Unit 1

Section 1
Completeness and Organization of
the Entire Bible

Old Testament Review

Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers,
Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2
Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings, 1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra,
Nehemiah, Esther, Job, Psalms, Proverbs,
Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, Isaiah, Jeremiah,
Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel, Hosea, Joel, Amos,
Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zachariah, Malachi

Genres of the OT
Law
History
Poetry
Major Prophets
Minor Prophets

OT Genre- Law
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Aka
The Torah or The Pentateuch
This was the Bible for the Religious Leaders
of Jesus time.

OT Genre- History
Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 and 2 Samuel, 1 and 2 Kings,
1 and 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
These 12 books tell the history of the OT time
period. They are Chronologies. There is some
overlap.

OT Genre- Poetry and Wisdom

Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of
Solomon

Poetry books are Prose and Rhyme books

Wisdom books are maxims and sayings that focus
on questions about the meaning of life, practical
living and common sense.

Major Prophets
Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations,
Ezekiel, Daniel

These are likely compilations of years

worth of communications from the
Prophet to the people. They are
labeled as major because of length
not importance.

Minor Prophets
Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah,
Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah,
Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
The minor prophets are sayings made
by these prophets and are short in
length. Most can be read in one sitting.
They are called minor because of size
not importance.

New Testament Books

Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Act, Romans, 1 and 2
Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians, 1 and 2
Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 and
2 Peter, 1, 2 and 3 John, Jude, Revelation

NT Genre- Gospels
Matthew by Apostle Matthew
Mark by John Mark
Luke by Dr. Luke
John by Apostle John
These are called gospel which means good
news
It is a narrative of Jesus life that should
strengthen our faith in Jesus.

NT Genre- History
Acts by Dr. Luke
This is a partial narrative of the early
church. It is not complete since it
only deals specifically with a few
missionaries.

NT Genre- Pauls letters to

Churches
Romans, 1 and 2 Corinthians,
Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians,
Colossians, 1 and 2 Thessalonians

Letters from Paul that deal with

practical and theological issues in
specific churches.

NT Genre- Pauls letters to

persons
1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon

Pauls letters specifically to certain

people dealing with various topics.

NT Genre- General letters

Hebrews by Anonymous
James by James the brother of Jesus
1 and 2 Peter by Peter
1, 2 and 3 John by Apostle John
Jude by Jude the brother of Jesus
Revelation by Apostle John
This is a large grouping that includes sermons,
formal letters, apocalyptic, wisdom. These were
written by several different authors.

Bibliography
http://www.intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.
asp?articleid=31435
http://www.ask.com/world-view/differencebetween-major-minor-prophets2847e548745c4ba4
http://catholic-resources.org/Bible/Genres.htm