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Genesis
- Genesis 1:1-2 – In the Beginning, God Created Genesis 1:1-2
- Genesis 1:26-28 – In the Image of God Genesis 1:26-28
- Genesis 2:18-25 – It Is Not Good That the Man Should Be Alone Genesis 2:18-25
- Genesis 3:1-6 – The Snake and the Sin Genesis 3:1-6
- Genesis 3:14-19 – God Announces the Consequences for Human Sin Genesis 3:14-19
- Genesis 6:5-7 – The Flood Story: A Grieving God, Not an Angry God Genesis 6:5-7
- Genesis 8:21-22; 9:8-17 – God Takes a New Way with the World Genesis 8:21-22; 9:8-17
- Genesis 11:1-10 – The Tower of Babel Genesis 11:1-10
- Genesis 12:1-3 – The Call of Abraham Genesis 12:1-3
- Genesis 15:1-6 – Abraham Believed and It Was Reckoned to Him as Righteousness Genesis 15:1-6
- Genesis 16:1-16; 21:8-21 – “God Was with the Boy” (Ishmael) Genesis 16:1-16; 21:8-21
- Genesis 18:16-33 – God Consults with Abraham Genesis 18:16-33
- Genesis 19:1-29 – The Sins of Sodom Genesis 19:1-29
- Genesis 20:1-18 – Abraham, Sarah, and Abimelech Genesis 20:1-18
- Genesis 22:1-19 – The Sacrifice of Isaac Genesis 22:1-19
- Genesis 25:19-34 – The Elder Shall Serve the Younger Genesis 25:19-34
- Genesis 28:10-22 – Jacob’s Dream at Bethel Genesis 28:10-22
- Genesis 32:22-32 – Jacob Wrestles with God Genesis 32:22-32
- Genesis 34:1-31 – The Rape of Dinah Genesis 34:1-31
- Genesis 38:1-30 – The Righteousness of Tamar Genesis 38:1-30
- Genesis 41:1-57 – Joseph’s Elevation to Power Genesis 41:1-57
- Genesis 48:15-16 – Jacob’s Blessing of Joseph and His Sons Genesis 48:15-16
- Genesis 50:15-21 – Human Evil and Divine Intentions Genesis 50:15-21
Exodus
- Exodus 1:8-14 – Pharaoh’s Rage Exodus 1:8-14
- Exodus 1:15-2:8 – Women’s Resistance Exodus 1:15-2:8
- Exodus 2:11-22 – Running Away Exodus 2:11-22
- Exodus 3:1-10 – Called to Bring Out Exodus 3:1-10
- Exodus 3:13-22 – The Divine Name Exodus 3:13-22
- Exodus 4:21-23 – Moses, Pharoah, and God Exodus 4:21-23
- Exodus 4:24-26 – A Bridegroom of Blood Exodus 4:24-26
- Exodus 5:22-23 – Lament of the Leader Exodus 5:22-23
- Exodus 6:2-8 – My People, Your God Exodus 6:2-8
- Exodus 8:16-19 – Gnats Everywhere Exodus 8:16-19
- Exodus 9:27-35 – I Have Sinned Exodus 9:27-35
- Exodus 12:26 – What Do You Mean by This Observance? Exodus 12:26
- Exodus 14:13 – Don’t Be Afraid, Stand Firm! Exodus 14:13
- Exodus 15:1-18 – The Song of the Sea Exodus 15:1-18 – The Song of the Sea
- Exodus 15:20-21 – The Song of Miriam Exodus 15:20-21
- Exodus 16:1-36 – Manna Exodus 16:1-36
- Exodus 17:8-15 – Defeating the Amalekites Exodus 17:8-15
- Exodus 19:5-6 – A Priestly Kingdom and a Holy Nation Exodus 19:5-6
- Exodus 20:1-17 – The Ten Commandments Exodus 20:1-17
- Exodus 22:21-27 – The Cry of the Vulnerable Exodus 22:21-27
- Exodus 29:38-46 – I Will Meet with You Exodus 29:38-46
- Exodus 32:1-6 – The Golden Calf Exodus 32:1-6
- Exodus 32:7-14 – Whose People? Exodus 32:7-14
- Exodus 33:19 – I Will Be Gracious to Whom I Will Be Gracious Exodus 33:19
- Exodus 34:6-7 – A God Merciful and Gracious Exodus 34:6-7
- Exodus 34:10-28 – The Ritual Decalogue Exodus 34:10-28
- Exodus 34:29-35 – Moses’ Face Shines Exodus 34:29-35
- Exodus 35:4-40:33 – Building the Tabernacle Exodus 35:4-40:33
- Exodus 1:1-7 – Descendants of Jacob Exodus 1: 1-7 - Descendants of Jacob
Leviticus
- Leviticus 1-7 – Instructions about Sacrifices Leviticus 1:1-7:38
- Leviticus 10:1-7 – The Deaths of Nadab and Abihu Leviticus 10:1-7
- Leviticus 11 – Clean and Unclean Animals Leviticus 11:1-47
- Leviticus 12 – Laws about Childbirth: Clean and Unclean Leviticus 12:1-8
- Leviticus 16 and 23 – The Day of Atonement and the Liturgical Calendar Leviticus 16:1-34; Leviticus 23:1-44
- Leviticus 17 – Laws about Eating Meat Leviticus 17:1–16
- Leviticus 17 – Laws about Eating Meat Leviticus 17:1-16
- Leviticus 17-27 – The Holiness Code Leviticus 17:1-27:34
- Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 – Laws about Homosexual Acts Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13
- Leviticus 19:9-10 – Harvesting and Gleaning Leviticus 19:9-10
- Leviticus 19:18 – “Love Your Neighbor as Yourself” Leviticus 19:18
- Leviticus 25 – The Sabbatical Year and the Year of Jubilee Leviticus 25:1-55
- Leviticus 26:40-45 – Exile and Redemption Leviticus 26:40-45
Numbers
- Numbers 1:1-44 – The Census Numbers 1:1-44
- Numbers 1:47-54 – Levites Numbers 1:47-54
- Numbers 2 – Setting Up The Camp Numbers 2:1-34
- Numbers 3:11-13 – The Levites as Substitutes for the Firstborn Numbers 3:11-13
- Numbers 5:11-31 – An Ordeal to Test Suspected Infidelity Numbers 5:11-31
- Numbers 6:1-21 – The Nazirite Vow Numbers 6:1-21
- Numbers 6:22-27 – The Priestly Benediction Numbers 6:22-27
- Numbers 11:7-9 – Bread from Heaven Numbers 11:7-9
- Numbers 11:16-30 – The Seventy Elders Numbers 11:16-30
- Numbers 12 — Punishing Miriam Numbers 12:1–16
- Numbers 13:21-24 – Grapes, Pomegranates, and Figs Numbers 13:21-24
- Numbers 14:1-25 – A Forty-Year Sentence Numbers 14:1-25
- Numbers 15:14-16 – One Law for Foreigners and Natives Numbers 15:14-16
- Numbers 15:22-31 – Intentional and Unintentional Sins Numbers 15:22-31
- Numbers 16 – Korah’s Rebellion Numbers 16:1-50
- Numbers 17:1-12 – Aaron’s Blooming Staff Numbers 17:1-12
- Numbers 20:2-13 – Water from the Rock Numbers 20:2-13
- Numbers 21:4-9 – The Bronze Serpent Numbers 21:4-9
- Numbers 22:22-35 – Balaam and His Talking Donkey Numbers 22:22-35
- Numbers 23:19 – God Is Not a Human Being Numbers 23:19
- Numbers 25:1-13 – Sin and Atonement: The Baal of Peor Numbers 25:1-13
- Numbers 26 — The Second Census Numbers 26:1-65
- Numbers 27:1-11 – Inheritance for the Daughters of Zelophehad Numbers 27:1-11
- Numbers 27:12-23 – Joshua Commissioned Numbers 27:12-23
- Numbers 28:16-29:40 — The Holidays Numbers 28:16-29:40
- Numbers 30 – Women’s Vows Numbers 30:1-16
- Numbers 31:16 – Balaam Succeeds Numbers 31:16
- Numbers 32 – Tribal Lands East of the Jordan Numbers 32:1-42
- Numbers 35 – Cities for Levites and Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:1-34
- Numbers 36 – The Daughters of Zelophehad, Part 2 Numbers 36:1-13
- Numbers 4 – Levite Duties Numbers 4
Deuteronomy
- Deuteronomy 1:1-5 – Introduction to Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 1:1-5
- Deuteronomy 1:6-8 – Contact and Conflict Deuteronomy 1:6-8
- Deuteronomy 1:9-17 – Other Leaders Deuteronomy 1:9-17
- Deuteronomy 1:20-46 – Rehearsing Failures Deuteronomy 1:20-46
- Deuteronomy 2:1-23 – Peace with Distant Family: Edom, Moab, and Ammon Deuteronomy 2:1-23
- Deuteronomy 3:23-28, 4:21-22 – Moses’ Death outside the Holy Land Deuteronomy 3:23-28
- Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 – The Law as the Source of Israel’s Life and Wisdom Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9
- Deuteronomy 4:12-19, 23-28 – Prohibition Against Figurative Art Deuteronomy 4:12-19
- Deuteronomy 5:6 – “I Am the LORD Your God” Deuteronomy 5:6
- Deuteronomy 5:6-21 – The Decalogue Deuteronomy 5:6-21
- Deuteronomy 5:7-10 – Total Commitment to God Deuteronomy 5:7-10
- Deuteronomy 5:7-11 – Improper Use of God’s Personal Name Deuteronomy 5:7-11
- Deuteronomy 5:12-15 – Sabbath Deuteronomy 5:12-15
- Deuteronomy 5:16 – Parents Deuteronomy 5:16
- Deuteronomy 5:17 – Murder Deuteronomy 5:17
- Deuteronomy 5:18 – Adultery Deuteronomy 5:18
- Deuteronomy 5:19 – Theft Deuteronomy 5:19
- Deuteronomy 5:20 – False Witness Deuteronomy 5:20
- Deuteronomy 5:21 – Coveting Deuteronomy 5:21
- Deuteronomy 6:1-9 – The “Shema” Deuteronomy 6:1-9
- Deuteronomy 6:10-25 – Warning Against Complacency Deuteronomy 6:10-25
- Deuteronomy 7:7-11 – Because God Loved Them Deuteronomy 7:7-11
- Deuteronomy 8:7-18 – Remember the LORD Your God Deuteronomy 8:7-18
- Deuteronomy 9:1-29 – Not Your Righteousness, but Their Wickedness Deuteronomy 9:1-29
- Deuteronomy 10:12-13 – What Does God Require? Deuteronomy 10:12-13
- Deuteronomy 10:14-19 – Orphan, Widow, and Foreigner Deuteronomy 10:14-19
- Deuteronomy 11:1-7 – Which Generation? Deuteronomy 11:1-7
- Deuteronomy 11:8-17 – Promise, Obedience, and Ecology Deuteronomy 11:8-17
- Deuteronomy 12:1-7 – One Central Shrine Deuteronomy 12:1-7
- Deuteronomy 13:1-18 – Warning Against Idolatry Deuteronomy 13:1-18
- Deuteronomy 14:2-21 – Clean and Unclean Animals Deuteronomy 14:2-21
- Deuteronomy 14:22-29 – Sharing the Tithes Deuteronomy 14:22-29
- Deuteronomy 15:1-18 – The Sabbatical Year Deuteronomy 15:1-18
- Deuteronomy 16:1-8 – Passover/Unleavened Bread Deuteronomy 16:1-8
- Deuteronomy 16:9-17 – Passover, Weeks, and Tabernacles: The Three Feasts Deuteronomy 16:9-17
- Deuteronomy 16:18-20 – Officers & Judges Deuteronomy 16:18-20
- Deuteronomy 17:8-13 – Priests & Judge Deuteronomy 17:8-13
- Deuteronomy 17:14-20 – Royal Authority Limited Deuteronomy 17:14-20
- Deuteronomy 18:9-14 – Prohibition of Magic and Spiritualism Deuteronomy 18:9-14
- Deuteronomy 18:15-20 – A Prophet Like Moses Deuteronomy 18:15-20
- Deuteronomy 19:1-21 – Cities of Refuge and Honest Witnesses Deuteronomy 19:1-21
- Deuteronomy 20:1-20 – Holy War Deuteronomy 20:1-20
- Deuteronomy 21:1-9 – Unknown Murderer Deuteronomy 21:1-9
- Deuteronomy 21:10-14 – Limitations of War-Rape Deuteronomy 21:10-14
- Deuteronomy 22:6-7 – The Least Important Commandment Deuteronomy 22:6-7
- Deuteronomy 23:15-16 – Prohibition Against Returning Escaped Enslaved People Deuteronomy 23:15-16
- Deuteronomy 24:6, 10-15, 17-22 – Economic Justice for the Poor Deuteronomy 24:6
- Deuteronomy 24:7 – Prohibition of Enslaving/Kidnapping Deuteronomy 24:7
- Deuteronomy 25:5-10 – Levirate Marriage Deuteronomy 25:5-10
- Deuteronomy 26:1-11 – First Fruits Deuteronomy 26:1-11
- Deuteronomy 27:1-26 – Covenant Ratification Deuteronomy 27:1-26
- Deuteronomy 29:14-21, 29 – Future Generations Deuteronomy 29:14-21
- Deuteronomy 30:9-14 – You Can Do It! Deuteronomy 30:9-14
- Deuteronomy 30:15-20 – Choose Life! Deuteronomy 30:15-20
- Deuteronomy 31:19-30; 32:1-43 – The Song of Moses Deuteronomy 31:19-30; 32:1-43
- Deuteronomy 33:2-3 – God from Everywhere Deuteronomy 33:2-3
- Deuteronomy 34:1-12 – The Death of Moses Deuteronomy 34:1-12
Joshua
- Joshua 1:1-9 – The Commissioning of Joshua Joshua 1:1-9
- Joshua 2:1-24 – The Spies and Rahab Joshua 2:1-24
- Joshua 3-5 – The Crossing of the Jordan River and the End of Wilderness Wandering Joshua 3:1-5:15
- Joshua 6 – The Fall of Jericho Joshua 6:1-27
- Joshua 7 – The Sin of Achan Joshua 7:1-26
- Joshua 8:30-35 – Covenant Renewal Joshua 8:30-35
- Joshua 10:1-15 – The Sun Stands Still Joshua 10:1-15
- Joshua 13-21 – Distribution of the Land Joshua 13:1-21:45
- Joshua 24:15 – “As for me and my house…” Joshua 24:15
Judges
- Judges 1:1-2:10 – Prologue: The Israelites’ Incomplete Conquest of the Canaanites in the Land; the Death of Joshua Judges 1:1-2:10
- Judges 2:11-5:31 – First Cycle: Judges in the Time of the Canaanites Judges 2:11-5:31
- Judges 2:11-3:6 – Introduction to the First Cycle: A Recurring Pattern Judges 2:11-3:6
- Judges 3:7-11 – Othniel Judges 3:7-11
