Old Testament Library
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- GenesisOld Testament
The beginning of creation, humanity, sin, covenant, and the family through whom God begins His redemptive plan.
Creation, The fall, Flood and Babel - ExodusOld Testament
God delivers Israel from Egypt, gives His law, and dwells among His people.
Bondage in Egypt, Moses' call, Plagues and Passover - LeviticusOld Testament
Instructions for holiness, sacrifice, priesthood, and worship so Israel may live near a holy God.
Sacrifices, Priesthood, Purity laws - NumbersOld Testament
Israel’s wilderness journey marked by census, rebellion, discipline, and God’s faithfulness.
Census and camp order, Departure from Sinai, Complaints and rebellion - DeuteronomyOld Testament
Moses’ final sermons calling Israel to remember God’s covenant and obey in the land.
Historical review, Call to covenant faithfulness, Law and worship - JoshuaOld Testament
Israel enters Canaan under Joshua and receives the promised inheritance.
Crossing the Jordan, Jericho and Ai, Conquest campaigns - JudgesOld Testament
A cycle of sin, oppression, deliverance, and decline in Israel before the monarchy.
Cycles of rebellion, Major judges, Internal corruption - RuthOld Testament
A story of loyalty, providence, and redemption during the days of the judges.
Loss and return, Boaz's kindness, Kinsman-redeemer - 1 SamuelOld Testament
The rise of Samuel, Saul, and David as Israel transitions to monarchy.
Samuel's call, Ark narrative, Saul's rise and fall - 2 SamuelOld Testament
David’s reign, victories, sins, and covenant promise.
David established king, Jerusalem and victories, Davidic covenant - 1 KingsOld Testament
Solomon’s reign, the temple, and the division of the kingdom.
Solomon's wisdom, Temple construction, Kingdom division - 2 KingsOld Testament
The decline and exile of Israel and Judah despite repeated prophetic warnings.
Elijah taken up, Elisha's ministry, Fall of Israel - 1 ChroniclesOld Testament
A priestly retelling of Israel’s story focusing on David, worship, and covenant identity.
Genealogies, Saul's death, David's reign - 2 ChroniclesOld Testament
The history of Judah’s kings with emphasis on temple worship and reform.
Solomon and temple, Judah's kings, Reforms under Asa, Jehoshaphat, Hezekiah, Josiah - EzraOld Testament
The return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple and covenant life.
Return under Zerubbabel, Temple rebuilt, Ezra's mission - NehemiahOld Testament
The rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls and the renewal of the people.
Nehemiah's burden, Wall rebuilding, Opposition - EstherOld Testament
God preserves the Jewish people through courage and providence in Persia.
Esther becomes queen, Haman's plot, Fasting and courage - JobOld Testament
A wisdom book exploring suffering, integrity, and God’s sovereignty.
Job's losses, Dialogues with friends, Wisdom hymn - PsalmsOld Testament
A collection of prayers and songs expressing worship, lament, thanksgiving, and trust.
Praise psalms, Laments, Thanksgiving - ProverbsOld Testament
Practical wisdom for godly living rooted in the fear of the Lord.
Call to wisdom, Contrasts of wise and foolish, Practical sayings - EcclesiastesOld Testament
A reflection on the limits of life ‘under the sun’ and the call to fear God.
Vanity under the sun, Time and seasons, Limits of wisdom and toil - Song of SolomonOld Testament
Poetic celebration of love, desire, beauty, and covenant affection.
Longing and admiration, Courtship imagery, Mutual delight - IsaiahOld Testament
Prophetic calls to repentance, warnings of judgment, and sweeping visions of salvation and the Messiah.
Judah rebuked, Immanuel prophecies, Oracles to nations - JeremiahOld Testament
A prophet’s painful call to Judah before and during Jerusalem’s fall.
Call of Jeremiah, Temple warnings, False prophets - LamentationsOld Testament
Poetic laments over Jerusalem’s destruction with grief mingled with hope.
Desolation of Jerusalem, Suffering and confession, Hope in God's mercy - EzekielOld Testament
Visions, symbolic acts, judgment, and restoration for exiles in Babylon.
Call vision, Judgment on Jerusalem, Oracles against nations - DanielOld Testament
Stories of faithfulness in exile and visions of God’s sovereign kingdom.
Court narratives, Fiery furnace, Lion's den - HoseaOld Testament
A prophetic portrait of God’s faithful love toward an unfaithful people.
Marriage symbolism, Charges against Israel, Call to return - JoelOld Testament
A locust plague becomes a call to repentance and a picture of the day of the Lord.
Locust devastation, Call to repent, Day of the Lord - AmosOld Testament
A shepherd-prophet denouncing injustice, hypocrisy, and false security.
Oracles against nations, Charges against Israel, Visions of judgment - ObadiahOld Testament
A short prophecy against Edom for pride and violence against Judah.
Edom condemned, Day of the Lord, Restoration of Zion - JonahOld Testament
A reluctant prophet learns about God’s mercy toward repentant sinners.
Flight from God, Great fish, Nineveh repents - MicahOld Testament
Warnings against corruption paired with hope for a righteous ruler and restored people.
Judgment on leaders, Hope for Zion, Messianic promise - NahumOld Testament
A prophecy announcing Nineveh’s downfall and God’s justice.
God's majesty, Nineveh doomed, City falls - HabakkukOld Testament
A dialogue wrestling with injustice and learning to live by faith.
Complaint about violence, Babylon as instrument, The righteous live by faith - ZephaniahOld Testament
A sweeping warning of the day of the Lord with hope for the humble remnant.
Judgment on Judah and nations, Call to seek the Lord, Promise of restoration - HaggaiOld Testament
A prophet urging returned exiles to rebuild the temple and reorder priorities.
Neglected temple, Call to rebuild, Promise of presence - ZechariahOld Testament
Visions and prophecies encouraging the restored community and pointing toward the coming king.
Night visions, Temple encouragement, Messianic king - MalachiOld Testament
The final Old Testament prophetic call confronting spiritual apathy and calling for covenant faithfulness.
Disputed messages, Corrupt worship, Marriage and justice