Who was God?

God creates the heavens, the earth, and all living things in six days, culminating in the creation of humankind, and res...

God creates man and woman, and places them in a beautiful garden called Eden. He tells them they can eat from any tree i...

The man and woman disobey God and eat from the forbidden tree. This causes them to realize they are naked and they feel ...

This chapter lists the family tree of the first people created by God. It also tells the story of Cain and Abel, two bro...

The chapter continues with the list of the descendants of Adam, including the ages at which they had their children and ...

God was sad that people were only thinking about bad things and doing bad things. He decided to make it rain for forty d...

God told the man he saved to put two of every kind of animal on the ark, one male and one female. He also told them to b...

After the forty days of rain, the waters receded and the ark came to rest on a mountain. God made a promise to never flo...

God blessed the man and his family and told them to be fruitful and multiply. He also gave them permission to eat meat, ...

This chapter tells the story of a battle between different kings and how Abram rescues his nephew Lot.

Abram's wife Sarai is unable to have children, so she gives him her maidservant Hagar to be his wife. Hagar gives birth ...

God changes Abram's name to Abraham and Sarai's name to Sarah, and makes a covenant with him. He promises that Abraham w...

God destroys the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah because of the wickedness of their inhabitants. Abraham's nephew Lot and h...

Abraham moves to Gerar and tells everyone that Sarah is his sister, for fear that they will kill him to take her as a wi...

Sarah gives birth to Isaac and Hagar and Ishmael are sent away. God confirms his promise to Abraham that Isaac will be t...

God asks Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac as a test of his faith, but God provides a ram to sacrifice instead.

Abraham's servant is sent to find a wife for Isaac, and he finds Rebekah.

Abraham has more children with Keturah and then dies at the age of 175.

Isaac moves to Gerar and tells people that Rebekah is his sister, just as his father Abraham did. He becomes very wealth...

Isaac plans to bless his older son Esau, but Rebekah and Jacob conspire to deceive Isaac so that Jacob receives the bles...

Jacob runs away to his mother's family and has a dream of a ladder reaching to heaven. God confirms his promise to Jacob...

Jacob becomes very wealthy with large flocks and many children.

Jacob runs away from Laban with his family and possessions. Laban pursues him but they make a covenant and part as frien...

Jacob prepares to meet his brother Esau and he wrestles with God.

Jacob and Esau are reconciled and Jacob moves his family to Bethel.

God tells Jacob to move to Bethel and to get rid of foreign gods. Jacob renames the place Bethel and builds an altar to ...

Joseph is sold to Potiphar, an Egyptian officer, and becomes successful in his service. Potiphar's wife falsely accuses ...

Joseph interprets the dreams of the Pharaoh's cupbearer and the baker and is later called upon to interpret the Pharaoh'...

Joseph is appointed as the second-in-command in Egypt and he successfully manages the country during the famine, providi...

Joseph's brothers come to Egypt to buy food during the famine and they do not recognize Joseph, who tests them.

The brothers return to Egypt with Benjamin, Joseph's brother, and Joseph reveals himself to them.

Joseph's brothers are afraid that he will seek revenge for being sold into slavery and they plead for mercy.

Joseph forgives his brothers and tells them to bring their father Jacob and their families to Egypt.

Jacob and his family move to Egypt and settle in the land of Goshen.

Jacob blesses Joseph's two sons, Ephraim and Manasseh.

Jacob blesses his twelve sons, giving each a prophecy about their descendants.

Jacob dies and is buried in the cave of Machpelah. Joseph's brothers fear that he will seek revenge now that Jacob is de...

The Israelites are enslaved in Egypt and God chooses Moses to lead them out of Egypt and to the Promised Land. Moses is ...

Moses kills an Egyptian and flees to Midian, where he marries Zipporah and has a son.

God speaks to Moses from a burning bush and tells him to return to Egypt to lead the Israelites out of slavery. God give...

Moses returns to Egypt and performs the signs that God has given him, but the Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelite...

The Pharaoh increases the workload of the Israelites, but Moses and Aaron continue to press him to let them go.

God reminds Moses of his promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and confirms that he will free the Israelites from slavery ...

God sends plagues upon Egypt, but the Pharaoh still refuses to let the Israelites go.

The plagues of frogs, gnats and flies come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.

The plagues of livestock, boils and hail come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.

The plagues of lucost and darkness come upon Egypt, but still the Pharaoh refuses to let the Israelites go.

