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Acknowledgments Special recognition Introduction to The Orthodox Study Bible The Old Testament Books Listed and Compared Source Abbreviations Overview of the Books of the Bible The Old Testament The Five Books of the Law The Books of History The Books of Wisdom The Books of Prophecy The New Testament The Four Gospels Acts The Letters (or Epistles) of St. Paul The General Epistles Revelation Introducing the Orthodox Church The Church in The New Testament The Early Centuries Disagreements between West and East The Great Schism Further divisions in the West The Orthodox Church today The Old Testament The Old Testament The Book of Genesis The Creation The Garden of Eden The Fall of Mankind Cain Kills Abel Cain's Family The Descendants of Adam Man's Wickedness Righteous Noah Builds the Ark The Flood The Flood Ceases God's Covenant with Noah The Genealogy of Noah The Tower of Babel The Genealogy of Shem The Genealogy of Terah God's Promise to Abram Abram in Egypt Abram and Lot Part Ways Lot's Capture and Rescue The Blessing of Melchizedek God's Covenant with Abram Hagar and Ishmael Circumcision: Sign of the Covenant The Hospitality of Abraham Promise of a Son Abraham Intercedes for Sodom The Wickedness of Sodom The Sons of Lot Abraham and Abimelech The Birth of Isaac Hagar and Ishmael Sent Away Abraham's Agreement with Abimelech Abraham Offers Isaac The Children of Nahor The Death and Burial of Sarah Isaac and Rebekah Abraham and Keturah The Death and Burial of Abraham The Genealogy of Ishmael and Isaac Esau Sells His Birthright Isaac and Abimelech Isaac Blesses Jacob Esaús Lost Blessing Jacob Sent to Laban Isaac Sends Jacob to Mesopotamia Jacob's Ladder Jacob and Rachel Jacob's Children The Agreement of Jacob and Laban Jacob Flees from Laban Laban Pursues Jacob Jacob's Pact with Laban Jacob Prepares to Meet Esau Jacob Wrestles with God Jacob and Esau Meet The Violation of Dinah Jacob at Bethel The Death of Rachel The Twelve Sons of Jacob The Death of Isaac The Genealogy of Esau Joseph's Dream Joseph Is Sold into Egypt Judah and Tamar Joseph Imprisoned in Egypt Joseph Interprets the Dreams of the Prisoners Joseph Interprets the Dreams of Pharaoh Joseph Made Ruler of Egypt Joseph's Brothers Come to Egypt The Brothers Depart for Canaan Joseph's Brothers Return to Egypt with Benjamin Joseph's Stolen Cup Judah Speaks Up for Benjamin Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers Jacob Journeys to Egypt Joseph Meets Jacob in Goshen Joseph Confronts the Famine Joseph's Promise to Jacob Jacob Blesses His Grandsons Jacob's Final Words to His Sons The Death and Burial of Jacob Joseph Comforts His Brothers Joseph Dies in Egypt Exodus The Book of Exodus Israel Suffers in Egypt The Birth of Moses Moses Flees to Midian The Burning Bush Attesting Miracles Moses Returns to Egypt Moses and Aaron before Pharaoh God Promises Israel's Deliverance The Families of Moses and Aaron God's Instructions to Moses and Aaron The Plague of Water Turned to Blood The Plague of Frogs The Plague of Lice The Plague of Flies The Plague of Diseased Cattle The Plague of Boils The Plague of Hail The Plague of Locusts The Plague of Darkness Death of the Firstborn Announced The Passover The Plague of the Death of the Firstborn The Exodus Paschal Regulations Sanctification of the Firstborn The Feast of Unleavened Bread Tradition of the Firstborn Pillar of Cloud, Pillar of Fire Crossing the Red Sea The Song of Moses The Song of Miriam Bitter Waters Sweetened Manna and Quail Water from the Rock Victory over Amalek Jethrós Visit and Counsel Israel at Sinai The Ten Commandments The People Tremble Making an Altar Buying a Servant Responding to Violence Owners of Animals Stolen Property Moral Laws Justice Sabbath Laws Three Yearly Feasts An Angel of Protection The Covenant Affirmed Moses with God on Mount Sinai Offerings for the Sanctuary The Ark of the Covenant The Table for the Holy Bread A Lampstand of Gold The Tabernacle The Altar The Court of the Tabernacle The Lighted Lamp The Priest's Vestments The Breastplate Other Priestly Garments Aaron and His Sons Consecrated as Priests Daily Offerings The Altar of Incense Gifts of Money A Laver of Bronze Holy Oil for Anointing Incense Craftsmen to Build the Tabernacle Keeping the Sabbath The Golden Calf God Orders Israel to Depart Sinai Moses before the Lord God Promises His Presence A Second Set of Tablets The Covenant Is Renewed Moses’ Face Shines Regulations Regarding the Sabbath Artisans for the Tabernacle The Gifts of the People Articles for the Tabernacle The Tabernacle of Testimony Making the Ark The Table of Offering The Lampstand The Altar A Laver of Bronze The Use of the Offerings Presentation to Moses Setting Up the Tabernacle Entrance of the Priests The Work Is Finished The Overshadowing Cloud The Book of Leviticus Burnt Offerings Grain Offerings Peace Offerings Sin Offerings Trespass Offerings Restitution Offerings The Law of the Burnt Offering The Law of the Grain Offering The Law of the Sin Offering The Law of the Trespass Offering The Law of the Peace Offering The Ordination of Aaron and His Sons The Priestly Service Begins The False Offerings of Nadab and Abihu Conduct for Priests Clean and Unclean Animals Purification After Childbirth Laws Concerning Leprosy Laws Concerning Leprous Garments Laws of Purification for Healed Lepers Laws Concerning Leprous Houses Laws Concerning Bodily Discharges The Day of Atonement The Scapegoat Ordinances for the Day of Atonement The Sanctity of Blood Laws of Sexual Morality Laws of Morality and Justice Penalties for Lawbreakers Conduct for Priests Acceptable and Unacceptable Offerings The Feasts of the Lord The Feast of Weeks – Pentecost Pentecost – a Fulfillment of the Jewish Feast The Services for Pentecost Pascha and Unleavened Bread Harvest Trumpets: The New Year Day of Atonement Feast of Tabernacles Caring for the Lamps Preparing the Bread Punishment for Sin The Seventh Year The Year of Remission (Jubilee) Food for the Seventh Year Redemption of Property Lending to the Poor Relating to Slaves Blessing for Obedience Punishment for Disobedience Laws Concerning Gifts Dedicated to God The Book of Numbers First Census of Israel The Leadership and Tribes in Camp Sons of Aaron Levites Serve in the Tabernacle Census of the Levites Levites Dedicated, Replacing the Firstborn The Service of the Sons of Kohath Service of the Sons of Gershon Service of the Sons of Merari Census of the Levites The Unclean Are Isolated Confession and Restitution Unfaithful Wives Law Concerning Vows The Priest's Blessing The Leaders’ Offerings The Order of the Offerings Arranging the Lamps Cleansing and Consecrating the Levites The Second Passover The Cloud and Fire The Two Silver Trumpets Moving On from the Camp The People Grumble Seventy Elders The Quail Miriam Is Disciplined The Spies The People Murmur Moses Intercedes The Murmurers Are Punished The First Invasion Fails Laws Surrounding Grain and Drink Offerings Laws for Unintentional Sin Penalty for Sabbath-breaking Tassels on Vestments Rebellion against Moses and Aaron The Copper Censers Aaron's Rod That Budded Duties of Priests and Levites Offerings to Support the Priests Tithes to Support the Levites The Levites’ Tithe Laws Concerning Purification Contention at Kadesh Rejection at Edom The Death of Aaron Defeating the Canaanites The Copper Serpent From Mount Hor to Moab Defeat of King Sihon and King Og Typology The Old Testament, Looking Forward The New Testament, Looking Back Balak Seeks Out Balaam Balaam and His Donkey Balak Receives Balaam Balaam's First Prophecy Balaam's Second Prophecy Balaam's Third Prophecy Balaam's Fourth Prophecy Israel's Sin at Moab The Second Census of Israel Laws of Inheritance Joshua Succeeds Moses Daily Offerings Sabbath Offerings Monthly Offerings Paschal Offerings Feast of Weeks Offerings Holy Convocations Laws Concerning Vows The War against the Midianites The Winning Army Returns Division of the Spoils The Tribes East of the Jordan River Israel's Journey from Egypt to Moab Instructions on Crossing the Jordan, Entering Canaan The Boundaries of Canaan The Leaders Divide the Land Cities Assigned to the Levites Cities of Refuge Inheritance Laws for Women The Book of Deuteronomy Moses’ Instructions Judges Appointed Spies Sent Out Israel's Rebellion Is Punished The Years in the Desert Israel Victorious over King Sihon Israel Defeats King Og The Tribes East of Jordan Moses Cannot Enter the Land Moses Urges Israel to Obey Avoid Idolatry Cities of Refuge The Law of Moses The Ten Commandments The Sabbath Day, Sunday, and the Eight Day The Sabbath Day Sunday, the Day of Worship Sunday, the Eight Day The People Fear God's Presence The Great Commandment Do Not Disobey The Chosen People Obedience Brings Blessing Keeping the Commandments Israel's Rebellion The Second Set of Tablets The Lord's Requirements God's Greatness Inherit the Land The Place of Worship Beware of Idolatry A Holy People Clean and Unclean Meat Tithing Debts Released after Seven Years Care for the Poor Bondservants Firstborn Animals Pascha The Feast of Weeks The Feast of Tabernacles Appointing Judges Setting Up Rulers Caring for the Priests Avoiding Wickedness The Promise of a Prophet Jesus Christ: Prophet, Priest, and King Prophet Priest King Cities of Refuge Property Lines Witnesses Concerning Warfare Unsolved Murders Women Captives Firstborn Rights of Inheritance A Rebellious Son Maintaining Sexual Purity