Biblical Frameworks
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Frameworks
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Old Testament
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Genesis
- Creation: And It Was Good (Genesis 1)
- Creation Complete, Sabbath Consecrated (2:1-3)
- The Order of Creation and the Institution of Marriage (2:4-24)
- The Fall and the Promise of Redemption (3)
- Cain and Abel (4)
- Walking with God: Faithfulness Across Generations (5)
- Judgment and Grace in the Days of Noah (6:1-8)
- Noah and the Flood: God's Judgment and Salvation (6:9-7:24)
- God Remembers and Renews Creation (8:1-19)
- Noah's Worship and God's Promise (8:20-22)
- God's Covenant with Noah (9)
- The Table of Nations (10)
- The Tower of Babel: Making a Name for Ourselves or Glorifying God? (11:1-9)
- The Preservation of God's Promise: Shem's Genealogy to Abraham (11:10-26)
- The Generations of Terah: God's Redemptive Plan Begins with Abram (11:27-32)
- The Call of Abram (12)
- Abram and Lot Separate (13)
- Abram Rescues Lot: Faith in Action Amidst Conflict (14:1-16)
- Melchizedek: King of Righteousness and Abram's Faithful Response (14:17-24)
- God's Covenant with Abram (15)
- God Sees and Provides: The Story of Hagar (16)
- The Everlasting Covenant: God's Promise to Abraham (17:1-14)
- God's Covenant Confirmed and the Promise of Isaac (17:15-18:21)
- Abraham's Intercession for Sodom (18:22-33)
- God Rescues Lot: Mercy Amid Judgment (19:1-22)
- God's Judgment and Mercy in Sodom's Destruction (19:23-29)
- Lot's Family Corrupted (19:30-38)
- Abraham and Abimelech: God's Faithfulness Amid Human Weakness (20)
- The Fulfillment of God's Promise: The Birth of Isaac (21:1-7)
- God's Provision for Hagar and Ishmael (21:8-21)
- The Covenant at Beersheba: Trusting God's Promises (21:22-34)
- The Sacrifice of Isaac (22)
- Sarah's Death and Burial (23)
- Isaac and Rebekah (24)
- Abraham’s Legacy and the Fulfillment of God’s Promise (25:1-18)
- God’s Sovereign Choice: The Birth of Jacob and Esau (25:19-28)
- Esau Despises His Birthright (25:29-34)
- God's Covenant Promise Renewed to Isaac (26:1-5)
- God's Covenant Sustains Isaac Through Trials (26:6-35)
- God’s Sovereign Grace in Jacob’s Deceit (27)
- Isaac’s Blessing and Jacob’s Journey: The Covenant Continues (28:1-5)
- Esau’s Marriage and the Covenant Family (28:6-9)
- Jacob's Dream at Bethel (28:10-22)
- Rachel and Leah (29:1-30)
- God’s Blessing Amid Rivalry: The Birth of Jacob’s Children (29:31-30:24)
- God’s Blessing on Jacob’s Faithfulness (30:25-43)
- God’s Providence in Jacob’s Flight (31)
- Jacob’s Faith and the Gifts of Reconciliation (32:1-21)
- Jacob Wrestles with God: A Struggle for Blessing (32:22-32)
- The Reconciliation of Brothers: Jacob and Esau Reunited (33)
- The Violation of Dinah and the Deception of Simeon and Levi (34)
- God’s Covenant Renewed: Jacob Becomes Israel (35:1-15)
- God’s Faithfulness Amid Life, Death, and Sin (35:16-29)
- The Generations of Esau: The Rise of Edom (36)
- The Generations of Jacob: Joseph’s Beginnings (37:1-2)
- Joseph’s Betrayal and God’s Providence (37:2b-36)
- Judah's Lineage Begins: God's Plan Amid Human Choices (38:1-5)
- Judah’s Sons and the Judgment of the Lord (38:6-11)
- God’s Grace Through Human Sin: The Birth of Perez (38:12-30)
- Joseph Enters Egypt: The Beginning of God’s Plan (39:1)
- The Lord’s Blessing on Joseph in Bondage (39:2-6a)
- Joseph’s Faithfulness Amid Temptation and Trial (39:6b-18)
- The Lord Remains with Joseph in Prison (39:19-23)
- Joseph’s Faithfulness: Interpreting Dreams by God’s Power (40:1-8)
- Joseph Interprets the Cupbearer’s Dream: God’s Providence Revealed (40:9-15)
- The Baker’s Dream of Doom (40:16-19)
- God’s Word Fulfilled: The Cupbearer Restored, the Baker Judged, and Joseph Forgotten (40:20-23)
- Pharaoh’s Dreams and God’s Providence (41:1-8)
- God’s Providence Remembered (41:9-13)
- Joseph's Rise and Revelation (41:14-24)
- Joseph’s Wisdom and God’s Providence (41:25-36)
- God’s Providence Exalts Joseph (41:37-45)
- Joseph’s Faithful Stewardship in God’s Providence (41:46-49)
- God’s Grace in Forgetting and Fruitfulness (41:50-52)
- God’s Providence in Famine: Joseph Feeds the Nations (41:53-57)
- Jacob Sends His Sons to Egypt: The Providence of God Begins to Unfold (42:1-5)
- Joseph’s Authority and the Testing of His Brothers (42:6-17)
- God’s Providence Unfolds: Joseph Tests His Brothers (42:18-25)
- God’s Hidden Work Revealed (42:26-28)
- Providential Pressure and Patriarchal Pain (42:29-38)
- By Faith and Providence: The Brothers Return to Egypt (43:1-15)
- Providence Prepares the Way: Joseph’s Brothers Received in Grace (43:16-25)
- The Table of Providence: Joseph’s Grace Foreshadows Redemption (43:26-34)