God commands that the Israelites are to set apart all firstborn males for him.

The Pharaoh regrets letting the Israelites go and pursues them with his army. The Israelites are trapped at the Red Sea,...

Moses and the Israelites sing a song of praise to God for delivering them from the Egyptians.

God provides manna and quail for the Israelites to eat in the wilderness.

The Israelites complain about the lack of water and God provides water from a rock.

Moses' father-in-law Jethro visits him and advises him to appoint leaders to help him govern the Israelites.

God tells the Israelites to prepare for his arrival on Mount Sinai and gives them instructions for building the tabernac...

God gives the Israelites the Ten Commandments, which include prohibitions against idolatry, murder, theft, and bearing f...

God gives laws for slavery, personal injury, and property damage.

God commands the Israelites to keep the Sabbath and to celebrate three annual festivals: the Feast of Unleavened Bread, ...

Moses, Aaron, and the seventy elders of Israel go up the mountain to worship God and see him.

Instructions for the consecration of the priests and the altar.

Instructions for the Sabbath and for the craftsmen who will make the tabernacle and its furnishings.

The Israelites make a golden calf while Moses is on the mountain receiving the commandments. Moses breaks the tablets an...

Moses receives a new set of tablets and God reiterates the Ten Commandments.

The Israelites bring materials for making the tabernacle and its furnishings.

God gives instructions for preparing the grain offering, including the use of salt and oil.

God gives instructions for making sin and guilt offerings.

God forbids Aaron's sons Nadab and Abihu from offering "strange fire" before him and they are consumed by fire as punish...

God gives the Israelites laws for clean and unclean animals, and instructs them on how to tell the difference.

God gives laws for sexual conduct, including prohibitions on incest, adultery, and homosexuality.

God gives laws for various moral and ethical conduct, including commandments to love one's neighbor, to keep the Sabbath...

God gives laws for various penalties, including those for blasphemy, sacrifice to other gods, and witchcraft.

God gives laws for the priests, including guidelines for their physical appearance, behavior and marriage.

God gives laws for the proper presentation of offerings and for the priests who present them.

God gives instructions for the annual festivals and appointed times.

God gives instructions for the lampstand, the bread of the presence and the altar of incense.

God gives instructions for the Sabbath year and the Year of Jubilee, including the release of debts and the return of pr...

God promises blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience.

God institutes the law of the Nazirite, which sets out specific rules for those who take a vow to be set apart to God.

God commands the Israelites to make two silver trumpets for signaling and for calling the assembly.

The Israelites complain about the food and God sends quail and a plague.

Miriam and Aaron speak against Moses, and Miriam is punished with leprosy.

The Israelites rebel against God's command to enter the land of Canaan, and as a punishment, they will wander in the wil...

God commands the Israelites to offer special sacrifices for unintentional sins.

Korah, Dathan and Abiram rebel against Moses and Aaron, but God destroys them and their followers.

The Israelites are punished for not believing in God, as a result, Moses is not allowed to enter the promised land.

The Israelites defeat King Sihon and King Og, but they also complain and are punished with fiery serpents.

Balaam is hired to curse the Israelites, but he blesses them instead.

Balaam's prophecies of the coming of a great leader, the Messiah.

Balaam's final prophecy and his departure.

Israelites commit idolatry and immorality with Moabite women, and a plague breaks out among them as punishment.

The daughters of Zelophehad approach Moses, asking for their father's inheritance, as he has no sons. God commands that ...

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey from Egypt to the edge of the Promised Land and of the disobedience that h...

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey through the wilderness and their defeat of King Sihon and King Og.

Moses reminds the Israelites of their journey to Bashan and their defeat of King Og.

Moses reminds the Israelites of the laws God has given them and commands them to obey them.

Moses reminds the Israelites of the Ten Commandments and the other laws God has given them.

Moses commands the Israelites to love God with all their heart, soul, and strength.

Moses commands the Israelites to destroy the idols of the nations they will dispossess and not to intermarry with them.

Moses reminds the Israelites of God's provision for them during their journey through the wilderness.

Moses reminds the Israelites of their disobedience and rebellion, and of God's patience with them.

Moses commands the Israelites to follow God's commandments and to circumcise their hearts.

Moses commands the Israelites to love God and to keep his commandments.

Moses commands the Israelites to destroy the idols and places of worship of the nations they will dispossess.