Exclusion from God's People Guarding the Campsite Other Laws Divorce and Remarriage Other Laws A Departed Brother The Enemy Amalek Offerings at Harvest The People of God Commandments Set in Stone Curses on Disobedience The Blessings of Obedience The Covenant in Moab The Blessings of Repentance Joshua Leads the People Read the Law Every Seven Years Final Word to Moses The Song of Moses Moses’ Last Instructions The Last Blessing of Moses Moses’ Death on Mount Nebo The Book of Joshua God's Command to Conquer Canaan Cross the River Jordan The Two Spies The Oath Crossing the Jordan Memorial Stones Circumcision at Gilgal Captain of the Lord's Hosts The Defeat of Jericho The Defeat at Ai Achan's Sin The Destruction of Ai Israel Reaffirms the Covenant Deception of the Gibeonites Defeat of the Amorites The Sun Stands Still Victory in the Southland Victory in the North A Summary of Conquest The Victories of Moses The Victories of Joshua The Remaining Inheritance Land East of the Jordan Land of Reuben Land of Gad Land of (East) Manasseh Land Divided West of Jordan Hebron Given to Caleb The Land for Judah Caleb Occupies Hebron and Debir Cities of Judah The Land of Ephraim and (West) Manasseh Ephraim West Manasseh Ephraim and West Manasseh Want More Land The Rest of the Land Divided The Land of Benjamin The Land of Simeon (with Judah) The Land of Zebulun The Land of Issachar The Land of Asher The Land of Naphtali The Land of Dan The Land of Joshua Cities of Refuge Cities of the Levites Israel Takes the Land Joshua Sends the Eastern Tribes Home An Altar at the Jordan Joshuás Final Address Covenant at Shiloh The Death of Joshua and Eleazar The Book of Judges Ongoing Battles in Canaan Judah Defeats Jerusalem and Hebron Othniel Captures Debir The Efforts of Judah and Benjamin The Conquest of Bethel Campaigns Left Undone The Place of Weeping Death of Joshua Israel Follows False Gods Nations Left in Canaan Othniel Ehud Shamgar Deborah and Barak The Song of Deborah and Barak The People of Midian Oppress Israel Gideon The Dewy Fleece Gideon's Three Hundred Defeat the Midianites Israel Delivered from the Midianites Death of Gideon Abimelech Seeks to Be King Jotham Makes His Plea Abimelech in Decline Tola and Jair, Judges of Israel Israel Again Afflicted Jephthah Takes Command Jephthah's Vow The Daughter of Jephthah Jephthah Defeats Ephraim Other Judges The Birth of Samson Samson Takes a Philistine Wife Samson Decimates the Philistines Samson and Delilah Death of Samson The Idolatry of Micah Dan Embraces Micah's Idols A Levite Takes a Concubine Israel Wars with the Benjamites Wives for the Benjamites The Book of Ruth Naomís Family in Moab Naomi Returns to Judah with Ruth Boaz Favors Ruth Boaz Pledges to Redeem Ruth Boaz Marries Ruth The First Book of the Kingdoms (First Samuel) Elkanah at Shiloh Hannah's Vow Birth and Dedication of Samuel Hannah's Prayer The Sinful Sons of Eli God's Servant Samuel A Prophecy against Elís House The Lord Speaks to Samuel The Ark of the Covenant Captured The Death of Eli Ichabod The Philistines Take the Ark Return of the Ark to Israel The Ark at Kirjath Jearim Samuel as Judge in Israel Israel Wants a King Saul to Be the King Saul Anointed King of Israel Saul Proclaimed King Saul Strikes Down the Ammonites Samuel Speaks at Saul's Coronation Battle with the Philistines Saul's Unlawful Offering Jonathan Defeats the Philistines Saul's Curse The Royal Family Defeat of the Amalekites The Lord Deposes Saul as King David Anointed King of Israel David in the Court of Saul David and Goliath Saul's Jealousy of David David Weds Michal Saul Seeks David's Life Jonathan Is Loyal to David David and the Showbread David Flees from Saul Saul Slaughters the Priests David Saves Keilah David Hides in the Desert David Spares Saul's Life The Death of Samuel David and Abigail David Again Spares Saul David Dwells with the Philistines Saul Consults a Medium David Rejected by the Philistines The Battle with the Amalekites The Death of Saul and His Sons The Second Book of the Kingdoms (Second Samuel) Saul's Death Reported to David David's Song of Lament David Made King of Judah Ishbosheth Made King of Israel War between Israel and Judah The Sons of David Abner Joins with David Joab Slays Abner David Laments Abner's Death Mephibosheth Is Slain David Is King over All Israel David Takes Jerusalem Defeat of the Philistines The Ark Is Brought to Jerusalem God's Covenant with David God’s Covenants with His People Israel David's Prayer of Thanks David's Victories in Battle David's Mercy on Mephibosheth Defeat of the Ammonites and Syrians David and Bathsheba David's Confession to Nathan The Death of David's Son The Birth of Solomon The Capture of Rabbah Amnon and Tamar Absalom Slays Amnon Absalom Comes Back to Jerusalem Absalom Reconciles with His Father The Treason of Absalom David Flees Jerusalem David Met by Ziba David Cursed by Shimei Absalom Enters Jerusalem Hushai Misinforms Absalom David Is Warned to Flee Absalom's Demise Absalom's Death Reported to David David Mourns for Absalom David's Return to Jerusalem David Shows Mercy to Shimei David Receives Mephibosheth David's Mercy to Barzillai The Debate at Gilgal Rebellion of Sheba David's Officers The Descendants of Saul Are Killed The Death of the Philistine Giants David's Song of Deliverance David's Last Words David's Mighty Men David's Census A Judgment Restrained An Altar to the Lord The Third Book of the Kingdoms (First Kings) The Aging King David Adonijah Aspires to Be King David Names Solomon King David's Final Words to Solomon The Death of King David Solomon Orders Adonijah's Death Abiathar Banished, Joab Killed The Wisdom of Solomon Building the Citadel Shimei Is Killed The Reign of King Solomon Offerings to False Gods God Appears to Solomon Solomon's Judgment Solomon's Administrators The Greatness of Solomon's Wisdom Solomon Takes a Wife Preparation for Building the Temple Solomon Constructs the Temple The Holy of Holies Holy Images The Skill of Hiram Two Bronze Pillars A Large Pond The Bases (Carts) of Bronze The Temple Furnishings Solomon's Residence The Ark Is Brought to the Temple Solomon Speaks to the People Solomon's Dedication Prayer Solomon Blesses the People Solomon Consecrates the Temple God Appears Again to Solomon The Pact with Hiram The Queen of Sheba Solomon's Wealth Solomon Turns against God Solomon's Adversaries Jeroboam's Revolt The Death of Solomon A Revolt against Rehoboam Jeroboam Is the King of Israel Jeroboam Avoids Civil War The Transition of Power Jeroboam's Family Rehoboam and His Advisors Jeroboam's False Worship The Old Prophet in Bethel Rehoboam Is King of Judah Abijam Is King of Judah Asa Is King of Judah Nadab Is King of Israel Baasha Is King of Israel Elah Is King of Israel Zimrís Brief Reign Omri Is King of Israel Jehoshaphat Reigns in Jerusalem Ahab Is King of Israel Elijah Warns of Drought Elijah Helps a Widow Elijah's Word to Ahab The Victory over Baal End of the Drought Elijah Flees from Jezebel The Sound of a Gentle Breeze Elisha Follows after Elijah Naboth Killed for His Vineyard The Evil Deeds of Ahab Ahab's Defeat of Syria The Syrian Attack Turned Back Ahab Is Condemned Micaiah the Prophet Warns Ahab Ahab Killed in Battle Jehoshaphat Is King of Judah Azariah Is King of Israel The Fourth Book of the Kingdoms (Second Kings) Ahaziah Judged by God Jehoram King of Israel Elijah Caught Up to Heaven Elisha Works Miracles Israel and Moab at War Elisha and the Poor Widow's Oil Elisha Raises the Shunammite Woman's Son The Other Miracles Naaman Cured of Leprosy The Floating Ax Head Defeat of Syria Syria Besieges Samaria The Syrian Army Flees The Shunammite Woman Returns Home Death of the Syrian King Jehoram Is King of Judah Ahaziah Is King of Judah Jehu Is King of Israel Israel's King Joram Is Killed Judah's King Ahaziah Is Killed The Bloody Death of Jezebel The Sons of Ahab Are Killed Ahaziah's Brothers Are Killed Other Relatives of Ahab Killed Worshipers of Baal Are Killed Death of Jehu Athaliah Is Queen of Judah Queen Athaliah Dies The Reforms of Jehoiada Joash Is King of Judah Repairs of the Temple Jehoahaz Is King of Israel Jehoash Is King of Israel The Death of Elisha Israel Retakes Syrian Cities Amaziah Is King of Judah Jeroboam II Is King of Israel Uzziah Is King of Judah Zachariah Is King of Israel Shallum Is King of Israel Menahem Is King of Israel Pekahiah Is King of Israel Pekah Is King of Israel Jotham Is King of Judah Ahaz Is King of Judah Hoshea Is King of Israel Israel Exiled to Assyria Assyrians Settle in Israel Hezekiah Is King of Judah Assyria Threatens Jerusalem Isaiah Promises Deliverance Assyria Makes Another Threat Isaiah's Word to King Hezekiah Hezekiah Is Sick and Recovers Ambassadors from Babylon King Hezekiah Dies Manasseh Is King of Judah Amon Is King of Judah Josiah Is King of Judah Discovery of the Book of the Law True Worship of God Is Restored Passover and Order Restored Josiah Killed in Battle Jehoahaz Is King of Judah Jehoiakim Is King of Judah Judah Is Overrun Jehoiachin Is King of Judah Zedekiah Is King of Judah The Fall of Jerusalem The Temple Is Destroyed Judah Is Captive in Babylon Jehoiachin Is Freed from Prison The First Book of the Chronicles From Adam to Abraham Descendants of Ishmael Descendants of Isaac Descendants of Seir The Kings of Edom Descendants of Israel From Judah to David Descendants of Hezron Descendants of Jerahmeel Descendants of Caleb Descendants of David Descendants of Solomon Descendants of Jeconiah