- The Test of the Silver Cup (44:1-13)
- God’s Providence Unveiled: Joseph Reconciles with His Brothers (44:14-45:15)
- Pharaoh’s Provision: God’s Care Through Earthly Means (45:16-20)
- God’s Providence Restores: Joseph Sustains His Family (45:21-28)
- God’s Covenant Faithfulness: Jacob’s Journey to Egypt (46:1-7)
- The Family of Jacob: God’s Covenant People Enter Egypt (46:8-27)
- Reunion and Provision in Goshen (46:28-34)
- God’s Providence and Blessing in Egypt (47:1-10)
- God’s Providence in Providing for Jacob’s Family (47:11-12)
- Joseph’s Faithful Provision in Famine (47:13-26)
- God’s Blessing Sustains Israel in Egypt (47:27-28)
- Jacob’s Final Charge: A Legacy of Faith (47:28b-31)
- Jacob’s Blessing: The Covenant Continues (48:1-7)
- Jacob’s Blessing: The Sovereign Grace of God Over Ephraim and Manasseh (48:8-22)
- Jacob’s Prophetic Call to His Sons (49:1-2)
- Jacob’s Prophetic Blessings: The Promise of the Messiah and the Destiny of Israel’s Tribes (49:3-27)
- Jacob's Blessings on the Twelve Tribes (49:28)
- Jacob’s Faithful Departure and Burial Charge (49:29-33)
- Joseph Mourns and Honors Jacob: A Testament of Faith and Duty (50:1-3)
- Joseph’s Faithful Burial of Jacob (50:4-14)
- God’s Good Purpose in Forgiveness (50:15-21)
- Joseph’s Faith and God’s Promise Fulfilled (50:22-26)
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Exodus
- God’s Faithful Increase of Israel (1:1-7)
- God’s People Thrive Under Oppression (1:8-14)
- Faith Over Fear: The Midwives’ Stand (1:15-22)
- God’s Deliverance Begins in the Nile (2:1-10)
- From Egypt to Exile: Moses’ Call Begins (2:11-22)
- God Hears and Remembers His Covenant People (2:23-25)
- God’s Call and Promise: The Burning Bush Commission (3:1-12)
- The Revelation of the Divine Name and the Promise of Deliverance (3:13-17)
- God’s Promise of Deliverance and Provision (3:18-22)
- God Equips Moses with Signs and a Spokesman (4:1-17)
- God Claims His Firstborn: The Call to Deliverance (4:18-23)
- The Covenant Demand: Circumcision and Deliverance (4:24-26)
- God’s Call and Confirmation: The People Believe and Worship (4:27-31)
- Pharaoh’s Defiance and the Burden of God’s People (5)
- God’s Mighty Hand and Covenant Promise (6:1-13)
- God’s Faithful Lineage: From Levi to Liberation (6:14-30)
- God’s Power Proclaimed: Moses and Aaron Confront Pharaoh (7:1-13)
- The Lord’s Judgment Begins: The Nile Turns to Blood (7:14-24)
- God’s Judgment and Power: The Plagues of Blood and Frogs (7:25-8:15)
- The Finger of God: Plague of Lice Reveals Divine Power (8:16-19)
- The Lord’s Judgment and Mercy in the Plague of Flies (8:20-32)
- The Lord’s Judgment on Egypt’s Livestock (9:1-7)
- The Plague of Boils: God’s Judgment and Power Revealed (9:8-12)
- The Lord’s Mighty Judgment and Mercy in the Plague of Hail (9:13-35)
- The Lord’s Signs of Power: The Plague of Locusts (10:1-20)
- The Darkness of Judgment and the Light of Grace (10:21-29)
- God’s Final Judgment and the Dawn of Redemption (11)
- The Passover Instituted: Christ, Our Deliverance Foretold (12:1-28)
- The Night of Deliverance: God’s Judgment and Mercy Unleashed (12:29-42)
- The Ordinance of the Passover: God’s Covenant and Deliverance Defined (12:43-51)
- The Consecration of the Firstborn to the Lord (13:1-2)
- The Redemption of the Firstborn: A Foreshadowing of Christ’s Deliverance (13:3-16)
- God’s Providential Guidance in the Wilderness (13:17-22)
- The Lord’s Deliverance at the Red Sea (14)
- The Song of Deliverance: God’s Triumph at the Sea (15:1-21)
- The Lord Who Heals: From Bitter Waters to Abundant Grace (15:22-27)
- Bread from Heaven: God’s Faithful Provision (16)
- Water from the Rock: God’s Faithfulness in Testing (17:1-7)
- The Lord Is My Banner: God’s Victory Through Faith and Prayer (17:8-16)
- Godly Counsel and Shared Leadership (18)
- God’s Covenant at Sinai: A Holy Nation Called (19)
- The Ten Commandments of the Covenant (20:1-17)
- The Fearful Response and God’s Holy Instructions (20:18-26)
- Laws of Mercy and Justice for Servants (21:1-11)
- God’s Justice in Human Relationships (21:12-17)
- Laws of Justice and Restitution (21:18-32)
- God’s Justice in Property and Responsibility (21:33-22:15)
- God’s Law for Justice and Mercy in Community (22:16-23:9)
- God’s Rhythm of Rest and Worship (23:10-19)
- God’s Angel and the Promise of Victory (23:20-33)
- The Covenant Sealed with Blood (24)
- Freely Given for God’s Dwelling (25:1-9)
- The Ark of the Covenant and Mercy Seat (25:10-22)
- The Table of Presence: Bread Before the Lord (25:23-30)
- The Golden Lampstand: Christ’s Light in the Tabernacle (25:31-40)
- The Dwelling Place of God’s Grace (26)
- The Altar of Atonement: Foreshadowing Christ’s Sacrifice (27:1-8)
- The Courtyard of God’s Presence (27:9-19)
