment on Arrogance and Idolatry Judgment on Jerusalem's Leaders and Social Order The Branch and the Renewal of Zion The Song of the Vineyard: Israel's Failure Woes to Israel and Coming Judgment Isaiah's Vision and Commission Ahaz, the Immanuel Sign, and Invasion The Sign of Plunder and a Call to Courage Trust the Lord, Not Alliances or Diviners A Child Is Born: Promise of Peace Israel's Arrogance and Coming Punishment Assyria: Instrument of Judgment and Its Doom The Remnant and the Fall of Assyria The Righteous Branch and the Peaceable Kingdom A Song of Praise for God's Salvation Babylon's Doom and the Day of the Lord God's Decree: Assyria Overthrown Oracle Concerning Philistia and Promise to Zion Lament for Moab Judgment on Damascus and Northern Israel A Message to Cush (Ethiopia) Judgment on Egypt and Future Salvation Isaiah's Sign against Egypt and Cush Prophecy of Babylon's Fall (The Watchman's Report) Oracle concerning Dumah: The Night Watchman's Lament Oracle Against Arabia (Dedan and Kedar) The Valley of Vision: Jerusalem's Fall and Leadership Change Tyre's Fall and Future Restoration The Lord's Universal Judgment and Final Reign Praise for God's Triumph and Deliverance Trust in God and Hope for Deliverance The Slaying of Leviathan and Israel's Restoration Woe to Ephraim and Judah: Drunkenness and Judgment Woe to Ariel (Jerusalem) and Promise of Enlightenment Rebuke for Seeking Egypt's Help; Call to Trust the Lord Egypt Is No Help; The Lord Will Save Jerusalem A Righteous King and Just Leadership Call to Repentance and Promise of Renewal A Plea for Deliverance and the Lord's Judgment The Lord's Vengeance on the Nations (Edom) The Glorious Restoration of the Redeemed Sennacherib's Siege and Rabshakeh's Taunt Hezekiah Seeks Isaiah; Rabshakeh's Threat Hezekiah's Prayer and Isaiah's Assurance God Delivers Jerusalem and Sennacherib's Defeat Hezekiah's Illness, Prayer, and Recovery Babylonian Envoys and the Announcement of Exile Comfort for Zion and the Majesty of God God Defends Israel Against the Nations and Idols The Servant of the Lord: Covenant and Mission A Call to Praise and God's Guidance for the Blind Israel's Unfaithfulness and Resulting Judgment Israel Redeemed: God's Sovereign Deliverer The Lord Proclaims Redemption and Rebukes Israel Israel Chosen and Blessed by the Spirit The Folly of Idols and God's Uniqueness God the Creator and the Call of Cyrus for Israel's Restoration The God Who Carries and Redeems: Yahweh's Sovereignty over Idols The Humbling of Babylon the Mistress Israel's Stubbornness and God's Resolute Purpose God's Sovereign 'I Am' and Call to Return The Servant's Commission to Restore Israel and the Nations Restoration and Promise to Gather Israel The Servant's Suffering and Israel's Rejection Comfort for Zion: Remember Abraham; God's Salvation Awakening of Zion and Proclamation of Salvation The Suffering Servant and Atonement The Exalted Zion: Promise of Restoration and Protection Invitation to Life and the Power of God's Word Justice, Inclusion, and Sabbath Observance Condemnation of Idolatry and Complacency Restoration for the Humble and Promise of Peace True Fasting: Justice, Mercy, and Sabbath Blessing Sin's Consequences and God's Redeeming Intervention The Glory and Gathering of Zion The Year of the Lord's Favor and Joyful Restoration Zion's Vindication and New Name The Lord's Vengeance: Treading the Winepress Remembering God's Mercy and Plea for Restoration God's Grace to the Faithful and Judgment on the Rebellious A New Creation: Joy and Peace The Lord's Final Judgment and the New Creation

The Call and Commission of Jeremiah Israel's Unfaithfulness and Call to Repentance Judah's Spiritual Adultery and Call to Return The Coming Calamity on the Land An Accusation against Jerusalem's Corruption The Siege and Devastation of Jerusalem The Temple Sermon: False Security Condemned Violence and Corruption in the Land Persistent Idolatry and Coming Punishment The Folly of Idols Judah's Flight and Jeremiah's Lament A Prayer for Direction and Deliverance The Broken Covenant and a Public Warning Conspiracy against Jeremiah and God's Vindication Jeremiah's Complaint to God A Call to Endure and Judgment on Nations The Linen Belt: Symbol of Judah's Humiliation A Sign of Shame and Pronounced Judgment A Lament of Shame and Imminent Disaster Famine, False Prophets, and Divine Judgment Symbolic Acts and the People's Sinfulness Warning about Sabbath Violations The Potter and the Broken Jar: Judgment on Jerusalem Persecution by Pashhur the Priest Jeremiah's Lament and Resolve A Message to the Royal House: Doom for Jerusalem Judgment on the Kings and Royal House False Shepherds Condemned and a Righteous Branch Promised Condemnation of False Prophets The Lord Rebukes False Oracles The Two Figs: Exile and Remnant Seventy Years of Babylonian Dominion The Cup of God's Wrath on the Nations Jeremiah's Temple Address, Arrest, and Vindication The Yoke of Babylon and Call to Submit Hananiah's False Prophecy and Its Rebuke Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of Babylon Shemaiah's Letter and Its Condemnation The Book of Comfort: Restoration and the New Covenant Jeremiah Buys a Field: Faith and Hope in Captivity Promise of Restoration and the Davidic Covenant Zedekiah's Appeal and Jeremiah's Warning Breach of Covenant and Punishment for Oppression The Rechabites' Fidelity as a Rebuke to Judah Baruch Writes Jeremiah's Words and the Scroll Is Burned Jeremiah Imprisoned during the Siege of Jerusalem Jeremiah Cast into a Cistern Ebed‑Melech Rescues Jeremiah; Zedekiah's Failure The Fall of Jerusalem and Jeremiah's Release Gedaliah Appointed Governor and Jeremiah's Choice Assassination of Gedaliah and the Terror in Judah Rejection of Jeremiah's Counsel and Flight to Egypt The Jews in Egypt: Idolatry and Condemnation A Word to Baruch: Encouragement and Warning Oracles against Egypt Judgment on the Philistines Judgment on Moab Judgment on Ammon Judgment on Edom Judgment on Damascus and Aram Destruction of Kedar and the Nomads Judgment on Elam and Future Restoration Judgment on Babylon and Its Final Fall The Fall of Jerusalem and Zedekiah's Fate Jehoiachin's Release from Babylonian Captivity

