A Study of God's Word
Written by Jonah Between 783 BC – 753 BC
From the land of Nineveh
To show that God loves all His creations
Key Verse: Jonah 4:2 And he prayed unto the LORD, and said, I pray thee, O LORD, was not this my saying, when I was yet in my country? Therefore I fled before unto Tarshish: for I knew that thou art a gracious God, and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repentest thee of the evil.
1 Jonah Flees
2 Jonah Prays
3-4 Jonah’s anger; God’s Mercy
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Written by Paul the Apostle about 66 AD – 67 AD
To his (spiritual) son while in Rome in Prison
(Probably Paul’s last letter before he was executed)
To encourage Timothy to remain faithful in the ministry even in the midst of suffering
Key Verse: 2 Timothy 3:15-17 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.
1 Thanksgiving
2 Call to remain Faithful
3 Authority of God’s Word
3-4 Lead a Godly Life
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Written by Obadiah 586 BC
From the land of Judah
Prophecy against Edom
Key Verse: Obadiah 10 For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.
VERSES:
1-9 Judgment on Edom
10-14 Edom’s violations
15-21 Israel’s Victory
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Written by Paul the Apostle about 62 AD – 66 AD
To his (spiritual) son while in Rome
To remove false doctrine and suggest proper leadership for the church at Ephesus
Key Verse: 1 Timothy 4:12-13 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. Till I come, give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to doctrine.
1 Trouble in Ephesus Church
2-3 Church leadership
4 False Teachers
5 Discipline
6 Advice to Timothy
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Written by Amos Between 760 BC – 753 BC
From the land of Israel
To accuse and judge Israel for injustice and lack of mercy
Key Verse: Amos 5:14 Seek good, and not evil, that ye may live: and so the LORD, the God of hosts, shall be with you, as ye have spoken.
1 Neighbors Punished
2-8 Israel’s Destruction
9 Future Hope
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Written by Paul the Apostle about 50 AD – 52 AD
To Gentile Believers, From Corinth
To emphasize the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and to stress commitment to Him
Key Verse: 2 Thessalonians 3:4-6 And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you. And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ. Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us.
1 Praise and Encouragement
2 Return of Christ
3 Pray and Work
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Written by Paul the Apostle about 50 AD – 52 AD
To Gentile Believers, From Corinth
To emphasize the return of the Lord Jesus Christ and to encourage them
Key Verse: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-22 Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil.
1-3 Faith and Example
4 Living for God
4-5 Return of the Lord Jesus Christ
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Return to Pauline
Written by Joel from the land of Israel
Joel was likely written between 835 and 800 B.C.
To call Judah to repentance in order to avoid judgement.
Key Verse: Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
1 Locusts
2-3 Blessings and Curses
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Writer UNKNOWN (Samuel, Gad, and Nathan?)
Between 1100 BC – 931 BC
The Jews were in Israel and Judah
Recording how Israel got a king
Key Verse: 1 Samuel 15:22 And Samuel said, Hath the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.
1-7 Samuel
8-15 Saul
16-31 Saul and David
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Written by Paul the Apostle about 60 AD – 62 AD
To Gentile Believers, While in Rome, in Prison
To counteract heretical teachings and exhort believers
Key Verse: Colossians 2:9-10 For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily. And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:
1 Thanksgiving
1-2 Work of Christ
3-4 Finish the Race
4 Final Greetings
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