- The Eternal Light of God’s Presence (27:20-21)
- The Priestly Garments: Holy to the Lord (28)
- Consecrated for Communion: The Priesthood and God’s Presence (29)
- The Altar of Incense: A Fragrant Offering and Atonement Before the Lord (30:1-10)
- The Ransom for Atonement: Supporting God’s Holy Dwelling (30:11-16)
- The Bronze Basin: Cleansing for Holy Service (30:17-21)
- The Holy Anointing and Incense of God’s Presence (30:22-38)
- God’s Spirit Empowers Craftsmanship for His Dwelling (31:1-11)
- The Sabbath: God’s Eternal Covenant Sign (31:12-18)
- The Golden Calf: Idolatry, Judgment, and Intercession (32:1-29)
- Intercession and the Glory of God’s Mercy (32:30-33:23)
- The Renewal of the Covenant and the Revelation of God’s Mercy (34:1-9)
- God’s Covenant Renewed: Grace and Commandment for His People (34:10-28)
- The Radiance of God’s Glory: Moses as Mediator (34:29-35)
- Sabbath Rest and Faithful Offerings: Building God’s Dwelling Place (35:1-29)
- God’s Gifted Servants Build His Dwelling Place (35:30-36:38)
- The Ark of God’s Presence and Mercy (37:1-9)
- The Table of God’s Presence (37:10-16)
- The Golden Lampstand: Light of God's Presence (37:17-24)
- The Altar of Incense: Prayer Rising to God’s Presence (37:25-29)
- The Altar of Sacrifice: Foreshadowing Christ’s Atonement (38:1-7)
- The Gift of Service: Women’s Offering for God’s Sanctuary (38:8)
- The Courtyard of God’s Dwelling: A Space for Grace (38:9-20)
- Stewardship of God’s Gifts: The Tabernacle Inventory (38:21-31)
- The Priestly Garments: Obedience and Holiness for God’s Service (39:1-31)
- The Tabernacle Completed: God’s Dwelling Blessed Among His Obedient People (39:32-43)
- The Dwelling of God’s Glory: The Tabernacle Erected (40:1-33)
- The Glory of God Dwells and Leads His People (40:34-38)
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Psalms
- The Blessedness of the Righteous in God’s Law (1)
- The Reign of God’s Anointed (2)
- A Prayer of Trust in God’s Deliverance (3)
- Prayer for Peace and Trust in God (4)
- A Morning Prayer for Guidance and Protection (5)
- A Prayer for Mercy in Time of Distress (6)
- A Prayer for Deliverance and Divine Justice (7)
- O Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name (8)
- Praise to the Righteous Judge and Refuge (9)
- A Cry for Justice Against the Wicked (10)
- In the Lord I Take Refuge (11)
- The Pure Words of the Lord Amid a Faithless Generation (12)
- Trust in God’s Steadfast Love (13)
- The Folly of Denying God and the Hope of Zion’s Salvation (14)
- The Righteous Dweller in God’s Presence (15)
- Christ, My Refuge and Resurrection (16)
- A Prayer for Divine Protection (17)
- The Lord, My Rock and Deliverer (18)
- The Heavens Declare and the Law Restores (19)
- A Prayer for the Lord’s Anointed (20)
- Christ’s Victory and Thanksgiving (21)
- The Psalm of the Cross and Triumph (22)
- The Lord is My Shepherd (23)
- The King of Glory Enters (24)
- A Prayer for Divine Guidance and Mercy (25)
- A Prayer for Vindication and Integrity (26)
- The Lord is My Light and Salvation (27)
- A Prayer to the Rock of Salvation (28)
- The Voice of the Lord in Majesty (29)
- A Song of Thanksgiving for Deliverance (30)
- Into Your Hands: A Psalm of Refuge and Redemption (31)
- The Joy of Forgiveness (32)
- Rejoice in the Lord’s Mighty Works (33)
- Taste and See the Lord’s Goodness (34)
- A Prayer for Deliverance and Vindication (35)
- God’s Steadfast Love Overcomes Wickedness (36)
- Trust in the Lord’s Righteous Deliverance (37)
- A Prayer of Repentance and Plea for Mercy (38)
- A Prayer for Wisdom and Mercy in Life’s Brevity (39)
- A Song of Deliverance and Trust in God’s Will (40)
- Blessed Are the Merciful: A Prayer for Deliverance and Healing (41)
- Thirsting for God in the Midst of Sorrow (42)
- Vindicate Me, O God: A Prayer for Deliverance and Hope (43)
- A Cry of the Faithful in Distress (44)
- The Song of the Messianic Bridegroom (45)
- God Is Our Refuge and Strength (46)
- God Reigns as King Over All the Earth (47)
- Great Is the Lord in Zion (48)
- The Vanity of Riches and the Hope of Redemption (49)
- The Mighty God Calls His People to True Worship (50)
- A Prayer for Mercy and Renewal (51)
- The Downfall of the Deceitful and the Triumph of the Righteous (52)
- The Fool’s Denial and God’s Deliverance (53)
- Prayer for Deliverance by God’s Name (54)
- Cast Your Burden on the Lord (55)
- Trust in God’s Deliverance (56)
- A Cry for Mercy and Song of Praise from the Cave (57)
- A Prayer for God’s Righteous Judgment (58)
- God, My Refuge in Distress (59)
- A Prayer for Deliverance and Trust in God’s Victory (60)
- A Prayer for the King’s Refuge in God (61)
- My Soul Waits for God Alone (62)
- Thirsting for God in the Wilderness (63)
- Prayer for Deliverance from Hidden Enemies (64)