- Judges 3:12-30 – Ehud Judges 3:12-30
- Judges 4:1-5:31 – Deborah and Barak Judges 4:1-5:31
- Judges 6:1-10:5 – Second Cycle: Judges in the Time of the Midianites Judges 6:1-10:5
- Judges 6:1-10 – Introduction to the Second Cycle: The Pattern of Apostasy Continues and a Prophet’s Warning Judges 6:1-10
- Judges 6:11-8:35 – Gideon/Jerubbaal Judges 6:1-8:35
- Judges 9:1-57 – Abimelech Judges 9:1-57
- Judges 10:1-5 – Two Minor Judges: Tola and Jair Judges 10:1-5
- Judges 10:6-16:31 – Third Cycle: Judges in the Time of the Ammonites and Philistines Judges 10:6-16:31
- Judges 10:6-16 – Introduction to the Third Cycle Judges 10:6-16
- Judges 10:6-12:7 – Jephthah against the Ammonites Judges 10:6-12:7
- Judges 12:8-15 – Three Minor Judges: Ibzan, Elon, and Abdon Judges 12:8-15
- Judges 13:1-16:31 – Samson against the Philistines Judges 13:1-16:31
- Judges 17:1-21:25 – Epilogue Judges 17:1-21:25
- Judges 17:1-18:31 – Micah, the Levite, and the Origin of the Sanctuary at Dan Judges 17:1-18:31
- Judges 19:1-21:25 – The Levite, His Concubine’s Rape and Murder, and Civil War within Israel Judges 19:1-21:25
Ruth
- Ruth 1:1-5 – Naomi Leaves and Loses Her Husband and Children Ruth 1:1-5
- Ruth 1:8-11 – Naomi’s First Words Ruth 1:8-11
- Ruth 1:16-17 – Ruth’s Speech to Naomi Ruth 1:16-17
- Ruth 1:19-21 – Naomi Cries in Lament Ruth 1:19-21
- Ruth 2:1 – The Introduction of Boaz Ruth 2:1
- Ruth 2:5-7 – The Servant in Charge of the Reapers Ruth 2:5-7
- Ruth 2:8-16 – The First Encounters of Boaz and Ruth Ruth 2:8-16
- Ruth 2:17-20 – Ruth’s Gifts to Naomi Ruth 2:17-20
- Ruth 3:1-4 – Naomi’s Instructions to Ruth Ruth 3:1-4
- Ruth 3:8-11 – Boaz and Ruth on the Threshing Floor Ruth 3:8-11
- Ruth 3:15-17 – Ruth’s Second Gift of Grain to Naomi Ruth 3:15-17
- Ruth 4:1-2 – Boaz at the Gate Ruth 4:1-2
- Ruth 4:5-6 – Boaz’s Legal Argument Ruth 4:5-6
- Ruth 4:7-12 – The People Witness and Bless Ruth 4:7-12
- Ruth 4:13-17 – Ruth Bears a Son Ruth 4:13-17
- Ruth 4:18-22 – David’s Genealogy Ruth 4:18-22
1 Samuel
- 1 Samuel 1:1 – Is Samuel a Priest? 1 Samuel 1:1
- 1 Samuel 1:1-7:17 – Samuel the “Segue” 1 Samuel 1:1-7:17
- 1 Samuel 1:4-20 – Samuel’s Birth 1 Samuel 1:4-20
- 1 Samuel 1:11, 21-28 – Women’s Vows 1 Samuel 1:11
- 1 Samuel 1:12-15 – The Invention of Silent Prayer 1 Samuel 1:12-15
- 1 Samuel 2:1-10 – Hannah’s Song 1 Samuel 2:1-10
- 1 Samuel 2:12-17, 22-25, 27-36 – Ancient Clergy Abuse 1 Samuel 2:12-17
- 1 Samuel 2:18-26 – Samuel at Shiloh 1 Samuel 2:18-26
- 1 Samuel 2:22 – The Women at the Tent of Meeting 1 Samuel 2:22
- 1 Samuel 3:1-20 – God Calls Samuel 1 Samuel 3:1-20
- 1 Samuel 4:1b-7:2 – The Adventures of the Ark 1 Samuel 4:1b-7:2
- 1 Samuel 7:2-4 – Call to Repentance 1 Samuel 7:2-4
- 1 Samuel 7:5-14 – Prophet, Priest, Judget 1 Samuel 7:5-14
- 1 Samuel 7:15-17 – Samuel’s Career in a Nutshell 1 Samuel 7:15-17
- 1 Samuel 8:1-5 – Samuel as Father 1 Samuel 8:1-5
- 1 Samuel 8:1-12:25 – Samuel and Saul 1 Samuel 8:1-12:25
- 1 Samuel 8:4-20 – Israel Demands a King 1 Samuel 8:4-20
- 1 Samuel 9:1-2; 10:23 – Meeting Saul 1 Samuel 9:1-2
- 1 Samuel 9:9, 12-14 – Israelite Religion in Flux 1 Samuel 9:9
- 1 Samuel 10:1-16; 19:23 – Saul as Prophet 1 Samuel 10:1-16
- 1 Samuel 10:17-24 – God Selects the King 1 Samuel 10:17-24
- 1 Samuel 11:1-15 – Saul as Warrior King 1 Samuel 11:1-15
- 1 Samuel 12:1-25 – Samuel’s Farewell Address 1 Samuel 12:1-25
- 1 Samuel 13:1 – Saul’s Regnal Formula 1 Samuel 13:1-15:33
- 1 Samuel 13:1-15:33 – God Rejects Saul as King 1 Samuel 13:1-15:33
- 1 Samuel 13:2-14 – Saul’s Sacrifice 1 Samuel 13:2-14
- 1 Samuel 14:1-45 – Jonathan’s Victory and Saul’s Curse 1 Samuel 14:1-45
- 1 Samuel 14:41 – Urim and Thummim 1 Samuel 14:41
- 1 Samuel 14:47-51 – A Positive Summary of Saul’s Achievements 1 Samuel 14:47-51
- 1 Samuel 15:1-33 – Saul Fails Again 1 Samuel 15:1-33
- 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 – Samuel Anoints David King 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13
- 1 Samuel 16:14-23 – Saul’s Evil Spirit 1 Samuel 16:14-23
- 1 Samuel 17:1-49 – David and Goliath 1 Samuel 17:1-49
- 1 Samuel 17:4 – The Name and Size of the Philistine Champion 1 Samuel 17:4
- 1 Samuel 17:40 – Five Stones 1 Samuel 17:40
- 1 Samuel 17:57-18:16 – Saul Becomes Jealous of David 1 Samuel 17:57-18:16
- 1 Samuel 18:1-4 – David and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18:1-4
- 1 Samuel 18:6-20:42 – David Flees Saul 1 Samuel 18:6-20:42
- 1 Samuel 18:7-8 – Hebrew Poetry 1 Samuel 18:7-8
- 1 Samuel 18:17-29 – David Becomes Saul’s Son-in-Law 1 Samuel 18:17-29
- 1 Samuel 19:1-24 Saul’s Family and Friends Help David 1 Samuel 19:1-24
- 1 Samuel 20:1-42 – Jonathan’s Long Goodbye 1 Samuel 20:1-42
- 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23 – David Grows in Military Might 1 Samuel 21:1-22:23
- 1 Samuel 21:1-9 – David and the Holy Bread 1 Samuel 21:1-9
- 1 Samuel 21:10-15 – David among the Philistines 1 Samuel 21:10-15
- 1 Samuel 22:3-4 – David the Moabite 1 Samuel 22:3-4
- 1 Samuel 22:6-23 – Saul Kills the Priests 1 Samuel 22:6-23
- 1 Samuel 24:1-26:25 – David’s Respect for the Lord’s Anointed 1 Samuel 24:1-26:25
- 1 Samuel 27:1-12 – David’s Return to Gath 1 Samuel 27:1-12
- 1 Samuel 28:3-25 – Saul Consults a Medium 1 Samuel 28:3-25
- 1 Samuel 30:1-31 – David Saves Ziklag 1 Samuel 30:1-31
- 1 Samuel 31:1-13 – The Death of Saul 1 Samuel 31:1-13
- 1 Samuel 31:4 – Saul’s Suicide 1 Samuel 31:4
2 Samuel
- 2 Samuel 1:1-27 – David’s Lament over Saul and Jonathan 2 Samuel 1:1-27
- 2 Samuel 2:1-11 – Competing Kings 2 Samuel 2:1-11
- 2 Samuel 2:12-32 – Civil War – the Generals 2 Samuel 2:12-32
- 2 Samuel 3:1-5 – David’s Family Expands 2 Samuel 3:1-5
- 2 Samuel 3:6-5:16 – David Becomes King of Israel 2 Samuel 3:6-5:16
- 2 Samuel 5:1-10 – David, King of Israel 2 Samuel 5:1-10
- 2 Samuel 6:1-19 – David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem 2 Samuel 6:1-19
- 2 Samuel 7:1-16 – Nathan’s Oracle 2 Samuel 7:1-16
- 2 Samuel 7:18-29 – David’s Prayer 2 Samuel 7:18-29
- 2 Samuel 8:1-18 – David Establishes His Kingdom 2 Samuel 8:1-18
- 2 Samuel 9:1-13 – David’s Kindness to Jonathan’s Son Mephibosheth 2 Samuel 9:1-13
- 2 Samuel 9:1-20:26 (1 Kings 1-2) – The Court History of David 2 Samuel 9:1-20:26
- 2 Samuel 10:1-12:31 – War with the Ammonites and the Arameans 2 Samuel 10:1-12:31
- 2 Samuel 11:1-15 – David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-15
- 2 Samuel 11:26-12:15 – Nathan’s Rebuke: “You Are the Man!” 2 Samuel 11:26-12:15
- 2 Samuel 12:13-23 – A Child Dies 2 Samuel 12:13-23
- 2 Samuel 12:26-31 – David in the Right Place 2 Samuel 12:26-31
- 2 Samuel 13:1-22 – The Rape of Tamar 2 Samuel 13:1-22
- 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33 – Like Father, Like Son 2 Samuel 13:1-14:33
- 2 Samuel 14:1-33 – The Wise Woman of Tekoa 2 Samuel 14:1-33
- 2 Samuel 15:1-20:22 – Rebellion against David 2 Samuel 15:1-20:22
- 2 Samuel 16:5-14 – David’s Humbling 2 Samuel 16:5-14
- 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23 – Advisors Battle 2 Samuel 16:15-17:23
- 2 Samuel 18:5-33 – Absalom’s Death and David’s Dirge 2 Samuel 18:5-33
- 2 Samuel 19:8-15, 40-43 – Sour Grapes Mar Unification 2 Samuel 19:8-15, 2 Samuel 19:40-43
- 2 Samuel 20:1-22 – Sheba Rebels 2 Samuel 20:1-22
- 2 Samuel 21:1-14 – Grisly Vengeance 2 Samuel 21:1-14
- 2 Samuel 21:15-22 – End of Giants 2 Samuel 21:15-22
- 2 Samuel 22:1-51 – David’s Hymn 2 Samuel 22:1-51
- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 – David’s Last Words 2 Samuel 23:1-7
- 2 Samuel 23:8-39 – David’s Heroes 2 Samuel 23:8-39
- 2 Samuel 24:1-25 – David’s Census 2 Samuel 24:1-25
1 Kings
- 1 Kings 1:1-11:43 – Solomon 1 Kings 1:1-11:43
- 1 Kings 1:1-2:46 – Bathsheba’s Power Play: Solomon Becomes King 1 Kings 1:1-2:46
- 1 Kings 2:1-12 – David’s Final Speech 1 Kings 2:1-12
- 1 Kings 3:1-4:34 – Solomon’s Wisdom 1 Kings 3:1-4:34
- 1 Kings 3:4-15 – Solomon’s Dream at Gibeon 1 Kings 3:4-15
- 1 Kings 3:16-28 – The Two Mothers and Solomon’s Wise Decision 1 Kings 3:16-28
- 1 Kings 4:1-28 – Solomon’s Administration 1 Kings 4:1-28
- 1 Kings 4:21-34 – Verse Differences between Hebrew and English Texts 1 Kings 4:21-34
- 1 Kings 5:1-7:51 – Solomon Prepares to Build the Temple 1 Kings 5:1-7:51
- 1 Kings 5:12-18 – Solomon’s Forced Labor 1 Kings 5:12-18
- 1 Kings 5:1-7:51 – Solomon Builds the Temple 1 Kings 6:1-7:51
- 1 Kings 6:1-38 – Jerusalem Temple and temples of the ancient Near East 1 Kings 6:1-38
- 1 Kings 8:1-66 – Solomon Dedicates the Temple 1 Kings 8:1-66
- 1 Kings 9:1-9 – God Consecrates the Temple 1 Kings 9:1-9
- 1 Kings 10:1-13 – The Queen of Sheba 1 Kings 10:1-13
- 1 Kings 10:14-29 – Solomon’s Extraordinary Wealth 1 Kings 10:14-29
- 1 Kings 11:1-43 – Solomon’s Apostasy 1 Kings 11:1-43
- 1 Kings 11:5-33 – Astarte, Chemosh, and Milcom: Solomon’s Sin and its SignificanceSUMMARY 1 Kings 11:5-33
- 1 Kings 12:1-14:20 – Jeroboam I of Israel (924–903 BCE) 1 Kings 12:1-14:20
- 1 Kings 12:1-16:28 – Rebellion Splits the Nation 1 Kings 12:1-16:28
- 1 Kings 12:1-19 – A Foolish Ruler Sparks a Rebellion 1 Kings 12:1-19
- 1 Kings 13 – Strange Stories from God’s Prophets 1 Kings 13:1–34
- 1 Kings 14:21-15:24 – Early Kings of Judah 1 Kings 14:21-15:24
- 1 Kings 15:25-16:28 – Early Kings of Israel 1 Kings 15:25-16:28
- Revelation 2:20/1 Kings 16 – The Prophetic Contest with Jezebel 1 Kings 16:1-34/Revelation 2:20
- 1 Kings 16:15-34 – The Shocking Sins of Kings Omri and Ahab 1 Kings 16:15-34
- 1 Kings 16:29-22:41 – Elijah and the Prophets Confront Ahab and Jezebel 1 Kings 16:29-22:41
- 1 Kings 17:1-19:21 – Elijah Battles Baal 1 Kings 17:1-19:21
- 1 Kings 20:1-43 – Ahab Battles Syria 1 Kings 20:1-43
- 1 Kings 21:1-29 – Ahab Covets Naboth’s Vineyard 1 Kings 21:1-29
- 1 Kings 22:1-40 – Micaiah and the Death of Ahab 1 Kings 22:1-40
- 1 Kings 22:41-53 – Jehoshaphat of Judah and Ahaziah of Israel 1 Kings 22:41-53
2 Kings
- 2 Kings 1:1-8:29 – Elisha Continues Elijah’s Ministry 2 Kings 1:1-8:29
- 2 Kings 1:1-18 – The End of King Ahaziah’s Rule and of Elijah’s Public Career 2 Kings 1:1-18
- 2 Kings 2:1-25 – Elisha Succeeds Elijah 2 Kings 2:1-25
- 2 Kings 3:1-27 – Jehoram of Israel Consults Elisha 2 Kings 3:1-27
- 2 Kings 4:1-6:7 – Elisha’s Miracles 2 Kings 4:1-6:7
- 2 Kings 4:1-7 – Elisha and the Widow’s Oil 2 Kings 4:1-7
- 2 Kings 4:8-37 – Elisha and the Shunammite Woman 2 Kings 4:8-37
- 2 Kings 4:38-41 – Death in the Pot 2 Kings 4:38-41
- 2 Kings 4:42-44 – The Feeding of the One Hundred 2 Kings 4:42-44
- 2 Kings 5:1-27 – Naaman the Syrian 2 Kings 5:1-27
- 2 Kings 6:1-7 – The Floating Ax Head 2 Kings 6:1-7
- 2 Kings 6:8-8:15 – Elisha’s Political Involvement 2 Kings 6:8-8:15
- 2 Kings 8:1-6 – Restoring the Shunammite Woman’s Property 2 Kings 8:1-6
- 2 Kings 8:16-29 – Jehoram and Ahaziah of Judah 2 Kings 8:16-29
- 2 Kings 9:1-10:36 – Jehu Purges Israel 2 Kings 9:1-10:36
- 2 Kings 11:1-20 – “King” Athaliah 2 Kings 11:1-20
- 2 Kings 16:1-20 – Ahaz of Judah 2 Kings 16:1-20
