Poetry Books
This book contains 150 chapters, many of which are attributed to King David, and includes famous verses like "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want."
What is Psalms?
This prophet was swallowed by a great fish and spent three days and nights in its belly before being vomited out onto dry land.
This prophet saw a vision of dry bones coming to life, symbolizing the restoration of Israel.
Who id Ezekiel?
In this book, Moses delivers a series of speeches reminding the Israelites of God's laws before they enter the Promised Land, and it includes the Shema: "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one."
What is Deuteronomy?
This book covers the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem under the leadership of its namesake, following the Babylonian exile.
What is Nehemiah?
This book, known for its exploration of suffering and justice, features a man who loses everything but remains faithful to God.
What is Job?
This prophet married a prostitute named Gomer to symbolize Israel's unfaithfulness to God.
Who is Hosea?
Known as the "weeping prophet," he lamented the destruction of Jerusalem and authored both a book of prophecy and a book of laments.
Who is Jeremiah?
This book records the Israelites' 40 years of wandering in the desert and includes the story of the twelve spies sent to scout the Promised Land.
What is Numbers?
This book details the transition of Israel from a theocracy to a monarchy, including the anointing of the first king, Saul, by the prophet Samuel.
What is 1 Samuel?
This book is a collection of wise sayings and teachings, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, and includes verses like "Trust in the Lord with all your heart."
What is Proverbs?
This prophet's vision included a locust plague as a judgment on Israel, followed by a promise of future blessings and the outpouring of God's spirit.
Who is Joel?
This prophet interpreted King Nebuchadnezzar's dream of a statue made of various metals, representing different kingdoms.
Who is Daniel?
This first book of the Bible includes the creation story, the flood, and the stories of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
What is Genesis?
This book tells the story of the only female judge of Israel and the defeat of the Canaanite general Sisera by Jael.
What is Judges?
This book reflects on the meaning of life and includes the famous passage "To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven."
What is Ecclesiastes?
This prophet's message centered around the theme of justice and was famously quoted by Martin Luther King Jr.: "Let justice roll on like a river, righteousness like a never-failing stream."
Who is Amos?
This prophet was called by God through a vision in the temple where he saw the Lord seated on a high and lofty throne and seraphim calling, "Holy, holy, holy."
Who is Isaiah?
In this book, Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, and God gives the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai.
What is Exodus?
This book recounts the life of a Moabite woman who becomes the great-grandmother of King David after her marriage to Boaz.
What is Ruth?
This book is a poetic dialogue celebrating love and is often interpreted allegorically as representing God's love for His people.
What is Song of Solomon?
This prophet predicted the fall of Nineveh, the capital of Assyria, describing its destruction in vivid detail.
Who is Nahum?
This prophet experienced a vision of a heavenly chariot with wheels within wheels and four living creatures, each with four faces.
Who is Ezekiel?
This book contains detailed laws about sacrifices, dietary restrictions, and rituals for the Israelites, and is named after the Levites.
What is Leviticus?
This book describes the conquest of Canaan under the leadership of its namesake, including the famous battle of Jericho where the walls came tumbling down.
What is Joshua?