Old Testament Outlines
Exodus – Second Book of Moses
Exodus In the book of Exodus, the poignant narrative unfolds as the Israelites endure the harsh yoke of Egyptian slavery. Their cries of anguish reached the ears of a merciful…
Genesis – The Foundation of Faith & History
Genesis – The First Book of Moses Genesis, derived from the Greek word meaning “beginning,” marks the inception of creation itself. Through eloquent prose and vivid imagery, we witness the…
Malachi: An Appeal to Backsliders
The Book of Malachi Malachi rebuked the people and the priests for neglecting the worship of God and failing to live according to God’s will. If the priests were unfaithful,…
Book of Zechariah: Prepare for the Messiah
The Book of Zechariah In the book of Zechariah, Zechariah encouraged the people to put away the sin in their lives and to continue rebuilding the temple. His visions described…
Haggai: The Reconstruction of the Temple
The Book of Haggai In the book of Haggai, when the exiles first returned from Babylon, they set about rebuilding the temple right away. Although they began with the right…
Book of Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord
The book of Zephaniah In the book of Zephaniah the people of Judah were warned that if they refused to repent, the entire nation, including the beloved city of Jerusalem,…
Habakkuk: The Just Shall Live by His Faith
Habakkuk When Habakkuk was troubled he brought his concerns directly to God. After receiving God’s answers, he responded with a prayer of faith. Habakkuk’s example is one that should encourage…
Book of Nahum: The Judgment of Nineveh
In the book of Nahum, Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian empire, is the subject of Nahum’s prophecy. The news of its coming destruction was a relief for Judah, who…
Book of Micah: The Judgment and Restoration of Judah
In the book of Micah, Micah emphasized the need for justice and peace. Like a lawyer, he set forth God’s case against Israel and Judah, their leaders, and their people….
Book of Jonah: Mankind Is Accountable to God
In the Book of Jonah, Jonah was a reluctant prophet given a mission he found distasteful. He chose to run away from God rather than obey him. Like Jonah, we…
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…