- Praise to the God of Grace and Harvest (65)
- Shout for Joy to God: A Psalm of Praise and Deliverance (66)
- A Prayer for God’s Blessing and Universal Praise (67)
- God’s Triumphant Procession (68)
- A Cry for Salvation in the Midst of Suffering (69)
- Hasten to Help Me, O Lord (70)
- A Prayer of Trust in God’s Lifelong Deliverance (71)
- Prayer for the Righteous Reign of the Messiah (72)
- God Is My Portion: Trusting Through Trial (73)
- A Plea for God’s Salvation Amid Ruin (74)
- God’s Righteous Judgment and Exaltation (75)
- God’s Majesty in Judgment (76)
- From Lament to Redemption: Remembering God’s Wonders (77)
- God’s Faithfulness Through Israel’s History (78)
- A Cry for Deliverance and Promise of Praise (79)
- Prayer for Restoration to the Shepherd of Israel (80)
- A Call to Faithful Worship and Obedience (81)
- God Judges the Unjust Rulers (82)
- A Prayer for God’s Justice Against the Enemies of His People (83)
- How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place (84)
- Prayer for Restoration and Peace (85)
- Supplication and Praise to the One True God (86)
- Zion, the City of God’s Grace for All Nations (87)
- A Cry from the Depths of Darkness (88)
- God’s Faithful Covenant with David (89)
- A Prayer of Moses for God’s Eternal Mercy (90)
- God’s Shelter and Deliverance (91)
- A Song of Sabbath Praise (92)
- The Lord Reigns in Majesty (93)
- The Lord, Judge of the Wicked and Refuge of the Righteous (94)
- O Come, Let Us Worship and Heed (95)
- Sing to the Lord a New Song (96)
- The Lord Reigns in Righteousness (97)
- Sing to the Lord a New Song (98)
- The Holy King Reigns (99)
- A Psalm of Thanksgiving (100)
- A Song of Mercy, Justice, and Godly Resolve (101)
- A Prayer of Affliction and Hope Before the Eternal Lord (102)
- God’s Steadfast Love and Mercy (103)
- Praise to the Lord of Creation (104)
- God’s Faithfulness to His Covenant People (105)
- A Confession of Sin and Praise for God’s Enduring Mercy (106)
- Give Thanks to the Lord for His Steadfast Love (107)
- Steadfast Praise and Trust in God’s Triumph (108)
- Prayer for Deliverance from the Wicked (109)
- Christ’s Reign and Priesthood Foretold (110)
- A Psalm of Praise for God’s Great Works (111)
- Praise for the God-Fearing Life (112)
- Praise to the Lord Who Lifts the Lowly (113)
- God’s Mighty Deliverance (114)
- Glory to the Living God (115)
- Thanksgiving for Deliverance (116)
- All Nations Praise the Lord (117)
- Give Thanks to the Lord: The Cornerstone of Salvation (118)
- The Glory of God’s Word (119)
- A Cry for Deliverance from a Hostile World (120)
- The Lord My Keeper (121)
- Joyful Prayer for the House of the Lord (122)
- A Prayer for Mercy to the Lord Enthroned (123)
- Our Help Is in the Name of the Lord (124)
- The Lord Surrounds His People (125)
- God Has Done Great Things for Us (126)
- Unless the Lord Builds: A Song of Divine Blessing (127)
- Blessed Is Everyone Who Fears the Lord (128)
- A Song of Deliverance from Affliction (129)
- From Depths of Woe (130)
- Quiet Confidence in the Lord (131)
- A Prayer for the Messiah’s Reign (132)
- The Blessing of Unity (133)
- Blessing the Lord in the Night (134)
- Praise to the Sovereign Lord of Creation and Redemption (135)
- A Hymn of Thanksgiving for God’s Everlasting Mercy (136)
- Lament by the Waters of Babylon (137)
- A Hymn of Grateful Praise for God’s Unfailing Love (138)
- God’s All-Knowing and Ever-Present Love (139)
- Prayer for Deliverance from Evil through Christ’s Strength (140)
- Evening Prayer for Deliverance and Holiness (141)
- A Prayer for Deliverance from the Cave (142)
- A Prayer for Mercy and Guidance (143)
- A Prayer of Praise and Deliverance (144)
- A Hymn of Praise to the Eternal King (145)
- Praise to the Eternal Helper (146)
- Praise to the Lord of Creation and Redemption (147)
- All Creation Praises the Lord (148)
- Sing a New Song of Salvation and Victory (149)
- Let Everything Praise the Lord (150)
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New Testament
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Prophecies and Fulfillment
- Messiah would be born of a woman (Genesis 3:15, Matthew 1:20, Galatians 4:4)
- Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2, Matthew 2:1, Luke 2:4-6)
- Messiah would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:22-23, Luke 1:26-31)
- Messiah would come from the line of Abraham (Genesis 12:3, Genesis 22:18, Matthew 1:1, Romans 9:5)
- Messiah would be a descendant of Isaac (Genesis 17:19, Genesis 21:12, Luke 3:34)
- Messiah would be a descendant of Jacob (Numbers 24:17, Matthew 1:2)
- Messiah would come from the tribe of Judah (Genesis 49:10, Luke 3:33, Hebrews 7:14)
- Messiah would be heir to King David's throne (2 Samuel 7:12-13, Isaiah 9:7)
