Bible Book Outlines

Question 1

Outline Psalms

Answer 1

(Introduction: Pss 1-2)
Book 1: Psalms 1-41 - David’s conflict with Saul
Book 2: Psalms 42-72 - David’s kingship
Book 3: Psalms 73-89 - 8th cent. Assyrian crisis
Book 4: Psalms 90-106 - Destruction of temple & exile
Book 5: Psalms 107-150 - Praise / Return from exile
(Conclusion: Pss 146-150 - Climactic praise of God)

Question 2

Outline Genesis

Answer 2

Gen 1-11: Primeval history
Gen 12-23: Abraham
Gen 24-26: Isaac
Gen 27-36: Jacob
Gen 37-50: Joseph

Question 3

Outline Exodus

Answer 3

1. Redemption (1-18):
   1-6: Slavery of Israel & Call of Moses
   7-11: Ten Plagues (Yahweh judges the gods of Egypt)
   12-13: The Passover and the Exodus (Climax, sec. 1)
   14-15: Israel departs from Egypt (crossing the sea)
   16-18: Israel journeys to Sinai
2. Response to redemption (19-40)
   19-24: Yahweh gives the covenant law
   25-31: Yahweh gives instructions for the tabernacle
   32-34: Covenant broken & renewed (Climax, sec 2)
   35-40: Israel builds the Tabernacle

Question 4

Outline Leviticus

Answer 4

1-7: Rules for offerings
8-10: Ordination of priests
11-16: Rules for cleanliness
17-27: Rules for holiness

Question 5

Outline Numbers

Answer 5

1-10: Preparation to leave Sinai (census, 1st generation)
11-25: Rebellion and wandering
26-36: 2nd census and direction

Question 6

Outline Deuteronomy

Answer 6

(Structure of a Suzerain-Vassal Covenant)
1:1-5: Preamble
1:6-ch. 4: Historical prologue
5-11: General stipulations
12-26: Specific stipulations
27-28: Blessings and curses
29-30: Call upon divine witnesses
31-34: Moses' farewell

Question 7

Outline Isaiah

Answer 7

1:39: Book of Judgment
40-55: Book of Consolation
56-66: Book of Restoration

Question 8

Outline Jeremiah

Answer 8

(JJJPJJJ)
1: Jeremiah's call
2-20: Judah's sin
21-29: Jeremiah's confrontations
30-33: Promise of restoration
34-45: Judgment on Judah
46-51: Judgment on the nations
52: Jerusalem's fall

Question 9

Outline Ezekiel

Answer 9

(VJJJRV)
1-3: Vision of God's throne and call of Ezekiel
4-24: Judgment on Judah
25-32: Judgment on the nations
33: Jerusalem's fall
34-39: Restoration
40-48: Vision of the new temple

Question 10

Daniel

Answer 10

1-6: Daniel’s story

7-12: Daniel’s prophecy

Question 11

Matthew

Answer 11

(P)
1-4:11: Preparation and inauguration of Jesus' ministry
4:12 - ch. 20: Public ministry
21-27: Passion week
28: Resurrection

Question 12

Mark

Answer 12

(P)
1:1-13: Preparation and inauguration of Jesus' ministry
1:14 - ch. 10: Public ministry
11-15: Passion week
16: Resurrection

Question 13

Luke

Answer 13

(P)
1-4:13: Preparation and inauguration of Jesus' ministry
4:14 - ch. 18: Public ministry
19-23: Passion week
24: Resurrection

Question 14

John

Answer 14

1:1-18: Prologue
1:19 - ch. 12: Book of Signs
13-20: Book of Glory
a) 13-17: Upper Room Discourse
b) 18-20: Passion Narrative and Resurrection
21: Epilogue

Question 15

Romans

Answer 15

(S)
1-3:20: Sin
3:21 - ch. 5: Salvation
6-8: Sanctification
9-11: Sovereignty
12-15: Service / Application
16: Salutation

Question 16

Galatians

Answer 16

(Right B)
1-2: The Right Basis: Establishing God’s true revelation
3-4: The Right Beliefs: Justification by faith
5-6: The Right Behaviour: Life in the Spirit

Question 17

Ephesians

Answer 17

1-3: The Gospel Explained

 1: Spiritual blessings in Christ
 2: 1-10: Salvation by grace through faith
 2: 11-22: One in Christ
 3: The mystery of the Gospel

4-6: The Gospel Applied

 4: Unity and maturity in the Body
 5: Be imitators of Christ
 6: The armour of God

Question 18

Hebrews

Answer 18

(Superiority of Christ)
1-2: Superiority of Christ over Angels
3-4: Superiority of Christ over Moses
5-10: Superiority of Christ over Levitical Priests
11-12: Final exhortation to persevere in the faith
13: Concluding exhortations and remarks

Question 19

1 Timothy

Answer 19

I. Paul’s Greeting (1:1-2)
II. Dealing with False Teachers (1:3-11)
III. Paul’s Sin and God’s Mercy (1:12-17)
IV. Paul’s Purpose for Writing (1:18-20)

V. Instructions for Church Life (2:1-3:16)
A. Prayer and Worship (2:1-15)
B. Qualifications for Church Leaders (3:1-13)
C. Paul’s Purpose for Writing (3:14-16)

VI. Countering False Doctrine (4:1-16)
VII. Elders and Widows (5:1-6:2)
VIII. False Teachers Seeking Financial Gain (6:3-19)
IX. Closing Grace (6:20-21)

Question 20

2 Timothy

Answer 20

I. Paul’s Greeting (1:1-2)
II. Personal Exhortations to Timothy (1:3-18)
III. Be Strengthened in Christ (2:1-13)

IV. Opposition to the Gospel (2:14-4:5)
A. Avoid Foolish Controversies (2:14-26)
B. Apostasy in the Last Days (3:1-9)
C. Continue in What You Have Learned (3:10-17)
D. Preach the Word (4:1-5)

V. Paul’s Personal Situation (4:6-18)
A. The Nearness of Paul’s Death (4:6-8)
B. The LORD Will Rescue (4:9-18)

VI. Closing Grace (4:19-22)