Old Testament Outlines
Second Kings: Turn From Your Evil Ways
The Book of Second Kings In the book of Second Kings, we read of evil rulers, rampant idolatry, and a complacent populace – certainly pulling downward. Despite the pressure to…
First Kings: Walk Before God With Integrity
The Book of First Kings The main events of First Kings are David’s death, Solomon’s reign, the division of the kingdom, and Elijah’s ministry. As Solomon ascended the throne, David…
Second Samuel: Living for God
The Book of Second Samuel In Second Samuel David took the fractured kingdom that Saul had left behind and built a strong, united power. Forty years later, David would turn…
First Samuel: Book of Great Beginnings
First Samuel is a book of great beginnings… and tragic endings. It begins with Eli as high priest during the time of the Judges. As a religious leader, Eli certainly…
Book of Ruth: A Story of Redemption
The Book of Ruth The book of Ruth is the story of God’s grace in the midst of difficult circumstances. Ruth’s story occurred during the time of the judges –…
Book of Judges: In Those Days Israel Had No King
The Book of Judges The book of Judges is a book about heroes – 12 men and women who delivered Israel from her oppressors. These Judges were not perfect; in…
Book of Joshua: Victory Over Our Enemies
The Book of Joshua In the book of Joshua, Joshua demonstrated his faith in God as he took up the challenge to lead the nation. The Israelites reaffirmed their commitment…
Deuteronomy: Fifth Book of Moses
The book of Deuteronomy In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses reviewed the mighty acts of God for the nation of Israel. Remembering God’s special involvement in our lives gives us…
Numbers: Fourth Book of Moses
The Book of Numbers The events in the book of Numbers cover a span of about 39 or 40 years in Israel’s history – from 1440 B.C., when they left…
Leviticus – Third Book of Moses
Leviticus: The Heart of Old Testament Worship In the book of Leviticus, God provided specific directions for the kind of worship that would be pleasing to him. These instructions teach…
New Testament Outlines
Second John: Beware False Teachers
The apostle John had seen Truth and Love firsthand – he had been with Jesus. So affected was this disciple that all of his writings, from the Gospel to the…
First John: So You Know You Have Eternal Life
First John was written to dispel doubts and to build assurance by presenting a clear picture of Christ. Entering history, Jesus was and is God in the flesh and God…
Second Peter: Beware of False Teachers
Second Peter Second Peter is a letter of warning – from an authority none other than the courageous, experienced, and faithful apostle. And it is the last communication from this…
First Peter: Encouraging Christians
The Epistle of First Peter In the epistle of First Peter, Peter wrote to Jewish Christians who were experiencing persecution for their faith. He wrote to comfort them with the…
Book of James: Submit Yourselves to God
Book of James In the book of James, James wrote to Jewish Christians who had been scattered throughout the Mediterranean world because of persecution. In their hostile surroundings, they were…
Hebrews: Supremacy of God’s Son
The Book of Hebrews In the book of Hebrews, the superiority of Christ over everyone and everything is clearly demonstrated by the author. Christianity supersedes all other religions and can…
Philemon: Dearly Beloved, Fellow Laborer
The Epistle to Philemon One of three personal letters in the Bible, the letter to Philemon is Paul’s personal plea for a slave. Onesimus “belonged” to Philemon, a member of…
Titus: Leadership in the Church
The book of Titus Titus was a Greek believer. Taught and nurtured by Paul, he stood before the leaders of the church in Jerusalem as a living example of what…
Second Timothy: Paul’s Last Letter
The Book of Second Timothy In Second Timothy, Paul gives helpful advice to Timothy to remain solidly grounded in Christian service and to endure suffering during the difficult days to…
First Timothy: Christian Leadership Manual
The Book of First Timothy The Apostle Paul wrote First Timothy in about A.D. 64, probably just prior to his final Roman imprisonment. Because he had appealed to Caesar, Paul…