Moses warns the Israelites against following false gods and prophets.

Moses commands the Israelites to set apart tithes of their crops and herds for God.

Moses commands the Israelites to release debt every seven years and to leave the land fallow every seventh year.

Moses commands the Israelites to celebrate the Passover, the Feast of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Weeks, and the Feas...

Moses commands the Israelites to appoint a king and commands that the king must obey God's laws.

Moses commands the Israelites to be careful to avoid the sins of the nations they will dispossess.

Moses commands the Israelites to appoint cities of refuge, where those who have killed unintentionally can seek asylum.

Moses commands the Israelites on how to conduct warfare.

Moses commands the Israelites on various legal matters, including inheritance rights, the rights of the firstborn, and p...

Moses commands the Israelites on various moral and ethical conduct, including sexual conduct, the treatment of animals, ...

Moses commands the Israelites on various laws regarding the treatment of foreigners, the release of slaves, and the prot...

Moses commands the Israelites on laws regarding marriage, divorce, and remarriage.

Moses commands the Israelites on laws regarding fair treatment in legal disputes, the punishment for false testimony, an...

Moses commands the Israelites to bring the firstfruits of their crops and herds to the tabernacle and to recite a specif...

Moses commands the Israelites to set up large stones and plaster them with plaster and to inscribe on them all the words...

Moses tells the Israelites the blessings they will receive if they obey God's commandments and the curses that will come...

Moses reminds the Israelites of the covenant God made with them at Horeb and warns them not to make a covenant with the ...

Moses tells the Israelites that if they obey God's commandments, they will prosper, but if they disobey, they will be ex...

Moses tells the Israelites that he will soon die and that Joshua will take his place as their leader.

Moses recites a song that reminds the Israelites of God's faithfulness and warns them of the consequences of disobedienc...

Moses blesses the Israelite tribes, pronouncing a special blessing on each of them.

God tells Joshua to be strong and courageous and to take possession of the Promised Land.

Joshua sends two spies to Jericho, and they meet a woman named Rahab who helps them escape.

The Israelites cross the Jordan River and the priests carrying the Ark of the Covenant stand in the middle of the river,...

Joshua sets up a monument of 12 stones to commemorate the crossing of the Jordan River.

Joshua's army is defeated at Ai because of Achan's disobedience.

Joshua conquers the city of Ai and hangs its king on a tree.

Joshua makes a treaty with the Gibeonites, a neighboring people, but is deceived by them.

Joshua defeats a coalition of five Amorite kings and their armies.

Joshua divides the remaining land of Canaan among the Israelite tribes.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Judah and Simeon.

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the remaining tribes.

Joshua reminds the Israelites to obey God's commandments and reminds the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and East Manasseh of the...

Joshua reminds the Israelites to continue to obey God's commandments and to not intermarry with the inhabitants of the l...

Joshua gathers all the Israelites at Shechem and reminds them of God's faithfulness and calls on them to choose to serve...

The Israelites begin to worship other gods, and as a result, God allows them to be oppressed by their enemies.

The Israelites continue to worship other gods, and as a result, God raises up judges to deliver them from their oppresso...

God allows certain nations to remain in the Promised Land as a test for the Israelites.

Deborah, a prophetess, leads Israel to victory against the Canaanites.

Deborah and Barak sing a song of victory and praise God.

The Israelites are oppressed by the Midianites, and God raises up Gideon to deliver them.

Gideon defeats the Midianites with a small army.

Gideon and his men capture and kill the Midianite kings.

Abimelech, one of Gideon's sons, becomes king and kills his brothers to consolidate power.

The Israelites again worship other gods and are oppressed by their enemies.

Jephthah, a judge, delivers Israel from the Ammonites.

Samson is born and is dedicated to God as a Nazirite.

Samson defeats the Philistines with the strength God gave him.

Samson falls in love with Delilah, who betrays him and causes him to lose his strength.

The tribe of Dan, in search of land, takes the city of Laish and renames it Dan.

The Israelites unite to punish the tribe of Benjamin for the crime, but end up killing all the men, women and children o...

The Israelites regret their actions and work to repopulate the tribe of Benjamin by allowing the remaining Benjaminite m...

A man named Elimelech and his family, including his two sons and wife Naomi, move to Moab due to a famine in Israel.

Elimelech and his two sons die, and his daughter-in-laws Orpah and Ruth choose to stay with Naomi and return to Israel w...