- 2 Kings 17:1-6 – Hoshea and the Fall of Israel 2 Kings 17:1-6
- 2 Kings 17:7-23 – Theological Interpretation of the Fall of Israel 2 Kings 17:7-23
- 2 Kings 18:1-8 – Good King Hezekiah 2 Kings 18:1-8
- 2 Kings 18:9-12 – The Fall of the North 2 Kings 18:9-12
- 2 Kings 18:13-19:37 – Hezekiah and Sennacherib 2 Kings 18:13-19:37
- 2 Kings 20:1-7 – Hezekiah’s Illness 2 Kings 20:1-7
- 2 Kings 21:1-26 – Manasseh and Amon 2 Kings 21:1-26
- 2 Kings 22:1-23:30 – Josiah 2 Kings 22:1-23:30
- 2 Kings 23:31-25:30 – The Final Days of Judah 2 Kings 23:31-25:30
1 Chronicles
- 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2 – Genealogies 1 Chronicles 1:1-2:2
- 1 Chronicles 2:1-15 – The Genealogy of David 1 Chronicles 2:1-15
- 1 Chronicles 2:3-9:1 – Tribes of Israel 1 Chronicles 2:3-9:1
- 1 Chronicles 3:1-24 – Descendants of David and Solomon 1 Chronicles 3:1-24
- 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 – The Prayer of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10
- 1 Chronicles 5:1-26 – Reuben and the Davidic Ruler 1 Chronicles 5:1-26
- 1 Chronicles 6:1-53 – The Temple Musicians 1 Chronicles 6:1-53
- 1 Chronicles 7:20-29 – “What ‘Gaths’ Around Comes Around” 1 Chronicles 7:20-29
- 1 Chronicles 8:1-28 – The Benjaminites in Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 8:1-28
- 1 Chronicles 9:2-34 – The Postexilic Community 1 Chronicles 9:2-34
- 1 Chronicles 10:1-14 – The Death of King Saul 1 Chronicles 10:1-14
- 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:40 – David Becomes King 1 Chronicles 11:1-12:40
- 1 Chronicles 13:1-16:43 – David Brings the Ark to Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 13:1-16:43
- 1 Chronicles 15:1-29 – The Ark Comes to Jerusalem 1 Chronicles 15:1-29
- 1 Chronicles 17:1-27 – God’s Promise to David 1 Chronicles 17:1-27
- 1 Chronicles 18:1-20:8 – David’s Wars 1 Chronicles 18:1-20:8
- 1 Chronicles 19:1-19 – David’s Defeat of the Ammonites and Arameans 1 Chronicles 19:1-19
- 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:1 – David’s Census 1 Chronicles 21:1-22:1
- 1 Chronicles 22:2-19 – The Designated Temple Builder: Solomon 1 Chronicles 22:2-19
- 1 Chronicles 23:1-27:34 – David Organizes the Temple Personnel 1 Chronicles 23:1-27:34
- 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30 – David Transfers the Kingdom and Charges Solomon 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30
2 Chronicles
- 2 Chronicles 1:1-17 – Solomon’s Wisdom and Wealth 2 Chronicles 1:1-17
- 2 Chronicles 1:1-9:31 – Solomon 2 Chronicles 1:1-9:31
- 2 Chronicles 2:1-18 – Initial Preparations for the Temple 2 Chronicles 2:1-18
- 2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1 – Temple Construction 2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1
- 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:22 – Temple Dedication 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:22
- 2 Chronicles 8:1-16 – Completion of the Temple 2 Chronicles 8:1-16
- 2 Chronicles 8:17-9:31 – Solomon’s Wisdom and Wealth 2 Chronicles 8:17-9:31
- 2 Chronicles 10:1-12:16 – Rehoboam 2 Chronicles 10:1-12:16
- 2 Chronicles 10:1-28:27 – The Divided Monarchy 2 Chronicles 10:1-28:27
- 2 Chronicles 13:1-16:14 – Abijah and Asa 2 Chronicles 13:1-16:14
- 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1 – Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 17:1-21:1
- 2 Chronicles 21:1b-22:1 – Jehoram 2 Chronicles 21:1b-22:1
- 2 Chronicles 22:2-9 – Ahaziah 2 Chronicles 22:2-9
- 2 Chronicles 22:10-23:21 – Athaliah 2 Chronicles 22:10-23:21
- 2 Chronicles 25:1-26:2 – Amaziah 2 Chronicles 25:1-26:2
- 2 Chronicles 26:3-23 – Uzziah 2 Chronicles 26:3-23
- 2 Chronicles 27:1-9 – Jotham 2 Chronicles 27:1-9
- 2 Chronicles 28:1-27 – Ahaz 2 Chronicles 28:1-27
- 2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33 – Hezekiah 2 Chronicles 29:1-32:33
- 2 Chronicles 29:1-36:23 – The Reunited Monarchy 2 Chronicles 29:1-36:23
- 2 Chronicles 33:1-20 – Manasseh 2 Chronicles 33:1-20
- 2 Chronicles 33:21-25 – Amon 2 Chronicles 33:21-25
- 2 Chronicles 34:1-36:1 – Josiah 2 Chronicles 34:1-36:1
- 2 Chronicles 36:2-23 – Exile and Restoration 2 Chronicles 36:2-23
Ezra
- Ezra 1:1-11 – Cyrus’s Decree Ezra 1:1-11
- Ezra 2:1-67 – Israel Transplanted Ezra 2:1-67
- Ezra 3:1-4:5 – Worship Restored Ezra 3:1-4:5
- Ezra 4:6-23 – Later Opposition Ezra 4:6-23
- Ezra 5:1-6:22 – The Temple Rebuilt Ezra 5:1-6:22
- Ezra 7:1-8:36 – Ezra’s Commission and Return Ezra 7:1-8:36
- Ezra 9:1-10:44 – Ezra Works to Reconstruct the Community Ezra 9:1-10:44
Nehemiah
- Nehemiah 1:1-2:20 – Jerusalem as the Object of Reproach Nehemiah 1:1-2:20
- Nehemiah 1:1-7:3 – Nehemiah Rebuilds the Walls of Jerusalem Nehemiah 1:1-7:3
- Nehemiah 3:1-4:23 – Repair and Defense in the Face of Reproach Nehemiah 3:1-4:23
- Nehemiah 5:1-19 – Economic Difficulties Nehemiah 5:1-19
- Nehemiah 6:1-7:3 – Nehemiah as the Object of Reproach Nehemiah 6:1-7:3
- Nehemiah 7:7-73a – Community Renewal Nehemiah 7:7-73a
- Nehemiah 7:73b-10:39 – God’s Covenant Renewed Nehemiah 7:73b-10:39
- Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 – The Repopulation of Jerusalem Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
- Nehemiah 12:27-43 – Joyful Dedication Nehemiah 12:27-43
- Nehemiah 12:44-13:31 – Nehemiah’s Final Reforms Nehemiah 12:44-13:31
Esther
- Esther 1:13-22 – The King Issues a Decree Esther 1:13-22
- Esther 2:7-18 – A Strange Grace Esther 2:7-18
- Esther 4:11-14 – Mordecai Urges Esther To Save Her People Esther 4:11-14
- Esther 6:1-14 – The Great Reversal Esther 6:1-14
- Esther 7:1-10 – Secrets Revealed and Enemies Exposed Esther 7:1-10
- Esther 9:1-17 – The Jews Destroy their Enemies Esther 9:1-17
- Esther 9:18-32 – Purim Established Esther 9:18-32
Job
- Job 1:1-5 – The Pious and Affluent Job Is Introduced Job 1:1-5
- Job 1:6-12 – The First Encounter between God and the Satan Job 1:6-12
- Job 1:21 – God Gives and God Takes Away Job 1:21
- Job 2:9-10 – Job’s Wife and his Second Response Job 2:9-10
- Job 2:11-13 – Job’s Well-Intentioned Friends Job 2:11-13
- Job 3 – Job Curses the Day of His Birth Job 3:1–26
- Job 4:1-5 – Easy Answers Fade When Reality Contradicts Them Job 4:1-5
- Job 4:7-8 – Those Who Sow Trouble Reap the Same Job 4:7-8
- Job 5:17-21 – Accept Suffering as the Discipline of the Almighty Job 5:17-21
- Job 6:14-27 – Job’s Rebuke of His Counselors Job 6:14-27
- Job 7:1-6 – Nights Are Too Long and a Life Is Too Short Job 7:1-6
- Job 7:11-21 – Speaking Directly to God Job 7:11-21
- Job 8:8-10 – Trust the Spiritual Teachings of the Past Job 8:8-10
- Job 9:13-20 – How Can One Win an Argument with God? Job 9:13-20
- Job 9:22-24 – God Is Unjust Job 9:22-24
- Job 10:8-12 – Job Remembers That God Lovingly Created Him Job 10:8-12
- Job 11:7-12 – God’s Ways Are beyond Human Understanding Job 11:7-12
- Job 13:1-12 – Do Not Lie for God Job 13:1-12
- Job 13:15 – Defending My Ways to His Face Job 13:15
- Job 14:7-17 – If Mortals Die, Will They Live Again? Job 14:7-17
- Job 16:18-19 – My Witness Is in Heaven Job 16:18-19
- Job 19:20 – Job Escapes by the Skin of His Teeth Job 19:20
- Job 19:23-27 – I Know That My Redeemer Lives Job 19:23-27
- Job 21 – Why do Good Things Happen to Bad People? Job 21:1–34
- Job 22:1-11 – Eliphaz: “Is Not Your Wickedness Great?” Job 22:1-11
- Job 23:1-10 – The Hiddenness of God Job 23:1-10
- Job 24:1-17 – Wickedness Abounds on the Earth Job 24:1-17
- Job 24:18 – 27:23 – The Dialogue Breaks Down Job 24:18 – 27:23
- Job 27:1-6 – Holding Fast to Integrity Job 27:1-6
- Job 28:1-28 – Only God Knows Wisdom Job 28:1-28
- Job 29:1-6 – Job Longs for the “Good Old Days” Job 29:1-6
- Job 31 – Job’s Final Defense Job 31:1–40
- Job 31:35-37 – If Only I Knew the Indictment, I Would Wear It Proudly Job 31:35-37
- Job 33:13-18 – God May Be Speaking to Job through His Suffering Job 33:13-18
- Job 38:1-18 – God Finally Speaks to Job Job 38:1-18
- Job 39:1-30 – God Cares Even for the Wild Animals Job 39:1-30
- Job 40:1-5 – Job’s First Response to God Job 40:1-5
- Job 40:6-14 – Will You Put Me in the Wrong? Job 40:6-14
- Job 40:15-24 – Look at Behemoth Job 40:15-24
- Job 41:1-11 – Last but not Least: Leviathan Job 41:1-11
- Job 42:1-6 – Job’s Final Response Job 42:1-6
- Job 42:7-9 – Job’s Friends are Reprimanded by God Job 42:7-9
- Job 42:10-13 – Job Receives a Double Restitution Job 42:10-13
- Job 42:13-15 – Job’s Daughters Job 42:13-15
- Job 42:16-17 – The End of Job Job 42:16-17
Psalms
- Psalms 1-2 – An Introduction to the Psalms Psalms 1:1-2:12
- Psalms 88-89 – My Companions Are in Darkness… I Will Sing of Your Steadfast Love Psalms 88:1-89:52
Proverbs
- Proverbs 1:2-6 – Introduction Proverbs 1:2-6
- Proverbs 1:7 – The Beginning of Wisdom Proverbs 1:7
- Proverbs 1:20-33 – The Call of Woman Wisdom Proverbs 1:20-33
- Proverbs 2:1-8 – A Treasure Hunt Proverbs 2:1-6
- Proverbs 2:16-19 – The Other Woman Proverbs 2:16-19
- Proverbs 3:1-5 – Wisdom and the Heart Proverbs 3:1-5
- Proverbs 3:13-18 – The Blessings of Wisdom Proverbs 3:13-18
- Proverbs 3:19-20 – Creation through Wisdom Proverbs 3:19-20
- Proverbs 4:10-19; 26-27 – The Right Path Proverbs 4:10-19; 26-27
- Proverbs 5:1-23 – The Consequences of Sexual Sins Contrasted with the Joys of Marriage Proverbs 5:1-23
- Proverbs 6:6-11 – The Sin of Sloth Proverbs 6:6-11
- Proverbs 6:16-19 – The Sin of Pride and Some Others Proverbs 6:16-19
- Proverbs 8:1-21 – Woman Wisdom’s Call Proverbs 8:1-21
- Proverbs 8:22-31 – Woman Wisdom and Creation Proverbs 8:22-31
- Proverbs 8:32-36 – The Joys of Wisdom Proverbs 8:32-36
- Proverbs 9:1-12 – Woman Wisdom Builds Her House Proverbs 9:1-12
- Proverbs 9:13-18 – Woman Wisdom and Woman Folly Proverbs 9:13-18
- Proverbs 10:1—22:16 – The Proverbs of Solomon Proverbs 10:1-22:16
- Proverbs 10:11 – A Fountain of Life Proverbs 10:11
- Proverbs 10:15 – Wealth and Poverty Proverbs 10:15
- Proverbs 11:1 – Honesty in Business Dealings Proverbs 11:1
- Proverbs 11:9-11 – The Power of Speech Proverbs 11:9-11
- Proverbs 11:14 – God Bless Our Native Land Proverbs 11:14
- Proverbs 12:10 – Animal Rights Proverbs 12:10
- Proverbs 12:23 – A Time to Keep Silent Proverbs 12:23
- Proverbs 12:25 – Avoid Anxiety Proverbs 12:25
- Proverbs 13:12-14 – The Tree of Life Proverbs 13:12-14
- Proverbs 13:23 – Injustice toward the Poor Proverbs 13:23
- Proverbs 14:1,8 – Wisdom and Folly Proverbs 14:1,8
- Proverbs 14:20-21 – Rich and Poor Proverbs 14:20-21
- Proverbs 14:31 – Just as You Did It to One of the Least of These Proverbs 14:31
- Proverbs 15:13-15 – The Heart Proverbs 15:13-15
- Proverbs 15:17 – Feasting and Love Proverbs 15:17
- Proverbs 16:9 – The Lord Willing Proverbs 16:9
- Proverbs 18:4 – The Importance of Words Proverbs 18:4
- Proverbs 18:14 – A Broken Spirit Proverbs 18:14
- Proverbs 20:14 – Bargaining and Bragging Proverbs 20:14
- Proverbs 20:17 – Deceit and Bitterness Proverbs 20:17
- Proverbs 20:28; 29:4,14 — A Righteous Ruler Proverbs 20:28; 29:4,14
- Proverbs 20:29 – Young and Old Proverbs 20:29
