Books of The Bible 2026

Genesis

Genesis tells the story of beginnings—of the world, humanity, sin, and God’s redemptive plan. After creation is fractured by human rebellion, God chooses Abraham and his descendants as the means through which blessing will come to all nations. The book traces this promise through Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, showing how God remains faithful despite human failure and uses even suffering and evil to accomplish His purposes.

12:3

I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed

15:6

And he believed the Lord, and he counted it to him as righteousness

50:22

You meant evil against me, but God meant it for good

Exodus

Exodus tells the story of God redeeming Israel from slavery in Egypt and forming them into His covenant people. God reveals Himself as the LORD (“I AM”), delivers Israel through mighty acts, establishes His law at Sinai, and chooses to dwell among them through the tabernacle. The book shows that salvation comes before obedience and that God’s goal is not just freedom from oppression, but relationship and His presence with His people.

3:14

God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. And he said, say thus to the people of Israel, ‘I AM has sent me to you.’

Leviticus

Leviticus explains how a holy God can dwell among a sinful people. Building on Exodus, it lays out laws for sacrifice, purity, priesthood, and worship, showing that atonement is necessary for forgiveness and that holiness must shape every part of life. The book emphasizes that Israel’s obedience flows from God’s holiness and grace, not from an attempt to earn His favor.

19:2

…you shall be holy, for I the Lord your God am holy.

Numbers

Numbers recounts Israel’s journey from Mount Sinai to the edge of the Promised Land and reveals a repeated pattern of unbelief, rebellion, and delay. Although God remains faithful to His promises, the people continually doubt Him, resulting in a generation dying in the wilderness rather than entering the land. The book highlights both God’s patience and justice, showing that covenant promises are sure, but faithlessness has real consequences.

14:18

The Lord is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, forgiving iniquity and transgression, but he will by no means clear the guilty, visiting the iniquity of the fathers on the children, to the third and fourth generations.

Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy records Moses’ final speeches to Israel as they stand on the edge of the Promised Land. It re-teaches the law to a new generation, not as mere rules but as a call to love, remember, and remain faithful to the LORD. The book urges Israel to choose obedience rooted in love and gratitude, warning that faithfulness leads to life and blessing, while disobedience leads to loss and exile.

Deuteronomy 30:19–20 — “I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore choose life…”

Deuteronomy 6:5 — “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might.”

Deuteronomy 8:3 — “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD.”

Joshua

Joshua describes Israel’s entry into the Promised Land and the fulfillment of God’s covenant promises. Under Joshua’s leadership, Israel conquers and settles Canaan, not by their own strength but by God’s faithfulness. The book emphasizes that God keeps His word, yet continued possession of the land depends on Israel’s obedience and loyalty to the LORD.

Joshua 1:9 — “Be strong and courageous… for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua 24:15 — “Choose this day whom you will serve… but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.”

Judges

Judges depicts Israel’s life in the Promised Land after Joshua and reveals a repeated cycle of spiritual decline. Without strong leadership, Israel turns away from the LORD, falls into idolatry, is oppressed by enemies, cries out for help, and is rescued by judges raised up by God. The book shows the consequences of covenant unfaithfulness and emphasizes that Israel’s deepest problem is not political or military, but spiritual—forgetting God and doing what seems right to themselves.

Judges 21:25 — “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.”

-This is the haunting final line of this book. They chose rebellion and disobedience.

Judges 6:12 — “The LORD is with you, O mighty man of valor.” (God’s grace working through flawed people)

-Said to Gideon while he was hiding. God defines people by what he will make them, not what they are currently.