Matthew lists the genealogy of Jesus, showing that He is the promised Messiah and the son of Abraham and David.

Wise men visit Jesus, and King Herod orders all boys under 2 years old in Bethlehem to be killed.

John the Baptist baptizes Jesus, and the Holy Spirit descends on Him.

Jesus is tempted by Satan in the wilderness.

Jesus begins His ministry and teaches the Sermon on the Mount, including the Beatitudes.

Jesus teaches about prayer, fasting, and giving to the poor.

Jesus performs many miracles, including healing a leper and calming a storm.

Jesus forgives a paralyzed man's sins and heals him.

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and walks on water.

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

Jesus speaks about His coming death and resurrection.

Jesus teaches about marriage and divorce.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the parable of the wedding banquet.

Jesus denounces the religious leaders for their hypocrisy.

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry and performs miracles.

Jesus forgives a paralyzed man's sins and heals him.

Jesus is accused of blasphemy and performs more miracles.

Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of God.

Jesus heals a demon-possessed man and raises a dead girl to life.

Jesus teaches about cleanliness, tradition, and the importance of following God.

Jesus feeds the 4,000 and teaches about the yeast of the Pharisees.

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and teaches about the importance of faith.

Jesus teaches about marriage, divorce, and the kingdom of God.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, clears the temple, curses the fig tree, and teaches about the parable of the tenants.

Jesus teaches about the greatest commandment and the resurrection.

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world.

Jesus is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial.

Jesus is crucified and buried, and on the third day He rises from the dead.

Jesus appears to His disciples and commissions them to spread the Good News to all nations.

Luke writes a prologue, in which he explains that his gospel is based on the testimony of those who were eyewitnesses an...

The birth of Jesus is announced to Mary and Joseph, and He is born in Bethlehem.

John the Baptist prepares the way for Jesus, who begins His ministry with a baptism and the descent of the Holy Spirit.

Jesus is tempted by Satan and begins His ministry in Galilee.

Jesus calls His first disciples and performs many miracles.

Jesus teaches the Sermon on the Plain, including the Beatitudes.

Jesus raises a dead man to life and forgives a sinful woman.

Jesus teaches the Parable of the Sower and performs more miracles.

Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John and sends out the twelve apostles.

Jesus teaches the Parable of the Good Samaritan and sends out the seventy-two.

Jesus teaches about prayer and performs more miracles.

Jesus teaches about the coming of the kingdom of God and about being ready for His return.

Jesus teaches about repentance and performs more miracles.

Jesus teaches about humility and the cost of following Him.

Jesus teaches about the Parable of the Lost Sheep, the Lost Coin, and the Prodigal Son.

Jesus teaches about the Parable of the Shrewd Manager and the Rich Man and Lazarus.

Jesus teaches about forgiveness, faith, and the coming of the kingdom of God.

Jesus teaches about humility and the Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king, He is welcomed by the people, He curses the fig tree and He teaches about the Parable ...

Jesus is questioned by the religious leaders, teaches about the resurrection and the importance of paying taxes to Caesa...

Jesus predicts the destruction of the temple and the end of the world. He advises to be ready for the coming of the Son ...

Jesus celebrates the Last Supper with His disciples, He is betrayed by Judas, arrested, and brought to trial. He is mock...

Jesus is crucified, He dies and He is buried in a tomb. On the third day He rises from the dead. He appeared to many peo...

Jesus appears to His disciples and teaches them about the scripture concerning Himself. He commissions them to spread th...

John writes an introduction to his gospel, describing Jesus as the Word of God who was with God and was God from the beg...

Jesus has a conversation with Nicodemus, a religious leader, about being born again.

Jesus meets a Samaritan woman at a well and teaches her about living water.

Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda on the Sabbath and defends His actions before the religious leaders.

Jesus feeds the 5,000 and teaches about the bread of life.

Jesus teaches at the Festival of Booths and defends His claims to be the Messiah.

Jesus forgives a woman caught in adultery and teaches about being free from sin.

Jesus heals a man born blind and defends His actions before the religious leaders.

Jesus teaches about being the Good Shepherd and the gate to the sheep.

Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead and teaches about the resurrection and the life.

Jesus enters Jerusalem as a king and teaches about His death and resurrection.

Jesus washes the feet of His disciples and teaches about servant leadership and love.

Jesus teaches about the Father, the Holy Spirit and the way to Him.

Jesus teaches about the Holy Spirit and the coming persecution.