Descendants of Judah Descendants of Simeon Descendants of Reuben Descendants of Gad Descendants of Manasseh (East) Descendants of Levi Musicians in the Temple Descendants of Aaron The Levites’ Dwelling Places Descendants of Issachar Descendants of Benjamin Descendants of Naphtali Descendants of Manasseh (West) Descendants of Ephraim Descendants of Asher Descendants of Benjamin, Continued Descendants of Saul The Return from Captivity to Jerusalem The Priests in Jerusalem The Levites in Jerusalem Gatekeepers of the Levites Other Work of the Levites Family Line of King Saul The Death of Saul and His Sons David Is King of All Israel David's Mighty Men David's Army Expands The Soldiers at Hebron The Ark Is Moved from Kirjath-Jearim David Prospers as King David Defeats the Philistines Preparing to Transport the Ark The Ark Is Moved to Jerusalem David's Song of Praise The Worship of God Continues God's Promise to David David Gives Thanks to God David's Victories in Battle David Conquers Ammon and Syria David Defeats Rabbah The Philistine Giants Fall The Census of All Israel Preparing to Build the Temple Assignments for the Levites Assignments to the Priests The Other Levites The Temple Musicians The Temple Gatekeepers Other Duties of the Levites Military Commanders Tribal Leaders Property Administration Solomon Charged to Construct the Temple Collections to Build the Temple David Gives Praise to God Solomon Anointed King Review of David's Reign The Second Book of the Chronicles Solomon Prays for Wisdom Solomon's Power and Riches Solomon Plans to Build the Temple Construction Begins on the Temple The Temple Is Furnished The Ark Is Brought to the Temple The Glory of God's Presence Solomon Speaks to the People The King's Prayer of Dedication The Temple Is Consecrated God Appears Again to Solomon Solomon's Other Accomplishments The Queen of Sheba Pays a Visit Solomon's Material Wealth The Death of Solomon Revolt against King Rehoboam The Prophecy of Shemaiah Defensive Fortifications Rehoboam's Family Egypt Invades Judah Rehoboam's Reign Ends Abijah Is King of Judah Asa Is King of Judah Asa Brings Reforms Asás Treaty with Syriás King Hananís Prophecy to Asa Sickness and Death of Asa Jehoshaphat Is King of Judah Jehoshaphat's Strength King Ahab Hears Micaiah's Prophecy King Ahab Killed in Battle Jehoshaphat Brings Reforms Defeat of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir King Jehoshaphat's Reign Is Over Jehoram Is King of Judah The End of Jehoram's Reign Ahaziah Is King of Judah Athaliah Is Queen of Judah Joash Is King of Judah The Death of Athaliah Jehoiadás Reforms King Joash Repairs the Temple Death of Jehoiada Death of Joash Amaziah Is King of Judah War against Edom Judah Defeated by Israel Uzziah Is King of Judah The Pride and Downfall of Uzziah Jotham Is King of Judah Ahaz Is King of Judah Judah Defeated by Syria and Israel Israel Releases Her Captives Assyria Will Not Help Judah Sins and Death of Ahaz Hezekiah Is King of Judah Cleansing the Temple Worship Is Restored Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover Priests and People Are Renewed Assyria Invades Judah Assyriás Defeat Hezekiah Humbled and Honored at His Death Manasseh Is King of Judah Manasseh's Repentance Manasseh's Death Amon Is King of Judah Josiah Is King of Judah Josiah Purges False Worship Repair of the Temple The Book of the Law Is Found Josiah Restores True Worship Josiah Keeps Passover Josiah Killed in Battle Jehoahaz Is King of Judah Jehoiakim Is King of Judah Jehoiachin Is King of Judah Zedekiah Is King of Judah King Cyrus: Go up to Jerusalem Prayer of King Manasseh The First Book of Ezra Josiah Keeps the Passover Josiah's Reign Is Ended Jerusalem Falls to Babylon Decree of Cyrus Rebuilding of the Temple Opposed The Three Young Guards Which Is Strongest? The Strength of Wine The Strength of the King The Strength of Women The Strongest Is Truth Back to Jerusalem Return of the Exiles The Altar Is Made Ready Work on the Temple Is Halted The Temple Is Completed Ezra Returns to Jerusalem Artaxerxes’ Letter to Ezra Return of the Leaders Ezrás Prayer to God Foreign Wives Are Put Away The Reading of the Law The Second Book of Ezra Cyrus's Order to Rebuild the Temple The Census of Those Returning to Judea The Feast of Tabernacles Observed Temple Restoration Begins Opposition to Restoring the Temple Resistance to Rebuilding Jerusalem Reconstruction of the Temple Resumes King Cyrus’ Order Is Rediscovered Dedication of the Temple Ezra Arrives in Jerusalem The Favorable Decree of Artaxerxes Families Who Returned from Exile Temple Servants Ezra Proclaims a Fast Gifts for the Temple The Return to Jerusalem Intermarriage with Foreigners Confession of Sin for Intermarriage Intermarriages Are Ended The Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah's Intercessory Prayer Nehemiah Is Sent to Judah Nehemiah Surveys Damage to the Wall The Builders of the Wall The Workers Are Ridiculed Conspiracy against Jerusalem Internal Strife Nehemiah's Unselfishness The Opposition Intensifies The Wall Is Completed Those Who Returned from Captivity The People Hear the Law Feast of Booths Restored The Worshipers Confess Their Sins Confession of the Sins of Israel Those Who Signed the Covenant The Covenant Which Was Sealed The People in Jerusalem Those Outside Jerusalem The Priests and Levites Dedication of the Wall Temple Appointees The Last Reforms of Nehemiah Tithes Are Restored The Sabbath Is Restored Pagan Marriages Forbidden The Book of Tobit Tobit's Early Years in Israel and Nineveh The Charitable Tobit Becomes Blind Tobit's Prayer Sarah's Prayer Tobit Instructs Tobias Tobias Obeys His Father The Journey to Rages At the House of Raguel Tobias and Sarah Are Wed Gabael Returns the Silver Annás Distress The Bride and Groom Depart Tobit's Blindness Is Healed Raphael Reveals His Identity Tobit Exalts the Lord Tobit's Final Words The Book of Judith King Nebuchadnezzar's Victories The Defeat of Arphaxad Nebuchadnezzar's Secret Plan for War Holofernes’ March through the West Israel Prepares Its Defense Holofernes Hears of Israel's Preparations An Ammonités History of Israel Holofernes’ Response Israel Is Attacked at Bethulia The People Want Surrender Judith Upbraids the Rulers of Bethulia Uzziah's Answer The Prayer of Judith Judith Begins to Execute Her Plan Judith Meets Holofernes Holofernes Is Taken by Judith's Plan Holofernes’ Feast Judith Beheads Holofernes Judith Returns to Bethulia Judith's Plan Continues The Assyrian Army Is Decimated Judith's New Song The End of Judith's Days The Book of Esther Introduction: Mordecaís Prophetic Dream A Plot against the King King Artaxerxes’ Banquet Queen Vashti Dishonors the King The Search for a New Queen Esther Chosen Queen A Plot against the King Haman's Hatred of Mordecai The Letter Sent to Destroy the Jews Mordecai Enlists Esther's Aid The Prayer of Mordecai The Prayer of Esther Esther Goes before the King Esther's First Banquet The King's Sleepless Night The King Honors Mordecai Esther's Second Banquet Haman Is Hanged Haman's Plot Is Thwarted The New Decree The Posting of the New Decree The Jews Defeat Their Enemies The Feast of Purim Epilogue The First Book of the Maccabees Alexander the Great Antiochus Epiphanes and the Lawless Jews Antiochus Conquers Egypt Antiochus Pillages the Temple More Destruction in Jerusalem A Decree of Corruption The Zeal of Mattathias Apostasy at Modein Warfare in the Wilderness Last Days of Mattathias Judas Maccabeus Succeeds His Father Eulogy to Mattathias Judas’ Early Victories Syrian Counterattack The Jews Prepare for Battle Judas Fights the Gentiles at Emmaus Judas Defeats Lysias Restoration of the Temple Battles with Surrounding Nations Victories in Galilee and Gilead Last Days of King Antiochus IV Succession of Antiochus V Siege of the Citadel Campaign of Antiochus vand Lysias Demetrius I Becomes King Bacchides and Alcimus Control Judah Nicanor Marches on Israel Nicanor Falls in Battle Pact with the Romans Terms of the Alliance Judas Dies in Battle Jonathan Succeeds His Brother Jonathan Takes on Bacchides Attempted Destruction at the Temple Bacchides’ Forces Are Crushed Alexander Appoints Jonathan High Priest Demetrius I Writes to Jonathan Offer Rejected, Demetrius Killed Alexander Weds Cleopatra Jonathan Made Governor Demetrius II Appoints Apollonius Jonathan Defeats Apollonius Ptolemy IV, Alexander Die Jonathan Finds Favor with Demetrius II Jonathan Aids Demetrius II Antiochus VI Honors Jonathan Friendship Renewed with Rome and Sparta Campaigns of Jonathan and Simon Jonathan Captured, Troops Killed Simon Leads His People Trypho Kills Jonathan Demetrius II Honors Simon Simon Secures Gazara and Jerusalem A Tribute to Simon Alliances Renewed with Rome and Sparta A Bronze Plaque for Simon Antiochus VII Seeks Simon's Help The Jews Receive Romés Support Antiochus VII Turns on Simon Simon's Sons Defeat Cendebeus John Succeeds Simon The Second Book of the Maccabees Letter to the Jews in Egypt Letter to Aristobulus and Those in Egypt Thanksgiving for Protection The Holy Fire The Prayer of Nehemiah Jeremiah Hides the Text Memoirs of Nehemiah Author's Introduction Disagreement between Onias and Simon Heliodorus Dispatched to Jerusalem The Lord Stops Heliodorus Heliodorus Gives Thanks to God Simon's Rage Jason Makes the Jews Learn Greek Customs Menelaus Buys the High Priesthood Onias Is Murdered Menelaus Tried for Lysimachus's Murder Jason's Assault on Jerusalem Antiochus Kills and Desecrates