Jerusalem's Lament over Her Desolation The Lord's Wrath and Zion's Destruction Suffering and Hope in God's Steadfast Love The Fall of Jerusalem and Widespread Famine A Communal Plea for Mercy and Restoration

The Vision of God's Glory and the Living Creatures Ezekiel's Commission and the Eating of the Scroll Ezekiel Appointed as Watchman and Made Speechless Symbolic Acts of Siege and Judgment on Jerusalem Judgment on Israel for Idolatry The Day of the Lord: Impending Disaster Visions of Temple Abominations The Execution of Jerusalem's Wicked and the Marked Few The Departure of God's Glory from the Temple Condemnation of Jerusalem's Leaders The Departure of God's Glory and Promise of Restoration Signs of Exile and the Futility of False Hopes Condemnation of False Prophets and Diviners Elders' Idolatry and Its Consequences Judgment on Nations and the Limits of Intercession Jerusalem Portrayed as a Useless Vine Jerusalem's Infidelity: Shame, Judgment, and Vindication The Parable of the Two Eagles: Zedekiah's Folly Individual Responsibility and the Call to Repentance A Lament for Israel's Princes Israel's History of Rebellion and Divine Judgment Punishment for Profane Worship and Promise of Restoration A Prophecy Against the Mountains of Israel The Sword of the Lord: Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations Jerusalem's Corruption and the Search for a Righteous Remnant The Sisters' Harlotry: Samaria and Jerusalem Condemned The Boiling Pot: Prophecy of Jerusalem's Siege The Sign of Ezekiel's Wife's Death: Judgment and Changed Lament Oracle Against Ammon Oracles Against Moab and Seir Judgment on the Philistines Oracle Against Tyre The Fall of Tyre Foretold Lamentation for Tyre, the Merchant City The Pride and Fall of Tyre's Ruler Judgment on Sidon and Promise of Israel's Security Egypt's Humiliation and Years of Desolation The Day of the Lord Against Egypt and Its Allies Egypt Compared to the Fallen Cedar: Pride and Doom Lament for Egypt's Collapse and Descent into Sheol The Watchman's Duty and Personal Responsibility Report of Jerusalem's Fall and the People's Alarm Condemnation of Bad Shepherds and Promise of a Good Shepherd Judgment on Edom for Rejoicing over Israel Promise of Israel's Restoration and Spiritual Renewal The Valley of Dry Bones: National Revival The Two Sticks: Unity of Israel and the Davidic Covenant The Invasion of Gog and Its Defeat Vision of the Future Temple: Introduction and Commission Measurements of the Outer Court and Gateways Courtyard Entrances and Portico Dimensions Inner Court Entrances and Chambers Vestibules and Side Entrance Specifications Details of Inner Chambers and Gate Structure Porches, Chambers, and Steps of the Temple Court Priests' Chambers and the Prince's Quarters The Inner Sanctuary and Holy Place Measurements Priestly Chambers and the Inner Court Layout The Return of God's Glory to the Temple Altar Design and Sacrificial Regulations Temple Gates, Priestly Roles, and Exclusions Land Allotments and the Prince's Portion Worship Regulations: Offerings, Festivals, and the Prince The Life-Giving River Flowing from the Temple Division of the Land and Inheritance Boundaries Tribal Allotments in the Restored Land The City Gates and the Name: 'The Lord Is There'

Daniel and His Companions in Babylon Daniel Prays for the King's Dream The Statue Dream: Four Kingdoms and God's Kingdom Faith Tested in the Fiery Furnace Nebuchadnezzar's Dream of a Great Tree Daniel's Counsel: A Call to Humble Repentance Nebuchadnezzar's Humbling and Restoration Belshazzar and the Writing on the Wall Daniel in the Lions' Den Vision of Four Beasts and the Son of Man Interpretation: The Little Horn and Final Deliverance Vision of the Ram and Goat and the Little Horn Gabriel Explains the Vision to Daniel Daniel's Prayer for Jerusalem The Seventy Weeks Prophecy A Heavenly Vision and Spiritual Conflict Kings of the North and South: Wars and Persecution The Willful King and His Doom The Time of the End: Deliverance and Resurrection