Jesus prays for His disciples and for all believers.

Jesus is sentenced to death by crucifixion, He dies and He is buried.

Jesus rises from the dead and appears to His disciples.

Jesus appears to His disciples again, and teaches Peter about love and service.

The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles at Pentecost, and they begin to preach and perform miracles in Jerusalem.

Peter preaches to a large crowd, and many are saved and baptized.

Peter and John heal a man at the temple gate, and they are arrested and put on trial.

The apostles are arrested again, but an angel frees them from prison and they continue to preach.

Ananias and Sapphira lie to the apostles, and they die as a result.

The apostles choose seven men to help with the ministry, and Stephen becomes the first martyr for the faith.

Stephen gives a powerful speech before the council, and he is stoned to death.

Saul (later known as Paul) is converted to Christianity and begins to preach.

Paul is arrested and brought to trial in Jerusalem, but he escapes to Tarsus.

Cornelius, a Roman centurion, becomes the first Gentile convert to Christianity.

Peter defends his actions before the council, and the Gentile converts are accepted into the church.

King Herod kills James and imprisons Peter, but an angel frees him.

Paul and Barnabas are set apart for missionary work and begin their first journey.

Paul and Barnabas continue their missionary work, facing opposition and performing miracles.

The council at Jerusalem decides that Gentile converts do not have to follow Jewish customs.

Paul and Silas are arrested and imprisoned in Philippi, but an earthquake frees them and they continue their journey.

Paul preaches in Thessalonica and Berea, and faces opposition from the Jewish leaders.

Paul continues his missionary work in Corinth, and Apollos also begins preaching there.

Paul performs miracles in Ephesus and teaches about the Holy Spirit.

Paul travels to Jerusalem and speaks to the elders of the church.

Paul is arrested in Jerusalem and brought to trial before the Roman authorities.

Paul defends himself before the crowd and explains his conversion to Christianity.

Paul is rescued from a plot to kill him and is sent to stand trial in Caesarea.

Paul stands trial before Felix, the Roman governor.

Paul gives his testimony before King Agrippa.

Paul's ship is shipwrecked and they are stranded on the island of Malta.

Paul arrives in Rome and is allowed to live under house arrest.

Paul introduces himself, and explains that the Good News is about God's plan to save all people through faith in Jesus C...

Paul teaches that all people are guilty of sin and that God's judgment is based on their actions.

Paul teaches that all people are sinful and that they need salvation through faith in Jesus.

Paul teaches that Abraham was justified by faith, and that this is the same way that everyone can be justified.

Paul teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can have peace with God and eternal life.

Paul teaches that through faith in Jesus, people can overcome sin and live a new life.

Paul teaches that people still struggle with sin even after being saved, but that through the help of the Holy Spirit, t...

Paul teaches that people who are in Christ Jesus are no longer under condemnation, and that the Holy Spirit helps them t...

Paul teaches that God's choice of some people for salvation is based on His own purpose and grace.

Paul teaches that faith in Jesus is necessary for salvation, and that people can confess Jesus as Lord with their mouth.

Paul teaches that the rejection of some of the Israelites does not mean that God has rejected them as a whole, and that ...

Paul teaches about the importance of living a life that is dedicated to God, and about the importance of loving others a...

Paul teaches about the importance of obeying the government and about the coming of the Lord.

Paul teaches about the importance of not judging others, and about the importance of living in peace with one another.

Paul teaches about the importance of bearing with one another, and about the importance of the unity of the body of Chri...

Paul greets some of his friends and closes the letter.

Paul introduces himself, and addresses the divisions among the Corinthians. He encourages them to be united in their fai...

Paul teaches about the wisdom of God and the importance of the Spirit in understanding spiritual truths.

Paul teaches about the role of apostles and leaders in the church and the importance of building on the foundation of Je...

Paul teaches about humility and the importance of being faithful servants of Jesus.

Paul addresses the issue of sexual immorality in the church and teaches about the importance of purity and holiness.

Paul addresses disputes among the Corinthians and teaches about the importance of resolving conflicts in a Christian man...

Paul teaches about marriage and singleness and the importance of living in a way that pleases God.

Paul teaches about food offered to idols and the importance of not causing others to stumble in their faith.

Paul teaches about his own rights as an apostle and the importance of not using them for his own benefit.

Paul teaches about the dangers of idolatry and the importance of fleeing from temptation.

