HOLY BIBLECONCORDANCE
Genesis means "In the beginning" in Hebrew and are the first words of the Bible.
The Book of Exodus derives it’s name from the "exit" of the the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
The Book of Leviticus refers to the Levite priesthood made up of members from the tribe of Levi including Moses' older brother Aaron.
The Book of Numbers refers to two censuses Moses took to count the Isrealites.
Deuteronomy means "second law" and refers to Moses’ rehearsal of God's law delivered to the Israelites on the plains of Moab.
The Book of Joshua is named after the Israelite leader who succeeds Moses and conquers the Promised Land.
The Book of Judges covers 14 judges of biblical law who lead the Israelites through continuous cycles of prosperity, unfaithfulness, falling and repentance.
First Samuel covers the first part of the lifetime of the last biblical judge Samuel.
Second Samuel covers David's reign over Judah and eventually all the land of a united Israel.
First Kings covers the end of king David's life with the House of David continuing its reign with Solomon and then Rehoboam and his successors only retaining control of Judah while Jereboam and a succession of dynasties control Israel in the north.
Second Kings continues covering a succession of kings in Judah in the south and Israel in the north.
First Chronicles lists the geneologies of Adam to king Saul.
Second Chonicles continues the story of First Chonicles with king David dying and Solomon taking over as a prosperous king.
Ezra marks the end of the Israelites captivity in Babylon and return of the exiles to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple after its destruction by king Nebuchadnezzar and purify themselves.
Nehemiah is a Jewish high official of the Persian court who helps rebuild the walls of Jerusalem anew and rededicate the city and it's people to God's laws after its destruction by king Nebuchadnezzar.
Esther is a Jewish woman who becomes the queen of Persia and prevents a genocide of her people.
Job is a poetic book which seeks to answer "Why do the righteous suffer?" It presents a variety of perspectives to deal with a complex topic of suffering.
Psalms means "praises" in Hebrew and the book is made up of 150 individual hymns accompanied by musical instruments as prayers and praise to God.
Proverbs is a book of wisdom which discusses values, moral behaviour, the meaning of life and proper conduct.
Ecclesiates tells the story of a king who relates his life experiences and draws profound, often self-critical, lessons from them.
Prophet Isaiah describes God's judgement and restoration of Judah and Jerusalem before and after the Exile of the Israelites to Babylon.
Prophet Jeremiah addresses the Jews in Babylonian exile holding them responsible due to pagan worship.
Lamentations is a collection of poetic laments for the destruction of Jerusalem by king Nebuchadnezzar and the Jew's subsequent exile to Babylon.
Ezekiel describes 7 visions of the prophet Ezekiel, exiled in Babylon, which center around God's judgement of Israel, nations and the future of Israel.
Daniel is an account of the legendary stories and prophetic visions of Daniel, a noble Jew exiled in Babylon.
Hosea is the first of 12 minor prophets and the book tells of the Northern Kingdom of Israel's decline and fall.
Joel is one of the 12 minor prophets and the book laments a plague of locusts and drought, promises future blessings and foretells coming judgement by God on Israel.
Amos is one of 12 minor prophets and a shepherd the who speaks against the injustice of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and about God's omnipotence and divine judgement.
Obadiah is one of 12 minor prophets who foretells the divine judgment of Edom, a kingdom south of Judah that plundered Jerusalem, and the restoration of Israel.
Jonah is commanded by God to prophesy the destruction of the Assyrian city of Nineveh but he avoids this mission and is swallowed by a great fish.
Micah is the sixth of 12 minor prophets who confronts the leaders of Israel and Judah regarding their injustices and prophesizes that one day God will rule in perfect justice.
Nahum is the seventh of 12 minor prophets who foretells God’s judgment of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria.
Habakkuk is the eighth of the 12 minor prophets who asks God to stop the injustice and violence in Judah and later learns that God will use the even more violent Babylonians to do so.
Zephaniah, whose name means "God is hidden", is the ninth of the 12 minor prophets and speaks of God's judgement of nations and also His restoration to peace and justice.
Haggai is the tenth of the 12 minor prophets who urges the rebuilding of the second Jerusalem temple after they have abandoned the work and predicts the downfall of kingdoms.
Zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets and the book discusses the return from exile, the quality of life God desires and two prophetic oracles of the future.
Malachi is the final of the 12 minor prophets who calls upon the Israelites to reconnect with God who they have fallen away from. The book describes his prophecies in four chapters.
The Gospel of Matthew, like Mark and Luke, tells the history of Jesus and how he spreads the gospel, or teachings and revelation of Jesus Christ.
The Gospel of Mark, like Matthew and Luke, provides a history of Jesus from birth to death, resurrection and ascension to heaven plus about 20% unique content.
The Gospel of Luke, like Matthew and Mark, provides the history of Jesus plus about 35% unique content.
The Gospel of John begins with the witness and affirmation of John the Baptist and concludes with the death, burial, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances of Jesus Christ.
The Acts of the Apostles tells of Jesus' ascension to heaven and the formation of the Christian church in the the Roman empire of the 1st century AD.
Apostle Paul's letter to the people of Rome also known as the Epistle to the Romans explains that salvation is offered through the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Apostle Paul's first letter to the people of Corinth addresses a divided church and gives them guidelines for conduct.
Apostle Paul's second letter to the people of Corinth is a letter of reconciliation and addresses further concerns the church has.
Apostle Paul's letter to the people of Galatia makes the case that the Gentile (non-Jew) Galatians do not need to follow Mosaic Law regarding circumcision.
Apostle Paul's letter to the people of Ephesus offers guidance on how to walk in the grace, peace and love of Christ Jesus.
Apostle Paul's encouraging letter to the people of Philippi, Greece who were the first Christian community in Europe, telling them how to live in the joy of Christ.
Apostle Paul's letter to the people of Colossae in Asia Minor exhorts members of the congregation there to lead godly lives and reject false teachers and their worship of elemental spirits.
Apostle Paul's first letter to the people of Thessalonica is written to encourage and reassure the early church there.
Apostle Paul's second letter to the people of Thessalonica reassures the church there until the second coming of Jesus.
Apostle Paul's first letter to his protegé Saint Timothy on how to lead and set an example.
Apostle Paul's second letter to Saint Timothy encouraging him to continue preaching the gospel.
Apostle Paul's letter to Saint Titus describes the requirements and duties of elders and bishops in the early church.
Apostle Paul's shortest letter was written from prison to Philemon asking him to recieve his runaway servant back and addresses the themes of foregiveness and reconciliation.
Apostle Paul's letter to the Hebrew Christians is believed to be addressed to Jewish Christians in Jerusalem to encourage them to persevere in the face of persecution.
James is addressed "to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad", and encourages believers to persevere through trials and temptations of sins including favouritism, slander, hypocrisy and pride while living humbly in a godly manner.
First Peter is an encouraging letter written by the Apostle of the same name to various churches in Asia Minor suffering religious persecution.
Second Peter uses quotes from Jude identifies Jesus with God, and addresses a heresy which had arisen because the anticipated second coming of Christ had not yet occurred.
First John gives guidance to Christians on keeping Jesus’ commands, loving one another and other topics for remaining faithful to the gospel.
Second John is the shortest book verse-wise in the Bible and discusses walking in truth, love, and obedience.
Third John is the second-shortest book in the Bible verse-wise and is a letter written to a man named Gaius, advising him against working with a man of "malicious words" and towards fellowship with another man of "good report".
The Epistle of Jude is the next-to-last book of the New Testament and is attributed to "Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James".