- Proverbs 22:1-2, 7-9, 16, 22-23 – The Rich and the Poor Proverbs 22:1-2, 7-9, 16, 22-23
- Proverbs 22:28 – Respect for Boundaries Proverbs 22:28
- Proverbs 23:1-3 – Dining with the Ruler Proverbs 23:1-3
- Proverbs 23:13-14 – Disciplining Children Proverbs 23:13-14
- Proverbs 23:29-35 – The Dangers of Wine Proverbs 23:29-35
- Proverbs 24:21-22 – God and Government Proverbs 24:21-22
- Proverbs 24:30-34 – The Effects of Laziness Proverbs 24:30-34
- Proverbs 25:3, 11-14, 18-20, 25-26, 28; 26:1-2, 7-11, 17-19 – Similitudes Proverbs 25:3, 11-14, 18-20, 25-26, 28; 26:1-2, 7-11, 17-19
- Proverbs 25:6-7a – Humility Proverbs 25:6-7a
- Proverbs 26:4-5 – Responding to Fools Proverbs 26:4-5
- Proverbs 26:13-16 – The Sin of Sloth Proverbs 26:13-16
- Proverbs 27:7 – Lessons of Hunger Proverbs 27:7
- Proverbs 29:5,11,20 – The Importance of Speech Proverbs 29:5, 11, 20 - The Importance of Speech
- Proverbs 30:1-6 – Lament and Exhortation Proverbs 30:1-6
- Proverbs 30:15b-16; 18-19; 21-23; 29-31 – Numerical Comparisons Proverbs 30:15b-16; 18-19; 21-23; 29-31
- Proverbs 30:24-28 – The Ants Proverbs 30:24-28
- Proverbs 31:10-31 – The Woman of Worth and Wisdom Proverbs 31:10-31
Ecclesiastes
- Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 – The more things change, the more they stay the same. Ecclesiastes 1:2-11
- Ecclesiastes 1:2 – Smoke, Smoke, It’s All Smoke Ecclesiastes 1:2
- Ecclesiastes 1:12-26 – The Teacher’s Despair Ecclesiastes 1:12-26
- Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – What Time Is It? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
- Ecclesiastes 3:19-21 – Who Knows about Death? Ecclesiastes 3:19-21
- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 – Life Together Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
- Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 – A Caution Against Rash Vows Ecclesiastes 5:1-7
- Ecclesiastes 5:12 – How Sweet It Is! Ecclesiastes 5:12
- Ecclesiastes 5:18-20 – ‘The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down in My Heart’ Ecclesiastes 5:18-20
- Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 – An Allegory of Wisdom and Folly Ecclesiastes 7:23-29
- Ecclesiastes 8:10-15 – Bad Things Happen to Good People Ecclesiastes 8:10-15
- Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 – Enjoy! Ecclesiastes 9:7-10
- Ecclesiastes 9:11-12 – ‘It’s a Chancy Job, and It Makes a Man Watchful…’ Ecclesiastes 9:11-12
- Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 – Live with Generosity Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
- Ecclesiastes 11:5 – When Does Human Life Begin? Ecclesiastes 11:5
- Ecclesiastes 11:8-10 – Some Advice for Young and Old Ecclesiastes 11:8-10
- Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 – Remember Your Creator! Ecclesiastes 12:1-8
Isaiah
- Isaiah 1:2-9 – God’s Lament Isaiah 1:2-9
- Isaiah 1:16-20 – Seek Justice Isaiah 1:16-20
- Isaiah 1:21-26 – An Unfaithful City Isaiah 1:21-26
- Isaiah 2:2-4 – Swords into Plowshares Isaiah 2:2-4
- Isaiah 2:12-22 – A Day against the Proud Isaiah 2:12-22
- Isaiah 3:1-15 – Reaping What Was Sown Isaiah 3:1-15
- Isaiah 3:16-4:1 – The Haughty Daughters of Zion Isaiah 3:16-4:1
- Isaiah 4:2-6 – Future Glory of the Remnant Isaiah 4:2-6
- Isaiah 5:1-7 – The Song of the Vineyard Isaiah 5:1-7
- Isaiah 5:8-13 – The Consequences of Injustice Isaiah 5:8-13
- Isaiah 6:1-13 – Isaiah’s Call Isaiah 6:1-13
- Isaiah 7:1-9 – Besieged Isaiah 7:1-9
- Isaiah 7:10-17 – The Sign of Immanuel Isaiah 7:10-17
- Isaiah 8:1-10 – The Mighty Waters of Assyria Isaiah 8:1-10
- Isaiah 9:2-7 – Unto Us a Child Is Born Isaiah 9:2-7
- Isaiah 10:5-34 – Assyria Judged Isaiah 10:5-34
- Isaiah 11:1-9 – The Peaceable Kingdom Isaiah 11:1-9
- Revelation 2:16/Isaiah 11:4 – The Word as Sword Isaiah 11:4/Revelation 2:16
- Isaiah 11:10-16 – Homecoming Isaiah 11:10-16
- Isaiah 12:1-6 – The Lord Has Become My Salvation Isaiah 12:1-6
- Isaiah 13:1-22 – Oracle against Babylon Isaiah 13:1-22
- Isaiah 14:1-3 – A Great Reversal Isaiah 14:1-3
- Isaiah 14:3-23 – Taunt Song against the King of Babylon Isaiah 14:3-23
- Isaiah 20:1-6 – A Sign Against Ethiopia and Egypt Isaiah 20:1-6
- Isaiah 24:1-23 – World Devastation Isaiah 24:1-23
- Isaiah 25:6-10a – A Feast of Rich Food Isaiah 25:6-10a
- Isaiah 26:19 – Your Dead Shall Live Isaiah 26:19
- Isaiah 27:2-6 – God as Vineyard Keeper Isaiah 27:2-6
- Isaiah 28:21, 23-29 – God’s Alien Work–Measured Judgment Isaiah 28:21, 23-29
- Isaiah 30:15-17 – In Returning and Rest You Will Be Saved Isaiah 30:15-17
- Isaiah 34:5-7 – The Sword of the Lord Isaiah 34:5-7
- Isaiah 35:1-7 – Here Is Your God–Who Restores All Things Isaiah 35:1-7
- Isaiah 36:1-37:38 – Whom to Trust? Isaiah 36:1-37:38
- Isaiah 38:9-20 – Hezekiah’s Prayer Isaiah 38:9-20
- Isaiah 39:1-8 – Exiled to Babylon Isaiah 39:1-8
- Isaiah 40:1-11 – Comfort My People Isaiah 40:1-11
- Isaiah 40:29-31 – Mount Up with Wings like Eagles Isaiah 40:29-31
- Isaiah 41:8-13 – My Friend Abraham Isaiah 41:8-13
- Isaiah 42:1-4 – This Is My Servant Isaiah 42:1-4
- Isaiah 42:5-9 – The Mission of God’s People Isaiah 42:5-9
- Isaiah 43:1-7 – I Will Be with You Isaiah 43:1-7
- Isaiah 43:16-21 – Former Things and New Things Isaiah 43:16-21
- Isaiah 43:22-28 – I Will Not Remember Your Sins Isaiah 43:22-28
- Isaiah 44:9-20 – The Folly of Idolatry Isaiah 44:9-20
- Isaiah 44:23-45:8 – Cyrus: God’s Anointed Shepherd Isaiah 44:23-45:8
- Isaiah 45:5-7 – I Make Weal and Create Woe Isaiah 45:5-7
- Isaiah 45:22 – Turn to Me and Be Saved Isaiah 45:22
- Isaiah 46:1-4 – I Will Carry and Will Save Isaiah 46:1-4
- Isaiah 47:6 – God’s Work and Babylon’s Responsibility Isaiah 47:6
- Isaiah 49:1-6 – A Light to the Nations Isaiah 49:1-6
- Isaiah 49:14-18 – Can a Woman Forget? Isaiah 49:14-18
- Isaiah 50:4-9 – The Lord God Helps Me Isaiah 50:4-9
- Isaiah 52:7-10 – How Beautiful Are the Feet of God’s Messengers Isaiah 52:7-10
- Isaiah 52:11-12 – The New Exodus Isaiah 52:11-12
- Isaiah 52:13-53:12 – Wounded for Our Transgressions Isaiah 52:13-53:12
- Isaiah 55:1-5 – Without Money and Without Price Isaiah 55:1-5
- Isaiah 55:6-13 – God’s Word Does Not Return Empty Isaiah 55:6-13
- Isaiah 56:1-8 – Gathering the Outcasts Isaiah 56:1-8
- Isaiah 57:15 – The Holy God Dwells with the Humble Isaiah 57:15
- Isaiah 58:6-12 – The Fast that God Chooses Isaiah 58:6-12
- Isaiah 60:1-7 – The Nations Come with Gold and Frankincense Isaiah 60:1-7
- Isaiah 61:1-3 – Liberty to the Captives Isaiah 61:1-3
- Isaiah 61:10-62:4 – Zion’s Salvation Isaiah 61:10-62:4
- Isaiah 62:1-4 – Forsaken No More Isaiah 62:1-4
- Isaiah 62:6-12 – Restoration of Jerusalem Isaiah 62:6-12
- Isaiah 65:1-9 – God Interacts with Humanity Isaiah 65:1-9
- Isaiah 66:1-6 – A Worship Worthy of God Isaiah 66:1-6
- Isaiah 66:7-11 – God the Consoling Mother Isaiah 66:7-11
- Isaiah 66:17-24 – Summary of Themes Isaiah 66:17-24
Jeremiah
- Jeremiah 1:1-3 – The Historical Setting of the Preaching and the Book Jeremiah 1:1-3
- Jeremiah 1:4-19 – The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-19
- Jeremiah 2:1-3 – A Past Long Gone Jeremiah 2:1-3
- Jeremiah 2:4-13 – From Memory to Apostasy to Accusation Jeremiah 2:4-13
- Jeremiah 2:14-19 – Destruction is a Teacher Jeremiah 2:14-19
- Jeremiah 3:1-5 – Does God Break the Law? Jeremiah 3:1-5
- Jeremiah 3:6-11 – Repentance and Return Jeremiah 3:6-11
- Jeremiah 3:12-18 – Return to YHWH as Spiritual Restoration Jeremiah 3:12-18
- Jeremiah 4:19-31 – Personal Anguish at Creational Devastation Jeremiah 4:19-31
- Jeremiah 7:1-15 – The Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7:1-15
- Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 – Is There No Balm in Gilead? Jeremiah 8:18-9:1
- Jeremiah 9:10-19 – The Lament of God Jeremiah 9:10-19
- Jeremiah 9:23-24 – On Boasting Jeremiah 9:23-24
- Jeremiah 10:1-10 – Dead Idols and the Living God Jeremiah 10:1-10
- Jeremiah 11:18-12:6 – A Lamb Led to the Slaughter Jeremiah 11:18-12:6
- Jeremiah 13:20-27 – The Violence of Female Metaphors Jeremiah 13:20-27
- Jeremiah 14:1-15:9 – Repentance That Comes Too Late Jeremiah 14:1-15:9
- Jeremiah 15:10-21 – More Laments from Jeremiah Jeremiah 15:10-21
- Jeremiah 16:14-21 – A Prophet of Promise Jeremiah 16:14-21
- Jeremiah 17:5-11 – Trust in God Jeremiah 17:5-11
- Jeremiah 18:1-12 – The Potter and the Pots Jeremiah 18:1-12
- Jeremiah 20:7-18 – Jeremiah’s Final Lament Jeremiah 20:7-18
- Jeremiah 23:1-8 and 33:14-16 – The Righteous Branch Jeremiah 23:1-8, 33:14-16
- Jeremiah 26:1-19 – Jeremiah’s Arrest and Release Jeremiah 26:1-19
- Jeremiah 28:1-17 – Jeremiah and Hananiah, the False Prophet Jeremiah 28:1-17
- Jeremiah 29:1-23 – Jeremiah’s Letter to the Exiles: Seek the Welfare of the City Jeremiah 29:1-23
- Jeremiah 30:1-22 – Be Not Afraid, I Am with You and I Will Save You Jeremiah 30:1-22
- Jeremiah 31:1-6 – I Have Loved You with an Everlasting Love Jeremiah 31:1-6
- Jeremiah 31:31-34 – The New Covenant Jeremiah 31:31-34
- Jeremiah 32:1-44 – Is Anything Too Hard for God? Jeremiah 32:1-44
- Jeremiah 33:14-26 – Unconditional Promises Jeremiah 33:14-26
- Jeremiah 36:1-22 – The Scrolls of Jeremiah Jeremiah 36:1-22
- Jeremiah 37:1-10 – Living in Delusion Jeremiah 37:1-10
- Jeremiah 38:1-6 – Stuck in the Mud Jeremiah 38:1-6
- Jeremiah 42:7-17 – God’s Regret Jeremiah 42:7-17
- Jeremiah 48:29-39 – The Tears of God Jeremiah 48:29-39
- Jeremiah 52:31-34 – A Future for Israel Jeremiah 52:31-34
Lamentations
- Lamentations 1:1-6, 9d, 11c, 20 – Alone, but Speaking Lamentations 1:1-6, 9d, 11c, 20
- Lamentations 2:20-22 – Consider What You Are Permitting–and Doing! Lamentations 2:20-22
- Lamentations 2:20 and 4:10 – The Horrors of Siege Warfare Lamentations 2:20
- Lamentations 3:1-3, 22-24, 43-45 – Intense Petitioning for Relief Lamentations 3:1-3, 22-24, 43-45
- Lamentations 3:1-18 – Metaphorical Descriptions of God’s Role Lamentations 3:1-18
- Lamentations 4:6-8 – The Experience of the Wealthy Lamentations 4:6-8
- Lamentations 4:21-22 – Enemies Undone Lamentations 4:21-22
- Lamentations 5:19-22 – Restore and Renew Lamentations 5:19-22
Ezekiel
- Ezekiel 1:1-3 – Introduction Ezekiel 1:1-3
- Ezekiel 1:4-28 – Vision of the Glory of the Lord Ezekiel 1:4-28
- Ezekiel 2:1-3:15 – The Call of the Prophet and the Scroll Ezekiel 2:1-3:15
- Ezekiel 3:16-21 – The Prophet as a Watchman Ezekiel 3:16-21
- Ezekiel 4:1-17 – Model City as a Sign of Doom Ezekiel 4:1-17
- Ezekiel 6:1-14 – Judgment Against the Mountains of Israel Ezekiel 6:1-14
- Ezekiel 6:8-10 – Some Are Spared Destruction Ezekiel 6:8-10
- Ezekiel 7:26-27 – Doom Will Fall upon All of Society Ezekiel 7:26-27
- Ezekiel 10:15-19 – The Glory of the Lord Departs from the Temple Ezekiel 10:15-19
- Ezekiel 11:14-20 – God’s Promise of Restoration Ezekiel 11:14-20
- Ezekiel 11:22-25 – The Glory of the Lord Departs from Jerusalem Ezekiel 11:22-25
- Ezekiel 16:1-63 – Israel, the Unfaithful Wife Ezekiel 16:1-63
- Ezekiel 18:1-32 – Individual Repentance and Responsibility Ezekiel 18:1-32