- Messiah's throne will be anointed and eternal (Psalm 45:6-7, Daniel 2:44, Luke 1:33, Hebrews 1:8-12)
- Messiah would be called Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23)
- Messiah would spend a season in Egypt (Hosea 11:1, Matthew 2:14-15)
- A massacre of children would happen at Messiah's birthplace. (Jeremiah 31:15, Matthew 2:16-18)
- A messenger would prepare the way for Messiah (Isaiah 40:3-5, Luke 3:3-6)
- Messiah would be rejected by his own people (Psalm 69:8, Isaiah 53:3, John 1:11, John 7:5)
- Messiah would be a prophet (Deuteronomy 18:15, Acts 3:20-22)
- Messiah would be preceded by Elijah (Malachi 4:5-6, Matthew 11:13-14)
- Messiah would be declared the Son of God (Psalm 2:7, Matthew 3:16-17)
- Messiah would be called a Nazarene (Isaiah 11:1, Matthew 2:23)
- Messiah would bring light to Galilee (Isaiah 9:1-2, Matthew 4:13-16)
- Messiah would speak in parables (Psalm 78:2-4, Matthew 13:10-15)
- Messiah would be sent to heal the brokenhearted (Isaiah 61:1-2, Luke 4:18-19)
- Messiah would be a priest after the order of Melchizedek (Psalm 110:4, Hebrews 5:5-6)
- Messiah would be called King (Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 27:37, Mark 11:7-11)
- Messiah would be praised by little children (Psalm 8:2, Matthew 21:16)
- Messiah would be betrayed (Psalm 41:9, Zechariah 11:12-13, Luke 22:47-48, Matthew 26:14-16)
- Messiah's price money would be used to buy a potter's field. (Zechariah 11:12-13, Matthew 27:9-10)
- Messiah would be falsely accused (Psalm 35:11, Mark 14:57-58)
- Messiah would be silent before his accusers (Isaiah 53:7, Mark 15:4-5)
- Messiah would be spat upon and struck (Isaiah 50:6, Matthew 26:67)
- Messiah would be hated without cause (Psalm 35:19, Psalm 69:4, John 15:24-25)
- Messiah would be crucified with criminals (Isaiah 53:12, Matthew 27:38, Mark 15:27-28)
- Messiah would be given vinegar to drink (Psalm 69:21, Matthew 27:34, John 19:28-30)
- Messiah's hands and feet would be pierced (Psalm 22:16, Zechariah 12:10, John 20:25-27)
- Messiah would be mocked and ridiculed (Psalm 22:7-8, Luke 23:35)
- Soldiers would gamble for Messiah's garments (Psalm 22:18, Luke 23:34, Matthew 27:35-36)
- Messiah's bones would not be broken (Exodus 12:46, Psalm 34:20, John 19:33-36)
- Messiah would be forsaken by God (Psalm 22:1, Matthew 27:46)
- Messiah would pray for his enemies (Psalm 109:4, Luke 23:34)
- Soldiers would pierce Messiah's side (Zechariah 12:10, John 19:34)
- Messiah would be buried with the rich (Isaiah 53:9, Matthew 27:57-60)
- Messiah would resurrect from the dead (Psalm 16:10, Psalm 49:15, Matthew 28:2-7, Acts 2:22-32)
- Messiah would ascend to heaven (Psalm 24:7-10, Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51)
- Messiah would be seated at God's right hand (Psalm 68:18, Psalm 110:1, Mark 16:19, Matthew 22:44)
- Messiah would be a sacrifice for sin (Isaiah 53:5-12, Romans 5:6-8)
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Holy Week
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Saturday PM
- Anointing by Mary at Simon's feast
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Monday
- Fig tree cursed
- Temple cleansed
- The Attraction of Sacrifice - Holy Week
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Tuesday
- Withered Tree Testifies
- The Two Sons, Wicked Vinedressers, and the Marriage Feast
- Tribute to Caesar
- The Sadducees question the Resurrection
- The Pharisees Question the Commandments
- David's Son and David's Lord
- The Widow's Mite
- Mount of Olives Discourse
- The Ten Virgins, The Talents, and the Day of Judgment
- Jesus Tells the Date of His Crucifixion
- Judas Contracts the Betrayal
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Maundy Thursday
- Preparation for the Passover
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Thursday PM
- Passover eaten, jealousy rebuked
- Jesus Washes His Disciples' Feet
- Betrayal by Judas Predicted
- Institution of the Lord's Supper
- Judas Revealed and Defects
- Cries of Loyalty from the Disciples
- Last Speech to the Disciples and Public Prayer to the Father
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Good Friday
- Betrayal, Arrest, and Desertion
- Examined by Annas
- Trial by Caiaphas and the Council
- Peter's Triple Denial
- Condemnation by the Sanhedrin
- Suicide of Judas
- First Appearance Before Pontius Pilate
- Jesus Before Herod
- Second Appearance Before Pilate
- Mockery by Roman soldiers
- Led to Golgotha
- Soldier offered Jesus sour wine
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Friday 9:00 AM (third hour)
- Jesus is crucified
- Two thieves crucified
- Inscription written by Pilate
- Father, forgive them...
- Soldiers divide Jesus' garments
- Behold your mother...
