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1. Genesis, 50 chapters.
2. Exodus, 40 chapters.
3. Leviticus, 27 chapters.
4. Numbers, 36 chapters.
5. Deuteronomy, 34 chapters.
6. Joshua, 24 chapters.
7. Judges, 21 chapters.
8. Ruth, 4 chapters.
9. 1 Samuel, 31 chapters.
10. 2 Samuel, 24 chapters.
11. 1 Kings, 22 chapters.
12. 2 Kings, 25 chapters.
13. 1 Chronicles, 29 chapters.
14. 2 Chronicles, 36 chapters.
15. Ezra, 10 chapters.
16. Nehemiah, 13 chapters.
17. Esther, 10 chapters.
18. Job, 42 chapters.
19. Psalms, 150 chapters.
20. Proverbs, 31 chapters.
21. Ecclesiastes, 12 chapters.
22. Song of Solomon, 8 chapters.
23. Isaiah, 66 chapters.
24. Jeremiah, 52 chapters.
25. Lamentations, 5 chapters.
26. Ezekiel, 48 chapters.
27. Daniel, 12 chapters.
28. Hosea, 14 chapters.
29. Joel, 3 chapters.
30. Amos, 9 chapters.
31. Obadiah, 1 chapter.
32. Jonah, 4 chapters.
33. Micah, 7 chapters.
34. Nahum, 3 chapters.
35. Habakkuk, 3 chapters.
36. Zephaniah, 3 chapters.
37. Haggai, 2 chapters.
38. Zechariah, 14 chapters.
39. Malachi, 4 chapters.
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A summary of the Old Testament books
These books were written perhaps as long ago as 3400 years ago, by Moses. These five
books are sometimes called the Pentateuch or the Torah.
Books 6-16: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles,
2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah.
These books explain the history of Israel from the time that the nation was established
about 3400 years ago. It includes information about the time when the nation was
conquered by the Assyrians about 2700 years ago, and when it was conquered by the
Babylonians about 2600 years ago. The Assyrians and Babylonians forced many Jews out
of their homeland. But, many Jews returned during the next few centuries, shortly before
the time of Jesus.
These books are sometimes called the books of Writings, or the books of Poetry, or the
books of Wisdom.
These books contain prophecies that were delivered by prophets named Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Ezekiel and Daniel. These prophets lived about 2700 to 2500 years ago. Some of their
prophecies found fulfillment more than 2500 years ago. Christians believe that many of
the prophecies were fulfilled by Jesus about 2000 years ago. And many of their
prophecies have found fulfillment during the past 200 years.
Books 28-39: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi.
These books are sometimes called the books of the "minor" prophets. They are called
"minor" because their books are short in length.
The New Testament's 27 books
1. Matthew, 28 chapters.
2. Mark, 16 chapters.
3. Luke, 24 chapters.
4. John, 21 chapters.
5. Acts, 28 chapters.
6. Romans, 16 chapters.
7. 1 Corinthians, 16 chapters.
8. 2 Corinthians, 13 chapters.
9. Galatians, 6 chapters.
10. Ephesians, 6 chapters.
11. Philippians, 4 chapters.
12. Colossians, 4 chapters.
13. 1 Thessalonians, 5 chapters.
14. 2 Thessalonians, 3 chapters.
15. 1 Timothy, 6 chapters.
16. 2 Timothy, 4 chapters.
17. Titus, 3 chapters.
18. Philemon, 1 chapter.
19. Hebrews, 13 chapters.
20. James, 5 chapters.
21. 1 Peter, 5 chapters.
22. 2 Peter, 3 chapters.
23. 1 John, 5 chapters.
24. 2 John, 1 chapter.
25. 3 John, 1 chapter.
26. Jude, 1 chapter.
27. Revelation, 22 chapters
These four books are sometimes called the Gospel, or the Gospels. They were written
about 2000 years ago by the followers of Jesus. These books contain details about the life
and teachings of Jesus Christ.
These 22 books are sometimes called Letters or Epistles. They were written by followers
of Jesus. They often were sent to other people to help explain Christianity. Sometimes
they were written to counter heresy, or wrongful interpretations of the teachings of Jesus.
This book was written by John about 1900 years ago. He was shown visions of the future
by Jesus. This book contains many prophecies about the End Times, or the Apocalypse.
• The New Testament contains the four Gospels, which refers to the books of Matthew,
Mark, Luke and John. It also contains Epistles, or "letters," that were written by Peter,
Paul, James and other followers of Jesus. It also contains the book of Revelation.
The early life of Jesus
The virgin Mary is told she'll give birth to Jesus (see Luke 1:26-38; Matthew 1:18-25)
Jesus is born in the town of Bethlehem (see Luke 2:1-7)
Star of Bethlehem appears (see Matthew 2:1-2)
King Herod tries to kill the new-born King (Jesus) (see Matthew 2:3-12)
The infant Jesus and his parents escape to Egypt (see Matthew 2:13-15)
Jesus is taken back to Israel, to the town of Nazareth (see Matthew 2:19-23)
Jesus as a young child visits the Lord's Temple (see Luke 2:41-52)
Jesus was crucified. He died. He was buried. And he rose again. The resurrection is an
essential part of Christianity. There is no Christianity without the resurrection (see 1
Corinthians 15). This page explains some details of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Mary Magdalene discovers Jesus' tomb was empty (see John 20:1-10)
Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene (see John 20:10-18)
Resurrection appearances
The resurrection of Jesus Christ was the beginning of Christianity. If Christ had not been
resurrected and seen by many people (more than 500), Christianity would not exist today.
