Book Contents / PCA Flashcards
In depth bible understanding
Genesis (outline)
- Creation and Early Humanity (Chapters 1-11)
- The Call of Abraham (Chapters 12-25)
- Isaac and His Family (Chapters 26-27)
- Jacob’s Journey and Family (Chapters 28-36)
- Joseph’s Story (Chapters 37-50)
Exodus (outline)
- Israel’s Bondage and Moses’ Call (Chapters 1-4)
- The Plagues and the Exodus (Chapters 5-12)
- Journey to Mount Sinai (Chapters 13-18)
- The Covenant at Sinai (Chapters 19-24)
- Instructions for the Tabernacle and the Golden Calf (Chapters 25-40)
Leviticus (outline)
- Laws on Sacrifices (Chapters 1-7)
- Consecration of the Priests (Chapters 8-10)
- Laws on Purity (Chapters 11-15)
- Day of Atonement (Chapter 16)
- Holiness Code, Festivals, and Vows (Chapters 17-27)
Numbers (Outline)
- Census and Organization of Israel (Chapters 1-10)
- Journey from Sinai to Kadesh (Chapters 11-14)
- Wandering in the Wilderness (Chapters 15-19)
- Journey from Kadesh to Moab (Chapters 20-25)
- Preparations to Enter the Promised Land (Chapters 26-36)
Deuteronomy (outline)
- Recap of Israel’s Journey from Egypt (Chapters 1-3)
- Recap of Israel’s Relationship with God (Chapters 4-10)
- How to Love God and Keep His Commandments (Chapters 11-26)
- Blessings, Curses, and Restoration (Chapters 27-30)
- The Death of Moses (Chapters 31-34)
Isaiah (Outline)
- Judgment and Hope for Judah and Jerusalem (Chapters 1-12)
- Judgment and Hope for the Nations (Chapters 13-27)
- Warnings to Judah and promises of future glory (Chapters 28-35)
- Historical events during the reign of King Hezekiah (Chapters 36-39)
- Comfort, the coming servant, and Future Glory of Zion (Chapters 40-66)
Jeremiah (outline)
- The Call of Jeremiah (Chapter 1)
- Prophecies Against Judah (Chapters 2-29)
- Hope and Restoration (Chapters 30-33)
- The Fall of Jerusalem (Chapters 34-45)
- Judgment on the Nations (Chapters 46-51)
Ezekiel (outline)
- The Call and Commission of Ezekiel (Chapters 1-3)
- Judgments on Jerusalem and Judah (Chapters 4-24)
- Oracles Against Foreign Nations (Chapters 25-32)
- Restoration and Hope for Israel (Chapters 33-39)
- Vision of the New Temple and Land (Chapters 40-48)
Daniel (outline)
- Daniel and his friends’ faithfulness and rise to prominence in Babylon (Chapters 1-2)
- Nebuchadnezzar’s Dreams and Daniel’s Interpretations (Chapters 3-4)
- Belshazzar’s Feast and the Fall of Babylon (Chapter 5)
- Daniel in the Lions’ Den (Chapter 6)
- Daniel’s Visions of the Future (Chapters 7-12)
Matthew (outline)
- Genealogy, birth, and early events in Jesus’ life (Chapters 1-2)
- Baptism, temptation, and the Sermon on the Mount (Chapters 3-7)
- Miracles, Teachings, and Parables of Jesus (Chapters 8-12)
- Journey to Jerusalem (Chapters 13-20)
- The Passion, Resurrection, and Great Commission (Chapters 21-28)
Romans (outline)
Introduction and Theme of the Gospel (Chapter 1a)
Justification by Faith (Chapters 1b-5)
Sanctification and Life in the Spirit (Chapters 6-8)
God’s Plan for Israel (Chapters 9-11)
Practical Christian Living (Chapters 12-16)
Mark (outline)
- Preparation for Jesus’ Ministry (Chapter 1)
- Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee (Chapters 1-9)
- Journey to Jerusalem (Chapter 10)
- Jesus’ Ministry in Jerusalem, confrontations (Chapters 11-13)
- The Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus (Chapters 14-16)
Acts (outline)
- Ascension and Early Church Formation (Chapters 1-2)
- Ministry of Peter and the Apostles (Chapters 3-9)
- Conversion of Saul and Ministry to the Gentiles (Chapters 9-12)
- Paul’s Missionary Journeys (Chapters 13-21)
- Paul’s Arrest, Trials, and Journey to Rome (Chapters 21-28)
1Corinthians (outline)
- Introduction and Addressing Divisions (Chapters 1-4)
- Moral and Ethical Issues (Chapters 5-7)
- Food Offered to Idols and Christian Freedom (Chapters 8-10)
- Order in Worship and Spiritual Gifts (Chapters 11-14)
- The Resurrection and Final Instructions (Chapters 15-16)
Luke (outline)
- The Birth and Early Life of Jesus (Chapters 1-2)
- Preparation for Ministry (Chapters 3-4)
- Ministry in Galilee (Chapters 4-9)
- Journey to Jerusalem (Chapters 9-19)
- Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection (Chapters 19-24)
John (outline)
- Prologue: The Incarnate Word (Chapter 1:1-18)
- Signs and Teachings of Jesus (Chapters 1:19-12:50)
- Farewell Discourse and Prayer (Chapters 13-17)
- Passion and Crucifixion (Chapters 18-19)
- Resurrection and Appearances (Chapters 20-21)
2 Corinthians (outline)
- Paul’s Defense of His Ministry (Chapters 1-7)
- The Collection for the Saints in Jerusalem (Chapters 8-9)
- Paul’s Apostolic Authority and Challenges (Chapters 10-13)