- The multitude mock Jesus
- Thieves mock Jesus
- One thief rebukes the other, prays
- Today you will be with me in Paradise
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Friday 3:00 PM (ninth hour)
- Darkness from the Sixth to the Ninth Hour
- Eloi, Eloi, Lamma Sabachthani
- I thirst
- Jesus is offered sour wine on a reed
- "It Is Finished"
- Jesus cries out
- Into Thy hands I commend My spirit
- Jesus bows His head and dies
- Temple veil torn from top to bottom
- Earthquake after death of Jesus
- Saints rise from the dead
- Centurion glorifies God
- Multitude leaves Calvary grieving
- Women watch crucifixion from a distance
- Request that legs of crucified be broken
- Soldier pierces Jesus' side
- Joseph of Arimathea requests Jesus' body from Pilate
- Centurion reports that Jesus is dead
- Joseph of Arimathea takes Jesus' body
- Nicodemus and Joseph Prepare the Body
- Jesus Placed in a New Tomb in a Garden
- Two Marys Watch the Burial
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Saturday
- Roman Soldiers Guard the Tomb
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Easter Sunday morning
- Stone to the Tomb Rolled Away
- Women bring spices to the tomb
- Angel Appears to the Women at the Tomb of Jesus
- Women Run from the Tomb to Tell the Disciples
- Peter and John Run to See the Empty Tomb, and Then Return to Jerusalem
- Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene at the Tomb
- Resurrected Jesus Appears to the Other Women
- Women Report the Resurrection to the Disciples
- Guards Report on Jesus Missing
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Sunday afternoon
- Jesus Appears to Two Disciples on the Road to Emmaus
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Sunday evening
- Jesus Appears to the Ten Disciples (Thomas Absent)
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Matthew
- The Genealogy of Jesus Christ: The Long-Awaited King (1:1-17)
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- The Birth of Jesus Christ (1:18-25)
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- The Visit of the Wise Men (2:1-12)
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- The Flight to Egypt (2:13-15)
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- Herod's Slaughter of the Children (2:16-18)
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- The Holy Family's Return and the Fulfillment of Prophecy (2:19-23)
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- Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand (3:1-12)
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- The Baptism of Jesus (3:13-17)
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- The Temptation of Jesus (4:1-11)
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- Jesus Begins His Ministry in Galilee (4:12-16)
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- Jesus Begins His Ministry and Calls His First Disciples (4:17-22)
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- Jesus Heals the Sick (4:23-25)
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- The Beatitudes (5:1-12)
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- Salt and Light (5:13-16)
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- Christ Came to Fulfill the Law (5:17-20)
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- Anger (5:21-26)
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- Concerning Adultery (5:27-30)
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- Jesus' Teaching on Divorce (5:31-32)
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- Let Your Yes Be Yes and Your No Be No (5:33-37)
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- Turn the Other Cheek (5:38-42)
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- Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)
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- Practicing Righteousness through Giving (6:1-4)
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- The Lord's Prayer (6:5-15)
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- How to Fast (6:16-18)
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- Treasures in Heaven (6:19-24)
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- Do Not Worry (6:25-34)
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- Righteous Judgment and Self-Examination (7:1-6)
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- The Power of Prayer (7:7-11)
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- The Golden Rule and the Narrow Gate (7:12-14)
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- Beware of False Prophets: Known by Their Fruits (7:15-20)
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- False Profession of Faith (7:21-23)
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- The Rock: God's Original (7:24-27)
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- The Astonishing Authority of Jesus' Teaching (7:28-29)
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- Jesus Cleanses the Leper (8:1-4)
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- The Faith of the Centurion (8:5-13)
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- Jesus Heals Many (8:14-17)
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- The Cost of Discipleship (8:18-22)
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- Jesus Calms the Storm (8:23-27)
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- Jesus Heals Two Men with Demons (8:28-34)
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- Jesus: The Authority to Forgive and Heal (9:1-8)
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- Jesus Calls Matthew (9:9-13)
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- New Wine for New Wineskins (9:14-17)
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- Jesus Heals the Sick and Raises the Dead (9:18-26)
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- Jesus Heals Two Blind Men (9:27-31)
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- Jesus Heals a Mute Man and Faces Opposition (9:32-34)
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- The Lord of the Harvest (9:35-38)
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- The Twelve Apostles (10:1-4)
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- Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Apostles (10:5-15)
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- Coming Persecutions (10:16-25)
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- Have No Fear (10:26-33)
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- A Sword, a Cross, and a Life (10:34-39)