Persecution of the Jews Eleazar Is Martyred A Mother and Her Sons Are Martyred Saint of the Old Testament Honoring the Saints The Revolt of Judas Maccabeus Nicanor Attacks Judea Judas’ Victories God Punishes Antiochus A Final Letter to the Jews Judas Maccabeus Purifies the Temple The Reign of Antiochus vBegins The Idumeans Fall to Judas Maccabeus Victorious over Timothy The Defeat of Lysias A Peace Accord with the Jews Judas Prevails in Joppa and Jamnia Defeat of the Nomads Victory over Timothy's Garrison Other Campaigns Prayers for the Fallen The Death of Menelaus The Jews Prevail near Modein Antiochus vMakes Peace with the Jews Alcimus Accuses Judas Nicanor Sent to Kill Judas A Short-Lived Alliance A Rekindled Enmity Razis the Elder Dies Nicanor's Failed Plan Judas Maccabeus Mobilizes His Men Nicanor's Demise The End The Third Book of the Maccabees The Battle at Raphia Ptolemy Tries to Enter the Temple A Priestly Prayer Stops Ptolemy Ptolemy Assaults the Jews Ptolemy's Decree Deportation to Alexandria Death Threat Hermon and His Elephants God Delivers His People The Ambivalent King The Prayer of Eleazar The Jews Are Delivered Ptolemy's Change of Heart A Letter of Support from the King The Traitors Are Punished The Book of the Psalms Psalm 1 Psalm 2 Psalm 3 Psalm 4 Psalm 5 Psalm 6 Psalm 7 Psalm 8 Psalm 9 (9, 10) Psalm 10 (11) Psalm 11 (12) Psalm 12 (13) Psalm 13 (14) Psalm 14 (15) Psalm 15 (16) Psalm 16 (17) Psalm 17 (18) Psalm 18 (19) Psalm 19 (20) Psalm 20 (21) Psalm 21 (22) Psalm 22 (23) Psalm 23 (24) Psalm 24 (25) Psalm 25 (26) Psalm 26 (27) Psalm 27 (28) Psalm 28 (29) Psalm 29 (30) Psalm 30 (31) Psalm 31 (32) Psalm 32 (33) Psalm 33 (34) Psalm 34 (35) Psalm 35 (36) Psalm 36 (37) Psalm 37 (38) Psalm 38 (39) Psalm 39 (40) Psalm 40 (41) Psalm 41 (42) Psalm 42 (43) Psalm 43 (44) Psalm 44 (45) Psalm 45 (46) Psalm 46 (47) Psalm 47 (48) Psalm 48 (49) Psalm 49 (50) Psalm 50 (51) Psalm 51 (52) Psalm 52 (53) Psalm 53 (54) Psalm 54 (55) Psalm 55 (56) Psalm 56 (57) Psalm 57 (58) Psalm 58 (59) Psalm 59 (60) Psalm 60 (61) Psalm 61 (62) Psalm 62 (63) Psalm 63 (64) Psalm 64 (65) Psalm 65 (66) Psalm 66 (67) Psalm 67 (68) Psalm 68 (69) Psalm 69 (70) Psalm 70 (71) Psalm 71 (72) Psalm 72 (73) Psalm 73 (74) Psalm 74 (75) Psalm 75 (76) Psalm 76 (77) Psalm 77 (78) Psalm 78 (79) Psalm 79 (80) Psalm 80 (81) Psalm 81 (82) Psalm 82 (83) Psalm 83 (84) Psalm 84 (85) Psalm 85 (86) Psalm 86 (87) Psalm 87 (88) Psalm 88 (89) Psalm 89 (90) Psalm 90 (91) Psalm 91 (92) Psalm 92 (93) Psalm 93 (94) Psalm 94 (95) Psalm 95 (96) Psalm 96 (97) Psalm 97 (98) Psalm 98 (99) Psalm 99 (100) Psalm 100 (101) Psalm 101 (102) Psalm 102 (103) Psalm 103 (104) Psalm 104 (105) Psalm 105 (106) Psalm 106 (107) Psalm 107 (108) Psalm 108 (109) Psalm 109 (110) Psalm 110 (111) Psalm 111 (112) Psalm 112 (113) Psalm 113 (114, 115) Psalm 114 (116:1–9) Psalm 115 (116:10–19) Psalm 116 (117) Psalm 117 (118) Psalm 118 (119) Psalm 119 (120) Psalm 120 (121) Psalm 121 (122) Psalm 122 (123) Psalm 123 (124) Psalm 124 (125) Psalm 125 (126) Psalm 126 (127) Psalm 127 (128) Psalm 128 (129) Psalm 129 (130) Psalm 130 (131) Psalm 131 (132) Psalm 132 (133) Psalm 133 (134) Psalm 134 (135) Psalm 135 (136) Psalm 136 (137) Psalm 137 (138) Psalm 138 (139) Psalm 139 (140) Psalm 140 (141) Psalm 141 (142) Psalm 142 (143) Psalm 143 (144) Psalm 144 (145) Psalm 145 (146) Psalm 146 (147:1–11) Psalm 147 (147:12–20) Psalm 148 Psalm 149 Psalm 150 Psalm 151 The Book of Job Faithful Job and His Children Satan Is Permitted to Test Job Job Loses His Children and Property Job Loses His Health Job's Friends Visit Him Job Curses His Day of Birth Eliphaz Accuses Job Blessed Is He Whom God Has Reproved Mercy Has Rejected Me My Life Is Vain Bildad: The Ungodly Will Perish Job Has No Mediator Lord, Why Have You Judged Me? Job Rebuked by Zophar Job Chides His Critics Job's Prayer to God I Will Wait until I Arise! Life after Death Eliphaz Renders Job Guilty Job's Friends Are Bad Comforters The Lord Has Rejected Me Where Is My Hope? Bildad Speaks of the Ungodly How Long Will You Weary Me? The Lord Is Everlasting Zophar: The Ungodly Will Perish Job Pronounces Judgment on the Ungodly Eliphaz Accuses Job of Vice Eliphaz Exhorts Job to Be Strong Job Will Pursue the Lord The Way of the Wicked Bildad Asks How Man Can Be Righteous God Is All Powerful Job Will Hold Fast to Righteousness The Richness of the Earth Where Is Wisdom Found? The Glories of the Past The Present Seems Futile Job Sets Forth His Integrity Elihu Is Angered at Job and His Friends Elihu Claims He Speaks for God Elihu Proclaims God's Justice Elihu Rebukes Job Sternly Elihu Upholds God's Goodness God's Works Are Great The Lord Speaks to Job The Majestic Creator Job Responds The Lord Calls Job to Account Job's Confession and Repentance The Lord Rebukes and Redeems Job's Friends Job's Wealth Is Restored The Proverbs of Solomon of Solomon To Know Wisdom Wisdom Begets the Fear of God Wisdom Speaks Out It Is Wise to Obey Holy Thinking The Laws of Wisdom The Instruction of Wisdom The Cure for Carelessness Obedient Thinking The Paths of Wisdom The Wise Heart Fornication or Marriage The Perils of Sex outside of Marriage The Sanctity of Marriage Another Warning A Careless Tongue Laziness: A Dead-End Road A Lawless Spirit Playing with Fire A Son with Discernment A Son without Discernment Divine Wisdom for Mankind Divine Wisdom and the Father Wisdom's Invitation Wisdom: Let Us Attend! The Wisdom of Solomon The Fruits of Righteousness The Riches of Righteousness The Godly and the Ungodly Righteousness at Home Righteous Responses Humility, Discernment, and Righteousness Family and Friends Words and Works Mercy and Malice Double Standards or Single-Mindedness Godliness: Willing to Do God's Will Rich Man, Poor Man Understanding and Priorities A Father's Counsel on Wine and Women Issues of Life and Death The Undiscerning Man The Slothful Man The Scheming Man Wisdom for Today The Lawful and the Lawless The Wise and the Unwise A Father's Wisdom Lessons from the Animals A Mother's Wisdom A Virtuous Wife The Book of Ecclesiastes The Vanity of Life Futility of Man's Wisdom The Vanity of Merriment Wisdom Excels Foolishness A Time for Everything The Gifts of God God Judges All Those Oppressed The Treasure of Friendship An Unlikely King Draw Near to God The Vanity of Riches The Value of Wisdom Obey Those Who Rule Death Visits All Wisdom Is Better Than Strength Cast Your Bread upon the Water Follow God in Your Youth The Song of Songs The Bride Companions The Bride Companions The Bride The Groom Companions The Bride The Groom The Bride The Groom The Bride Companions The Bride Companions The Groom The Bride The Groom The Bride Companions The Bride Companions The Bride The Groom Bride Companions The Groom The Bride Companions The Groom Companions The Bride The Groom The Bride The Wisdom of Solomon Seek the Lord God Examines Our Actions God Made Life, Not Death An Ungodly View of Life Hatred of the Righteous The Hope of the Righteous The Plight of the Ungodly The Blessing of Virtue Children of the Ungodly When Virtue Is Present The Righteous Enoch A Study in Contrasts To Kings and Rulers Wisdom's Radiance The King Is a Mere Man Solomon's Love of Wisdom At Home with Wisdom Solomon's Prayer for Wisdom Wisdom in History: Adam Cain Noah Abraham Lot Jacob Joseph Moses Wisdom in the Wilderness The God Who Loves Mankind The Canaanites’ Vice God Our King God Chastens His Children The Egyptians Were Judged The Futility of False Gods The Use of Wood Idolatry Brings Evil Our Merciful God Idols of Clay The Egyptian Enemies God Judges Egypt Bread from Heaven for Israel The Sins of Egypt Light Shines on Israel Death Visits Egypt Aaron Prays for Israel The Foolishness of Egypt Creation Serves Its God The Punishment of Egypt God Dwells with His People The Wisdom of Sirach The Prologue† Wisdom Is from the Lord The Fear of the Lord Warnings to the Wise God's Faithfulness and Mercy Honoring Parents Wisdom at Work Keep a Soft Heart Care of the Poor and Needy Pursuit of Wisdom Shame and Sin God Is the Lord Control of the Tongue Friendships Instruction Brings Wisdom Put away Evil Acts Farm and Family The Priests and the Poor Kings and Commoners Behavior with Women Friends and Neighbors Wise Leaders Beware of Arrogance Honor and Dishonor Outward Appearances Slow Down! Handling Riches Beware of Evildoers Showing Kindness Never Trust an Enemy Choosing Colleagues Like Attracts Like Rich and Poor Warnings of Vices The Blessings of Wisdom Our Sin Is Our Fault Ungodly Children Rebuke and Mercy None Remain Anonymous The Majesty of Creation Creation of Man The Covenant with Israel Return to the Lord A Song of God's Mercy Take Care to Be Wise Self-Control The Reckless Soul Don’t Gossip The Wise and the Clever When to Speak Buying and Selling A Man without Grace Commentary on Sinners Ways of the Wise Flee from Sin Wise or Foolish? A Father's Disgrace The Fool Building Friendships A Prayer for Wisdom Warning to Children Men of Sin Women of Sin In Praise of Wisdom Numbered Sayings Wisdom of the Aged Ten Blessings An Evil Wife A Good Wife Fallen Womanhood A Blessed Wife Three Griefs The Merchant Tested by Reason Speaking Wisely Consequences of Sin Showing Mercy Cease Quarreling and Evil Talk Loans and Gifts Raising Children Good Health Gladness of Heart Be Wise with Wealth Food and Drink Hosting a Banquet Wise and Sinful Men Reflecting on Creation Opposites Careful Leadership Relating to Servants Discerning Dreams Benefits of Travel The