1. The Bible

2. THE BIBLE The books of the Old Testament contain: Law History Poetry Prophecy The books in the New Testament contain: Gospel History Letters Prophecy

3. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE Old Testament There are thirty nine books in the Old Testament which can be grouped together in these categories

4. There are thirty nine books in the Old Testament which can be grouped together in these categories: Books of the Law Historical books The Prophets Poetic books

5. The Books of the Law Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy

6. Historical Books Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther

7. The Prophets Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi

8. Poetic Books Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

9. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE New Testament There are twenty seven books in the New Testament, which can be grouped together in the following categories:

10. The Gospel & History Matthew Mark Luke John Acts

11. The Epistles (or Letters) Romans 1 Corinthians 2 Corinthians Galatians Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1 Thessalonians 2 Thessalonians 1 Timothy 2 Timothy Titus Philemon Hebrews James 1 Peter 2 Peter 1 John 2 John 3 John Jude

12. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE In total there are sixty six books of the Bible: Old Testament: thirty nine New Testament: twenty seven

13. Study Aids Bibles A number of Bible translations can be valuable, to allow a comparison of passages which may appear unclear. The danger in this is when all either disagree entirely or all agree incorrectly or inconclusively. Translations KJV, NIV, RV, RSV, TEV, Jerusalem, NKJV, NASB etc.

14. Study Aids A Concordance This is one of the most valuable tools, allowing you to find and examine various words and phrases throughout the Bible.

15. A Greek / English and Hebrew / English Lexicon This is valuable in finding original meanings of words and where some words gain their origins This is also contained in some concordances Study Aids

16. A Bible Dictionary This is useful as a tool to find background information to the subject you are studying.

17. Study Aids An English Dictionary To make clear the meaning of some of the English words used.

18. Study Aids A Bible Atlas This can be very useful when studying Bible history and prophecy to determine where events were or would happen

19. Study Aids A Fine Point Marking Pen or Pencil Used in wide margin Bibles to mark important findings and make brief notes. Some people use various colors to mark different things.

20. Study Aids A Computer and the Internet Word search and find programs are becoming very good tools in Bible study. They can pull up information quickly and usually accurately.

21. Study Aids The Bible Reading Companion 12 month reading plan. Covers all the Old Testament in One Year Covers all the New Testament Twice Allows for systematic study of all books Is small enough to fit inside your Bible Family participation Allows a good habit to grow Gives opportunities for further research Give a complete view of the Bible