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- Receiving Christ's Disciples (10:40-42)
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- Messengers from John the Baptist (11:1-19)
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- Woe to Unrepentant Cities (11:20-24)
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- Christ's Invitation to Rest (11:25-30)
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- Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath (12:1-8)
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- A Man with a Withered Hand (12:9-14)
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- God's Chosen Servant (12:15-21)
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- Blasphemy Against the Spirit and the Divided Kingdom (12:22-32)
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- A Tree and Its Fruit (12:33-37)
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- The Sign of Jonah (12:38-42)
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- The Return of the Unclean Spirit (12:43-45)
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- The Family of God (12:46-50)
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- The Parable of the Sower and the Seed (13:1-9)
- The Purpose of Parables (13:10-17)
- The Parable of the Sower Explained (13:18-23)
- The Parable of the Weeds (13:24-30)
- The Parables of the Mustard Seed and the Leaven (13:31-33)
- Jesus Speaks in Parables (13:34-35)
- The Parable of the Weeds Explained (13:36-43)
- He Bought the Entire Field! (13:44)
- The Parable of the Pearl of Great Value (13:45-46)
- The Parable of the Net (13:47-50)
- The Scribe Trained for the Kingdom (13:51-52)
- A Prophet Without Honor (13:53-58)
- John the Baptist Beheaded (14:1-12)
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- Feeding of the Five Thousand (14:13-21)
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- Jesus Walks on Water (14:22-33)
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- Jesus Heals the Sick in Gennesaret (14:34-36)
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- Tradition vs. God's Commandments (15:1-9)
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- True Defilement Comes from the Heart (15:10-20)
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- A Gentile Woman’s Great Faith (15:21-28)
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- Jesus Heals Many (15:29-31)
- Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand (15:32-39)
- The Demand for a Sign (16:1-4)
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- The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees (16:5-12)
- Peter's Confession and the Foundation of the Church (16:13-20)
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- Jesus Predicts His Death (16:21-23)
- The Cost of Discipleship (16:24-28)
- The Transfiguration of Jesus (17:1-13)
- Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Boy (Matthew 17:14-21)
- Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (17:22-23)
- The Temple Tax and the Fish's Coin (17:24-27)
- The Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven (18:1-6)
- Temptations to Sin (18:7-9)
- The Parable of the Lost Sheep (18:10-14)
- Dealing With Sin in the Church (18:15-20)
- The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (18:21-35)
- Jesus Teaches on Marriage, Divorce, and Celibacy (19:1-12)
- Jesus Welcomes the Little Children (19:13-15)
- The Rich Young Man and the Cost of Discipleship (19:16-30)
- The Parable of the Generous Vineyard Owner (20:1-16)
- Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (20:17-19)
- A Mother's Request and Jesus' Teaching on Servant Leadership (20:20-28)
- Jesus Heals Two Blind Men (20:29-34)
- Jesus Comes to Jerusalem as King (21:1-11)
- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (21:12-17)
- Jesus Curses the Fig Tree (21:18-22)
- The Authority of Jesus Challenged (21:23-27)
- The Parable of the Two Sons (21:28-32)
- The Parable of the Tenants (21:33-46)
- The Parable of the Wedding Banquet (22:1-14)
- The Great Debate: Render to Caesar and to God (22:15-22)
- Jesus Teaches About the Resurrection (22:23-33)
- The Greatest Commandment (22:34-40)
- The Messiah's Divine Sonship (22:41-46)
- Woe to You (23:1-36)
- Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem (23:37-38)
- Jesus Foretells Destruction of the Temple (24:1-2)
- Signs of the End Times (24:3-14)
- The Great Tribulation and Warning Against False Messiahs (24:15-28)
- The Glorious Return of Christ (24:29-31)
- The Parable of the Fig Tree: Signs of Christ's Return (24:32-35)
- Be Prepared: The Day and Hour Unknown (24:36-51)
- The Parable of the Ten Virgins (25:1-13)
- The Parable of the Talents (25:14-30)
- The Sheep and the Goats (25:31-46)
- The Plot Against Jesus (26:1-5)
- Jesus Anointed at Bethany (26:6-13)
- Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus (26:14-16)
- The Last Supper and the Betrayal of Jesus (26:17-25)
- The Institution of the Lord's Supper (26:26-29)
- Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (26:30-35)
- The Spirit is Willing but the Flesh is Weak (26:36-46)
- The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus (26:47-56)
- Jesus Before the Sanhedrin: False Accusations and Divine Confession (26:57-68)
- Peter Denies Jesus (26:69-75)
- Jesus Delivered to Pilate (27:1-2)
- Judas' Remorse and Death (27:3-10)
- Jesus Before Pilate (27:11-14)
- The Crowd Chooses Barabbas (27:15-23)
- Pilate Washes His Hands (27:24-26)
- Jesus' Subjugation Is Our Exaltation (27:27-31)
- The Crucifixion of Jesus (27:32-44)
- The Death of Jesus and Accompanying Signs (27:45-56)
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- The Burial of Jesus (27:57-61)
- The Guard at the Tomb (27:62-66)
- Jesus Has Risen (28:1-10)
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- The Guards' Report (28:11-15)
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- The Great Commission (28:16-20)
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Mark
- Preparing the Way for the Lord (1:1-8)
- Jesus' Baptism and Temptation (1:9-13)
- The Beginning of Jesus' Ministry and Call to Discipleship (1:14-20)
- Jesus Demonstrates His Authority (1:21-39)
- Cleansing of a Leper (1:40-45)
- Jesus Demonstrates His Authority to Forgive Sins and Heal (2:1-12)
- Jesus Calls Levi and Dines with Sinners (2:13-17)
- The Bridegroom and the New Covenant (2:18-22)
- Lord of the Sabbath (2:23-28)
- Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (3:1-6)