Blessings of God Unacceptable Offerings Acceptable Offerings God's Justice and Mercy A Prayer for Israel Using Discernment Choosing Companions Choosing Counselors Wisdom, False and True Gluttony Honoring the Physician Mourning the Departed Gratitude for Laborers Students of God's Word Praise for God's Works Lifés Afflictions The Wise and Unwise Dealing with Death Shame, Proper and Improper Fathers and Daughters God's Glorious Works Sun, Moon, and Stars The Majestic Creation In Praise of Honored Men Enoch Noah Abraham and His Sons Moses Aaron Phineas Joshua and Caleb The Judges Samuel Nathan and David Solomon and His Successors Elijah Elisha Hezekiah and Isaiah Josiah and Jeremiah Ezekiel and the Twelve Prophets Zerubbabel, Jeshua, Nehemiah Others of Honor Simon, Son of Onias The Day of Atonement Praise of Honored Men Concluded Author's Summary A Psalm of Thanks Striving for Wisdom The Book of Hosea Hoseás Family Israel Will Be Restored Gomer and Israel Are Unfaithful God Has Mercy on His People Israel Will Return to the Lord God's Judgment on Israel Israel's Idolatry Warnings for Israel and Judah Return to the Lord Israel and Judah Are Unrepentant Trusting Other Nations Is Futile Israel's Apostasy Punishment for Israel Israel's Judgment and Captivity God's Love for Rebellious Israel A Charge against Israel and Judah Relentless Judgment on Israel Restoration of Israel The Book of Amos Judgment of the Nations Judgment against Israel and Judah The Lord's Case against Israel Israel's Boundless Sin The Lord Smites Israel for Her Sin A Lamentation for Israel A Call to Repentance Woe to the Complacent Powerful Acts of Judgment The Bird-Catcher's Basket A Famine for Lack of the Word of the Lord A Vision of the Altar Restoration after Judgment Is Past The Book of Micah Judgment against Israel and Judah A Lamentation The Sins of Judah Future Deliverance Rulers and False Prophets Judged The Lord Shall Reign A Ruler Out of Bethlehem The Lord Has a Case against Israel Trust Not in Men Hope in the Lord The Book of Joel Invasion of the Locusts and the Caterpillars The Day of the Lord God's Blessing upon His People The Promise of the Holy Spirit The Coming Day of Judgment The Final Restoration of God's Own The Book of Obadiah Judgment of Edom The Book of Jonah Jonah Flees from the Lord Jonah's Song of Thanksgiving The Repentance of Nineveh Jonah Is Grieved by the Lord's Compassion The Book of Nahum The Lord Judges His Enemies The Judgment of Nineveh The Wickedness of Nineveh The Book of Habakkuk The Prophet Complains of Injustice The Lord Answers A Further Complaint of Injustice The Lord Answers the Prophet's Complaints The Prophet's Prayer The Book of Zephaniah The Great and Terrible Day of the Lord Judgment against the Nations Woe to Jerusalem Promised Blessings for Jerusalem The Book of Haggai The Command to Rebuild the Lord's House The Future Glory of the New Temple The Corrupting Effect of the Unclean A Promise Made to Zerubbabel The Book of Zechariah A Call to Conversion The Vision of the Four Horses The Vision of the Four Horns The Glory of the New Jerusalem Joshua the High Priest The Lampstand and the Olive Trees The Flying Sickle The Four Chariots True Fasting The Future Restoration of Israel Judgment of Israel's Enemies The Coming King The Ransomed People of God The Shepherds The Two Staffs The Coming Deliverance for Judah The End of False Prophets and Idols The Day of the Lord The Book of Malachi The Lord's Love for Israel Defiled Offerings Contemptible Priests The Tragedy of Divorce Messenger of the Covenant Tithing Brings God's Blessing The Day of the Lord The Book of Isaiah The Book of Jeremiah The Prophet Is Chosen God's Charges against Israel The Worship of Baal The Prophets Forsaking the Lord Denial of Sin Israel Is Defiled A Call to Return Warning of Disaster Jeremiah's Sorrow for Israel God's Judgment Is Just Destruction Is Coming from the North Trust Not in Lying Words False Worship Will Be Judged The Relics Are an Example False Teaching Will Be Judged Jeremiah Weeps for His People The People Weep in Shame Let the Idols Perish Desolation Is Coming to Judah God's Covenant Is Ignored A Plot against Jeremiah Jeremiah Pleads His Case The Lord Answers Him The Sash: A Symbol of Israel Wine Bottles: A Warning to Israel How Long, O Jerusalem? Sword, Famine, and Death The Lord Will Not Give In Jeremiah Senses Failure The Lord Restores Jeremiah Jeremiah's Conduct and Message God's Promise to Jew and Gentile The Agony of Apostasy Jeremiah's Prayer for Protection Sanctify the Sabbath Potter and Clay God's Warning Is Spurned Jeremiah Is Ridiculed Broken Jar, Broken City God's Warning to Pashhur Jeremiah Is Despised God Spurns Jerusalem A Word to the House of David A Word to the Sons of Josiah A Word to Jeconiah The Righteous Orient False Prophets and Priests Two Baskets of Figs Seventy Years of Disgrace The Arm of the Lord Jeremiah Spared from Death Bonds and cordes The False Prophet Hananiah Jeremiah's Letter to the Captives Israel and Judah Will Be Reduced A Father for Israel Mercy for Ephraim The New Covenant Jeremiah Buys a Field Jeremiah's Prayer Acknowledges God's Faithfulness Jerusalem Will Fall God Reaffirms His Covenant The Nation Will Be Restored God Warns Zedekiah Failure to Free the Slaves The Obedient Rechabites The Scroll Is Read in the Temple The Scroll Is Read to the Rulers and People The King Burns the Scroll Jeremiah Rewrites the Scroll Zedekiah Becomes King Jeremiah Is Imprisoned Jeremiah in the Muddy Pit Zedekiah Converses with Jeremiah The Fall of Jerusalem Jeremiah Is Released to Gedaliah Jeremiah with the Governor of Judah Uprising against Gedaliah Do Not Go to Egypt Jeremiah Brought to Egypt The Disobedient Jews Are Judged in Egypt A Promise to Baruch The Death of Zedekiah Destruction of Jerusalem Reviewed The Captives Are Brought to Babylon Jehoiachin Freed from Prison The Book of Baruch A Gathering of the Exiles in Babylon Gifts for Worship in Jerusalem Israel's Confession The Consequences of Israel's Sin A Plea for Mercy and Deliverance Recalling the Promises of God The Way of Wisdom The Author of Wisdom Wisdom and the Law of God Jerusalem Speaks to Her Children Jerusalem Is Comforted The Lamentations of Jeremiah The Epistle of Jeremiah Idols Dressed Like People Useless, Lifeless False Priests Undiscerning Chaldeans Idols Are a Disgrace The Book of Ezekiel Ezekiel's Vision of God and the Four Creatures Ezekiel Called as a Prophet to Israel Ezekiel Made a Watchman The Siege of Jerusalem Predicted Jerusalem's Desolation Prophesied The Lord Condemns Idolatry Judgment Is Near for Israel Abominations in Jerusalem The Glory Leaves the Temple Wicked Rulers Will Be Judges God Will Restore the Exiles Ezekiel Prepares for Exile Woe to False Prophets Woe to the Idolatrous Elders Four Punishments The Worthless Vine God's Love for Lawless Jerusalem Playing the Prostitute An Adulterous Wife The Covenant Remembered Two Eagles and a Vine Personal Accountability Turn from Evil and Live A Song of Lament The Will of the Lord, and Man's Rebellion Fire in the Woods The Sword of the Lord The Sword of the King of Babylon A Sword for Ammon The Sins of Jerusalem Two Immoral Sisters The Older Sister, Samaria The Younger Sister, Jerusalem Judgment of the Younger Judgment of Both Sisters Parable of the Cooking Pot Death of Ezekiel's Wife Judgment on the Gentile Nations: Ammon Moab Edom Cretans Judgment on Tyre Lament for Tyre The King of Tyre Is Overthrown Lamentation for the Ruler of Tyre Judgment on Sidon Israel Will Have Hope Judgment on Egypt Babylon Will Plunder Egypt Woe to Egypt and Her Allies Pharaoh Punished by Babylon A Warning to Pharaoh Lamentation for Pharaoh and Egypt The Nations Go Down to Hades Ezekiel Made the Watchman The Capture of Jerusalem Hearing, but Not Heeding Prophecy against Israel's Shepherds The True Shepherd Prophecy against Mount Seir God's Blessing on Israel The Cleansing of Israel Vision of the Dry Bones One Nation and One King Gog Will Invade Israel Gog Is Judged The Defeat of Gog A Burial for Gog An Assembly of Triumph Ezekiel's Vision: New City, New Temple The East Gate of the Temple The North Gate The South Gate The Inner Court A Place for the Sacrifices and the Priests The Temple Interior The Wall and Its Chambers The Holy Images The Outer Court Halls for the Priest The Temple Exterior The Glory of the Lord Fills the Temple Types of Mary in the Old Testament Measurements of the Altar The East Gate Is for the Lord Law for the Levites A Holy Section of Land Property for the Prince Observing the Feasts The Way of Worship The Princés Possessions The Temple Kitchens The Stream from the Temple Boundaries of the Land Dividing the Land for the Tribes A District for the Lord Exit Gates of the City The Book of Daniel Susanna Daniel Daniel and His Companions Obey God King Nebuchadnezzar's Dream God Reveals the Dream Daniel Interprets the Dream Daniel and Companions Rule Babylon The Golden Image Theophanies of Christ Three Theophanies of Christ Other Appearances of God The Incarnation Daniel's Companions Refuse Idol Worship Saved as through Fire The Prayer of Azariah Hymn of the Three Young Men The King Praises God The King's Second Dream Daniel's Interpretation Nebuchadnezzar's Humiliation The King Is Restored Belshazzar's Banquet Handwriting on the Wall The Writing Interpreted Belshazzar Removed from Power A Plot against Daniel Daniel Is Spared Darius's New Decree Daniel's Vision of Four Beasts Apocalyptic Literature