PENTATEUCH HISTORICAL BOOKS WISDOM

The first five books of the are This section of the Bible includes books The Wisdom books teach us how to called the Pentateuch. It begins with that tell the story of the relationship live as God wants us to live. They the story of creation and ends with between God and his Chosen People. provide insights on the nature of It tells how the ancient , the death of Moses. This is also God, and deal with human suffering. known as the Jewish , or Law. under various leaders, gained and lost They include different types of ______the .

______writing such as songs, prayers, Genesis Joshua 2 Chronicles poems and sayings. Exodus ______Judges Ezra Job Leviticus Ruth Nehemiah Numbers 1 Samuel Tobit Deuteronomy 2 Samuel Judith Proverbs ______1 Kings Esther Key People and Events 2 Kings Creation Gn 1:1-2:3 1 Chronicles ______Wisdom Adam and Eve Gn 3:1-24 Key People and Events Noah’s Ark Gn 6:14-7:10 (Ben Sira, or Ecclesiasticus) ______Walls of Jericho Jos 5:13-6:20 Abraham & Sarah Gn 17:1-22 Key People and Events Isaac Gn 22:1-19 We Will Serve the Lord Jos 24:14-25 The Lord and Job Meet Jb 38:1-38 Samson & Delilah Jgs 16:4-31 Jacob Gn 35:9-15 Ruth and Naomi Ru 1:1-18 The Psalm of the Good Shepard Ps 23 Joseph Gn 37:3-36 The Anointing of Saul 1 Sm 9:14-10:1 Trust in God Ps 27 The Burning Bush Ex- 3:1-15 Samuel Anoints David 1 Sm 16:4-13 Thanksgiving to God Ps 34 The First Passover Ex 12:1-14 David and Goliath 1 Sm 17:32-51 Praise of God the Creator Ps 104 Holiness Code Lv 19:1-10 Covenant With David 2 Sm 7:8-17 All Knowing, Ever Present God Ps 139 Blessing Num 6:22-27 Solomon Builds First Temple 1 Kgs 6:11-22 Trust in the Lord Prv 3: 5-7 The 10 Commandments Dt 5:6-21 Solomon Asks for Wisdom 2 Chr 1:7-12 There is a Time Eccl 3:1-8 Covenant With All of Israel Dt 29:8-14 Decree of Cyrus Ezr 1:1-4 True Love Song 8:6

Judith and the Elders Jdt 8:1-14 Seek Wisdom Wis 6:12-14 Prayer for the Dead 2 Mc 12:38-46 True Friendship Sir 6:5-17 PROPHETS The word means "good news.” The prophets were persons called by God, All four Gospels proclaim the life, Considered a second part of the Gospel who spoke for God, and delivered God's mission and message of . From of Luke, Acts of the Apostles summarizes messages to the people. They encouraged four different perspectives, they the life of the early Church and tells the people to keep the Covenant and to record Jesus’ life, death, resurrection about the spread of the Gospel to the and ascension. follow God’s laws. These books also speak rest of the known world. ______of hope and God’s promise of love. ______Matthew Key Images Isaiah Hosea Nahum Mark Ascension of Jesus Acts 1:6-12 Jeremiah Joel Habakkuk Luke Lamentations Amos Zephaniah Pentecost (Coming of the Spirit) Acts 2:1-13 John Peter’s Speech Acts 2:14-41 Baruch Obadiah Haggai ______Ezekiel Jonah Zechariah Key People and Events Life in Christian Community Acts 4:32-37 Election of Deacons Acts 6:1-7 Daniel Micah Sermon on the Mount Mt 5:1-12 ______Stephen - First Martyr Acts 6:8 -8:1 Key People and Events Who Do You Say I Am? Mt 16: 13-20 Saul's conversion Acts 9:1-19 The Greatest Commandment Mt 22:34-40 Whom Shall I Send? Is 6:1-8 Peter Restores Tabitha to Life Acts 9:36-43 The Resurrection Mt 28:1-10 Promise of a New King Is 9:1-6 God Shows No Partiality Acts 10:34-49 Call of the First Disciples Mk 1:16-20 Before I Formed You Jer 1:4-8 Persecution of Christians Acts 12:1-19 Calming of the Storm Mk 4:35-41 Plans For You Jer 29:11-13 Mission of Barnabas & Paul Acts 13:1-3 The Withered Fig Tree Mk 11:20-26 Promise of New Covenant Jer 31:31-34 Council of Jerusalem Acts 15:1-21 The Crucifixion Mk 15:22-41 The Lord's Acts of Mercy Lam 3:22-26 Into Europe (Lydia) Acts 16:11-15 The Birth of Jesus Lk 2:1-20 God’s Promises Bar 2:27-35 Paul in Athens Acts 17:22-32 Martha & Mary Lk 10:38-42 A New Heart & Spirit Ez 11:19-20 Paul in Corinth Acts 18:1-4 Lost Sheep Lk 15:1-7 The Lion’s Den Dn 6 Paul's Farewell Speech Acts 20:17-38 Road to Emmaus Lk 24:13-35 Jonah in the Whale Jon 2:1-11 Paul’s Defense Acts 22:1-21 In the Beginning Jn 1:1-14 Walk Humbly Mi 6:8 Paul Imprisoned Acts 22:22-29 Wedding at Cana Jn 2:1-11 The King's Entry to Jerusalem Zec 9:9-10 Storm and Shipwreck Acts 27:6-44 Light of the World Jn 8:12-20 Messenger of the Covenant Mal 3:1 Washing of the Disciples’ Feet Jn 13:1-20 LETTERS REVELATION There are 21 Letters, written by some of the first Christian leaders and sent to The last book of the , Revelation, Christian leaders or communities for is very different from the other books. guidance and encouragement. They It contains John’s visions and is filled explain what Christians believed and how with symbolism. The visions give us they lived. They can help us to follow hope as they point to the second Jesus better. coming of Jesus Christ.

______Romans 1 Thessalonians James 1 Corinthians 2 Thessalonians 1 Peter Key Images 2 Corinthians 1 Timothy 2 Peter Exile of John Rev 1:1-8 Galatians 2 Timothy 1 John First Vision Rev 1:9-20 Ephesians Titus 2 John Whoever Has Ears Rev 2:7 Philippians Philemon 3 John I Stand at the Door Rev 3:20-22 Colossians Hebrews Jude Vision of Heavenly Worship Rev 4:1-11 ______Key People and Events The First Six Seals Rev 6-1-17 The 144,000 Sealed Rev 7:1-10 Faith, Hope and Love Rom 5:1-11 Triumph of the Elect Rev 7:9-17 Eucharist 1 Cor 11:23-26 The Seventh Trumpet Rev 11:15-18 Body of Christ 1 Cor 12:1-26 Woman and the Dragon Rev 12:1-18 Love Is… 1 Cor 13:4-8 The Two Beasts Rev 13 The Fruit of the Spirit is Love.. Gal 5:22-23 The Three Angels Rev 14:6-13 Rules for New Life Eph 4:25-32 Joy and peace Phil 4:4-9 Second Coming of Christ Rev 19:1-20 Put On Compassion Col 3:12-17 Thousand Year Reign Rev 20:1-3 Rejoice Always 1 Thes 5:16-18 New Heaven and Earth Rev 21:1-22 Scripture is Inspired 2 Tm 3:16-17 Faith is Being Sure Of Heb 11:1 The Power of Prayer Jas 5:13-18 God's Love and Christian Life 1 Jn 4:7-21