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Section 9
Overview of the Books of the Bible (Part 2)

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Section 9: Overview of the Books of the Bible (Part 2)

Job
Author: Probably Moses
Time: Apparently around 1600 B.C.
Summary: Job is the first poetic book of the O.T. It relates the anguish of a righteous man as he and his friends struggle to explain the affliction which has befallen Job and has stripped him of his wealth, his family, and his health.  The dialogue continues between Job and his friends as each presents his opinion on the reasons behind such troubles.  The purpose of the book of Job is to counter the belief in "Exact Retribution."

AFFLICTION OF JOB - Chapter 1:1 - 2:13

1. Description of Job - Ch. 1:1-5
2. Affliction of Job - Ch. 1:6 - 2:10
3. Arrival of Job's Three Friends - Ch. 2:11-13

DEBATES BETWEEN JOB AND HIS THREE FRIENDS - Chapter 3:1 - 31:40

1. First Cycle of Debate - Ch. 3:1 - 14:22
2. Second Cycle of Debate - Ch. 15:1 - 21:34
3. Third Cycle of Debate - Ch. 22:1 - 31:40

THE SPEECHES OF ELIHU - Chapter 32:1 - 37:24

RESTORATION OF JOB - Chapter 38:1 - 42:17

1. God's First Challenge to Job - Ch. 38:1 - 40:5
2. God's Second Challenge to Job - Ch. 40:6 - 41:34
3. Job's Submission and Restoration - Ch. 42

Exodus
Author: Moses
Time: 1650-1500 B.C.
Summary: The title "Exodus" means "a going out". It records the great numerical growth of the Israelites during their enslavement in Egypt. It introduces Moses and records the plagues God brought upon Egypt to secure His peoples release from the bondage of slavery. From this point, the people are given the proclama¬tions of the covenant of the Law at Mt. Sinai. The book concludes with a description of the order of worship centered around the Tabernacle and the Law of Moses. This is the second book of the Pentateuch, the first five books of the Jewish  Scriptures.

THE LIBERATION OF ISRAEL - Chapter 1:1 - 18:27

1. Introduction - Ch. 1:1-7
2. Bondage in Egypt - Ch. 1:8-22
3. Preparation of the Deliverer - Ch. 2:1 - 4:31
4. The Mission of Moses to Pharaoh - Ch. 5:1 - 7:7
5. God's Wonders in the land of Egypt - Ch. 7:8 - 11:10
6. The Passover and the departure of Israel - Ch. 12:1 - 15:21
7. Israel in the Wilderness - Ch. 15:22 - 18:27

ISRAEL AT SINAI - Chapter 19:1 - 40:38

1. Establishment of the covenant at Sinai - Ch. 19:1 - 24:11
2. Directions for the Tabernacle and the Priesthood - Ch. 24:12 - 31:18
3. The Covenant broken And restored - Ch. 32:1 - 34:35
4. Building of the Tabernacle - Ch. 35:1 - 39:43
5. Erection and Consecration of the Tabernacle - Ch. 40:1-38

Leviticus
Author: Moses
Time: 1500 B.C.
Summary: The third book of the Pentateuch takes its name from one of the 12 sons of Jacob, Levi, whose family was ordained by God to minister to Him as priests.  The book covers the laws of the Jewish people regarding worship and religious activities, both personal and national, including the Day of Atonement and sacrificial offerings. It contained laws regarding cleanliness, morality, ethics and hygiene which pertained to the Jews on a day to day basis. Animal sacrifice was introduced as an atonement for the individual and national sins of the people.