Hosea's Marriage and Symbolic Children Israel Accused and Promised Restoration Hosea Redeems His Unfaithful Wife Israel's Corruption and Priestly Failure Judgment on Leaders and Nation Call to Repentance and Persistent Rebellion Idolatry and Its Consequences Exile Foretold and Judgment on Leaders God's Compassion for Israel Ephraim's Deceit and Call to Return Ephraim's Destruction for Idolatry Repentance and Promise of Restoration

The Locust Plague Devastates the Land A Call to Lamentation and Fasting The Alarm: The Day of the Lord Approaches A Call to National Repentance God's Promise to Restore the Harvest The Outpouring of the Spirit and the Day of the Lord The Judgment of the Nations in the Valley of Decision Zion Restored and the Renewal of the Land

Judgment on the Nations and Judah Israel Condemned for Social Injustice and Violence Covenant Accountability and Certain Judgment Ignored Warnings and Impending Judgment A Lament and Call to Seek Justice The Day of the Lord Is Darkness and Exile Foretold Condemnation of the Complacent Elite Judgment and National Downfall Visions of Locusts, Fire, and the Plumb Line Amos Confronts Amaziah; Judgment on the King's House The End Has Come: Economic Oppression and Spiritual Famine The Lord's Inescapable Judgment on Israel Restoration: The Booth of David and Renewal of the Land

Oracle Against Edom: Judgment and Israel’s Restoration

Jonah's Flight, the Storm, and the Great Fish Jonah's Prayer from the Fish's Belly and Deliverance Jonah Preaches in Nineveh; The City Repents Jonah's Anger and God's Lesson of Compassion

The Lord Announces Judgment on Samaria Lament Over the Desolation of Judah's Towns Condemnation of Oppressors Who Covet Land Rebuke of False Prophets and Complacent People The Gathering of Jacob's Remnant Condemnation of Corrupt Leaders and Prophets The Mountain of the Lord and the Return of the Remnant The Coming Shepherd from Bethlehem Deliverance from Assyria and Judgment on Nations God's Lawsuit and What the Lord Requires Punishment for Social and Religious Corruption A Prophet's Lament and Trust in God Vindication and the Restoration of the Remnant A Prayer for Restoration and God's Forgiving Mercy

The Lord’s Judgment on Nineveh and Comfort for Judah The Siege and Fall of Nineveh Nineveh’s Wickedness and Doom

The Prophet's Cry for Justice God's Answer: Judgment by the Chaldeans Questioning God's Justice and Watching for a Reply The Written Vision, 'The Righteous Live by Faith,' and Woes on the Proud A Prayer of Remembrance and Faithful Trust

Superscription and Universal Judgment Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem for Corruption The Imminent Day of the Lord and Call to Repentance Judgment on the Philistines and Promise to the Remnant Condemnation of Moab and Ammon; Yahweh's Sovereignty Over the Nations Judgment on Cush (Ethiopia) The Fall of Nineveh and the Desolation of Assyria Jerusalem's Guilt, Purification, and Promised Restoration

The Call to Rebuild the Temple Encouragement and Promise of the Temple's Glory Cleansing, Holiness, and the Lord's Blessing Zerubbabel Appointed as God's Signet

Call to Repentance and the Vision of Horsemen The Horns and the Craftsmen: Judgment and Restoration The Measuring Line and the Promise for Jerusalem The Cleansing of Joshua the High Priest and the Promised Branch The Lampstand, the Olive Trees, and Zerubbabel's Task The Flying Scroll: Curse on Theft and Falsehood The Basket and the Removal of Wickedness The Four Chariots: God's Judgments Abroad A Crown for the Priest and the Coming Branch The Question of Fasting and a Call to Justice Promises of Restoration and a Joyful Jerusalem Oracle Concerning the Land of Hadrach Judgment on Tyre and the Coastal Nations The Coming Humble King and Israel's Return The Lord's Triumph and Blessings on Zion God's Power to Restore Israel and Judgment on Its Enemies The Shepherd, the Two Staffs, and Israel's Rejection Oracle Concerning Israel God Will Defend Jerusalem Against the Nations Mourning for the Pierced One and National Repentance A Fountain of Cleansing and the End of False Prophets The Struck Shepherd and the Purified Remnant The Day of the Lord: Victory, Restoration, and Universal Worship

God's Love for Jacob and Judgment on Edom Priests Rebuked for Polluting the Offerings Priests Condemned for Violating the Covenant Faithlessness and Violation of the Marriage Covenant Accusing God and the Coming Purifier The Tithe Test and God's Promise to the Faithful The Day of Judgment and the Coming of Elijah