The Ancient of Days The Meaning of the Vision The Ram and the Goat Gabriel Reveals the Vision Daniel Prays for the People Gabriel and the Seventy Weeks The Man of Splendor Prophecies of Persia and Greece Warring Kings of North and South The Northern King's Deceit The Northern King's Victories The Prophecy of Michael Bel and the Serpent Bel Is Deposed The Serpent Is Destroyed Daniel Is Vindicated The New Testament The Book of Matthew The Genealogy of Jesus The Virgin Birth of Christ Gentiles Worship the Christ Child Refuge in Egypt The Holy Innocents Return from Exile John the Baptist's Call to Repentance The Baptism of Jesus Jesus' Triumph over Satan Repentance and the Kingdom The First Disciples Summary of Jesus' Ministry The Beatitudes: The Blessings of True Discipleship The Sermon on the Mount The Disciples in the World Righteousness: The Law Fulfilled Righteousness Illustrated How to Give Alms How to Pray How to Fast Trusting God Wholly Trusting God for Basic Needs On Judging Others Persevering in Prayer The Narrow Gate Beware of False Prophets Hearing and Doing Jesus' Teachings A Leper Cleansed A Paralyzed Servant Healed Power over All Infirmities Unconditional Loyalty A Storm Calmed The Gergesene Demoniacs The Paralytic Restored Sinners Received The New Wine of the Kingdom A Healing and a Resurrection Two Blind Men Healed A Demoniac Healed A Plentiful Harvest The Twelve Chosen Mission and Instructions Persecution and Martyrdom Encouragement to Fearless Witness The Baptist's Question to Jesus John and Jesus Rejected Woe to the Cities of Galilee Rest in Christ The Pharisees' Hostility Isaiah's Servant of God Is Jesus from God? Can Jesus Perform a Sign? Jesus' Relatives Fail to Understand The Parable of the Sower The Mystery of Parables The Sower Explained Parables The Wheat and the Tares The Mustard Seed and the Leaven Parables Fulfill Prophecy The Wheat and Tares Explained The Hidden Treasure and the Pearl of Great Price The Dragnet Old and New Wisdom Rejection at Nazareth Herod's Fears Feeding the Five Thousand Walking on Water Healing Continues Conflict over Cleanliness A Gentile with Great Faith Many More Healings Feeding the Four Thousand Jewish Leaders Test Jesus The Pharisees' False Doctrine Jesus Is the Christ, the Son of God Jesus' Work: His Passion and Resurrection The Transfiguration The Transfiguration The Disciples Lack Faith Jesus' Suffering Jesus Pays the Temple Tax Who Is the Greatest? Scandals and Temptations Finding the Lost Sheep Discipline in the Church Forgiveness in the Church Divorce and Marriage Receiving the Children Riches and the Kingdom The First and the Last Jesus' Death and Resurrection Leaders as Servants Two Blind Men Confess Jesus as Lord Palm Sunday: The Messianic King Jesus Purifies the Temple Israel: The Withered Fig Tree Jewish Leaders Question Jesus Sinners Believe Leaders Mistreat God's Messengers Who Enters into the Kingdom? A Trap for Jesus Resurrection of the Dead The Greatest Commandment David's Son Is His Lord Abuses of Authority Pronouncement of Judgment The Fate of Jerusalem Destruction of the Temple The Beginning of Birth Pangs The Great Tribulation The End No One Knows the Hour We Must Be Loyal We Must Be Prepared We Must Be Good Stewards The Judgment of Works Wednesday: The Sanhedrin's Conspiracy Anointing for Burial Judas Betrays Jesus Thursday: The Passover Meal Institution of the Eucharist Prediction of Peter's Denial Gethsemane: Jesus' Prayers Betrayed, Arrested, Forsaken Before Caiaphas and the Sanhedrin Peter's Three Denials Friday: The Sanhedrin Delivers Jesus to Pilate The Death of Judas “King of the Jews” Pilate Barters over Barabbas Soldiers Mock Jesus as King The Crucifixion The Death of Jesus The Burial of Jesus Saturday: Guards at the Tomb Sunday: Christ Is Risen Jesus Appears to the Women Deceit of Jewish Authorities The Great Commission The Book of Mark John: Forerunner of Christ Jesus Baptized and Tempted John the Baptist Jesus Preaches: Repent and Believe The First Four Disciples Healings in Capernaum Tour of Galilee Uncleanness Cleansed: A Leper Sins Are Forgiven: A Paralytic Sinners Are Welcome: Levi Jesus Transcends the Fast Jesus Transcends the Sabbath The People Follow Jesus The Twelve A House Divided Jesus’ True Kinsmen The Parable of the Sower Why Parables? The Parable of the Sower Explained The Lamp Under a Basket The Parable of the Scattered Seed The Parable of the Mustard Seed Jesus’ Use of Parables A Storm Obeys Jesus The Gadarene Demoniac Jairus's Daughter The Woman with a Flow of Blood Jairus's Daughter Raised At Nazareth: No Honor The Mission of the Twelve The Baptist Beheaded Feeding the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water Many Made Whole The Traditions of the Pharisees A Gentile Woman Believes The Healing of a Deaf Man Feeding the Four Thousand Show Us a Sign The Leaven of the Pharisees A Blind Man Healed Peter's Confession Jesus’ First Prophecy of His Passion The Transfiguration Is Elijah Coming? O Faithless Generation Jesus’ Second Prophecy of His Passion The Way of Discipleship What Is Marriage? Children Receive the Kingdom The Danger of Riches Jesus’ Third Prophecy of His Passion True Greatness in Serving The Blind Man Believes The Triumphal Entry The Barren Fig Tree The Temple Cleansed The Fig Tree Withered By Whose Authority? The Wicked Vinedressers Taxes to Caesar Jesus Explains the Resurrection The Greatest Commandment David's Son and Lord Beware of the Scribes A Poor Widow Gives All The Destruction of the Temple The Beginning of Sorrows Tribulation in Jerusalem The Coming of the Son of Man When Will He Return? The Conspiracy to Kill Jesus The Anointing at Bethany Judas Betrays Jesus Preparations for the Passover The Last Supper: The Eucharist Instituted Gethsemane Jesus Is Arrested Jesus Before the Sanhedrin Peter's Denials Jesus Before Pilate Mocked by Soldiers The Crucifixion Jesus Dies The Burial The Empty Tomb The Risen Christ Appears The Great Commission The Ascension The Book of Luke Preface John's Birth Announced to Zacharias Mary Christ's Birth Announced to Mary Elizabeth Praises Mary, Mother of God Mary Exults in God: The Magnificat John Born and Named Zacharias's Song: The Benedictus John's Growth Christ Born in the City of David The Witness of the Shepherds The Naming of Jesus Jesus Dedicated in the Temple Simeon's Song: The Nunc Dimittis Annás Prophecy Jesus’ Childhood in Nazareth Jesus in His Father's House Jesus’ Growth The Baptist's Call for Repentance Jesus Is Baptized Jesus: Son of David, the Son of God The Temptation Jesus’ Galilean Ministry Begins Unbelief at Nazareth Power over a Demon Power over Diseases Preaching Throughout Galilee Four Fishermen Called Jesus Cleanses a Leper Jesus Forgives Sins Jesus Invites Matthew, a Sinner When Does Jesus Fast? The Lord of the Sabbath Healing on the Sabbath The Twelve Chosen Crowds Follow Jesus The Beatitudes, the Woes Love of Enemies Be Merciful Beware of Hypocrisy A Gentile Soldier's Faith A Widow's Son Is Raised John's Messengers Inquire of Jesus Forgiveness of a Sinful Woman Women Who Served Jesus Parable of the Sower Take Care How You Hear Jesus’ True Kinsmen Jesus Calms a Storm The Gadarene Demoniac Jairus’ Daughter Raised, a Woman Healed The Twelve Sent Out Feeding the Five Thousand Peter's Confession: Jesus is the Christ First Prediction of the Passion The Transfiguration The Unbelieving World Second Prediction of the Passion Who Is the Greatest? The Rights of Jesus’ Disciples Kindness Toward the Inhospitable Undivided Commitment The Seventy Sent Out The Seventy The Good Samaritan Mary and Martha How to Pray Jesus and the Devil Spiritual Power, Spiritual War Spiritual Perception: A Sign Spiritual Perception: A Light to See By The Pride of the Pharisees Against Hypocrisy Against Greed and Anxiety Against Laziness and Forgetfulness Against Lack of Discernment What Happens to the Unrepentant The Critical Time of Repentance A Woman Healed on the Sabbath Parables of the Kingdom Strive to Be Saved Jesus Presses on Toward Jerusalem A Man Healed on the Sabbath Be Lowly Be Hospitable to the Lowly Worldly Entanglements, Poor Excuses The Cost of Discipleship The Lost Sheep The Lost Coin The Prodigal Son The Unjust Steward Press for the Kingdom The Rich Man and Lazarus Leadership Is a Stewardship The Ten Cleansed Lepers The Coming of the Kingdom The Tenacious Widow The Pharisee and the Publican Receive the Kingdom as a Child The Rich Young Man The Reward of Renunciation The Third Prophecy of the Passion The Blind Man of Jericho Healed Zacchaeus is Restored The Parable of the Minas The Colt Borrowed The Triumphal Entry Lament over Jerusalem Cleansing the Temple Jesus’ Popularity What Is Jesus’ Authority? The Wicked Vineyard Tenants Do We Pay Taxes to Caesar? The Mystery of Resurrection Son of David, Son of God Beware of the Scribes Imitate the Poor Widow Signs of the End The Destruction of Jerusalem Cosmic Signs The Time of His Coming Be Watchful and Pray The Chief Priests and Judas Preparation for the Passover The Eucharist Instituted Deception and Betrayal Greatness Is Service Christ Rewards His Servants Peter's Denials Predicted A Time of Crisis Jesus Watches in the Garden Arrest Peter's Denials Before the Sanhedrin Before Pilate Before Herod Jesus or Barabbas? The Procession to Golgotha The Compassionate Christ Two Thieves, Two Ways Darkness and Death Burial The Women Find the Tomb Empty Jesus Appears: The Road to Emmaus Jesus Appears to the Apostles