A Study of God's Word
The eight General Epistles were written by apostles and other leaders of Jewish believers including James, Simon Peter, John, and Jude. They were written to Early Jewish Believers to provide guidance, encouragement through persecution and warnings of False teachings. These epistles will be of great value during the coming 7-year TRIBULATION.
Hebrews See HebNT Under Pauline
⇨ James
⇨ 1 Peter
⇨ 2 Peter
⇨ 1 John
⇨ 2 John
⇨ 3 John
⇨ Jude
⇨ Revelations
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Writers Solomon and others
900BC – 700 BC
From Israel
To wisdom and guidance for God’s people
Key Verse: Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
1-9 Lessons in Wisdom
10-22 Proverbs of Solomon
23-24 Other Wise Sayings
25-29 Solomon’s Sayings
30-31 Other Proverbs
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⇨ Romans
⇨ 1 Corinthians
⇨ 2 Corinthians
⇨ Galatians
⇨ Ephesians
⇨ Philippians
⇨ Colossians
⇨ 1 Thessalonians
⇨ 2 Thessalonians
⇨ 1 Timothy
⇨ 2 Timothy
⇨ Titus
⇨ Philemon
⇨ Hebrews
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Writers Moses, David, Asaph, Solomon, Ethan, Sons of Korah
900BC – 500 BC
From Jerusalem
To communicate with God and Worship Him
Key Verse: Psalm 145:21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.
1-41 Book 1
42-72 Book 2
73-89 Book 3
90-106 Book 4
107-150 Book 5
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Writer Unknown
Time Unknown (maybe the first Bible Book written)
From Mesopotamia
To show the sovereignty of God and to illustrate faithfulness in the midst of suffering
Key Verse: Job 19:25-26 For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
1-3 Testing of Job
4-31 Job’s Friends
32-37 Elihu’s Speech
38-42 God’s Answer
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There are only 5 books listed as Poetry & Wisdom which includes Drama, Proverbs, Poems, and Hymns. Expressing the way the Jews expressed themselves to each other and to God.
Job
⇨ Job
Psalm
⇨ Psalm
Proverbs
⇨ Proverbs
Ecclesiastes
⇨ Ecclesiastes
Song of Solomon
⇨ Song of Solomon
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Written by Malachi in the 400 BC
From Judah
Prophecy and Judgment
To examine Judah’s actions and make sure God has priority
Key Verse: Malachi 4:2 But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.
1-3 Six Prophetic Speeches
4 Day of the Lord
THE LAST WORD FROM GOD FOR 400 YEARS
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Writer UNKNOWN (Mordecai)
Written in 450 BC – 330 BC
In the land of Persia
Story of Redemption
God, in all circumstances is still in control
Key Verse: Esther 4:14 For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?
1-2 Search for a Queen
3 Haman’s Plot
4-6 Esther’s Plan
7 Haman’s Downfall
8-10 Esther saves the Jews
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Written by Zechariah About 520 BC – 518 BC
From Judah
Prophecy and Hope
To give Hope to the Jewish Remnant
Key Verse: Zechariah 9:9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a colt the foal of an ass.
1-8 Zechariah’s Vision
9-14 Oracles against the Nations
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Written by Haggai About 520 BC
From Judah
Prophecy and Hope
To urge the Jew to complete rebuilding the Temple
Key Verse: Haggai 2:5 According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not.
1 Rebuild the Temple
2 Blessings and David’s Throne
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