- Ezekiel 23:1-49 – Samaria and Jerusalem, Two Wanton Sisters Ezekiel 23:1-49
- Ezekiel 24:15-27 – The Death of Ezekiel’s Wife Ezekiel 24:15-27
- Ezekiel 28:11-19 – Lament over the King of Tyre or Fall of Satan? Ezekiel 28:11-19
- Ezekiel 32:17-32 – The Last Oracle Against Egypt Ezekiel 32:17-32
- Ezekiel 33:1-20 – The Parable of the Watchman Ezekiel 33:1-20
- Ezekiel 36:1-15 – Fruitful Mountains Ezekiel 36:1-15
- Ezekiel 36:16-38 – New Heart, New Spirit Ezekiel 36:16-38
- Ezekiel 37:1-14 – Valley of Dry Bones Ezekiel 37:1-14
- Ezekiel 38:1-39:29 – The Lord Destroys Gog, the Enemy of God’s People Ezekiel 38:1-39:29
- Ezekiel 8 – Idolatry in the Temple Area Ezekiel 8
- Ezekiel 25 – Oracles against Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia Ezekiel 25
- Ezekiel 34 – God, The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34
- Ezekiel 40-48 – “The Lord Is There”: Israel Perfected and Blessed Ezekiel 40-48
Daniel
- Daniel 1:1-21 – Given Over and Given Blessing Daniel 1:1-21
- Daniel 2:20-23 – The King’s Dream and God’s Power Daniel 2:20-23
- Daniel 2:30-45 – Daniel’s Interpretation of the King’s Dream Daniel 2:30-45
- Daniel 2:46-49 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Response Daniel 2:46-49
- Daniel 3:1-30 – No Other God Is Able to Deliver in This Way Daniel 3:1-30
- Daniel 3:24-30 – The King and the Fourth Man in the Fire Daniel 3:24-30
- Daniel 4:1-37 – The Proud Will Be Humbled Daniel 4:1-37
- Daniel 4:28-37 – Nebuchadnezzar’s Transformation Daniel 4:28-37
- Daniel 5:1-31 – The Writing on the Wall Daniel 5:1-31
- Daniel 6:1-28 – May Your God Rescue You! Daniel 6:1-28
- Daniel 7:1-28 – Your Kingdom Come Daniel 7:1-28
- Revelation 1:12-18/Daniel 7:9-14 – Jesus is both Son of Man and Ancient of Days Daniel 7:9-14/Revelation 1:12-18
- Daniel 8:1-27 – Not by Human Hands Daniel 8:1-27
- Daniel 9:1-27 – O God, Do Not Delay Daniel 9:1-27
- Daniel 10:1-12:13 – Your Allotted Inheritance Daniel 10:1-12:13
- Daniel 12:1-13 – The Final Victory Daniel 12:1-13
Hosea
- Hosea 1:1 – Hosea Hosea 1:1
- Hosea 1:2-2:1 – Hosea’s Family Life Hosea 1:2-2:1
- Hosea 2:2-23 – Hosea’s Adulterous Wife Hosea 2:2-23
- Hosea 3:1-5 – Hosea’s Reconciliation with His Wife Hosea 3:1-5
- Hosea 4:1-3 – God’s Indictment of Israel Hosea 4:1-3
- Hosea 4:4-5:2 – Unfaithful Priests and Prophets Hosea 4:4-5:2
- Hosea 6:1-3 – A Call to Repentance Hosea 6:1-3
- Hosea 8:1–14 – Israel Breaking the Covenant Hosea 8:1–14
- Hosea 11:1-9 – God’s Parental Dilemma Hosea 11:1-9
- Hosea 14:1-9 – Hope for Israel Hosea 14:1-9
Joel
- Joel 1:2-12 – Tell of This Calamity to All Future Generations Joel 1:2-12
- Joel 1:13-20 – Repent Joel 1:13-20
- Joel 2:1-9 – “Blow the Trumpet in Zion” Joel 2:1-9
- Joel 2:10-14 – Repent for the Day of the Lord Is Coming Joel 2:10-14
- Joel 2:28-29 – “I Will Pour Out My Spirit on All Flesh.” Joel 2:28-29
- Joel 3:1-8 – Judgment of the Nations Joel 3:1-8
- Joel 3:9-10 – It Will Be a Time of War, Not Peace Joel 3:9-10
Amos
- Amos 1:1 – Introduction Amos 1:1
- Amos 1:3-2:16 – Swirling Judgment Amos 1:3-2:16
- Amos 2:4-16 – Judgment on Judah and Israel Amos 2:4-16
- Amos 3:1-15 – Special Status and Consequences Amos 3:1-15
- Amos 5:1-5 – Seek Me and Live Amos 5:1-5
- Amos 5:21-24 – Let Justice Roll Down Like Waters Amos 5:21-24
- Amos 7:1-9:10 – The Five Visions Amos 7:1-9:10
- Amos 7:10-17 – I Am No Prophet Amos 7:10-17
- Amos 9:7-15 – A Remnant and Restoration Amos 9:7-15
- Amos 4 – Mess Around and Find Out Amos 4: 1-13
Obadiah
- Obadiah 1-9 – Concerning Edom Obadiah 1-9
- Obadiah 10-14 – Violence to Your Brother Obadiah 10-14
- Obadiah 15-18 – Judgment against the Nations and the Restoration of Israel Obadiah 15-18
- Obadiah 19-21 – Restoration of Israel Obadiah 19-21
Jonah
- Jonah 1:1-3 – The Call to Nineveh Jonah 1:1-3
- Jonah 1:4-16 – A Storm at Sea Jonah 1:4-16
- Jonah 1:17 – The Great Fish Jonah 1:17
- Jonah 2 – A Psalm of Thanksgiving Jonah 2:1–10
- Jonah 3 – Jonah’s Second Chance Jonah 3:1–10
- Jonah 4:1-8 – The Mercy of God Jonah 4:1-8
- Jonah 4:9-11 – A Final Question Jonah 4:9-11
Micah
- Micah 1:2-7 – God Will Soon Destroy Samaria Micah 1:2-7
- Micah 1:8-16 – Judgment on Judah Micah 1:8-16
- Micah 2:6-7, 11 – The Temptation to Preach What People Want to Hear Micah 2:6-7, 11
- Micah 2:12-13 – God as Shepherd and Captain Micah 2:12-13
- Micah 3:1-4, 9-12 – Corrupt Rulers Denounced Micah 3:1-4, 9-12
- Micah 3:5-8 – Prophetic Calling Micah 3:5-8
- Micah 3:12 – Jerusalem Will Be Laid Waste Micah 3:12
- Micah 4:1-4 – God Will Rule, Weapons of War Will Be Destroyed, and Peace Will Prevail Micah 4:1-4
- Micah 5:2-5a – A New Ruler Will Come from Bethlehem Micah 5:2-5
- Micah 6:1-5 – God is Justified Micah 6:1-5
- Micah 6:6-8 – A Life of Justice, Kindness, and Humility Is the Way to Approach God Micah 6:6-8
- Micah 7:1-6 – Lament over Society and Family Micah 7:1-6
- Micah 7:18-20 – Hope Has the Last Word Micah 7:18-20
Nahum
Habakkuk
- Habakkuk 1:2 – How Long Shall I Cry for Help and You Will Not Listen? Habakkuk 1:2
- Habakkuk 2:4 – The Righteous Live by Faith Habakkuk 2:4
- Habakkuk 2:12-14 – Woe Against Those Who Perpetrate Violence Habakkuk 2:12-14
- Habakkuk 2:18-20 – The Futility of Idols Habakkuk 2:18-20
- Habakkuk 3:2 – In Our Own Time Revive Your Work Habakkuk 3:2
- Habakkuk 3:16 – I Hear, and I Tremble Within Habakkuk 3:16
- Habakkuk 3:17-19 – Faith Against All Odds Habakkuk 3:17-19
Zephaniah
- Zephaniah 1:2-18 – Judgment-Local and Global Zephaniah 1:2-18
- Zephaniah 2:4-15 – Taunts Reversed Zephaniah 2:4-15
- Zephaniah 3:14-20 – Redemptive Celebration Zephaniah 3:14-20
Haggai
- Haggai 1:1-11 – “It’s Time!” Haggai 1:1-11
- Haggai 1:12-15 – Obedience and a Stirred-Up Spirit Haggai 1:12-15
- Haggai 2:1-9 – A More Glorious Second Temple Haggai 2:1-9
- Haggai 2:10-19 – The Importance of Holiness Haggai 2:10-19
- Haggai 2:20-23 – Zerubbabel, the Signet Ring Haggai 2:20-23
Zechariah
- Zechariah 1:1-6 – Not Your Parents’ Prophet Zechariah 1:1-6
- Zechariah 1:7-6:8 – The Eight Night Visions Zechariah 1:7-6:8
- Zechariah 1:8; 6:1-8 – The “Four Horsemen” (but not really) Zechariah 1:8; 6:1-8
- Zechariah 1:18-21 & 5:5-11 – International Problems & International Solutions Zechariah 1:18-21 & 5:5-11
- Zechariah 2:1-13 & 5:1-4 – Readying the Land for Reunion Zechariah 2:1-13 & 5:1-4
- Zechariah 3:1-10 & 4:1-14 – The Lord’s Anointed/Anointing leaders Zechariah 3:1-10 & 4:1-14
- Zechariah 3:1-7 – Satan Zechariah 3:1-7
- Zechariah 3:8-10; 6:11-5 – The Branch Zechariah 3:8-10; 6:11-5
- Zechariah 7:1-10; 8:16-17 – Ritual or Justice? Zechariah 7:1-10; 8:16-17
- Zechariah 8:3-13 – A Restored Jerusalem Zechariah 8:3-13
- Zechariah 8:20-23 – Jerusalem for All Zechariah 8:20-23
- Zechariah 9:1-8 – Prophecy Against Nations (and then Inclusion) Zechariah 9:1-8
- Zechariah 9:9 – King on a Donkey Zechariah 9:9
- Zechariah 9:11-17 – Forecasting Hanukkah Zechariah 9:11-17
- Zechariah 11:4-17 – Thirty Pieces of Silver Zechariah 11:4-17
- Zechariah 12:3-11; 13:1-4; 14:4-21 – On That Day Zechariah 12:3-11; 13:1-4; 14:4-21
- Zechariah 12:10 – The Pierced One Zechariah 12:10
- Zechariah 14:9, 16-19 – The LORD, King over All the Earth Zechariah 14:9, 16-19
Malachi
- Malachi 1:2-5 – How have You Loved Us? Malachi 1:2-5
- Malachi 1:6-2:9 – Presenting Detestable Offerings Malachi 1:6-2:9
- Malachi 2:10-16 – Divorce & Bad Marriages Malachi 2:10-16
- Malachi 2:17-3:6 – Where is the God of Justice? Malachi 2:17-3:6
- Malachi 3:1 – The Messenger Who Will Prepare the Way of the Lord Malachi 3:1
- Malachi 3:7-12 – Tithing Malachi 3:7-12
- Malachi 3:13-18 – What is the Point? Malachi 3:13-18
- Malachi 3:16 – The Book of Remembrance Malachi 3:16
- Malachi 4:1-2 – Another Pruning Malachi 4:1-2
- Malachi 4:5-6 – The Return of Elijah Malachi 4:5-6
Matthew
- Matthew 1:1-17 – The Genealogy of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 1:1-17
- Matthew 1:18-25 – The Birth of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 1:18-25
- Matthew 2:1-12 – The Visit of the Wise Men Matthew 2:1-12
- Matthew 2:13-23 – Escape to Egypt and Return Matthew 2:13-23
- Matthew 3:1-12 – The Preaching of John the Baptist Matthew 3:1-12
- Matthew 3:13-17 – The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17
- Matthew 4:1-11 – Jesus Is Tested in the Wilderness Matthew 4:1-11
- Matthew 4:12-25 – The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry in Galilee Matthew 4:12-25
- Matthew 5:1-16 – The Beatitudes: You Are Salt and Light Matthew 5:1-16
- Matthew 5:1-7:29 – The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-7:29
- Matthew 5:17-20 – Kingdom Righteousness Matthew 5:17-20
- Matthew 5:21-48 – “I” Sayings of Jesus on Righteousness Matthew 5:21-48
- Matthew 6:1-18 – True Fasting and Prayer Matthew 6:1-18
- Matthew 6:9-13 – The Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13
- Matthew 6:19-24 – The Treasure of the Kingdom as Gift of God Matthew 6:19-24
- Matthew 6:25-34 – A Lesson On Worrying Matthew 6:25-34
- Matthew 7:1-20 – Further Teaching on Righteousness Matthew 7:1-20
- Matthew 7:21-29 – On Being Hearers and Doers Matthew 7:21-29
- Matthew 8:1-8:4 – A Man with Leprosy Shows Respect to Jesus Matthew 8:1-8:4
- Matthew 8:5-13 – The Centurion’s Servant Matthew 8:5-13
- Matthew 8:18-22 – The Conditions of Following Jesus Matthew 8:18-22
- Matthew 8:23-27 – Jesus Stills the Storm Matthew 8:23-27
- Matthew 9:9-13 – The Call of Matthew Matthew 9:9-13
- Matthew 9:18-26 – A Woman with a Hemorrhage Healed; a Young Girl Raised from the Dead Matthew 9:18-26
- Matthew 9:35-38 – The Harvest Is Great, the Laborers Few Matthew 9:35-38
- Matthew 10:1-42 – The Mission of the Twelve Matthew 10:1-42
- Matthew 11:2-11 – The Question of John the Baptist Matthew 11:2-11
- Matthew 11:16-30 – Come to Me and I Will Give You Rest Matthew 11:16-30
- Matthew 12:1-14 – Two Sabbath Controversies Matthew 12:1-14
- Matthew 12:33-37 – Good from Good, Bad from Bad Matthew 12:33-37
- Matthew 12:38-42 – The Hopelessness of Signs Matthew 12:38-42
- Matthew 12:43-45 – The Return of the Unclean Spirit Matthew 12:43-45
- Matthew 13:1-23 – The Parable of the Sower and Its Interpretation and the Purpose of the Parables Matthew 13:1-23
- Matthew 13:1-58 – The Parables of the Kingdom and the Rejection at Nazareth Matthew 13:1-58
- Matthew 13:24-43 – The Parable of the Weeds among the Wheat and Its Interpretation; the Mustard Seed, the Yeast, and Jesus’ Teaching in Parables Matthew 13:24-43
- Matthew 13:44-53 – Parables of the Treasure, the Pearls, and the Net—Treasures New and Old Matthew 13:44-53
- Matthew 13:54-58 – The Rejection of Jesus at Nazareth Matthew 13:54-58
- Matthew 14:13-21 – Feeding the Five Thousand Matthew 14:13-21
- Matthew 14:22-33 – Jesus (and Peter) Walks on the Water Matthew 14:22-33
- Matthew 15:1-9 – Human Traditions Matthew 15:1-9
- Matthew 15:21-28 – The Canaanite Woman’s Faith Matthew 15:21-28