Jesus Enlightens the Apostles The Ascension The Book of John The Word Is God Christology The Baptist's Witness to the Word The Word Becomes Flesh to Reveal the Father Who Is John the Baptist? Why Does John Baptize? The Baptist's Testimony to Christ The Baptist's Disciples Follow Jesus The First Sign at Cana Cleansing the Temple New Birth: Entering the Kingdom The New Birth Life in the Kingdom The Preaching of John the Baptist The Samaritan Woman The Harvest Is Ready A Nobleman's Son Is Healed A Paralytic Is Healed Father and Son Work Together Feeding of the Five Thousand Walking on Rough Seas Work for Heavenly Bread Jesus, the Bread of Life Eat His Flesh, Drink His Blood The Words of Eternal Life Jesus at the Feast of Tabernacles Jesus Teaches at the Feast The Promise of Pentecost Reaction to Jesus’ Teaching Jesus Restores the Adulterous Woman Jesus, Light of the World The Truth Shall Make You Free Sons of the Devil Reject the Son of God The Father Honors the Son The Man Born Blind Sees Those Who See, Those Who Do Not Jesus, the Good Shepherd Jesus Gives His Life for the Sheep Jesus Gives Eternal Life to the Sheep I and My Father Are One Lazarus Dies I Am the Resurrection and the Life Lazarus Is Raised The Sanhedrin Plots to Kill Jesus Jesus Anointed for His Burial The Triumph of Palm Sunday Dying to This World Judgment of This World: The Cross Become Sons of Light Who Has Believed Jesus’ Words? Jesus’ Words: From the Father Jesus Washes the Disciples’ Feet The Betrayer in Their Midst The New Commandment Peter's Denials Foretold The Way to the Father The Coming of the Holy Spirit The Son's Presence The Son's Departure Union and Communion with Christ The World's Hatred The Work of the Holy Spirit Death, Resurrection, Ascension Foretold Christ's Prayer for Himself Christ's Prayer for the Apostles Christ's Prayer for the Church Christ's Prayer for All Jesus’ Betrayal and Arrest Before the High Priests; Peter's Denials Jesus Before Pilate Pilatés Judgment Crucifixion Care for Mary Jesus’ Death His Side Is Pierced The Burial of Jesus The Tomb Is Empty Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene Jesus Appears to Ten Disciples The Purpose of John's Gospel Jesus Eats with the Eleven Jesus Restores and Commissions Peter The Beloved Disciple and His Book The Book of Acts From Passover to Pentecost Days 1–39: Jesus’ Promise of the Holy Spirit Day 40: The Ascension Days 40–49: Preparation for Pentecost Day 50: Pentecost Christmation Witness to the World Witness to the Jews: Peter's Sermon The Holy Spirit Has Come Jesus Is the Messiah What Shall We Do? The First Converts Baptized The Life of the First Church Evangelism: A Lame Man Is Healed Peter's Sermon at Solomon's Porch Peter and John Arrested Before the Sanhedrin Prayer and Power Giving for the Common Good Ananias and Sapphira Evangelism in the Spirit The Apostles Arrested Apostolic Evangelism Deacons Ordained Evangelism by the Deacons Stephen's Defense Stephen's Martyrdom The First General Persecution The Church in Samaria The Samaritan Pentecost The Ethiopian Eunuch Saul Converted Saul's First Preaching Saul in Jerusalem Peter in Gentile Judea Cornelius's Vision Peter's Vision Peter Preaches to Gentiles The Gentile Pentecost The Apostles in Jerusalem The Gentile Church: Antioch Aid to Jewish Christians Jerusalem Shaken Herod Dies Antioch Sends Barnabas and Saul Churches Established on Cyprus The Church in Pisidia Apostles to the Gentiles The Church in Iconium, Galatia In Lystra and Derbe, Galatia Ordination Return Visit Report Back to Antioch Circumcision in Antioch The Council in Jerusalem The Decree: Early Canon Law The Decree Received in Antioch Paul and Barnabas Separate The Call to Europe The First European Convert Exorcism of a Spirit Paul and Silas Imprisoned The Philippian Jailer The Apostles Released The Church in Thessalonica The Church in Berea The Church in Athens The Church in Corinth Teaching in Corinth The Proconsul's Refusal Report to Jerusalem and Antioch In Ephesus: Apollos Instructed Disciples of John the Baptist Two Years in Ephesus Occultists Converted A Greek Goddess Defended Return Visit to Greece Back in Asia: Eutychus Raised Paul's Farewell Address Palestine and Jerusalem: Don’t Go In Jerusalem Temple Riot, Paul Arrested Paul's Defense at the Temple An Appeal to Roman Citizenship Before the Sanhedrin The Murder Plot Against Paul Paul Imprisoned in Caesarea The Trial Before Felix Paul's Defense The Decision The Trial Before Festus Festus's Plan Paul's Defense The Tribunal's Reaction The Voyage to Rome Begins Storm and Shipwreck Winter at Malta From Malta to Rome Paul's Ministry in Rome The Book of Romans Greeting Desire to Visit Rome The Theme: The Righteousness of God Through Faith in Christ Judgment of Sinning Humanity Judgment of Each Conscience The Basic of God’s Judgment Judgment of the Jews The Jews’ Unfaithfulness The Law Conclusion: All Are Unfaithful Righteousness in Christ Fulfills the Law Abraham, Model of Faith Abraham's Children: Faithful Believers Righteousness as a Living Reality Justification by Faith Reign of Sin, Reign of Grace Baptism: Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Holy Baptism Baptism: Freedom from Sin Under Grace Baptism: Freedom from Law, Union with Christ Sin Uses What Is Holy to Produce Death The Flesh Uses What Is Good to Produce Sin The Spirit Defeats Sin and the Flesh The Spirit Conveys Divine Sonship The Spirit Assists Us Through Suffering The Father Ensures Our Destiny The Father's Love Triumphs in Christ Unbelief of the Jews Despite God's Blessings Is God Faithful to Israel? God Is Sovereign, Faithful to Israel God Is Just in His Choice Israel Pursues Self-Righteousness God's Righteousness Is by Faith Israel Rejects, Gentiles Receive the Gospel God Elects a Remnant of Israel Gentiles Are Being Saved God Will Yet Restore Israel Doxology to God's Ways Christian Renewal A Life of Unity in the Church A Life of Mercy for All Men Duties to the State Love of Neighbor “The Day” Is at Hand Christian Liberty in Serving God Loving Fellow Christians Christian Unity for God's Glory Christ's Priestly Work for Gentiles Paul's Missionary Work to the Gentiles Paul's Plan to Visit Rome Paul's Personal Greetings Warning About Divisive Teachers Greetings from Paul's Friends Benediction The First Book of the Corinthians Greeting Thanksgiving for God's Grace at Corinth Reported Contentiousness in the Church The Sacrament of Unity: Baptism The Message of Unity: Exaltation of the Cross Understanding Unity: Wisdom of the Spirit Wisdom in the Apostolic Ministry Wisdom in Christ's Church Wisdom in Spiritual Fatherhood Appeal and Warning Incest: The Church Must Be Pure Lawsuits: The Church Has Discernment Immorality: The Church Is a Temple Concerning Marriage Concerning Virginity Concerning Widowhood Love Reigns Over Knowledge A Good Example: Paul's Rights Paul's Obligations Paul's Spiritual Discipline A Bad Example: Israel's Apostasy Worship Is Sacramental Offend No Man, Glorify God The Conduct of Women Unity at the Eucharist The Eucharist Spiritual Gifts Love, Superior to Gifts Prophecy, Superior to Tongues Order in Worship Witnesses to the Resurrection The Centrality of the Resurrection The Resurrection and the Kingdom The Manner of the Resurrection The One Who Resurrects Us The Time of the Resurrection Hymn: Triumph Over Death Collection for Jerusalem Paul's Plans Final Exhortations and Greetings The Second Book of the Corinthians Greeting Sharing Suffering, Sharing Comfort Sharing in Adversity by Prayer Paul's Pure Conscience Toward Corinth Paul Does Not Vacillate Paul Is Merciful Restore the Penitent Offender God Triumphs in His Apostles Paul's Letter of Recommendation Paul's Sufficiency: The Life-Giving Spirit Paul's Ministry: The Glory of God Paul's Relationship with God Paul's Faithfulness to the Gospel The Power of an Apostle Seeing the Unseen The Hope of the Resurrection Apostolic Motivation: Fearing and Loving God Apostolic Vision: The New Creation Apostolic Ministry: Reconciliation The Marks of Apostleship A Plea for Holiness Desire and Diligence Models to Imitate The Ideal of Mutual Giving Accountability for This Collection Cheerful Giving Spiritual Warfare Paul's Authority in Christ The Sphere of Labor Paul Preaches the True Gospel Serving out of Love Paul's Reluctant Boasting Jewish and Christian Credentials Paul's Visions A Thorn in the Flesh Paul's Miracles A Love Rejected Resolution: A Coming Visit Greetings and Benediction The Book of Galatians Greeting Warning: True Gospel versus False Gospel God's Call: Paul the Apostle Paul's Gospel: That of the Twelve The Apostles in Jerusalem: One Doctrine True Apostles Are Correctable The Source of Faith Is Christ The Life of Faith Is in the Spirit Faith Brings Sonship Free from the Curse Sonship: Promise, Not Law The Law Our Tutor Sonship by Faith and Baptism Sons of God Through Christ and the Spirit The Danger of the Law An Allegory: Slavery and Sonship Liberty of the Spirit Liberty of the Apostles War Against the Flesh Do Good to All The Rule of Faith Benediction The Book of Ephesians Greeting The Sovereignty of the Father The Administration of the Son The Faithfulness of the Spirit Prayer for Revelation Transfiguration by Grace The Former Alienation of the Gentiles The Means of Union “Works” in Paul’s Writing The Unity of Jew and Gentile in Christ Paul's Revelation Paul's Apostolic Commission Prayer for Deification Doxology to the Father Live in Unity The Church Use