Bible books
Books of the Bible: All 66 Books, Explained
The Bible is a library of 66 books: 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New. Pick a book to see who wrote it, when, what it is about, and the verse that sums it up. Then read it chapter by chapter.
39 books
Old Testament books
From Genesis to Malachi: law, history, poetry and the prophets.
- Genesis50 chaptersBeginnings and God's promise to bless all nations
- Exodus40 chaptersRescue from slavery and a covenant at Sinai
- Leviticus27 chaptersHoliness and how a holy God is approached
- Numbers36 chaptersTrusting God on the journey to the promised land
- Deuteronomy34 chaptersLove and obey the one God as the covenant is renewed
- Joshua24 chaptersGod keeps his promise to give Israel the land
- Judges21 chaptersA repeating cycle of failure, trouble and rescue
- Ruth4 chaptersLoyal love and a family redeemed
- 1 Samuel31 chaptersFrom judges to kings, and the heart God looks for
- 2 Samuel24 chaptersDavid's reign, his failures, and God's promise to his house
- 1 Kings22 chaptersSolomon's wisdom, a divided kingdom, and the call to be loyal to God
- 2 Kings25 chaptersProphetic warnings, decline and exile
- 1 Chronicles29 chaptersDavid's line and the centre of worship in Jerusalem
- 2 Chronicles36 chaptersTemple, repentance and renewal for a returning people
- Ezra10 chaptersReturning from exile and rebuilding worship
- Nehemiah13 chaptersPrayer, courage and rebuilding what was broken
- Esther10 chaptersGod's quiet care for his people, even when he is not named
- Job42 chaptersSuffering, honest questions, and the wisdom of God
- Psalms150 chaptersPrayer and praise in every season of life
- Proverbs31 chaptersWisdom for everyday choices
- Ecclesiastes12 chaptersFinding meaning in a life that feels fleeting
- Song of Solomon8 chaptersThe beauty of committed love
- Isaiah66 chaptersJudgment on sin and the promise of a coming Servant and King
- Jeremiah52 chaptersWarning, lament, and a new covenant
- Lamentations5 chaptersHonest grief and hope in God's steady love
- Ezekiel48 chaptersGod's glory, judgment and restoration
- Daniel12 chaptersGod rules over kings and kingdoms
- Hosea14 chaptersGod's faithful love for an unfaithful people
- Joel3 chaptersTurn back to God, and the promise of his Spirit
- Amos9 chaptersJustice for the poor and worship that is real
- Obadiah1 chapterPride falls, and God keeps his promises to his people
- Jonah4 chaptersGod's mercy reaches even those we would rather avoid
- Micah7 chaptersJustice, mercy and a ruler to come from Bethlehem
- Nahum3 chaptersGod judges cruelty and protects those who trust him
- Habakkuk3 chaptersBringing hard questions to God and trusting him anyway
- Zephaniah3 chaptersThe day of the LORD, and joy for the humble who remain
- Haggai2 chaptersPut God's house first
- Zechariah14 chaptersEncouragement to rebuild and hope in a coming king
- Malachi4 chaptersBe faithful to God and expect his messenger
27 books
New Testament books
From Matthew to Revelation: the Gospels, Acts, the letters and Revelation.
- Matthew28 chaptersJesus is the promised King and Messiah
- Mark16 chaptersJesus the Servant who gives his life for many
- Luke24 chaptersGood news for outsiders and ordinary people
- John21 chaptersBelieve in Jesus, the Son of God, and have life
- Acts28 chaptersThe good news spreads from Jerusalem to Rome
- Romans16 chaptersRight with God by faith, and how to live it out
- 1 Corinthians16 chaptersUnity, holiness and love in a divided church
- 2 Corinthians13 chaptersStrength in weakness and comfort in trouble
- Galatians6 chaptersFreedom in Christ, not by keeping the law
- Ephesians6 chaptersOne new family in Christ
- Philippians4 chaptersJoy and humility in Christ, whatever the circumstances
- Colossians4 chaptersChrist is over everything, and enough
- 1 Thessalonians5 chaptersHope and steady living while waiting for Christ's return
- 2 Thessalonians3 chaptersStand firm and keep working until the Lord returns
- 1 Timothy6 chaptersHealthy teaching and godly leadership in the church
- 2 Timothy4 chaptersHold on to the gospel and finish well
- Titus3 chaptersGood works that grow from sound teaching
- Philemon1 chapterForgiveness that makes people family
- Hebrews13 chaptersJesus is better than everything that came before, so keep going
- James5 chaptersFaith that shows itself in action
- 1 Peter5 chaptersHope and holy living under pressure
- 2 Peter3 chaptersGrow in knowledge of Christ and watch for false teaching
- 1 John5 chaptersLove, truth and knowing you belong to God
- 2 John1 chapterWalk in truth and love, and be careful who you support
- 3 John1 chapterHospitality for those who serve the truth
- Jude1 chapterStand up for the faith and stay close to God
- Revelation22 chaptersChrist wins, and God makes all things new
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