Paul teaches about the proper way to participate in the Lord's Supper and the importance of order in the church.

Paul teaches about spiritual gifts and the importance of the unity of the body of Christ.

Paul teaches about the proper use of tongues and prophecy in the church.

Paul teaches about the resurrection of the dead and the importance of the resurrection of Jesus.

Paul tells the Christians to be strong in their faith, to collect money for poor Christians and to be careful of false t...

Paul introduces himself, and expresses his thankfulness to God for the comfort and encouragement he has received through...

Paul explains that he had to change his plans to visit Corinth and apologizes for any pain his previous letter may have ...

Paul teaches about the ministry of the New Covenant and the transformation that occurs through faith in Jesus.

Paul teaches about the importance of perseverance in the face of trials and the hope that is found in Jesus.

Paul teaches about the importance of living by faith and the assurance of eternal life through Jesus.

Paul teaches about the importance of holiness and the implications of being a temple of the Holy Spirit.

Paul expresses his joy at the Corinthians' repentance and encourages them to continue growing in their faith.

Paul encourages the Corinthians to give generously to the offering for the poor saints in Jerusalem.

Paul teaches about the principles of giving and the blessings that come from giving to others.

Paul defends his apostleship and the authority of his message.

Paul defends himself against false apostles and explains the sufferings he has endured for the sake of the gospel.

Paul shares about a vision he had of paradise and the thorn in his flesh.

Paul concludes his letter with instructions for the conduct of worship and final greetings.

A barren woman named Hannah prays for a son and dedicates him to God's service when he is born. She gives birth to Samue...

Hannah sings a song of thanksgiving for God's blessing of a son, declaring that God lifts up the humble and brings down ...

Samuel is called by God to be a prophet while he is serving in the temple. He initially mistakes God's voice for the voi...

The Israelites are defeated in battle against the Philistines, and the Ark of the Covenant is captured. This leads to a ...

The Philistines experience various plagues and misfortunes after capturing the Ark, so they return it to the Israelites.

The Ark is returned to the Israelites, and a sacrifice is made in gratitude.

Samuel leads the Israelites in a period of victory and prosperity. He judges the people justly and serves as a mediator ...

Saul is chosen by God to be the first king of Israel, and he is anointed by Samuel.

Saul's reign as king begins, and he experiences military victories and the affirmation of the people.

Saul disobeys God's commands, leading to his rejection as king. Samuel anoints David as the next king.

David is anointed as the next king of Israel by Samuel.

Saul becomes jealous of David's military victories and popularity, leading to a period of conflict between the two.

David and Jonathan, Saul's son, form a close friendship despite Saul's attempts to harm David.

Saul disobeys God's commands and is rejected as king for a second time.

David is anointed as the next king of Israel for a second time by Samuel.

David defeats the giant Philistine warrior Goliath, establishing himself as a great military leader.

David continues to have success as a military leader, and Saul's jealousy intensifies.

Saul tries to kill David, who flees and becomes a fugitive.

David and Jonathan renew their friendship and make a covenant with each other.

David lives in the wilderness and attracts a band of followers as he evades Saul's attempts to capture him.

David rescues the city of Keilah from a Philistine invasion.

Samuel dies, and David mourns his loss.

David encounters Saul again and spares his life for a second time.

Saul consults with a medium to speak to the dead Samuel, who prophesies Saul's impending defeat and death.

The Philistines reject David as an ally and send him back to the Israelites.

David leads his men in a victorious battle against the Amalekites, rescuing their families and possessions.

David defeats the remnants of Saul's family and consolidates his rule over all of Israel.

Absalom, David's son, begins to rebel against his father and gains a following.

David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital.

The Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem and placed in a tent.

God makes a covenant with David, promising him a lasting dynasty through his descendants.

David shows kindness to Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan, who was lame.

David defeats the armies of Ammon and Syria.

Nathan the prophet rebukes David for his sin and pronounces judgment on him.

Despite his anger towards Absalom, David shows mercy towards his rebellious son.

Absalom conspires against David and attempts to overthrow him.

Shimei curses David as he flees from Absalom's rebellion.

Absalom is killed in battle against David's forces, leading to David's great mourning.

David returns to Jerusalem and is reconciled with his subjects.

David takes actions to atone for Saul's violation of a covenant with the Gibeonites.

David writes a song of deliverance, praising God for his salvation and protection.

David speaks his final words, expressing confidence in God's sovereignty and calling on future generations to trust in h...