the Spiritual Gifts Put Off the Old, Put On the New Be Children of God Separate from Darkness Walk in Christ the Light Marriage Expose Darkness Walk in God's Will Be Filled with the Spirit The Mystery of Marriage Children and Parents Slaves and Masters Spiritual Warfare Spiritual Weaponry Spiritual Readiness Commendation and Benediction The Book of Philippians Greeting Thanksgiving Paul's Suffering in Prison Be Steadfast in Suffering Preserve Unity in Humility Strive for Obedience Apostolic Support for Philippi Beware of Judaizers Press Toward True Righteousness Exhortation for Daily Living Gratitude for Assistance Greetings and Benediction The Book of Colossians Greeting Thanksgiving for Abundant Growth Petition for Continued Growth Apostolic Christology: A Hymn Salvation with Perseverance Paul's Sacrificial Service Paul's Concern for Their Salvation Against False Theology Against False Spirituality Spirituality in the Church Spirituality in the Home Spirituality for the World Greetings and Instructions The First Book of the Thessalonians Greeting and Thanksgiving Defense of Paul’s Past Work Fruit of Paul’s Work: They Endured Persecution Paul’s Present Relationship with Thessalonica Timothy’s Visit in Paul’s Stead Timothy’s Report, Paul’s Joy Reminders Concerning Holiness Who Will Participate in Christ’s Return How to Await His Coming Reminders Concerning Unity Prayer and Instructions The Second Book of the Thessalonians Greeting The Present Persecution False Teaching on the Second Coming True Tradition on the Second Coming Stand Fast in the Faith Pray for Us Be Industrious Preserve Unity Benediction The First Book of Timothy Greeting Opposing Speculations with Faith Opposing Legalism with Grace Paul's Example: Salvation by Grace Timothy Called to Faithfulness Faithfulness in Prayer Faithful Lives Fitting for Prayer The Four “Orders” in Church Government Qualifications for Bishops Qualifications for Deacons The Guide for Faithfulness: An Early Creed False Teachers, False Rules Orthodox Doctrine, Orthodox Spirituality Self-Discipline in Ministry General Pastoral Care Care for Widows Care for Elders Insubordinate Christian Slaves Ministers of Greed Pursue Spirituality Instead Warning to Wealthy Christians Keep the Tradition The Second Book of Timothy Greeting Thanksgiving for Timothy Timothy's Gift, the Power of God Fidelity in Spite of Desertions Transmitting the Faith Strengthening Others: Discipline and Suffering Apostolic Teaching vs. Error Apostolic Conduct vs. Error Moral Decline in the Last Days The Pastor's Defense Against Apostasy: Loyalty to Tradition The Peoplés Defense Against Apostasy: Orthodox Preaching Paul's Example Request to See Timothy Paul's First Defense Farewell The Book of Titus Greeting Ordination of Sound Elders Opposition to False Teachers Sound Doctrine Produces Proper Behavior The Second Coming of Christ Proper Behavior Supports Sound Doctrine Kindness Toward All Men God's Kindness to Us Heretical and Schismatic Members Conclusion The Book of Philemon Greeting Commendation of Philemon Plea for Onesimus Personal Request, Greetings, and Benediction The Book of Hebrews The Supreme Revelation of the Son of God The Priesthood – Earthly and Eternal The Priesthood of Levi The Priesthood of Melchizedek Christ's Dominion Over Creation Christ Without Beginning, Creator of All Beware of Willful Negligence Why God Became Man Christ Is Faithful in a Superior Office Beware of Faithlessness Entering God's Rest Christ's Rest Is Superior Work to Enter His Rest Our Merciful High Priest Qualifications for Priesthood: Aaron and Melchizedek Beware of Immaturity Pursue the Promise with Persistence God Confirms the Promise by an Oath Priestly Orders: Levi and Melchizedek The Rules of the Priestly Orders The Old Worship, an Earthly Shadow The Old Covenant Pleads for a New One The Earthly Sanctuary and Liturgy The Heavenly Sanctuary and Liturgy The New Covenant: The Blood of Christ The New Worship Is Heavenly Reality The New Worship Accomplishes God's Will The New Worship Gives Boldness Continue to Enter and Draw Near The Danger of Apostasy Continue to Persevere Faith's Hope Faith from Creation to the Flood Faith from Abraham to Joseph Faith from Moses to Joshua Faith of Other Israelites Faith's Perfection Look to Jesus Do Not Despise God's Chastening The Heavenly Jerusalem The Purity of Christian Community Remember Those Who Rule Over You Loyalty to Orthodox Doctrine and Worship The Holy Life Summarized Conclusion The Book of James Greeting The Purpose of Trials Wisdom for Trials Temptations The Corrective: Hear and Do The Law of Love Faith that Works The Work of Faith: Controlling What We Say Godly Counsel Lack of Faith and Works: Quarrels in the Church Criticizing Others Being Overly Confident Warning to Rich Oppressors Healing Encouragement to the Oppressed The Work of Faith: Healing Restoration The First Book of Peter Greeting Born to a Heavenly Hope Tested for Genuine Faith Be Holy Love Each Other Desire Christ The New Priesthood All Men and Women: Bondservants of God Servants: Submissive to Masters Wives: Submissive to Husbands Husbands: Honor Your Wives Christians: Bless Others Suffering for Righteousness Involved in Christ's Suffering Crucifying Passions Prepare for Heaven by Serving Prepare for the End by Suffering Suffering as the Church Farewell and Greeting The Second Book of Peter Greeting Partakers of the Divine Nature Pursue God Deification The Apostles’ Report Is True Interpreting Prophecy The Deceptions of False Teachers The Doom of False Teachers The Depravity of False Teachers The Tragedy of Apostasy Where Is His Coming? Purified by Waiting The Truth of Apostolic Teaching The First Book of John Introduction: The Incarnation Walk in the Light: Confession Keep God's Commandments of Love Confession The Truth: Jesus Is God Practice Righteousness: Do Not Sin Love One Another The Spirit's Witness: The Incarnation God Redeems Us in Love God Abides in Us Love Overcomes Fear Love of God Means Love of Others Faith Overcomes the World God Validates Our Faith Faith Brings Eternal Life Pray According to God's Will Separate from Sin Live in Christ The Second Book of John Greeting and Benediction Follow the Law of Love Beware of Deceiving Heretics John's Plans and Farewell The Third Book of John Greeting to Gaius Commendation of Gaius Condemnation of Diotrephes Recommendation of Demetrius Farewell The Book of Jude Greeting The Presence of False Teachers The Judgment of Such False Teachers The Character of False Teachers Resistance to False Teachers Doxology The Book of the Revelation Introduction and Blessing Greeting to the Seven Churches Vision and Commission of Christ Ephesus: Loveless Smyrna: Persecuted Pergamos: Compromising Thyatira: Corrupt Sardis: Dead Philadelphia: Faithful Laodicea: Lukewarm Heavenly Temple, Heavenly Worship Liturgy in the New Testament Church The Lamb Opens the Scroll Seal One: The Conqueror Seal Two: Conflict on Earth Seal Three: Scarcity on Earth Seal Four: Widespread Death Seal Five: Cry of the Martyrs Seal Six: Cosmic Disturbances Angels Visit Earth Sealing God's Servants Final Ingathering and Worship Seal Seven: Prelude to the Trumpets Trumpet One: Vegetation Struck Trumpet Two: The Seas Struck Trumpet Three: Fresh Waters Struck Trumpet Four: The Heavens Struck Trumpet Five, Woe One: The Locusts Trumpet Six, Woe Two: The Plagues Mighty Angel, Little Book John Eats the Book The Two Witnesses Trumpet Seven: The Kingdom Proclaimed The Woman, Her Child and the Dragon The Child War in Heaven War on Earth The Beast Against the Saints The Deception The Lamb and the 144,000 Proclamation of Angels Harvest of Blessing: The Martyrs Harvest of Wrath: The Grapes The Liturgy of Preparation Bowl One: Loathsome Sores Bowl Two: The Sea Turns to Blood Bowl Three: Fresh Waters Turn to Blood Bowl Four: Men Are Scorched Bowl Five: Darkness and Pain Bowl Six: Euphrates Dries Up Bowl Seven: Earth Utterly Shaken The Great Harlot and Her Beast The Meaning of the Harlot and Her Beast The Judgment of Babylon The World Mourns for Babylon The Finality of Babylon's Fall Litany of Triumph in Heaven The Word and His Army Defeat of the Beast and False Prophet The Millennial Age After the Millennium The Great White Throne Judgment A New Creation The Eternal Kingdom The New Jerusalem Healing of the Nations Paradise Regained The Angel's Testimony Christ's Testimony The Church's Testimony Benediction The Bible: God’s Revelation to Man The Bible Reveals God The Bible Reveals Our Need The Bible Reveals Salvation How to Read the Bible Reading the Bible with Obedience Understanding the Bible through the Church Christ, the Heart of the Bible The Bible as Personal Lectionary Glossary Morning Prayers The Trisagion Prayers Morning Prayer to the Holy Trinity The Nicene Creed The Psalms The Gospel and Epistle Intercessory Prayers Prayer for the Beginning of the Day Benediction Evening Prayers The Trisagion Prayers Prayer of Thanksgiving Prayer for Forgiveness The Nicene Creed Prayer for the End of the Day Index to Annotation Index to Study Articles The Seventy Illustrations Endnotes

Источник:
The Orthodox study Bible : New Testament and Psalms, New King James version / Gillquist, Peter E ; Wallerstedt, Alan ; Allen, Joseph ; St. Athanasius Orthodox Academy (Santa Barbara, Calif.). - Nashville, Tennessee : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1997. - XXXI, XI, 846 p.

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