The Genealogy of Jesus The Birth of Jesus Foretold to Joseph The Visit of the Magi Flight into Egypt and the Slaughter of the Innocents Return to Nazareth John the Baptist Prepares the Way The Baptism of Jesus The Temptation of Jesus Jesus Begins His Galilean Ministry Jesus Calls the First Disciples Jesus Ministers Throughout Galilee The Beatitudes Salt and Light Jesus and the Law Teaching on Anger and Reconciliation Teaching on Adultery and Lust Teaching on Divorce Teaching on Oaths and Honesty Teaching on Retaliation and Generosity Love Your Enemies Giving to the Needy in Secret Prayer and the Lord's Prayer Teaching on Fasting Treasures and Serving God Do Not Worry Do Not Judge Ask, Seek, Knock and the Golden Rule The Narrow and Wide Gates Recognizing False Prophets Parable of the Wise and Foolish Builders Jesus Cleanses a Leper The Faith of the Centurion Jesus Heals Many and Fulfills Prophecy The Cost of Discipleship Jesus Calms the Storm Healing of Two Demon-Possessed Men Jesus Heals a Paralytic Jesus Calls Matthew and Eats with Sinners Fasting and the New Cloth and Wineskins A Daughter Restored and a Woman Healed Two Blind Men Healed and a Mute Man Restored Jesus' Compassion and the Call for Workers The Mission of the Twelve John's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony about John Woe to Unrepentant Cities The Father's Revelation and Rest for the Weary Sabbath Controversies: Grain and Healing Jesus Heals and Fulfills Isaiah's Prophecy Accusation, Blasphemy Against the Spirit, and the Heart's Fruit The Sign of Jonah and the Unclean Spirit Jesus Redefines Family The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation The Parable of the Weeds The Mustard Seed and the Yeast Explanation of the Weeds and End-Time Judgment Treasure and Pearl: The Kingdom's Value The Net and New and Old Treasures Jesus Rejected at Nazareth The Execution of John the Baptist Feeding the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water and Heals Many Tradition, Purity, and the Canaanite Woman's Faith Jesus Heals Many and Feeds the Four Thousand Pharisees Demand a Sign Warning About the Teaching of the Pharisees and Sadducees Peter's Confession: You Are the Christ Jesus Foretells His Death and Discipleship The Transfiguration Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy and a Second Prediction of Death Payment of the Temple Tax Humility and Care for Little Ones The Parable of the Lost Sheep Church Discipline and Prayer Forgiveness and the Unforgiving Servant Marriage, Divorce, and Children The Rich Young Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Jesus Predicts His Death and Resurrection Request for Honor and Teaching on Servanthood Two Blind Men Healed Near Jericho The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Heals The Withered Fig Tree and Teaching on Faith Jesus' Authority Challenged The Parable of the Two Sons The Parable of the Wicked Tenants The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Question about Paying Taxes to Caesar The Sadducees and the Resurrection The Greatest Commandment Jesus Questions the Pharisees about the Messiah Seven Woes on the Scribes and Pharisees The Olivet Discourse: Signs of the End and the Temple's Destruction The Olivet Discourse: Watchfulness and Judgment The Parable of the Ten Virgins The Parable of the Talents The Final Judgment: Sheep and Goats The Plot to Arrest Jesus The Anointing at Bethany Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus The Last Supper Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial Prayer in Gethsemane The Arrest of Jesus Jesus Before the Sanhedrin Peter's Denial and Repentance Judas' Remorse and Suicide Jesus Sentenced by Pilate Jesus Mocked and Scourged The Crucifixion and Mockery The Death of Jesus Jesus Is Buried The Tomb Secured by the Authorities The Resurrection: Women at the Tomb The Guards' Report and the Chief Priests' Lie The Great Commission

John the Baptist Prepares the Way The Baptism and Temptation of Jesus Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls the First Disciples Jesus Teaches with Authority and Casts Out an Unclean Spirit Healings and Demons Cleansed at Simon's Home Jesus Prays and Proclaims the Kingdom in Galilee Healing of a Man with Leprosy Forgiveness and Healing of a Paralytic Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners Questions about Fasting; New Cloth and Wineskins Sabbath Controversies: Grain, Healing, and Plot Against Jesus Great Crowds Follow; Unclean Spirits Acknowledge Jesus Jesus Appoints the Twelve Apostles Accusations of Beelzebul and the Parable of the Strong Man Jesus Redefines True Family Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation A Lamp, Measure, and the Principle of Growth Parable of the Growing Seed The Mustard Seed and the Kingdom's Growth Jesus Calms the Storm The Gerasene Demoniac Restored A Woman Healed and Jairus' Daughter Raised Jesus Rejected in His Hometown Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Herod, Herodias, and the Death of John the Baptist Feeding of the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water and Heals at Gennesaret Tradition, Inner Purity, and What Truly Defiles A Gentile Woman's Faith and the Healing at Tyre Jesus Heals a Deaf Man Who Could Not Speak Clearly Feeding the Four Thousand and the Pharisees' Demand for a Sign Beware the Yeast of the Pharisees and Herod Healing of a Blind Man at Bethsaida Peter Confesses Jesus as the Christ Jesus Predicts His Death and Calls Disciples to Take Up the Cross The Transfiguration and the Return of Elijah Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit; Jesus Predicts His Passion Again Who Is the Greatest? A Child as the Model of Service Tolerance for Those Who Serve in Jesus' Name Warnings about Causing Sin; Exhortations on Salt and Holiness Jesus' Teaching on Divorce Jesus Blesses Little Children The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship Jesus Again Predicts His Suffering, Death, and Resurrection Ambition and Servanthood: The Way of True Greatness Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple Faith, Prayer, and the Call to Forgiveness Religious Leaders Question Jesus' Authority The Parable of the Wicked Tenants Render to Caesar: Taxes and Allegiance Sadducees Challenge Resurrection; Jesus Teaches Eternal Life The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor Jesus Questions the Messiah and Warns Against Scribes The Widow's Offering: True Generosity The Olivet Discourse: Signs of Destruction and the End No One Knows the Day: Be Watchful Plot to Kill Jesus and the Anointing at Bethany The Passover Meal and Institution of the Lord's Supper Jesus Predicts the Disciples' Flight and Peter's Denial Gethsemane: Jesus' Agony and Prayer The Arrest of Jesus in Gethsemane Jesus Before the Council Peter's Denial and His Remorse Jesus Before Pilate; Barabbas Released The Soldiers Mock and Scourge Jesus The Way of the Cross and the Crucifixion Jesus' Death and the Centurion's Confession The Burial of Jesus The Resurrection: Women Find the Empty Tomb Appearances of the Risen Lord and the Commission