ACCESS: SACRIFICE AS THE BASIS OF FELLOWSHIP - Chapter 1:1 - 17:16

1. The Offerings (Propitiation) - Ch. 1:1 - 6:7
2. The Priesthood (Mediation) - Ch. 6:8 - 10:20
3. The People (Purification) - Ch. 11:1 - 16:34
4. The Altar (Reconciliation) - Ch. 17:1-16

WALK: THE OBLIGATIONS OF FELLOWSHIP (SEPARATION) - Chapter 18:1 - 27:34

1. Regulations for the People - Ch. 18:1 - 20:27
2. Regulations for the Priests - Ch. 21:1 - 22:33
3. Regulations for the Nation - Ch. 23:1 - 24:23
4. Regulations for the Land - Ch. 25:1 - 27:34

Numbers
Author: Moses
Time: 1500-1460 B.C.
Summary: Numbers is the fourth book of the Pentateuch. It is a historical book taking its Greek name from the word "Arithmathai", meaning numbering, because two census were taken to number the people. However, it was known to the Jewish people as "In the Wilderness", because it primarily tells of the rebellion of the Israelites in the Wilderness after the exodus from their bondage in Egypt. Because of this rebellion, only 2 men of the adults leaving Egypt were to enter into the promised land of Canaan. The book covers a 38 year period.

PREPARATION IN THE WILDERNESS - Chapter 1:1 - 10:10

1. Census of Warriors - Ch. 1:1-54
2. Order of Worshippers - Ch. 2:1-34
3. Service of Workers - Ch. 3:1 - 4:49
4. The Camp Cleansed from Defilement - Ch. 5:1-31
5. Separated to God - Ch. 6:1-27
6. Cooperating with God - Ch. 7:1-88
7. God with His People - Ch. 7:89 - 10:10

PROVOCATION IN THE WILDERNESS - Chapter 10:11 - 19:22

1. Journeying at God's Command - Ch. 10:11-36
2. Murmuring and Discontent - Ch. 11:1 - 12:16
3. Lack of Faith and Rejection - Ch. 13:1 - 14:45
4. Instructions for the Next Generation - Ch. 15:1-41
5. Revolt Against God's Appointments - Ch. 16:1 - 19:22

VINDICATION IN THE WILDERNESS - Chapter 20:1 - 36:13

1. The Fortieth Year: From Kadesh to Hor - Ch. 20:1 - 21:3
2. To Moab via Ezion Geber - Ch. 21:4 - 22:1
3. Balaam's Curse Turned into a Blessing - Ch. 22:2 - 25:18
4. Preparations to Enter the Land - Ch. 26:1 - 36:13

Deuteronomy
Author: Moses
Time: 1460 B.C.
Summary: This book is the last of the Pentateuch. Its Greek name means "second law" which was the repeti¬tion of the law recorded in Leviticus. It was given on the plains of Moab just prior to the entrance into the promised land of Canaan by the nation of Israel under the command of Joshua. This was Moses' last address to the Nation as a whole prior to his death. At this time only 2 men were left of the generation which escaped from Egypt. Therefore, the repetition of the law was extremely important to the welfare of the new generation.

FIRST DISCOURSE: RETROSPECT - ISRAEL'S FAITHLESSNESS AND GOD'S CARE - Chapter 1:1 - 4:43

1. Failure at Kadesh Barnea - Ch. 1:1-46
2. Thirty eight Years of Wandering - Ch. 2:1 - 3:29
3. Lessons of the Past Impressed Upon the New Generation - Ch 4:1-40
4. Appointment of Cities of Refuge - Ch. 4:41-43

SECOND DISCOURSE: REVIEW - WHAT THE PRESENT GENERATION SHOULD HEED - Chapter 4:44 - 26:19

1. Review of the Divine Covenant - Ch. 4:44 - 5:33
2. What the Covenant Demands - Ch. 6:1 - 26:19

THIRD DISCOURSE: WARNING - THE NATION'S SOLEMN RESPONSIBILITY - Chapter 27:1 - 28:68

1. A Ceremony of Remembrance in the Land - Ch. 27:1-26
2. The Blessings of the Law - Ch. 28:1-14
3. The Cursings of the Law - Ch. 28:15-68

FOURTH DISCOURSE: COVENANT - TERMS THAT WOULD ENSURE ISRAEL'S CONTINUED OCCUPANCY OF THE LAND - Chapter 29:1 - 30:20

1. With Whom the Covenant was Made - Ch. 29:1-15
2. Punishment Resulting from Breaking the Covenant - Ch. 29:16-29
3. Divine Mercy in Spite of Failure - Ch. 30:1-20