- Paul’s Joy and Confidence in the Corinthians (Chapter 7)
- Final Exhortations and Greetings (Chapter 13)
Galatians (outline)
- Paul’s Defense of His Apostleship (Chapters 1-2)
- Justification by Faith (Chapters 3-4)
- Freedom in Christ (Chapter 5)
- Life by the Spirit (Chapter 5)
- Practical Instructions and Final Warnings (Chapter 6)
Ephesians (outline)
- Spiritual Blessings in Christ (Chapter 1)
- Unity and Reconciliation in Christ (Chapters 2-3)
- Living a Life Worthy of the Calling (Chapter 4)
- Instructions for Christian Living (Chapters 5-6a)
- The Armor of God and Final Greetings (Chapter 6b)
Colossians (outline)
- Introduction and Thanksgiving (1a)
- The Supremacy of Christ (1b)
- Paul’s Ministry and Suffering (1c-2a)
- Warnings Against False Teachings (2b)
- Instructions for Christian Living (3-4)
Hebrews (outline)
- The Supremacy of Christ (1-2)
- Christ is Superior to Moses (3-4a)
- Christ as the Perfect High Priest (4b-7)
- The New Covenant and Christ’s Sacrifice (8-10a)
- Faith and Endurance (10b-13)
Revelation (outline)
- Introduction and Vision of Christ (1)
- Letters to the Seven Churches (2-3)
- The Throne Room of Heaven and the Seven Seals (4-7)
- The Seven Trumpets and the Two Witnesses (8-11)
- The Woman, the Dragon, and the Beasts (12-14)
- The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (15-16)
- The Fall of Babylon (17-19a)
- The Final Battle and the Judgment of the Beasts (19b-20)
- The New Heaven and the New Earth (21-22)
Joshua (summary)
God fulfills His promise to give the Israelites the Promised Land, leading them to victory and urging them to trust and obey Him
Judges (summary)
Israel’s repeated cycle of sin, oppression, repentance, and deliverance highlights their need for faithful leadership and God’s enduring mercy
Ruth (summary)
A story that demonstrates God’s faithfulness through the loyalty and kindness of Ruth and Boaz, leading to the restoration of Naomi’s family and the lineage of King David.
1Samuel (summary)
1Samuel tells the story of Israel’s transition from judges to kings, highlighting the rise and fall of Saul and the rise of David, emphasizing God’s opposition to the proud and exaltation of the humble.
2 Samuel (summary)
2Samuel shows David’s reign marked by incredible success, terrible failure, and God’s promise of a future king who will fulfill His purposes.
1Kings (summary)
1Kings traces the rise and fall of Israel’s kings, from Solomon’s wisdom and temple-building to the kingdom’s division and the prophets’ warnings against idolatry and injustice.
2Kings (summary)
2Kings continues the story of Israel’s divided kingdom, highlighting the failures of its kings, the prophetic warnings, and the eventual exile of both Israel and Judah due to their persistent idolatry and injustice.
1Chronicles (summary)
1Chronicles retells Israel’s history with a focus on David’s lineage, the temple, and God’s covenant promises, emphasizing hope for a future Messianic King.
2Chronicles (summary)
2Chronicles focuses on the Southern Kingdom of Judah, highlighting the reigns of its kings, the construction and dedication of the temple, and the consequences of faithfulness and unfaithfulness to God.
Ezra (summary)
Ezra shows God’s faithfulness in bringing the Israelites back from exile, rebuilding the temple, and calling them to renew their covenant loyalty and obedience to His laws.
Nehemiah (summary)
Nehemiah tells the story of Nehemiah’s leadership in rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls and renewing the people’s covenant with God, despite opposition.
Esther (summary)
Esther demonstrates God’s providence through the courage and faithfulness of Esther and Mordecai, leading to the deliverance of the Jewish people from destruction.
Job (summary)
Job explores the complex nature of God’s justice and invites us to trust His wisdom and character, even amidst suffering.
Psalms (summary)
Psalms poetically retells the entire biblical story, encouraging prayer, praise, and trust in God’s promises while awaiting the arrival of the Messiah.
Proverbs (summary)
Proverbs invites us to live with wisdom and in the fear of the Lord, offering practical guidance for flourishing in God’s world by choosing divine wisdom over human folly.
Ecclesiastes (summary)
Ecclesiastes explores the meaning of life, emphasizing the fleeting and enigmatic nature of human existence, and urging us to find joy and purpose in fearing God and keeping His commandments.
Song of Solomon (summary)
Song of Solomon celebrates the beauty and power of God’s gift of love and sexual desire, using poetic imagery to depict the intimate relationship between a bride and groom.