Purpose and Order of the Gospel Announcement of John the Baptist's Birth The Annunciation to Mary Mary Visits Elizabeth Mary's Song (The Magnificat) The Birth and Naming of John Zechariah's Prophecy and John's Mission The Birth of Jesus in Bethlehem Angels Announce the Shepherds' Good News Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna The Boy Jesus in the Temple John the Baptist's Call to Repentance The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus Jesus Tested in the Wilderness Rejection at Nazareth Authority over Unclean Spirits in Capernaum Healings and Preaching in Galilee The Call of the First Disciples Healing a Man with Leprosy A Paralytic Forgiven and Healed The Calling of Levi and Eating with Sinners Questions about Fasting; New Wine and Old Wineskins Lord of the Sabbath and a Sabbath Healing The Appointment of the Twelve Apostles The Sermon on the Plain: Blessings and Woes Love Your Enemies and Be Merciful Judging Others and the Speck and Log A Tree and Its Fruit: True Character Revealed The Wise and Foolish Builders The Faith of the Centurion Raising the Widow's Son at Nain John the Baptist's Inquiry and Jesus' Testimony A Sinful Woman Forgiven Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation Lighted Lamp and Hearing the Word Jesus Redefines His Family Jesus Calms the Storm Healing the Gerasene Demoniac Jairus' Daughter Raised and a Woman Healed The Twelve Sent Out Feeding the Five Thousand Peter's Confession and the Way of the Cross The Transfiguration Healing a Demon-Possessed Boy; A Second Passion Prediction Who Is Greatest and a Servant's Ministry Jesus Resolves for Jerusalem; Samaritan Rejection The Cost of Discipleship The Seventy Sent Out and Their Return The Good Samaritan Mary and Martha: Choosing the Better Part The Lord's Prayer and Persistent Prayer Jesus, Beelzebul, and True Blessedness Demand for a Sign; Jonah and the Queen of the South The Light of the Body and Inner Purity Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers Warnings against Hypocrisy and Confession before Men The Parable of the Rich Fool Do Not Worry; Seek God's Kingdom Watchfulness and Faithful Stewardship Division Caused by Christ Interpreting the Times and Settling with Adversaries Call to Repentance and the Barren Fig Tree Healing on the Sabbath and Jesus' Rebuke Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast The Narrow Door and the Cost of Entry Jesus Laments over Jerusalem Healing at a Pharisee's House and Humility at the Table Parable of the Great Banquet The Cost of Following Jesus; Salt and Saltiness The Parable of the Lost Sheep The Parable of the Lost Coin The Parable of the Prodigal Son The Shrewd Manager and Teaching on Wealth Law, the Kingdom, and Divorce The Rich Man and Lazarus Teachings on Temptation, Forgiveness, and Duty Healing of the Ten Lepers The Coming of the Kingdom and End-Time Sayings Parable of the Persistent Widow Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector Jesus Blesses Little Children The Rich Ruler and the Cost of Discipleship Jesus Predicts His Death Again Healing of Blind Bartimaeus Zacchaeus: Salvation Comes to His House Parable of the Ten Minas Triumphal Entry and Lament over Jerusalem Cleansing the Temple and Teaching Jesus' Authority Challenged Parable of the Wicked Tenants Paying Taxes to Caesar Question about the Resurrection Jesus Questions the Pharisees; Warnings against Hypocrisy The Widow's Offering The Destruction of the Temple and Signs of the End The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Agreement The Last Supper and Predictions of Denial Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane Jesus Arrested Peter's Denial Fulfilled Jesus Mocked and Beaten Jesus before the Council and Pilate; Sentencing The Way of the Cross and the Penitent Thief The Death of Jesus and the Centurion's Confession The Burial of Jesus The Empty Tomb and the Women's Report The Road to Emmaus and Recognition of the Risen Lord Jesus Appears to the Disciples and Explains Scripture The Ascension and the Disciples' Worship