- Matthew 16:1-4 – The Hopelessness of Signs Again Matthew 16:1-4
- Matthew 16:13-20 – Peter Confesses Jesus as the Messiah, the Son of the Living God Matthew 16:13-20
- Matthew 16:21-28 – Jesus Teaching on Discipleship Matthew 16:21-28
- Matthew 17:1-13 – The Transfiguration Matthew 17:1-13
- Matthew 17:14-20 – A Demon Beyond the Disciples Matthew 17:14-20
- Matthew 17:24-27 – The Temple Tax Matthew 17:24-27
- Matthew 18:1-35 – Discourse on the Forgiving Community Matthew 18:1-35
- Matthew 18:1-9 – Greatness in the Kingdom Matthew 18:1-9
- Matthew 18:10-14 – The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:10-14
- Matthew 18:15-20 – Exercising the Discipline of Forgiveness Matthew 18:15-20
- Matthew 18:21-35 – The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Matthew 18:21-35
- Matthew 20:1-16 – The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard Matthew 20:1-16
- Matthew 21:12-17 – The Cleansing of the Temple Matthew 21:12-17
- Matthew 21:18-22 – The Withering of the Fig Tree Matthew 21:18-22
- Matthew 21:23-27 – The Authority of Jesus Matthew 21:23-27
- Matthew 21:28-32 – A Parable of True Obedience Matthew 21:28-32
- Matthew 21:33-46 – The Parable of the Vineyard Matthew 21:33-46
- Matthew 22:1-14 – The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14
- Matthew 22:15-22 – What Belongs to Caesar? Matthew 22:15-22
- Matthew 22:23-33 – God is God of the Living Matthew 22:23-33
- Matthew 22:34-40 – The Greatest Commandment Matthew 22:34-40
- Matthew 22:41-46 – Jesus’ Playful Riddle Matthew 22:41-46
- Matthew 23:1-39 – Jesus Denounces the Scribes and Pharisees Matthew 23:1-39
- Matthew 24:1-25:46 – Discourse on Waiting before the End of the Age Matthew 24:1-25:46
- Matthew 24:1-35 – The Signs of the End of the Age Matthew 24:1-35
- Matthew 24:36-44 – The Necessity of Watchfulness Matthew 24:36-44
- Matthew 24:45-51 – The Faithful and the Unfaithful Servant Matthew 24:45-51
- Matthew 25:1-13 – The Parable of the Ten Maidens Matthew 25:1-13
- Matthew 25:1-46 – Three Parables of Waiting in the Meantime Matthew 25:1-46
- Matthew 25:14-30 – The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30
- Matthew 25:31-46 – The Parable of the Judgment Matthew 25:31-46
- Matthew 26:1-27:66 – The Passion and Death of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 26:1-27:66
- Matthew 28:1-15 – The Resurrection of Jesus the Messiah Matthew 28:1-15
- Matthew 28:16-20 – The Great Commission and Promise Matthew 28:16-20
Mark
- Mark 1:1 – The Beginning of the Gospel Mark 1:1
- Mark 1:2-15 – The Coming of John the Baptist and the Baptism of Jesus Mark 1:2-15
- Mark 1:16-20 – Jesus Calls Four Disciples Mark 1:16-20
- Mark 1:21-45 – Five Healing Stories Inaugurate Jesus’ Ministry Mark 1:21-45
- Mark 1:21-28 – Conflict on the Sabbath Mark 1:21-28
- Mark 2:1-3:6 – Five Stories of Conflict with the Jewish Authorities Mark 2:1-3:6
- Mark 2:1-12 – Who Can Forgive Sins? Mark 2:1-12
- Mark 2:15-20 – Eating and Not Eating? Mark 2:15-20
- Mark 2:15-20 – 2:23-28, 3:1-6 – Two Sabbath Controversies Mark 2:15-28, 3:1-6
- Mark 3:7-12 – Summary and Conclusion to the First Cycle of Stories Mark 3:7-12
- Mark 3:13-19 – Jesus Appoints the Twelve Mark 3:13-19
- Mark 3:20-4:34 – Jesus Teaches in Parables Mark 3:20-4:34
- Mark 3:22-30 – The Parable of the Strong Man Mark 3:22-30
- Mark 4:1-20 – The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:1-20
- Mark 4:26-32 – Two Seed Parables Mark 4:26-32
- Mark 4:35-5:43 – Jesus Teaches in Miracles Mark 4:35-5:43
- Mark 5:1-20 – The Gerasene Demoniac Mark 5:1-20
- Mark 5:21-43 – Two Nested Miracles Mark 5:21-43
- Mark 6:1-6 – A Prophet in his Hometown Mark 6:1-6
- Mark 6:7-13 – Jesus Sends the Twelve Mark 6:7-13
- Mark 6:14-56 – Yeast of Herod, Feeding of Five Thousand, and Hardening Disciples’ Hearts Mark 6:14-56
- Mark 6:17-29 – The Beheading of John the Baptist Mark 6:17-29
- Mark 7:1-37 – Pharisees’ Tradition, Crumbs for the Gentiles, and Healing a Man Who Is Deaf and Mute Mark 7:1-37
- Mark 7:1-23 – Conflict with the Pharisees over Clean and Unclean Mark 7:1-23
- Mark 7:24-30 – The Greek Woman Mark 7:24-30
- Mark 8:1-21 – Jesus Feeds Four Thousand, Pharisees Seek a Sign, and Jesus Teaches His Disciples Mark 8:1-21
- Mark 8:22-26 – The Blind Man of Bethsaida Is Given Sight Mark 8:22-26
- Mark 8:27-9:29 – Jesus Teaches about His Passion and Resurrection for the First Time Mark 8:27-9:29
- Mark 8:27-30 – Peter’s Misunderstanding Confession Mark 8:27-30
- Mark 8:34-38 – How to Follow Christ Mark 8:34-38
- Mark 9:2-8 – The Transfiguration Mark 9:2-8
- Mark 9:30-10:31 – Jesus Teaches on His Passion and Resurrection for the Second Time Mark 9:30-10:31
- Mark 9:33-37 – Who is the Greatest? Mark 9:33-37
- Mark 10:13-16 – Children Again Mark 10:13-16
- Mark 10:17-22 – The Refusal of the Rich Young Man Mark 10:17-22
- Mark 10:28-31 – The Eschatological Family Mark 10:28-31
- Mark 10:32-45 – Jesus Teaches on His Passion and Resurrection for the Third Time Mark 10:32-45
- Mark 10:35-45 – True Leadership Mark 10:35-45
- Mark 10:46-52 – Blind Bartimaeus Is Given Sight Mark 10:46-52
- Mark 10:46-11:11 – Blind Bartimaeus and the Triumphal Entry Mark 10:46-11:11
- Mark 11:1-12:44 – Jesus Enters Jerusalem as the Son of David and Teaches in the Temple Mark 11:1-12:44
- Mark 11:12-25 – The Sign of the Fig Tree and Business in the Temple Courtyard Mark 11:12-25
- Mark 11:27-33 – The Riddle of Jesus’ Authority Mark 11:27-33
- Mark 12:1-12 – The Parable of the Wicked Tenants Mark 12:1-12
- Mark 12:13-17 – What Belongs to Caesar? Mark 12:13-17
- Mark 12:18-27 – God is God of the Living Mark 12:18-27
- Mark 12:28-34 – An Honest Question Mark 12:28-34
- Mark 12:35-37 – Jesus’ Playful Riddle Mark 12:35-37
- Mark 13:1-37 – The Little Apocalypse Mark 13:1-37
- Mark 14:1-15:47 – Jesus Is the Temple and Is Crucified and Confessed as the Son of God Mark 14:1-15:47
- Mark 14:3-9 – Jesus is Anointed for Burial Mark 14:3-9
- Mark 14:12-16, 17-21, 26-31 – Three Prophecies Mark 14:12-16
- Mark 14:22-25 – The Lord’s Supper Mark 14:22-25
- Mark 14:32-42 – The Garden of Gethsemane Mark 14:32-42
- Mark 14:43-52 – The Arrest Mark 14:43-52
- Mark 14:53-65 – Jesus Before the Sanhedrin Mark 14:53-65
- Mark 14:66-72 – Peter’s Denial Mark 14:66-72
- Mark 15:1-15 – Jesus Before Pilate Mark 15:1-15
- Mark 15:16-20 – The Mocking of Jesus Mark 15:16-20
- Mark 15:21-32 – The Journey to Golgotha and the Crucifixion Mark 15:21-32
- Mark 15:42-47 – The Burial of Jesus Mark 15:42-47
- Mark 16:1-8 – The Empty Tomb Mark 16:1-8
Luke
- Luke 1:26-38 – Mary Learns She Will Give Birth to the Son of God Luke 1:26-38
- Luke 1:46-55 – Mary’s Prophecy (the Magnificat) Luke 1:46-55
- Luke 1:67-79 – Zechariah’s Prophecy (the Benedictus) Luke 1:67-79
- Luke 2:1-20 – The Christmas Story Luke 2:1-20
- Luke 2:25-38 – Simeon’s Prophecy (the Nunc dimittis) and Anna’s Prophecy Luke 2:25-38
- Luke 2:39-52 – Jesus as a Young Child Luke 2:39-52
- Luke 3:1-20 – The Teachings of John the Baptist Luke 3:1-20
- Luke 3:23-38 – Jesus’ Genealogy Luke 3:23-38
- Luke 4:1-13 – The Devil Tests Jesus in the Wilderness Luke 4:1-13
- Luke 4:14-30 – Jesus’ Sermon at Nazareth Luke 4:14-30
- Luke 6:17-49 – The Sermon on the Plain Luke 6:17-49
- Luke 7:11-17 – A Widow’s Son Returned to Life Luke 7:11-17
- Luke 7:36-50 – Jesus Pronounces a Woman’s Forgiveness Luke 7:36-50
- Luke 8:1-3 – Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna Luke 8:1-3
- Luke 9:28-36 – The Transfiguration Luke 9:28-36
- Luke 10:25-37 – The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37
- Luke 10:38-42 – Jesus with Martha and Mary Luke 10:38-42
- Luke 11:1-4 – Jesus Teaches His Disciples How to Pray Luke 11:1-4
- Luke 11:37-54 – “Woe” to Religious Leaders Luke 11:37-54
- Luke 12:13-21 – The Parable of the Rich Fool Luke 12:13-21
- Luke 12:49-56 – Jesus Promises Judgment and Division Luke 12:49-56
- Luke 13:1-9 – The Parable of the Unfruitful Fig Tree Luke 13:1-9
- Luke 13:10-17 – Freedom on the Sabbath Luke 13:10-17
- Luke 13:31-35 – Jesus Laments about Jerusalem Luke 13:31-35
- Luke 15:1-10 – The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin Luke 15:1-10
- Luke 15:11-32 – The Prodigal Son and His Brother Luke 15:11-32
- Luke 16:1-13 – The Dishonest Manager Luke 16:1-13
- Luke 16:19-31 – The Rich Man and Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
- Luke 18:1-8 – A Widow and an Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8
- Luke 18:15-17 – Jesus Welcomes Children Luke 18:15-17
- Luke 18:18-30 – A Rich Ruler Asks Jesus about Eternal Life Luke 18:18-30
- Luke 19:1-10 – Jesus Seeks Zacchaeus Luke 19:1-10
- Luke 19:11-27 – A Parable about Faithfulness and Opposition Luke 19:11-27
- Luke 19:28-40 – Jesus Enters Jerusalem Hailed as a King Luke 19:28-40
- Luke 20:9-19 – A Vineyard’s Murderous Tenants Luke 20:9-19
- Luke 21:1-4 – Jesus Comments on a Widow’s Donation to the Temple Treasury Luke 21:1-4
- Luke 21:5-36 – Prophecies of Destruction and Hardship Luke 21:5-36
- Luke 22:31-34 – Jesus Predicts Peter’s Betrayal and Restoration Luke 22:31-34
- Luke 22:35-38 – Preparing for Conflict Luke 22:35-38
- Luke 22:66-23:25 – Jesus on Trial Luke 22:66-23:25
- Luke 23:26-49 – The Crucifixion of Jesus Luke 23:26-49
- Luke 24:1-12 – A Group of Women Discover Jesus’ Tomb Empty Luke 24:1-12
- Luke 24:13-49 – Appearances of the Resurrected Jesus Luke 24:13-49
- Luke 24:50-53 – The Ascension of Jesus Luke 24:50-53
John
- John 1:1 – In the beginning was the Word John 1:1
- John 1:14 – Jesus Christ, the Word of God in the Flesh John 1:14
- John 1:16-18 – Jesus in the World as Grace Upon Grace John 1:16-18
- John 1:29 – Jesus Christ, the Lamb of God John 1:29
- John 1:35-45 – The Calling of the Disciples John 1:35-45
- John 2:1-11 – The Wedding at Cana John 2:1-11
- John 3:3 – A New Birth John 3:3
- John 3:16 – God So Loved the World John 3:16
- John 4:1-15 – Jesus Promises “Living Water” John 4:1-15
- John 4:16-24 – Jesus As Prophet and the Place for True Worship John 4:16-24
- John 5:1-8 – Jesus Heals a Man Ill for 38 Years John 5:1-8
- John 6:1-14 – The Feeding of the Five Thousand John 6:1-14
- John 6:35-51 – Jesus Christ, the Bread of Life John 6:35-51
- John 7:53-8:11 – Jesus and the woman caught in adultery John 7:53-8:11
- John 8:12 – Jesus Christ, the Light of the World John 8:12
- John 9:1-12 – Jesus Heals a Man Born Blind John 9:1-12
- John 10:7-10 – Jesus Christ, the Gate for the Sheep John 10:7-10
- John 10:11-18 – Jesus Christ, the Good Shepherd John 10:11-18
- John 11:25-26 – Jesus Christ, the Resurrection and the Life John 11:25-26
- John 11:43-44 – The Raising of Lazarus John 11:43-44
- John 12:1-8 – Jesus is Anointed for Burial John 12:1-8
- John 12:24 – A Grain of Wheat Dies to Bear Much Fruit John 12:24
- John 13:1-38 – The Foot Washing John 13:1-38
- John 13:34-35 – A New Commandment from Jesus John 13:34-35
- John 14:6 – Jesus Christ, the Way, and the Truth, and the Life John 14:6