David charges Solomon, his son, to be faithful to God as he becomes king.

David reflects on his life and makes final arrangements before his death.

Solomon becomes known for his wisdom and builds a prosperous and peaceful kingdom.

Solomon sets up a wise and efficient system of administration, benefiting Israel.

Solomon builds a temple for God, a palace for himself, and many other structures.

The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple and dedicated with a great ceremony.

Despite his initial success, Solomon becomes unfaithful to God and his kingdom begins to decline.

The Queen of Sheba visits Solomon and is impressed by his wisdom and wealth.

Solomon becomes increasingly idolatrous, leading to division in the kingdom after his death.

Rehoboam, Solomon's son, refuses to heed the counsel of the older leaders and instead makes demands of the people, leadi...

A man of God from Judah confronts Jeroboam, the northern king, and pronounces judgment on him.

Ahijah the prophet prophesies to Jeroboam's wife about the future of the kingdom.

Abijam becomes king of Judah and continues the sins of his father.

Baasha becomes king of Israel and continues in the sins of Jeroboam.

Elijah is sustained by God during a famine and performs miracles, including raising a boy from the dead.

Elijah confronts Ahab and the prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel.

Elijah flees from Jezebel after she threatens his life.

Ahab continues his idolatry and goes to war against Ben-hadad, the king of Syria.

Ahab wants Naboth's vineyard and Jezebel arranges for him to be falsely accused and executed.

Ahab and Jehoshaphat, the king of Judah, join forces against Syria, but Ahab is killed in the battle.

Jehoshaphat becomes king of Judah and follows the Lord, leading to a time of peace and prosperity.

Elijah is taken up to heaven in a whirlwind, leaving Elisha to carry on his work as prophet.

Elisha performs many miracles, including feeding a large crowd with a small amount of food and healing a toxic stew.

Naaman, a commander of the Syrian army, is healed of leprosy by Elisha and becomes a believer in the Lord.

Elisha causes an ax head that had fallen into the water to float, demonstrating his power over nature.

The Lord lifts the siege of Samaria through Elisha's prophecy, bringing great abundance to the city.

Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.

Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.

Athaliah becomes queen of Judah and promotes idolatry, leading to her eventual overthrow and death.

Jehoahaz becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

Amaziah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, defeating the Edomites in battle.

Hoshea becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually causing the fall of Samaria to the Assyrian...

The people of Israel are exiled to Assyria as punishment for their idolatry and disobedience.

Hezekiah becomes king of Judah and carries out reforms, including removing idolatry and repairing the temple.

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated

Hezekiah becomes ill and is delivered from death by the Lord through the prophet Isaiah.

Manasseh becomes king of Judah and leads the people into great evil, including idol worship and child sacrifice.

Josiah becomes king of Judah and carries out extensive reforms, removing idolatry and repairing the temple.

The book of the law is discovered during repairs to the temple, leading to further reforms and a revival of faith.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.

Warriors join David

David brings the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as the center of worship.

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

David's victories over the Philistines and other neighboring nations.

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

David's reign, including his administration and building projects, and the reign of his son Solomon.

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

The division of the priests and Levites into groups for the service of the temple, including the organization of musicia...

David's preparations for the construction of the temple, including the gathering of materials and the appointment of Sol...

David's final preparations for the construction of the temple and the anointing of Solomon as king

Solomon's dedication to building God's temple and the flourishing of Israel under his wise leadership

Solomon's commitment to fulfilling the divine mandate of building a dwelling place for God, marked by resource dedicatio...

The significance of the temple as a symbol of Israel's covenant relationship with God, marked by meticulous construction...

The meticulous completion of the temple's furnishings, reflecting the devotion to worship and the centrality of divine p...

The triumphant entry of the Ark into the temple, marking the fulfillment of Solomon's dedication and the establishment o...

Solomon's heartfelt prayer acknowledging God's covenant, seeking His presence, and emphasizing the temple as a place for...

The manifestation of God's glory in response to Solomon's dedication, signifying divine approval and underscoring the sa...

Solomon's accomplishments in building and governance, contributing to the prosperity and stability of the Israelite king...

The Queen of Sheba's visit, affirming Solomon's renowned wisdom and the magnificence of his reign, with implications for...

The pivotal chapter detailing the division of the kingdom, marked by political and historical implications for Israel

Rehoboam's initial reign in Judah, marked by political and social dynamics that influence the kingdom's trajectory.

