Book Outline/Book Contents Flashcards
Genesis Outline
1-11 Primeval History
12-24 Abraham
25-26 Issac
27-36 Jacob
37-50 Joseph
Exodus outline
1-18 Divine Deliverance
19-24 Divine Covenant
25-40 Divine Dwelling
Book Content: Joshua
Chronicles the conquest of Canaan under Joshua’s leadership, dividing the land among the tribes of Israel, and emphasizes God’s faithfulness to His promises.
1- Conquest of Canaan
2- Division of Land 4 tribes
3- God’s faithfulness
Book Content: Judges
Describes a cycle of Israel’s sin, oppression by enemies, crying out to God, and deliverance through judges, showcasing the moral and spiritual decline of Israel.
1- Opression by Enemies
2- Deliverance thru Judges
3- Moral/Sinful decline of Israel
Book Content: Ruth
A narrative of loyalty and redemption, highlighting Ruth’s commitment to her mother-in-law Naomi and God’s providential care through Boaz, her kinsman-redeemer.
1- Story of Loyalty/Redemption
2- Ruth’s loyalty to Naomi
3- Ruth’s redemption thru Boaz
Book Content: 1 Samuel
Records the transition from the period of judges to monarchy, focusing on the rise of Samuel, the anointing of Saul as the first king, and the early conflicts with David.
1- Judges to King
2- Rise of Samuel
3- Saul as King
4- Saul vs David
Book Content: 2 Samuel
Chronicles King David’s reign, including his successes, failures, and personal struggles, emphasizing God’s covenant with David.
1- Story of King David
2- sucess and sins
3- Davidic covenant
Book Content: 1 Kings
Details the reign of Solomon, the building of the Temple, the division of the kingdom into Israel and Judah, and the stories of various kings and prophets.
1- reign of Solomon
2- temple built
3- division of israel/Judah
4- Stories of various kings/prophets
Book Content: 2 Kings
Continues the history of both kingdoms, documenting the decline and eventual fall of Israel and Judah, highlighting prophetic ministry and the consequences of disobedience.
1- History of both kingdoms
2- fall of Israel (722bc)
3- fall of Judah (586bc)
4- a lot of prophets
Book Content: 1 Chronicles
Offers a genealogical account and a focus on David’s reign, emphasizing worship, the Temple, and the importance of the Davidic covenant.
Book Content: 2 Chronicles
Chronicles the history of Judah, focusing on the kings, the Temple, and religious reforms, ending with the Babylonian exile and the call to rebuild.
Book Content: Ezra
Describes the return of the exiles to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the Temple, and the restoration of the Jewish community, emphasizing the importance of the Law.
Book Content: Nehemiah
Focuses on Nehemiah’s leadership in rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem, addressing social injustices, and renewing the covenant commitment of the people.
Book Content: Esther
Tells the story of Esther, a Jewish queen in Persia, who courageously intervenes to save her people from a plot to destroy them, highlighting God’s providence and deliverance.