FIFTH DISCOURSE: COUNSEL - MOSES' FINAL WORDS OF ADVICE - Chapter 31:1-23

SIXTH DISCOURSE: INSTRUCTION - THE WRITTEN LAW PRESERVED AS A WITNESS - Chapter 31:24-29

SEVENTH DISCOURSE: SONG - A PSALM OF WITNESS AGAINST ISRAEL - Chapter 31:30 - 32:52

1. Repetition of Divine Goodness and Human Folly - Ch. 31:30 - 32:43
2. Sequel to the Song - Ch. 32:44-52 (compare Ex. 15)

EIGHTH DISCOURSE: BLESSING, FUTURE GLORY OF THE TRIBES - Chapter 33:1-29

1. Introduction - Ch. 33:1-5
2. The Blessings - Ch. 33:6-25
3. The Source and Summary of the Blessings - Ch. 33:26-29

NINTH SECTION: AN EPITAPH - DEATH - GOD BURIES HIS WORKMAN - Chapter 34:1-12

Joshua
Author: Joshua
Time: 1460-1420 B.C.
Summary: Joshua was selected by God to succeed Moses and lead the nation into the Promised land. The book outlines the conquest and occupation by Israel under his military leadership. God explicitly states that all the inhabitants of the land were to be utterly driven out or destroyed in order to assure spiritual purity and complete devotion to God.

ENTRANCE INTO THE PROMISED LAND - Chapter 1:1 - 5:12

1. God's Commission to Joshua - Ch. 1:1-9
2. Joshua's Mobilization for crossing the Jordan - Ch. 1:10-18
3. Mission of the spies - Ch. 2:1-24
4. Crossing of the Jordan - Ch. 3:1 - 5:1
5. Renewal of Circumcision and Passover observance - Ch. 5:2-12

CONQUEST OF THE PROMISED LAND - Chapter 5:13 - 12:24

1. Appearance of the Captain of the Lord's Host - Ch. 5:13 - 6:5
2. The Central Campaign - Ch. 6:6 - 8:29
3. Establishment of Israel's covenant as the Law of the Land - Ch. 8:30-35
4. The Southern Campaign - Ch. 9:1 - 10:43
5. The Northern Campaign - Ch. 11:1-15
6. Summary of the Conquest - Ch. 11:16-23
7. Appendix: Catalog of the defeated kings - Ch. 12:1-24

DIVISION OF THE PROMISED LAND - Chapter 13:1 - 22:34

1. God's command to divide the land - Ch. 13:1-7
2. Territory of the tribes west of the Jordan river - Ch. 13:8-33
3. Beginning of the division of Canaan - Ch. 14:1-15
4. Territory of the tribe of Judah - Ch. 15:1-63
5. Territory of the Joseph tribes - Ch. 16:1 - 17:18
6. Territories of the seven remaining tribes - Ch. 18:1 - 19:51
7. Inheritance of Levi - Ch. 20:1 - 21:42
8. Summary of the conquest and apportionment - Ch. 21:43-45
9. Appendix: Departure of the tribes east of the Jordan river - Ch. 22:1-34

JOSHUA'S FINAL SPEECHES - Chapter 23:1 - 24:33

1. Joshua's Farewell address to the leaders of Israel - Ch. 23:1-16
2. Renewal of the Covenant commitment at Shechem - Ch. 24:1-28
3. Appendix: Death of Joshua and subsequent conduct of Israel - Ch. 24:29-33

Judges
Author: Probably Samuel
Time: 1420-1140 B.C.
Summary: The book of Judges, which means "Champions or Rescuers", covers the period from the death of Joshua to the establishment of the monarchy under Saul. This was a time of great immorality as the result of the failure of the Israelites to drive out the inhabitants of the land. There were "judges" set up by God who were to direct and judge the affairs and people of Israel. The book of Judges closes by setting the stage for the people's desire for a human king.