The Word Became Flesh John the Baptist's Witness Behold the Lamb of God The First Disciples and Simon Peter Calling of Philip and Nathanael The Wedding at Cana: Water Made Wine Jesus Cleanses the Temple and Speaks of His Body Nicodemus and the New Birth John the Baptist Exalts Jesus Jesus and the Samaritan Woman at the Well The Harvest Is Ready Samaritans Believe in Jesus Healing of the Royal Official's Son Jesus Heals at Bethesda Jesus Claims Authority Over Life and Judgment Witnesses to Jesus and Israel's Unbelief Feeding the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on the Sea Jesus the Bread of Life Many Turn Away; Peter's Confession Jesus Stays Away from Judea Jesus Teaches at the Festival Growing Division Over Jesus Temple Officers and the Adulterous Woman Jesus the Light and His Claim True Discipleship and Freedom Jesus' Divine Origin and Opposition Jesus' 'I Am' and Preexistence Healing of a Man Born Blind Controversy with the Pharisees over the Healing Spiritual Sight and Blindness The Good Shepherd and His Sheep Feast of Dedication and Controversy over Jesus Lazarus' Sickness and Jesus' Intention Jesus Weeps at Lazarus' Tomb Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead Plot to Kill Jesus and Caiaphas' Counsel Mary Anoints Jesus; Plot to Kill Lazarus The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem Greeks Seek Jesus; He Predicts His Death Unbelief and Jesus' Final Appeal Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet The Prediction of Judas' Betrayal The New Commandment and Peter's Denial Jesus Promises a Place in the Father's House Jesus the Way to the Father Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace The Vine and the Command to Love The World's Hatred and the Cost of Discipleship The Holy Spirit's Work Sorrow Turned to Joy; Peace in Christ The Son's Prayer for Glory Prayer for the Disciples' Protection and Sanctification Prayer for Unity Among Believers Jesus Arrested in Gethsemane Jesus Brought to Annas Peter's First Denial Jesus Questioned and Struck Before the High Priest Peter Denies Jesus Three Times Jesus Before Pilate Jesus Scourged, Mocked, and Sentenced to Crucifixion The Crucifixion and Jesus' Care for His Mother Jesus' Death and the Fulfillment of Scripture Jesus' Burial The Empty Tomb Discovered Mary Magdalene Meets the Risen Lord Jesus Appears to His Disciples and Breathes the Spirit Thomas Believes; Purpose of John's Gospel The Miraculous Catch and Breakfast by the Sea Peter Reinstated and the Beloved Disciple

The Ascension of Jesus Prayer in the Upper Room and the Choosing of Matthias Pentecost: The Coming of the Spirit Peter's Sermon and Three Thousand Converted The Early Christian Community Healing at the Beautiful Gate Peter's Address at Solomon's Colonnade The Apostles Before the Sanhedrin Believers Pray for Boldness The Believers Share Possessions Ananias and Sapphira Signs Performed by the Apostles Persecution of the Apostles and Their Witness The Appointment of the Seven Deacons Stephen's Wisdom and Opposition Stephen's Speech before the Sanhedrin The Stoning of Stephen and the Persecution of the Church Saul's Persecution Scatters the Church Philip Proclaims Christ in Samaria Simon Magus and Peter's Rebuke Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch The Conversion of Saul Saul's Early Ministry and Acceptance by the Church Peter Heals Aeneas and Raises Tabitha Cornelius' Vision and the Call for Peter Peter's Vision and the Messengers from Cornelius Peter at Cornelius' House: Gentiles Receive the Spirit Peter Defends the Conversion of Gentiles The Church in Antioch and Famine Relief Herod Executes James; Peter Miraculously Freed Herod's Death and the Church's Continued Growth The First Missionary Sending Ministry in Cyprus and Elymas's Blinding Paul's Mission in Pisidian Antioch Paul and Barnabas in Iconium Healing in Lystra and Paul's Stoning Paul and Barnabas Strengthen the Churches The Jerusalem Council on Gentile Circumcision The Council's Letter and Peace with Antioch Paul and Barnabas Separate Timothy Joins Paul and Churches Are Strengthened The Call to Macedonia Lydia's Conversion at Philippi Paul and Silas Imprisoned and Released in Philippi Preaching in Thessalonica and Opposition Berea's Noble Reception and Paul's Departure Paul's Address at the Areopagus Paul's Ministry in Corinth and Conflict Paul Departs; Apollos Instructed by Priscilla and Aquila Paul's Ministry and the Ephesian Disciples The Ephesian Riot over Artemis Paul's Journeys Through Macedonia and Greece Eutychus Raised in Troas Paul's Farewell to the Ephesian Elders Paul's Voyage to Jerusalem Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem and the Temple Ritual Paul Seized in the Temple Paul's Defense: His Conversion and Mission Paul's Arrest and the Council's Division The Plot to Kill Paul and the Soldier's Intervention Paul Escorted to Caesarea under Guard Paul's Defense before Governor Felix Paul Brought before Festus and the Jewish Charges King Agrippa Learns of Paul's Case Paul's Defense Before Agrippa Paul's Voyage to Rome Begins The Storm at Sea and God's Promise of Safety Shipwreck and Deliverance on Malta Paul on Malta: Healing and Hospitality Voyage to Rome and Arrival Paul in Rome: Preaching under House Arrest

Paul's Greeting and the Gospel's Power God's Wrath Against Ungodliness God's Impartial Judgment and Conscience The Law, True Circumcision, and Jewish Identity Israel's Advantage and God's Faithfulness Universal Sinfulness and the Law's Condemnation Righteousness Through Faith and Justification Abraham: Justification by Faith Peace with God and Reconciliation Adam and Christ: Death, Grace, and Righteousness Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Slavery to Sin or to Righteousness Released from the Law to Serve in the Spirit The Inner Conflict: Law, Sin, and the Flesh Life in the Spirit: Freedom and Adoption Future Glory and the Spirit's Intercession Assurance of God's Love: Nothing Can Separate Us Paul's Sorrow and God's Sovereign Election Righteousness by Faith and Israel's Unbelief A Remnant Preserved and Israel's Hardening Gentiles Grafted In and a Warning Against Boasting The Mystery of Israel's Salvation and God's Mercy Doxology: Praise for God's Wisdom and Sovereignty A Living Sacrifice and the Diversity of Gifts Christian Conduct: Love, Humility, and Ethical Duties Submission to Authorities and Civic Duty Love Fulfills the Law; Walk in the Light Christian Liberty, Conscience, and Mutual Acceptance Paul's Service to the Gentiles and Missionary Ambition Paul's Travel Plans and Prayer Requests Personal Greetings, Final Warnings, and Doxology