Abijah's defense of Judah against Israel, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness to God's covenant and the role of d...

Asa's reign characterized by spiritual reforms, the removal of idols, and a period of peace and prosperity in Judah.

Asa's ongoing reforms, emphasizing the renewal of the covenant and the commitment to worshiping God without the influenc...

Asa's shift in strategy, forming alliances with foreign powers, and the prophet Hanani's rebuke highlighting the import...

Jehoshaphat's righteous reign, characterized by fidelity to God's ways and educational reforms that contribute to the sp...

The narrative unfolds the consequences of Jehoshaphat's alliance with Ahab, highlighting the dangers of compromising wit...

Jehoshaphat's governance marked by justice reforms, emphasizing the importance of righteousness in the administration of...

The chapter recounts Jehoshaphat's prayerful dependence on God, leading to a miraculous victory over the enemy and highl...

Jehoram's reign characterized by disobedience and idolatry, underscoring the spiritual decline and repercussions of stra...

The narrative unfolds the turbulent period of Athaliah's usurpation, highlighting the struggles faced by the legitimate ...

Joash's restoration to the throne, emphasizing the significance of righteous leadership and the restoration of worship p...

The chapter unfolds Joash's oscillation between righteousness and apostasy, culminating in the tragic death of the proph...

Amaziah's reign characterized by a mix of military accomplishments and spiritual compromise, illustrating the complexiti...

Uzziah's reign of prosperity tainted by prideful disobedience and the subsequent affliction of leprosy, emphasizing the ...

Jotham's righteous reign characterized by spiritual devotion, military success, and economic prosperity, contributing to...

Ahaz's reign marked by apostasy, foreign alliances, and military defeat, highlighting the destructive outcomes of turnin...

Hezekiah's reign marked by a fervent commitment to restoring worship, cleansing the temple, and renewing the covenant, ...

Hezekiah's Passover celebration, emphasizing the importance of communal worship and the invitation for all of Israel to ...

Hezekiah's administrative reforms, highlighting the importance of structured organization and provision for those dedica...

The narrative unfolds the perilous situation of Sennacherib's invasion and Hezekiah's fervent prayer for divine delivera...

Manasseh's journey from wickedness to repentance, emphasizing the possibility of divine restoration even after a period ...

Josiah's reign marked by extensive reforms, culminating in the rediscovery of the Law and a fervent commitment to renewi...

Josiah's last acts of piety, including the celebration of the Passover, and the somber conclusion of his reign with his ...

The chapter narrates the tragic decline of Judah, marked by idolatry, disobedience, and the Babylonian conquest, leading...

Ezra is commissioned by King Artaxerxes to lead the return of the exiles to Jerusalem and to enforce the law.

The list of the exiles who returned to Jerusalem under the leadership of Ezra.

The rebuilding of the altar in Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Passover.

Opposition to the rebuilding of the temple by the neighboring peoples, including the writing of a letter to King Artaxer...

The rebuilding of the temple continues under the leadership of Ezra and the support of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah...

The dedication of the temple and the celebration of the feast of Tabernacles.

Ezra's journey to Jerusalem and his arrival in the city.

Ezra assembles the exiles to hear the law and to worship.

The problem of intermarriage with foreigners and Ezra's response.

The repentance and renewal of the exiles, including the removal of foreign wives and the celebration of the feast of the...

Nehemiah hears of the condition of Jerusalem and expresses his concern to King Artaxerxes.

Nehemiah's request to King Artaxerxes for permission to go to Jerusalem and rebuild the city.

Opposition to the rebuilding of the wall, including ridicule from the neighboring peoples.

Economic reforms, including the cancellation of debts.

The threat of attack from the neighboring peoples and Nehemiah's response.

The completion of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the dedication.

The reading of the law to the assembled people.

The response of the people to the reading of the law, including their confession of sin and their commitment to obedienc...

The signing of a covenant to obey the law, including the appointment of leaders to enforce the law.

The reestablishment of worship in Jerusalem, including the appointment of priests and Levites.

The dedication of the wall of Jerusalem and the celebration of the feast of Dedication.

Nehemiah's reforms, including the closing of the city gates on the Sabbath and the renewal of worship in the city.

Job is introduced as a righteous man who is blessed with wealth and family.

Job loses his wealth and children, leading him to question why God would allow such suffering.

Job curses the day he was born and expresses his anger at God.