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Deuteronomy – Bible Overview

WebPastor — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:16:38 +0000

Moses wrote this book between 1410 B.C. and 1406 B.C., although the description of Moses’ death in Chapter 34 could not have been written by him. In Deuteronomy the Israelites prepare to enter Canaan and Moses is near death. It describes the wanderings of the people in the Sinai, their trials and tribulations, their victories, and their heritage. The Ten Commandments are repeated in chapters 4 and 5 followed by other commands and laws to the people. Joshua is selected as the successor to Moses and is the one to lead the people into Canaan. In chapters 32 and 33, Moses speaks to the people for the last time, recounts their journey, and offers his final blessings to the multitudes.

I. Review of Israelites’ journey from Egypt, 1:1-4:43
II. The laws of God reviewed, 4:44-26:19
III. The covenant of God ratified, 27:1-30:20
IV. Moses and his final days, 31:1-34:12

Numbers – Bible Overview

WebPastor — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:07:18 +0000

The book of Numbers was written by Moses at approximately the same time as Leviticus-sometime between 1450 B.C. and 1410 B.C. Numbers takes its name from the census of the Israelites described in the first four chapters. The census, however, is not the focal point of the book. The Israelites have left Egypt and now face an uncertain future as they journey toward the Promised Land of Canaan. They face hardships in the deserts of Sinai, their faltering faith, and a host of enemies. Their only hope in obtaining the land of Canaan rests in their faith in God.

I. The Israelites in the Sinai, 1:1-4:49
II. More laws of God for the people, 5:1-10:10
III. Toward the plains of Israel, 10:11-33:49
IV. Entering the land of Canaan, 33:50-36:13

Leviticus – Bible Overview

WebPastor — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 20:01:53 +0000

Leviticus was written by Moses between 1450 B.C. and 1410 B.C. The book of Leviticus takes its name from one of the twelve tribes of Israel, the Levites, from whose ranks came the priests that served in the tabernacle. Leviticus gives the details of the sacrificial system established by God, the various offerings and their significance, and the duties of the priests. Leviticus also contains laws dealing with daily activities of the people including cleanliness, sexual morality, disease control, and criminal activities.

I. The sacrificial system defined, 1:1-10:20
II. The laws of God for the people, 11:1-15:33
III. The Day of Atonement, 16:1-17:16
IV. Other laws of God for the people, 18:1-27:34

Exodus – Bible Overview

WebPastor — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:56:34 +0000

Exodus was written by Moses around 1446 B.C. The book of Exodus contains the story of the Israelites’ bondage in Eqypt, the raising of Moses as their leader, the confrontation between Moses and Pharaoh, the release of the people of Israel, their tortured journey toward the Promised Land, the giving of the law of God to His people, and the construction of the tabernacle. Familiar stories found in Exodus include the birth of Moses, his confrontation with God in the burning bush, the ten plagues against Egypt, the parting of the Red Sea, the giving of the Ten Commandments, and the construction of the Ark of the Covenant.

I. Israel’s slavery in Egypt, 1:1-12:36
II. Moses leads the Israelites out of Egypt, 12:37-14:31
III. The Israelites in the Sanai, 15:1-40:38

Genesis – Bible Overview

WebPastor — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 19:52:08 +0000

Moses was the author of the first book of the Bible, of which Genesis is the first. It was written between 1446 and 1406 B.C. Genesis takes its name from the Greek word meaning “origin” or “beginning.” The book starts with the creation of the universe and the creation of man and woman. It describes the fall of man and woman into sin, and establishes God as the one true sovereign over all His creation. Genesis includes the accounts of Noah and the flood, the origin of the nations, the establishment of the Israelites as God’s “chosen” people, and the accounts of the lives of such people as Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

I. Creation and the fall, 1:1-5:32
II. Noah and his descendants, 6:1-11:26
III. Abram (Abraham) and his descendants, 11:27-25:18
IV. Isaac, Jacob, and Esau, 25:19-36:43
V. The story of Joseph, 37:1-50:26