Paul's Greeting and Thanksgiving for God's Faithfulness Appeal for Unity in the Church The Wisdom of the Cross versus Worldly Wisdom Spiritual Wisdom and the Mind of Christ Spiritual Immaturity, Ministry, and God's Building Paul's Ministry and the Lord's Authority Church Discipline for Immorality Do Not Litigate among Believers; Lives Transformed The Body as Temple: Flee Sexual Immorality Marriage, Singleness, and Conjugal Duties Christian Liberty and the Weak Conscience Paul's Rights, Mission Strategy, and Self‑Discipline Warnings from Israel's Example: Avoid Idolatry and Temptation Warning against Idolatry and Shared Participation Christian Liberty for Edification; Imitate Christ Headship and Head Coverings in Worship Correction of Abuses at the Lord's Supper Spiritual Gifts and the Church as One Body The Supremacy of Love Prophecy, Tongues, and Edifying Worship Guidelines for Orderly Worship The Gospel of Christ's Resurrection and Paul's Witness The Necessity and Implications of the Resurrection The Resurrection Body and Victory over Death Collection for the Jerusalem Saints Paul's Travel Plans and Commendations Final Greetings, Exhortations, and Benediction

God's Comfort and Deliverance in Affliction Paul's Defense of His Integrity and Concern Forgiveness and Restoration of the Offender Paul's Apostolic Authority and Ministry by the Spirit From the Veil to the Glory: The Ministry of the Spirit Treasure in Jars of Clay: Perseverance in Ministry Our Eternal Dwelling and Accountability to Christ The Ministry of Reconciliation and the Call to Receive Grace Paul's Hardships and Open Hearts Do Not Be Unequally Yoked: A Call to Holiness Godly Sorrow and Joy over Their Repentance The Example and Principle of Generous Giving Delegation and Preparation for the Relief Collection Cheerful Giving and God's Abundant Provision Paul's Apostolic Authority and Spiritual Warfare Paul's Jealousy for Christ and the Deception of False Apostles Paul's Hardships as Apostolic Credentials Paul's Revelations and the Thorn: Strength in Weakness Paul's Concern for Corinth and Warning of Discipline Final Admonition: Test Yourselves and Repent Final Greetings and Benediction

Paul's Greeting and Defense of the Gospel Paul's Divine Call and Conversion Paul and the Jerusalem Apostles Confirm the Gospel Paul Rebukes Peter; Justification by Faith Faith in Christ, Not the Law The Law's Temporary Role and the Promise Adoption as God's Children through Faith Paul's Personal Appeal and Warning Hagar and Sarah: Two Covenants Allegory Freedom in Christ and Warning against Legalism Live by the Spirit and Bear Its Fruit Restore the Fallen and Sow to the Spirit Final Appeal and Boast in the Cross

Spiritual Blessings in Christ Prayer for Wisdom and Christ's Exaltation From Death to Life by Grace One New Humanity: Reconciliation in Christ The Mystery Revealed: Paul's Ministry to the Gentiles Prayer for Strength and Knowledge of Christ's Love Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ Living as a New Creation: Ethical Exhortations Marriage: Christ and the Church Children and Parents: Duties in the Home Servants and Masters: Mutual Duties Spiritual Warfare: The Armor of God Final Greetings and Benediction

Paul's Greeting and Prayer for the Church The Gospel Advances Despite Paul's Imprisonment Christ's Humility and Exaltation Work Out Your Salvation and Shine as Lights Timothy and Epaphroditus: Examples of Faithful Service No Confidence in the Flesh; Righteousness in Christ Pressing Toward the Heavenly Goal; Stand Firm Unity, Rejoicing, Prayer, and Right Thinking Paul's Thanks for Support and God's Provision Final Greetings and Benediction

Greeting, Thanksgiving, and Prayer for Spiritual Strength The Supremacy of Christ and Reconciliation Paul’s Suffering and the Mystery of Christ for the Church Fullness in Christ and Warnings against Human Traditions Seek the Things Above and Put on the New Self Instructions for Christian Households Devote Yourselves to Prayer; Wise and Gracious Conduct Final Greetings and Personal Commendations

Thanksgiving for Their Faith and Witness Paul's Integrity in Ministry and the Church's Persecution Paul's Longing, Timothy's Mission, and Concern for the Church Timothy's Encouraging Report and Paul's Prayer for Strength and Love Instructions for Holy Living: Purity, Love, and Work The Coming of the Lord: Hope for the Dead and Call to Watchfulness Final Exhortations on Church Life and Closing Benediction

Perseverance in Persecution and God's Righteous Judgment The Man of Lawlessness and the Day of the Lord God's Calling, Sanctification, and Encouragement to Stand Firm Prayers for the Gospel and the Lord's Strength Discipline for the Idle and the Call to Work The Lord of Peace and Paul's Final Greeting