- John 14:26 – Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit John 14:26
- John 15:1-6 – Jesus Christ, the True Vine John 15:1-6
- John 17:20-21 – Jesus Prays for His Followers John 17:20-21
- John 18:1-12 – Jesus is Arrested John 18:1-12
- John 18:15-18; 25-27 – Peter’s Denial John 18:15-18; 25-27
- John 19:25-27 – Jesus Entrusts His Mother and Beloved Disciple to Each Other John 19:25-27
- John 19:30 – Jesus Dies, Completing His Work John 19:30
- John 19:38-42 – Jesus’ Body is Prepared for Burial John 19:38-42
- John 20:11-18 – The Resurrected Jesus Meets Mary Magdalene in the Garden John 20:11-18
- John 20:24-29 – Doubting Thomas John 20:24-29
- John 20:30-31 – The Purpose of the Gospel according to John John 20:30-31
- John 21:1-19 – The Fourth Resurrection Appearance John 21:1-19
Acts
- Acts 1:1-5 – The Preface to Acts Acts 1:1-5
- Acts 1:12–26 – Replacing Judas Acts 1:12–26
- Acts 2:1-21 – Pentecost Acts 2:1-21
- Acts 2:40-47 – The First Community of Believers Acts 2:40-47
- Acts 3:1-4:31 – Healing the Lame Man Acts 3:1-4:31
- Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira Acts 5:1-11
- Acts 6:1-7:50 – Choosing of the Deacons and Stephen’s Death Acts 6:1-7:50
- Acts 8:26-39 – The Baptism of the Ethiopian Eunuch Acts 8:26-39
- Acts 9:1-31 – The Call of Saul Acts 9:1-31
- Acts 9:32-42 – Peter Raises Dorcas from Death Acts 9:32-42
- Acts 10:1-48 – Peter and Cornelius Acts 10:1-48
- Acts 11:19-30 – Believers First Called “Christians” in Antioch Acts 11:19-30
- Acts 12:1-4, 20-24 – The Death of Herod Acts 12:1-4, 20-24
- Acts 13:14-52 – Paul Preaches at the Synagogue in Pisidian Antioch Acts 13:14-52
- Acts 14:6-18 – Paul and Barnabas in Lystra Acts 14:6-18
- Acts 15:1-35 – Requirements for Gentiles Reconsidered Acts 15:1-35
- Acts 16:1-5 – The Circumcision of Timothy Acts 16:1-5
- Acts 16:12-15 – Paul and His Companions Meet Lydia Acts 16:12-15
- Acts 16:16-40 – Tumult in Philippi Acts 16:16-40
- Acts 17:1-9 – Paul and Silas Preach in Thessalonica Acts 17:1-9
- Acts 17:22-34 – Paul Preaches to the Greeks in Athens Acts 17:22-34
- Acts 18:24-26 – Priscilla and Aquila Instruct Apollos Acts 18:24-26
- Acts 19:11-20 – Paul’s Extraordinary Deeds in Ephesus Acts 19:11-20
- Acts 19:24-41 – Demetrius and the Silversmiths in Ephesus Acts 19:24-41
- Acts 20:16-38 – Farewell to the Elders of Ephesus Acts 20:16-38
- Acts 21:17-36 – Paul Returns to Jerusalem Acts 21:17-36
- Acts 27:1-28:16 — The Hope of Salvation Acts 27:1-28:16
- Acts 28:1-31 – Paul Arrives in Rome and Lives under House Arrest Acts 28:1-31
Romans
- Romans 1:1–7 – Greeting Romans 1:1–7
- Romans 1:16-17 – Not Ashamed of the Gospel Romans 1:16-17
- Romans 3:9–20 – No One is Justified through the Law Romans 3:9–20
- Romans 3:21–24 – Justification as a Divine Gift Romans 3:21–24
- Romans 3:25 – Christ the Mercy Seat Romans 3:25
- Romans 3:28 – Justification by Faith Romans 3:28
- Romans 4:1–12 – Abraham as Example Romans 4:1–12
- Romans 5:1–5 – Life as Justified People Romans 5:1–5
- Romans 6:1-14 – Baptism and New Life in Christ Romans 6:1-14
- Romans 8:31-39 – The Love of God in Christ Romans 8:31-39
- Romans 10:4 – Christ the End of the Law Romans 10:4
- Romans 10:14-17 – Faith Comes from Proclamation Romans 10:14-17
- Romans 11:11 – The Gospel for Gentiles Romans 11:11
- Romans 11:25-32 – The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation Romans 11:25-32
- Romans 12:1-2 – Being Transformed Romans 12:1-2
- Romans 13:8–10 – Love Fulfills the Law Romans 13:8-10
- Romans 16:1–2 – Phoebe, Deacon and Benefactor Romans 16:1–2
- Romans 16:7 – Junia: A Woman Apostle Romans 16:7
- Romans 16:22 – Tertius Romans 16:22
1 Corinthians
- 1 Corinthians 1:10-17 – Divisions in Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:10-17
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5 – Christ Crucified as the Wisdom and Power of God 1 Corinthians 1:18-2:5
- 1 Corinthians 2:6-16 – Having the mind of Christ 1 Corinthians 2:6-16
- 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 – God gives the growth 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
- 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 – Immorality as a Threat to the Body 1 Corinthians 5:1-13
- 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 – Vices and the Kingdom of God 1 Corinthians 6:9-11
- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 – The Body as a Temple 1 Corinthians 6:12-20
- 1 Corinthians 7:10-16 – Paul gives advice regarding marriage, separation, and divorce 1 Corinthians 7:10-16
- 1 Corinthians 7:17-31 – Staying “As Is” 1 Corinthians 7:17-31
- 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 – On Eating Meat Offered to Idols 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
- 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 – Paul Becomes All Things to All People 1 Corinthians 9:19-23
- 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 – Lessons from Israel’s past 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
- 1 Corinthians 11:2-16 – On Women Prophesying in Worship 1 Corinthians 11:2-16
- 1 Corinthians 11:17-33 – Discerning the Body in the Lord’s Supper 1 Corinthians 11:17-33
- 1 Corinthians 12:1-31 – One Body, Many Members 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
- 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 – The Love Chapter 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
- 1 Corinthians 14:26-33 – Orderly Worship 1 Corinthians 14:26-33
- 1 Corinthians 14:34-36 – The Silencing of Women 1 Corinthians 14:34-36
- 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 – The Resurrection of the Body 1 Corinthians 15:1-58
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-11 – Tradition concerning the resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:3-11
- 1 Corinthians 16:1-4 – Providing for the Poor in Jerusalem 1 Corinthians 16:1-4
- 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 – Paul plans travel to Corinth 1 Corinthians 16:5-9
2 Corinthians
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 – Affliction and Consolation Shared 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
- 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 – Hope for a Sharing in Sufferings and Consolation 2 Corinthians 1:3-7
- 2 Corinthians 1:8-11 – Hope Amid Affliction 2 Corinthians 1:8-11
- 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 – Hope for Mutual Boasting 2 Corinthians 1:12-14
- 2 Corinthians 1:15-22 – God’s “Yes” and Faithfulness 2 Corinthians 1:15-22
- 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:13 – Forgiveness and Consolation 2 Corinthians 1:23-2:13
- 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 – God’s Triumphal Procession 2 Corinthians 2:14-17
- 2 Corinthians 3:1-6 – Servants of the New Covenant 2 Corinthians 3:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 3:7-11 – The Ministry of the Spirit 2 Corinthians 3:7-11
- 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 – Seeing and Reflecting the Glory of the Lord 2 Corinthians 3:12-18
- 2 Corinthians 4:1-6 – Proclaiming Christ as Lord and Ourselves as Your Slaves 2 Corinthians 4:1-6
- 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 – Treasure in Clay Jars 2 Corinthians 4:7-12
- 2 Corinthians 4:13-15 – Trusting and Speaking 2 Corinthians 4:13-15
- 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10 – Walking by Faith, Not Sight 2 Corinthians 4:16-5:10
- 2 Corinthians 5:11-19 – The Ministry and Message of Reconciliation 2 Corinthians 5:11-19
- 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2 – Now Is the Day of Salvation! 2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4 – An Appeal for Reconciliation and Holiness 2 Corinthians 6:11-7:4
- 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 – Encouragement to be Generous 2 Corinthians 8:1-15
- 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:10 – Unmasking the False Apostles with a Fool’s Speech 2 Corinthians 11:1-12:10
- 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:10 – Upbuilding and the Examination of Conscience 2 Corinthians 12:19-13:10
Galatians
- Galatians 1:6-12 – There is only one Gospel, and it comes from Jesus Christ Galatians 1:6-12
- Galatians 2:1-14 – Paul versus the Jerusalem “Pillars” Galatians 2:1-14
- Galatians 2:15-21 – Justified by Faith in Christ, Not by Works of the Law Galatians 2:15-21
- Galatians 3:23-29 – Heirs according to Promise Galatians 3:23-29
- Galatians 4:1-11 – Jesus and the Elemental Spirits Galatians 4:1-11
- Galatians 4:21-31 – An Allegory of Sarah and Hagar Galatians 4:21-31
- Galatians 5:1-6 – For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free Galatians 5:1-6
- Galatians 5:16-18 – Not Subject to the Law Galatians 5:16-18
- Galatians 5:19-25 – Works of the Flesh, Fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:19-25
- Galatians 6:1-10 – Life in the Spirit Galatians 6:1-10
- Galatians 6:11 – Paul’s Large Letters Galatians 6:11
- Galatians 6:14-15 – New Creation in the Cross of Christ Galatians 6:14-15
Ephesians
- Ephesians 1:15-23 – A Prayer for the Ephesians to have Discernment and to Understand the Glories of Belonging to a Church Ephesians 1:15-23
- Ephesians 2:1-10 – Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:1-10
- Ephesians 2:11-22 – Reconciliation with God and Fellow Human Beings Ephesians 2:11-22
- Ephesians 4:1-16 – Growing up into Christ Ephesians 4:1-16
- Ephesians 5:1–19 – Relationship with God Ephesians 5:1–19
- Ephesians 5:15–21 – Be Careful How You Live Ephesians 5:15–21
- Ephesians 5:21-6:9 – Christian Husbands and Wives are Complementary and Mutual Servants Ephesians 5:21-6:9
- Ephesians 6:10-17 – The Armor of God Ephesians 6:10-17
Philippians
- Philippians 1:12-26 – Partnership of Paul and the Philippians Philippians 1:12-26
- Philippians 2:6-11 – The Christ Hymn of Philippians Philippians 2:6-11
- Philippians 2:25-30 – The Pattern of Christ and the Ministry of Epaphroditus Philippians 2:25-30
- Philippians 3:1-16 – Paul’s Personal Journey of Faith Philippians 3:1-16
- Philippians 4:10-13 – Paul’s Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13
Colossians
- Colossians 1:15-20 – The Christ Hymn of Colossians Colossians 1:15-20
- Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 – Rejoicing in Sufferings for the Sake of the Gospel Colossians 1:24 – 2:5
- Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 – Rejoicing in Sufferings for the Sake of the Gospel Colossians 1:24 – 2:5
- Colossians 2:10-15 – Buried with Christ in Baptism and Raised with Him in Faith Colossians 2:10-15
- Colossians 2:16-19 – Warnings against False Teachings Colossians 2:16-19
- Colossians 2:20-3:17 – Living in the Identity of Christ’s Death and Resurrection Colossians 2:20-3:17
1 Thessalonians
- 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12 – The Trustworthiness of the Christian Missionaries 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12
