Scriptures Final Exam- BOOKS

Genesis

🌍 The first book of the Bible, narrating creation, the fall of humanity, the flood, and the early history of the Israelite patriarchs.

Leviticus

sacrificial rituals, and moral laws for the Israelites.

Numbers

🧭 The fourth book of the Torah, narrating the Israelites' wilderness wanderings from Sinai to the plains of Moab, including censuses and complaints.

Deuteronomy

🗣️ The fifth book of the Torah, presenting Moses' farewell speeches to the Israelites before entering the Promised Land, reiterating and expanding on the Law.

Joshua (book)

⚔️ The book narrates Israel's conquest of Canaan under the leadership of Joshua, Moses' successor.

Judges (book)

🦸‍♂️ The book describes the period in Israel after Joshua's death and before the monarchy, where God raised up "judges" (charismatic leaders) to deliver Israel from its enemies.

1–2 Samuel

👑 Books narrating the transition from the period of judges to the establishment of the monarchy, focusing on Samuel, Saul, and David.

Isaiah (book)

🦁 A major prophet whose book contains prophecies concerning Judah, Jerusalem, and the coming Messiah.

Jeremiah (book)

😭 A major prophet known as the "weeping prophet," who warned Judah of impending destruction by Babylon.

Ezekiel (book)

🌪️ A major prophet exiled to Babylon, known for his visions and prophecies concerning the restoration of Israel.

The Book of the Twelve

📖 A collection of twelve shorter prophetic books, also known as the Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi).

Chronicles

📜 Two books presenting a theological history of Israel from Adam to the Babylonian Exile, emphasizing Davidic kingship and the Temple.

The Psalms

🎶 A collection of 150 poetic songs and prayers expressing a wide range of human emotions and experiences before God.

Ruth (book)

❤️ A short book narrating the story of Ruth, a Moabite woman who shows loyalty to her Israelite mother-in-law Naomi and becomes an ancestor of David.

Esther (book)

👑 A book telling the story of a Jewish queen in Persia who saves her people from genocide.

Daniel (book)

🦁 A book containing stories of Daniel and his friends in Babylonian exile, along with apocalyptic visions.

Proverbs (book)

🧠 A book of short, pithy sayings that offer practical wisdom and moral instruction for living a godly life.

Job (book)

😔 A book exploring the problem of suffering and divine justice through the story of Job, a righteous man who undergoes immense hardship.

Ecclesiastes

🤔 A book of wisdom literature that reflects on the meaninglessness of life "under the sun" and encourages finding joy in God's gifts.

Gospels

🌟 The first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John), narrating the life and ministry of Jesus Christ.

Gospel of Matthew

👑 Emphasizes Jesus as the Jewish Messiah and New Moses; orderly teaching.

Gospel of Mark

🦁 Fast-paced narrative, emphasizes Jesus as the suffering Son of God; Messianic Secret.

Gospel of Luke

💖 Emphasizes Jesus as the compassionate Savior of all, especially the marginalized; historical detail.

Gospel of John

🌟 Emphasizes Jesus' divine identity as the Logos and Son of God; signs and "I Am" statements.

Acts of the Apostles

🚀 The fifth book of the New Testament, narrating the history of the early Christian church from Jesus' ascension to Paul's imprisonment in Rome.

1 Thessalonians

📖 Paul's earliest surviving letter, addressing issues of Christian conduct, perseverance in suffering, and the return of Christ (Parousia).

Galatians

⚖️ A letter defending Paul's apostleship and the doctrine that salvation comes through faith in Christ, not by works of the Law.

1–2 Corinthians

✉️ Letters addressing various problems in the Corinthian church, including divisions, immorality, spiritual gifts, and the resurrection.

Romans

📜 Paul's most systematic theological letter, expounding on the Gospel of God's righteousness, salvation by faith, and the inclusion of both Jews and Gentiles.

Philippians

😊 A letter of joy and encouragement from Paul to the church in Philippi, emphasizing unity, humility, and steadfastness in Christ.

Philemon

🤝 A short letter from Paul appealing to Philemon to receive his runaway slave Onesimus back as a brother in Christ.

Hebrews

📜 An epistle arguing for the superiority of Christ over Old Testament institutions, priesthood, and sacrifices.

James

⚖️ An epistle emphasizing the importance of good works as evidence of true faith.

Revelation

apocalyptic visions concerning the end times, the cosmic conflict between good and evil, and God's ultimate triumph.