The Old Testament is the first part of the Bible, telling the story of God’s creation, His covenant with Israel, and His guidance through the Law, history, wisdom writings, and the prophets. It reveals God’s holiness, faithfulness, and the promise of salvation that prepares the way for the coming of Christ.
Genesis | Exodus | Leviticus | Numbers | Deuteronomy | Joshua | Judges | Ruth | 1 Samuel | 2 Samuel | 1 Kings | 2 Kings | 1 Chronicles | 2 Chronicles | Ezra | Nehemiah | Esther | Job | Psalms | Proverbs | Ecclesiastes | Song of Songs | Isaiah | Jeremiah | Lamentations | Ezekiel | Daniel | Hosea | Joel | Amos | Obadiah | Jonah | Micah | Nahum | Habakkuk | Zephaniah | Haggai | Zechariah | Malachi
Old Testament Book Highlights
- Genesis: Creation, the fall, and God’s covenant beginnings with Abraham
- Exodus: God delivers Israel from Egypt and gives the Law
- Leviticus: Holiness, worship, sacrifices, and priestly instructions
- Numbers: Wilderness journey, rebellion, and God’s faithfulness
- Deuteronomy: Moses’ final sermons and renewal of the covenant
- Joshua: Conquest and settlement of the Promised Land
- Judges: Cycles of sin, oppression, and deliverance
- Ruth: God’s providence and the family line of David
- 1 Samuel: Samuel, Saul’s rise, and David’s anointing
- 2 Samuel: David’s reign, victories, and failures
- 1 Kings: Solomon’s temple and the kingdom divided
- 2 Kings: Decline of Israel and Judah; exile occurs
- 1 Chronicles: David’s reign with focus on worship and lineage
- 2 Chronicles: Judah’s kings and temple-centered history
- Ezra: Return from exile and rebuilding the temple
- Nehemiah: Rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls and spiritual reform
- Esther: God preserves His people through courage and providence
- Job: Suffering, faith, and God’s sovereignty
- Psalms: Songs of worship, prayer, and trust in God
- Proverbs: Wisdom for godly living
- Ecclesiastes: Life’s meaning found only in God
- Song of Songs: Poetic celebration of love and devotion
- Isaiah: Judgment and hope; promise of the Messiah
- Jeremiah: Call to repentance and prophecy of exile
- Lamentations: Grief over Jerusalem’s fall
- Ezekiel: Visions of God’s glory and restoration
- Daniel: Faithfulness in exile and God’s future kingdom
- Hosea: God’s loyal love despite Israel’s unfaithfulness
- Joel: The Day of the Lord and promise of God’s Spirit
- Amos: Justice, righteousness, and true worship
- Obadiah: Judgment on Edom and God’s sovereignty
- Jonah: God’s mercy reaches even Israel’s enemies
- Micah: Justice, humility, and the coming ruler from Bethlehem
- Nahum: God’s judgment against Nineveh
- Habakkuk: Trusting God amid confusion and evil
- Zephaniah: Warning of judgment and hope of restoration
- Haggai: Encouragement to rebuild God’s house
- Zechariah: Visions of renewal and the coming King
- Malachi: Final call to faithfulness and promise of the Messiah’s forerunner