INTRODUCTION - Chapter 1:1 - 2:5

1. Political background of the period of the Judges - Ch. 1:1-36
2. Religious background of the period of the Judges - Ch. 2:1-5

HISTORY OF THE JUDGES - Chapter 2:6 - 16:31

1. Israel's failure to subdue the enemy nations - Ch. 2:6 - 3:6
2. The oppressors and the deliverers of Israel - Ch. 3:7 - 16:31

LAWLESS CONDITIONS DURING THE PERIOD OF THE JUDGES - Chapter 17:1 - 21:25

1. Appendix 1: Corruption of Doctrine - Ch. 17:1 - 18:31
2. Appendix 2: Corruption of Practice - Ch. 19:1 - 21:25

Ruth
Author: Not known for certain
Time: 1250 B.C.
Summary: The book of Ruth is dated during the period of the Judges. It shows that in a time of national decline and immorality, God preserved a remnant who could serve as the core for a future revival. This would be accomplished in Ruth's descendant, David, from whom the Messiah would come. No indication of the author is given. It is thought that the book is written after the period of the Judges and describes customs of that time period.

1. Ruth's Noble Choice - Ch. 1:1-22
2. Ruth's Faithful Service - Ch. 2:1-23
3. Ruth's Virtuous Appeal - Ch. 3:1-18
4. Ruth's Blessed Reward - Ch. 4:1-22

I & II Samuel
Author: Samuel, Nathan and Gad
Time: 1150-1000 B.C.
Summary: I Samuel is the first of two historical books which illustrates Israel's transition from a loose confederation of tribes to a strong and united nation. It portrays the anointing of the first king of Israel, Saul, by a great prophet, Samuel. It recounts the degenerating reign of Saul and the succession of his throne by David, a man after God's own heart. In the original Hebrew text, the books of Samuel were considered one book by the Hebrew scribes. The second book begins with the death of Saul and the ascension of David to the throne. The rest of the book records the reign of David regarding conquered lands, as well as political intrigues. It concludes with the blessing of Solomon by David.

THE LIFE OF SAMUEL - Chapter 1:1 - 7:17

1. The birth and childhood of Samuel - Ch. 1:1 - 4:1
2. The capture and return of the ark - Ch. 4:1 - 7:1
3. The victory over the Philistines - Ch. 7:2-17

THE LIFE OF SAUL - Chapter 8:1 - 14:52

1. Israel's request for a king - Ch. 8:1-22
2. Political life of Saul - Ch. 9:1 - 12:25
3. War of independence - Ch. 13:1 - 14:52

THE EARLY LIFE OF DAVID - Chapter 15:1 - II Sam. 20:26

1. Saul rejected by Samuel - Ch. 15:1-35
2. David anointed to be king - Ch. 16:1-13
3. David in the court of Saul - Ch. 16:14 - 19:17
4. David in exile - Ch. 19:18 - 31:13
5. David, king at Hebron - II Sam. 1:1 - 4:12
6. David, king at Jerusalem - Ch. 5:1 - 8:18
7. David's life as King - Ch. 9:1 - 20:26

THE LAST DAYS OF DAVID - Chapter 21:1 - 24:25

1. The famine - Ch. 21:1-14
2. Heroic exploits - Ch. 21:15-22
3. David's psalm - Ch. 22:1-51
4. David's testament - Ch. 23:1-7
5. Heroic exploits - Ch. 23:8-39
6. Census and plague - Ch. 24:1-25

Psalms
Author: David and others
Time: 1000 - 7000 B.C.
Summary: The Psalms are divided into five books, each according to a specific classification. The Psalms are a form of Hebrew poetry, many of which were accompanied by music. The content of the Psalms includes Messianic prophecy, praise to God and visions of the future Kingdom and its Glory. David is named as author of approximately half of the Psalms. A handful of other men are responsible for approximately 15, while the remaining are unnamed.

• BOOK I
  PSALMS 1-41
  Concerns Man - Gives the Counsel of God to Man
• BOOK II
  PSALMS 42-72
  Concerns Israel - The Counsel of God to Israel
• BOOK III
  PSALMS 73-89
  Concerns the Sanctuary and the Law
• BOOK IV
  PSALMS 90-106
  Concerns Israel and the Nations of the Earth
• BOOK V
  PSALMS 107-150
  Concerns God and His Word

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