- 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16 – A Severe Accusation about “the Jews” 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16
- 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 – Sexual Activity and Self-Control 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
- 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 – The Return of Jesus Christ 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11
- 1 Thessalonians 5:26-27 – Read This Letter 1 Thessalonians 5:26-27
2 Thessalonians
- 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10 – Divine Retribution 2 Thessalonians 1:5-10
- 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 – Rebellion, Lawlessness, and Deception before the Return of Jesus Christ 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 – Strict Warnings against Idleness and Disobedience 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15
- 2 Thessalonians 3:17 – Paul’s Distinctive Mark 2 Thessalonians 3:17
1 Timothy
- 1 Timothy 1:12-16 – Paul’s Autobiography 1 Timothy 1:12-16
- 1 Timothy 1:18-20 – Church Discipline 1 Timothy 1:18-20
- 1 Timothy 2:11-15 – The Silencing of Women 1 Timothy 2:11-15
- 1 Timothy 3:1-13 – Bishops, Elders, and Deacons 1 Timothy 3:1-13
- 1 Timothy 6:6-10 – Richness 1 Timothy 6:6-10
2 Timothy
- 2 Timothy 2:8-10 – The Gospel in Miniature 2 Timothy 2:8-10
- 2 Timothy 2:11-13 – A Christian Hymn 2 Timothy 2:11-13
- 2 Timothy 2:15 – A Worker Not Ashamed 2 Timothy 2:15
- 2 Timothy 3:16 – On the Inspiration of Scripture 2 Timothy 3:16
Titus
- Titus 1:7-9 – Qualities of a Bishop Titus 1:7-9
- Titus 2:11-14 – The Grace of God for All Titus 2:11-14
- Titus 3:4-8 – Baptismal Rebirth and Renewal Titus 3:4-8
Philemon
- Philemon 1:6 – The Partnership of Faith Philemon 1:6
- Philemon 1:8-9 – What does Paul want? Philemon 1:8-9
- Philemon 1:15-16 – No Longer a Slave, but a Beloved Brother Philemon 1:15-16
- Philemon 1:17-19 – Who owes whom? Philemon 1:17-19
Hebrews
- Hebrews 1:1-4 – God Speaks by Means of the Son Hebrews 1:1-4
- Hebrews 1:5-14 – Support for the Son’s Superiority to the Angels Hebrews 1:5-14
- Hebrews 2:1-4 – Stop the Drift Hebrews 2:1-4
- Hebrews 2:5-10 – Glory Emerging from Suffering Hebrews 2:5-10
- Hebrews 2:16-18 – Jesus: Priest and Brother Hebrews 2:16-18
- Hebrews 3:1-6 – Greater than Moses Hebrews 3:1-6
- Hebrews 4:12-13 – The Word Lives Hebrews 4:12-13
- Hebrews 4:14-16 – Jesus Christ Is Our Great High Priest Hebrews 4:14-16
- Hebrews 7:1-3 – Melchizedek and Jesus Hebrews 7:1-3
- Hebrews 9:13-14 – The Blood of Christ Purifies the Conscience Hebrews 9:13-14
- Hebrews 9:24-28 – Christ’s Work Is Like that of Moses, and Unlike It Hebrews 9:24-28
- Hebrews 10:11-18 – Jesus Christ Offers a Single Sacrifice Hebrews 10:11-18
- Hebrews 10:19-25 – A Call to Approach God in Confident Faith Hebrews 10:19-25
- Hebrews 10:32-39 – Past Faithfulness Offers Present Encouragement Hebrews 10:32-39
- Hebrews 11:1-2 – What Is Faith? Hebrews 11:1-2
- Hebrews 11:13-16 – Living on Earth as Foreigners Hebrews 11:13-16
- Hebrews 12:1-2 – Running the Race with Perseverance Hebrews 12:1-2
- Hebrews 12:22-24 – The Heavenly Jerusalem Hebrews 12:22-24
- Hebrews 13:8 – The Faithfulness of Jesus Christ Hebrews 13:8
- Hebrews 13:20-21 – A Concluding Benediction Hebrews 13:20-21
James
- James 1:17 – God, the Giver of Every Perfect Gift James 1:17
- James 1:18-25 – The Implanted Word of Truth James 1:18-25
- James 1:27 – True Religion James 1:27
- James 2:14-26 – Faith and Works James 2:14-26
- James 3:1-12 – Bridling the Tongue James 3:1-12
- James 3:13-18 – The Gift of Wisdom James 3:13-18
- James 4:1-10 – Friendship with the World or God James 4:1-10
- James 4:11-12 – The Arrogance of Passing Judgment James 4:11-12
- James 5:1-6 – Woes to the Rich James 5:1-6
- James 5:13-20 – The Power of Prayer James 5:13-20
1 Peter
- 1 Peter 1:1-2 – Peter’s Greeting to the Churches of Asia Minor 1 Peter 1:1-2
- 1 Peter 1:3-9 – A Statement of the Gospel in All of Its Breadth and Depth 1 Peter 1:3-9
- 1 Peter 2:4-8 – A Stone for Building and Stumbling 1 Peter 2:4-8
- 1 Peter 2:9-10 – Christian Identity and Purpose 1 Peter 2:9-10
- 1 Peter 2:11-17 – A Rationale for Christian Obedience 1 Peter 2:11-17
- 1 Peter 3:1-7 – Instructions to Wives and Husbands 1 Peter 3:1-7
- 1 Peter 4:1-11 – Love instead of Self-Indulgence 1 Peter 4:1-11
2 Peter
- 2 Peter 1:3-4 – Everything We Need 2 Peter 1:3-4
- 2 Peter 1:16 – More Than Hearsay 2 Peter 1:16
- 2 Peter 2:4-16 – References to Villains from the Past 2 Peter 2:4-16
- 2 Peter 2:21 – No Turning Back 2 Peter 2:21
- 2 Peter 3:3-10 – Waiting for Jesus and the Destruction of This Cosmos 2 Peter 3:3-10
- 2 Peter 3:11-12 – How Should We Live Now? 2 Peter 3:11-12
1 John
- 1 John 1:5-10 – Light and Darkness 1 John 1:5-10
- 1 John 2:1-6 – Our Advocate, Jesus Christ 1 John 2:1-6
- 1 John 3:11-18 – Love One Another 1 John 3:11-18
- 1 John 4:1-4 – Test the Spirits 1 John 4:1-4
- 1 John 4:13-21 – God Is Love 1 John 4:13-21
- 1 John 5:1-5 – Faith that Conquers the World 1 John 5:1-5
2 John
- 2 John 1:4-6 – Walk in the Truth 2 John 1:4-6
- 2 John 1:7-11 – Beware of Deceivers 2 John 1:7-11
3 John
- 3 John 1:2-4 – Walking in the Truth 3 John 1:2-4
- 3 John 1:5-10 – Contrasting Examples of Christian Leadership 3 John 1:5-10
Jude
- Jude 1:4 – Watch for Intruders Jude 1:4
- Jude 1:8-11 – References to Other Jewish Stories Jude 1:8-11
- Jude 1:17-18 – This Conflict Comes as No Surprise Jude 1:17-18
- Jude 1:22-23 – On Not Giving Up Jude 1:22-23
- Jude 1:24-25 – God’s Faithfulness and Strength Outlast Everything Jude 1:24-25
Revelation
- Revelation 1:8 – The Alpha and the Omega Revelation 1:8
- Revelation 3:20 – Jesus Knocks at the Door Revelation 3:20
- Revelation 4:6b-11 – Worship around God’s Throne Revelation 4:6-11
- Revelation 5:1-10 – The Lamb Who Is Worthy Revelation 5:1-10
- Revelation 5:11-14 – All Creation Sings Revelation 5:11-14
- Revelation 6:1-8 – The Four Horsemen Revelation 6:1-8
- Revelation 6:1-17; 8:1 – The Seven Seals Revelation 6:1-17; 8:1
- Revelation 7:1-8 – God’s People Are Marked with a Seal Revelation 7:1-8
- Revelation 8:6-9:21; 11:15-19 – The Seven Trumpets Revelation 8:6-9:21; 11:15-19
- Revelation 11:3-6 – The Two Witnesses Revelation 11:3-6
- Revelation 11:15-18 – The Kingdom of God and the Christ Revelation 11:15-18
- Revelation 12:1-6 – A Vision of a Woman, a Child, and a Dragon Revelation 12:1-6
- Revelation 12:7-12 – War in Heaven Revelation 12:7-12
- Revelation 12:13-18 – Earth Comes to the Assistance of the Church Revelation 12:13-18
- Revelation 13:1-10 – A Vision of a Beast from the Sea Revelation 13:1-10
- Revelation 13:11-17 – The Beast from the Earth Revelation 13:11-17
- Revelation 13:18 – 666: The Number of the Beast Revelation 13:18
- Revelation 14:14-20 – The Two Harvests Revelation 14:14-20
- Revelation 15:1-8 – Praise before Plagues Revelation 15:1-8
- Revelation 16:1-21 – The Seven Bowls Revelation 16:1-21
- Revelation 16:16 – The Battle at Armageddon Revelation 16:16
- Revelation 17:1-18 – Babylon the Great Whore Revelation 17:1-18
- Revelation 18:11-13 – The Price of Commerce Revelation 18:11-13
- Revelation 19:11-16 – The Rider on the White Horse Returns Revelation 19:11-16
- Revelation 19:15 – The Sword of Christ’s Mouth Revelation 19:15
- Revelation 20:4-6 – A Thousand-Year Reign Revelation 20:4-6
- Revelation 20:11-15 – The Last Judgment Revelation 20:11-15
- Revelation 21:1-7 – All Things Made New Revelation 21:1-7
- Revelation 21:22-25 – The Templeless City whose Gates Never Close Revelation 21:22-25
- Revelation 22:1-5 – The New Jerusalem Revelation 22:1-5
Unknown
- 1 Samuel 16:7 – Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
- 2 Kings 3:4-10 – Moab, Edom, and Aram
- 2 Kings 4:12 – Gehazi, Elisha’s Servant
- 2 Kings 5:1-7 – Naaman’s Story from a New Perspective: The Israelite Slave-Girl
- 2 Kings 6:8-23 – Elisha Stops the Aramean Raids
- 2 Kings 6:24-7:20 – Ancient Siege Warfare
- 2 Kings 8:7-15 – Elisha Speaks Success to Power
- 2 Kings 9:1-10 – The Danger with Being a Prophet
- 2 Kings 9:15-29 – Israel’s Game of Thrones
- 2 Kings 9:30-37 – The Death of Queen Jezebel
- 2 Kings 10:1-31 – The Massacre of the Innocents?
- 2 Kings 13:22-25 – A Note of Hope in a Monarchy of Discord
- 2 Kings 22:8-23:27 – Huldah the Prophetess
- 2 Chronicles 24:1-27 – Joash
- Psalm 6 – Be Gracious to Me, O Lord, for I Am Languishing Psalm 6:1-10
- Psalm 8 – What Are Human Beings That You Are Mindful of Them? Psalm 8:1-9
- Psalm 19 – The Heavens Are Telling the Glory of God Psalm 19:1-14
- Psalm 22 – My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-31
- Psalm 23 – The Lord Is My Shepherd Psalm 23:1-6
- Psalm 24 – Who Shall Ascend the Hill of the Lord? Psalm 24:1-10
- Psalm 26:11-12 – I Walk in My Integrity Psalm 26:11-12
- Psalm 27:1 – The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation Psalm 27:1
- Psalm 30 – You Have Turned My Mourning into Dancing Psalm 30:1-12
- Psalm 31:5 – Into Your Hand I Commit My Spirit Psalm 31:5
- Psalm 34:8 – O Taste and See That the Lord Is Good Psalm 34:8
- Psalm 38:3 – There Is No Soundness in My Flesh Psalm 38:3
- Psalm 44 – Rouse Yourself! Why Do You Sleep, O Lord? Psalm 44:1-26
- Psalm 46 – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Psalm 46:1-11
- Psalm 51 – Create in Me a Clean Heart, O God Psalm 51:1-19
- Psalm 66 – Come and See What God Has Done Psalm 66:1-20
- Psalm 69:19-21 – Vinegar for My Thirst Psalm 69:19-21
- Psalm 72 – May He Defend the Cause of the Poor Psalm 72:1-20
- Psalm 73 – How Can God Know? Psalm 73:1-28
- Psalm 84:1-7 – Sparrows in the Temple Psalm 84:1-7
- Psalm 85:10-13 – Righteousness and Peace Will Kiss Each Other Psalm 85:10-13
- Psalm 90 – Turn, O Lord! Psalm 90:1-17
- Psalm 98 – Sing to the Lord a New Song Psalm 98:1-9
- Psalm 100 – Make a Joyful Noise Psalm 100:1-5
- Psalm 113 – Who Is Like the Lord Our God? Psalm 113:1-9
- Psalm 118:19-27 – The Stone That the Builders Rejected Psalm 118:19-27
- Psalm 119:103-105 – Your Word Is a Lamp to My Feet Psalm 119:103-105
- Psalm 121 – I Lift Up My Eyes to the Hills Psalm 121:1-8
- Psalm 127-128 – The Blessings of Family and Children Psalm 127:1-128:6
- Psalm 130 – Out of the Depths Psalm 130:1-8
- Psalm 136 – God’s Steadfast Love Endures Forever Psalm 136:1-26
- Psalm 137 – By the Rivers of Babylon Psalm 137:1-9
- Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16 – The Eyes of All Look to God Psalm 145:8-9, 15-16
- Psalm 148 – Praise Him, Sun and Moon Psalm 148:1-14
- Psalm 150 – Praise the Lord Psalm 150:1-6
- Song of Songs 2:10-13 – “Arise, My Love, My Fair One, and Come Away” Song of Solomon 2:10-13
- Song of Songs 2:16 – “My Beloved Is Mine and I Am His” Song of Solomon 2:16
- Song of Songs 7:10 – His Desire Is for Me Song of Solomon 7:10
- Song of Songs 8:6-7 – Love Is Strong as Death Song of Solomon 8:6-7
- Song of Songs 8:14 – Make Haste, My Beloved Song of Solomon 8:14