Jesus made twelve appearances after his resurrection:
1. His first appearance was to Mary Magdalene, on that early Sunday morning. (Mark
16:9; John 20:10-18).
2. Jesus appeared to the women returning from the tomb. (Matthew 28:9-10).
3. Jesus appeared to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. (Luke 24:13-32; Mark 16:12-
13).
4. He appeared to Peter in Jerusalem. (Luke 24:34; 1 Corinthians 15:5).
5. He appeared to his disciples and other followers, and also a second time to the two
men from Emmaus, in a locked room in Jerusalem. The apostle Thomas wasn't there at
that time. (Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19-23).
6. A week later, Jesus again appeared to his disciples behind locked doors, and this time
Thomas was present. (John 20:24-29).
7. Jesus appeared to seven of his disciples on the shore of the Sea of Galilee. (John 21:1-
24).
8. Jesus was seen by 500 believers at one time. (1 Corinthians 15:6).
9. He appeared to James. (1 Corinthians 15:7).
10. He appeared to eleven disciples on a mountain in Galilee. (Matt. 28:18-20).
11. He walked with his disciples along the road to Bethany, on the Mount of Olives, and
then ascended into Heaven. (Luke 24:50-53).
12. He was seen by Paul on the road to Damascus. (Acts 9:3-6; 1 Corinthians 15:8).
• 12 Apostles
Annas is mentioned by name in Luke 3:2, John 18, and Acts 4:6
Acts, chapters 18 and 19; 1 Corinthians, chapters 1, 3, 4 and 16; and Titus 3:13
• Aquila
Aquila was a Jewish Christian living in Corinth with his wife Priscilla
Acts, chapter 18, Romans 16:3, 1 Corinthians 16:19, and 2 Timothy 4:19
• Barabbas Luke 23:19
• Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37). (Acts 9:26-27). (Acts 11:25) (Acts 15: 36-40).
• Bartholomew the Apostle (John 1:45-51, 21:2)
• Bartimaeus (son of Timaeus) Mark 10:46-52
• Bernice (Acts 25:13).
Bernice was the oldest daughter of Herod Agrippa 1, who ruled Palestine A.D. 37-44
• Caiaphas (Luke 3:2) (John 18:12-28). (Acts 4:6-7).
• Candace Candace was a queen of Ethiopia (Acts 8:27)
• Chuza
Chuza was a steward of Herod Antipas, a position of wealth and renown. His wife,
Susanna, was one of the women that provided for Jesus (Luke 8:3).
• Claudius (Acts 18:2) (Acts 18:1-2). Acts 11:28
he silenced their criticism by saying, "who was I that could withstand God? (Acts 11:17)
• Crispus
Crispus was one of only a few people that was baptized by Paul (1 Corinth. 1:14).
• Daniel (Chapters 1 - 6) (Chapters 7 - 12).
• David (King David) 1 and 2 Samuel and the first two chapters of 1 Kings, also in 1
Chronicles. David was the youngest son of Jesse
• Demetrius (Acts 19:24-40)
• Demus (2 Tim. 4:9-10).
• Dorcas (also known as Tabitha) (Acts 9:36-42)
• Drusilla (Acts 24:24).
Drusilla was the youngest daughter of Herod Agrippa I by his wife Cypros
• Elijah (or Elias) (1 Kings 17:22-23) (2 Kings 2:11). (Luke 1:17).
• Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist (Luke 1:41-42). (Luke 1:5-79)
• Felix (Acts 23:23). (Acts 24: 1-27).
• Festus (Acts 24:27). (Acts 25:11). (Acts 25:1-27; 26:1-32)
• Gabriel (Angel) Daniel 9:20. And in Luke 1:19,
• Gamaliel (Acts 5:39)
• Herod Antipas Luke 13:32. (Luke 23:7-12)
• Herod Archelaus Matthew 2:22
• Herod Philip Luke 3:1
• Herod the Great, Herod the king Matthew, chapter 2
• Herodias Mark 6:14-28 Matthew 14:1-12
• Isaac (Gen 21:8-20) (Gen 24:1-10).
• Isaiah (sometimes spelled as Esaias) Isaiah 66:8
• Israel (originally known as Jacob) (Genesis 25:23-26) (Genesis 27:41)
• James (son of Alphaeus) the Apostle
Matthew 10:1-3, Mark 3:14-19, Luke 6:13-16, and Acts 1:13.
• James (son of Zebedee) the Apostle (Acts 12:1-2).
• James (the Epistle writer) (Galatians 1:19) (Acts 15:13, 21:18)