Paul's Greeting and the Purpose of the Law Against False Teaching Paul's Testimony and the Reproof of Apostates Prayers for All and Conduct in Worship Qualifications for Church Leaders and the Mystery of Godliness Warning Against False Teaching and Exhortation to Godly Living Honor and Care: Elders, Widows, and Community Conduct Rejecting False Teaching and the Dangers of Loving Money Charge to Timothy: Pursue Godliness and Guard the Faith

Be Strong in Grace and Guard the Gospel Rightly Handling the Message and Gentle Correction Perilous Times and the Rise of False Teachers Paul's Example, the Authority of Scripture, and the Charge to Preach Personal Commendations, Desertion, and Divine Deliverance Final Greetings and a Benediction

Qualifications for Elders and Rebuke of False Teachers Exhortations to Godly Living and Sound Doctrine Good Works, Salvation by God's Mercy, and Warnings Against Division Personal Instructions, Final Requests, and Closing Greetings

Greeting and Thanksgiving for Philemon's Faith and Love Paul's Appeal for Onesimus' Acceptance and Reconciliation

The Supremacy of the Son Warning Against Neglecting Salvation The Incarnate Son and the Salvation of Humanity Christ Superior to Moses Warning from Israel’s Example: Beware Unbelief God’s Rest and the Danger of Unbelief Jesus the Great High Priest Warning Against Spiritual Immaturity God’s Oath and Our Hope, the Anchor of the Soul Melchizedek and Abraham’s Tithe The Superior Priesthood of Christ after Melchizedek The New Covenant and Christ’s Heavenly Ministry The Earthly Tabernacle and Its Rituals Christ’s Once-for-All Sacrifice in the Heavenly Sanctuary Christ’s Perfect Sacrifice and Call to Persevere The Hall of Faith: Heroes of Faith Run with Endurance: God’s Disciplining Love Pursue Holiness: Fearful Judgment and the Heavenly Zion Final Exhortations and Benediction

Trials, Wisdom, and the Source of Good Gifts Hearing, Doing, and Pure Religion Impartiality and the Royal Law Faith and Works: Living Faith The Power and Danger of the Tongue Earthly Wisdom versus Heavenly Wisdom Quarrels, Covetousness, and Humility Boasting About Tomorrow A Warning to Wealthy Oppressors Patience in Suffering and the Lord’s Coming Prayer, Healing, and Restoring the Erring

A Living Hope and the Certainty of Salvation Called to Holiness and Spiritual Growth Christ the Living Stone and a Chosen People Submission to Authorities and Christ’s Example in Suffering Wives and Husbands: Mutual Honor and Conduct Suffering for Righteousness, Christ’s Victory, and Baptism Living for God: Love, Service, and Stewardship of Gifts Persevering in Suffering and Entrusting Oneself to God Shepherding the Flock, Humility, and Standing Firm Conclusion: Final Exhortation and Greetings

Pursue Christian Virtue and Assured Calling Eyewitness Testimony and the Truth of Prophecy The Danger and Judgment of False Teachers The Day of the Lord and Call to Godly Living

The Word of Life and Fellowship Life in the Light: Sin, Forgiveness, and Love Warning Against Loving the World Antichrists and the Anointing of Truth Abiding in Christ: Children of God and Righteous Living The Command to Love: Evidence of True Faith Testing Spirits: Confess Christ and Reject Deception God Is Love: The Source and Command of Love Faith in the Son of God: Overcoming and Eternal Life Assurance of Eternal Life and Warnings Against Sin

Truth and Love; Warning Against Deceivers

John's Commendation of Gaius and Rebuke of Diotrephes

Appeal to Defend the Faith and Condemnation of False Teachers Exhortations to Persevere, Pray, and Show Mercy Doxology: God’s Power to Preserve

The Revelation Announced and the Blessing Greeting and the Lord's Self‑Declaration John's Vision of the Glorified Son of Man Letter to Ephesus: Faithfulness and the Call to Repent Letter to Smyrna: Persecution and the Crown of Life Letter to Pergamum: Fidelity and False Teaching Letter to Thyatira: Tolerance of Immorality and Promise to Overcomers Letter to Sardis: Wakefulness and Repentance Letter to Philadelphia: An Open Door and a Promise of Protection Letter to Laodicea: Lukewarmness and the Call to Repent The Throne in Heaven and Heavenly Worship The Sealed Scroll and the Worthy Lamb The Six Seals: Tribulation and Cosmic Disturbance The Sealing of the 144,000 The Multitude Before the Throne: Salvation and Comfort The Seventh Seal and the Prayers of the Saints The Trumpet Judgments: Plagues and Woes The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll The Two Witnesses: Prophecy, Death, and Resurrection The Seventh Trumpet: God's Kingdom Proclaimed and the Temple Opened The Cosmic Conflict: The Woman, the Dragon, and the Male Child The Sea Beast: Blasphemy and Persecution The Earth Beast and the Mark of the Beast The Lamb on Mount Zion and the 144,000 The Three Angels' Messages and the Call to Endure The Harvest of the Earth: Reaping God's Judgment The Seven Last Plagues and the Victors' Song The Bowl Judgments: The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath The Fall of Babylon the Great and the Beast's Doom Heavenly Praise and the Marriage of the Lamb Christ's Triumphant Return and the Defeat of the Beast Satan Bound and the Reign of the Saints Satan's Final Rebellion and Defeat The Great White Throne and the Final Judgment The New Heaven and New Earth and the New Jerusalem The River of Life and the Throne of God