The first 5 books
This is the very first book of the Bible. It tells about creation, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.
What is Genesis?
This book comes right after Numbers and is the fifth and final book of the first five books of the Bible.
What is Deuteronomy?
This book tells the story of a young shepherd who defeats the giant Goliath.
What is 1 Samuel?
This book is filled with songs and prayers, including “The Lord is my shepherd.”
What is Psalms?
This prophet is swallowed by a great fish after trying to run away from God's call.
What is Jonah?
This book tells how God rescued the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and gave Moses the Ten Commandments.
What is Exodus?
This book tells how God's people entered the Promised Land under the leadership of Joshua.
What is The Book of Joshua?
This book comes after 1 Samuel and continues the story of Israel's first kings, including Saul and David.
What is 2 Samuel?
This book is full of wise sayings, including advice about making good choices.
What is Proverbs?
This prophet tells about a vision of a valley filled with dry bones that come to life.
What is Ezekiel?
This book comes right after Exodus and has many laws and instructions God gave to the Israelites.
What is Leviticus?
This book tells stories of leaders God raised up to help Israel before it had kings.
What is Judges?
These two books tell stories about Israel's kings, including the wise King Solomon.
What are 1st and 2nd Kings?
This book asks big questions about life and why bad things happen to good people.
What is Job?
This prophet tells God's people about a coming child called “Wonderful Counselor” and “Prince of Peace.”
What is Isaiah?
This book comes between Leviticus and Deuteronomy. Its name means “numbers,” and it tells about the Israelites' journey through the wilderness.
What is Numbers?
This short book tells the story of a woman named Ruth from Moab who stays loyal to her mother-in-law, Naomi.
What is the Book of Ruth?
This book tells the story of a brave Jewish queen who helps save her people.
What is Esther?
This book contains the famous words “For everything there is a season.”
What is Ecclesiastes?
This prophet is thrown into a lions' den because he continues praying to God.
Who is Daniel?
Moses appears in these books of the Law.
What are Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy?
Samson was chosen by God and given extraordinary strength to help deliver the Israelites from their enemies, the Philistines. He performed incredible feats of strength, often defeating his enemies single-handedly. However, his relationship with Delilah led to his downfall when she discovered the secret of his strength. This story is found in what book.
What is Judges?
These two leaders helped rebuild Jerusalem after the Israelites returned from exile. One rebuilt the city’s walls, while the other taught the people God’s Law.
Who are Ezra and Nehemiah?
This book of the Bible is a collection of love poems celebrating romantic love, beauty, and the joy of relationships.
What is Song of Songs?
We read from this book during Christmas. This minor prophet told the people of Bethlehem that a great ruler would come from their town, a ruler who would shepherd God’s people.
Who is Micah?