- A Great Crowd Follows Jesus: Recognition and Authority (3:7-12)
- Jesus Calls the Twelve: Chosen for Ministry (3:13-19)
- Jesus' Authority: Accusations, Family, and the Kingdom of God (3:20-35)
- The Parable of the Sower: A Call to Hear and Understand (4:1-9)
- The Parable of the Sower: Receiving the Word with Faith (4:10-20)
- The Light of Christ: Hear and Understand (4:21-25)
- The Growing Seed: The Hidden Growth of God's Kingdom (4:26-29)
- The Parable of the Mustard Seed (4:30-34)
- Jesus Calms the Storm: The Power of Christ Over Creation (4:35-41)
- The Gadarene Demoniac: Jesus' Authority Over Evil (5:1-20)
- The Healing Power of Jesus: Jairus' Daughter and the Woman with the Bleed (5:21-43)
- Jesus Rejected in His Hometown: Unbelief and Its Consequences (6:1-6)
- The Sending of the Twelve and the Cost of Discipleship (6:7-30)
- Jesus Feeds the Hungry and Walks on Water: His Compassion and Power (6:31-56)
- True Defilement: The Heart, Not Human Traditions (7:1-23)
- The Faith of the Syrophoenician Woman: Trust in Christ's Mercy (7:24-30)
- Jesus Heals the Deaf and Mute: The Power of His Word (7:31-37)
- Jesus Feeds the 4,000: The Compassion and Provision of Christ (8:1-10)
- The Leaven of the Pharisees and Herod: A Warning Against Unbelief (8:11-21)
- The Healing of a Blind Man: A Picture of Spiritual Sight (8:22-26)
- Peter's Confession: Jesus is the Christ (8:27-30)
- The Reproof of Peter: The Necessity of Jesus' Suffering (8:31-33)
- The Cost of Discipleship: Taking Up the Cross and Following Jesus (8:34-9:1)
- The Transfiguration: Jesus Revealed in Glory (9:2-13)
- The Healing of a Boy with an Unclean Spirit: Faith and the Power of Jesus (9:14-29)
- Jesus Predicts His Death: The Mystery of the Cross (9:30-32)
- True Greatness: Serving Others in the Name of Jesus (9:33-37)
- For Whoever is Not Against Us is For Us: Unity in Christ's Mission (9:38-41)
- Avoiding the Snare of Sin: The Call to Holiness and Peace (9:42-50)
- The Sanctity of Marriage (10:1-12)
- Let the Children Come to Me (10:13-16)
- The Cost of Discipleship (10:17-31)
- Jesus Foretells His Death and Resurrection (10:32-34)
- True Greatness: Servanthood in Christ's Kingdom (10:35-45)
- Jesus Heals Blind Bartimaeus: Faith That Sees (10:46-52)
- The Triumphal Entry: Jesus Comes as King (11:1-11)
- The Withered Fig Tree and the Cleansing of the Temple: Faith and True Worship (11:12-26)
- Jesus’ Authority Questioned (11:27-33)
- The Parable of the Wicked Tenants: Rejecting the Son (12:1-12)
- Render to Caesar and to God: The Question of Taxes (12:13-17)
- The Question of the Resurrection: Jesus' Teaching on Life After Death (12:18-27)
- The Greatest Commandment: Love God and Neighbor (12:28-34)
- The Identity of the Christ: Son of David and Lord (12:35-37)
- Beware of the Scribes: Warnings Against Hypocrisy (12:38-40)
- The Widow’s Mite: True Generosity (12:41-44)
- The Foretelling of the Temple’s Destruction (13:1-2)
- The Beginning of Birth Pains: Persecution and False Prophets (13:3-13)
- The Abomination of Desolation and the Call to Endurance (13:14-23)
- The Coming of the Son of Man in Glory (13:24-27)
- The Parable of the Fig Tree: Recognizing the Signs of Christ’s Return (13:28-31)
- The Unknown Hour: Be Watchful and Ready (13:32-37)
- The Plot to Kill Jesus (14:1-2)
- The Anointing of Jesus: A Sign of Devotion and Preparation (14:3-9)
- Judas' Betrayal: The Price of Treachery (14:10-11)
- The Institution of the Lord's Supper (14:12-25)
- The Prediction of Peter's Denial (14:26-31)
- The Agony in Gethsemane and Jesus' Arrest (14:32-52)
- The Trial Before the Sanhedrin and Peter's Denial (14:53-72)
- The Trial Before Pilate and the Crowd’s Choice (15:1-15)
- The Mocking of Jesus by the Soldiers (15:16-20)
- The Crucifixion of Jesus and the Mockery on the Cross (15:21-32)
- The Death of Jesus and the Curtain of the Temple Torn (15:33-41)
- The Burial of Jesus (15:42-47)
- The Resurrection of Jesus: The Empty Tomb and the Angel's Message (16:1-8)
- The First Appearance of the Risen Christ (16:9-11)
- The Appearance of Jesus to Two Disciples on the Road (16:12-13)
- The Great Commission: Jesus' Final Instructions to His Disciples (16:14-20)
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Luke
- An Orderly Account of Christ (1:1-4)
- The Foretelling of John the Baptist (1:5-25)
- The Annunciation: God’s Promise Fulfilled (1:26-38)
- Mary Visits Elizabeth: Joy in the Presence of Christ (1:39-45)
- The Magnificat: Mary Rejoices in God’s Salvation (1:46-56)
- The Birth of John: God’s Promise Fulfilled (1:57-66)
- The Benedictus: Blessed Be the Lord (1:67-80)
- The Savior Is Born in Bethlehem (2:1-21)
- Simeon and Anna: Witnesses to the Savior (2:22-40)
- The Boy Jesus in the Temple (2:41-52)
- John the Baptist: A Call to Repentance and Faith (3:1-20)
- The Spirit Descends: Jesus’ Baptism and the Father’s Voice (3:21-22)
- The Genealogy of Jesus: The Son of David, the Son of God (3:23-38)
- The Temptation of Jesus: Victory over Satan (4:1-13)
- The Beginning of Jesus’ Public Ministry (4:14-15)
- The Rejected Messiah: Jesus in Nazareth (4:16-30)
- Jesus Commands the Unclean Spirits (4:31-37)
- Jesus Heals and Casts Out Demons (4:38-41)
- Jesus Proclaims the Kingdom of God (4:42-44)
- The Call of the First Disciples: From Fishermen to Fishers of Men (5:1-11)
- Jesus Heals the Leper: A Touch of Compassion (5:12-16)
- The Authority of Jesus: Forgiving Sins and Healing the Paralyzed (5:17-26)
- Jesus Calls Sinners to Repentance: The Call of Levi (5:27-32)
- The New Wine and the New Wineskins (5:33-39)
- Lord of the Sabbath: Jesus’ Authority Over the Law (6:1-5)
- Doing Good on the Sabbath: Jesus Heals a Withered Hand (6:6-11)
- The Twelve Apostles: Chosen by Jesus for His Mission (6:12-16)
- The Power of Jesus: Crowds Come to Hear and Be Healed (6:17-19)
- The Beatitudes: Blessings for the Humble and Persecuted (6:20-23)
- Woes to the Rich and Comfortable: The Danger of Worldly Security (6:24-26)
- Love Your Enemies: The Radical Call to Mercy (6:27-36)
- Judge Not, Lest You Be Judged: The Need for Humility (6:37-42)
- Good Trees Bear Good Fruit: The Heart Revealed (6:43-45)
- Built on the Rock: The Foundation of Obedience (6:46-49)
- Great Faith in Jesus' Authority: The Healing of the Centurion’s Servant (7:1-10)
- Jesus Raises the Widow's Son: Compassion and Power Over Death (7:11-17)
- The Messiah Revealed: Jesus' Response to John the Baptist (7:18-35)
- The Power of Forgiveness: A Woman’s Love and Jesus’ Mercy (7:36-50)
- The Kingdom of God: Faithful Women and Their Support (8:1-3)
- Soil of the Heart: The Parable of the Sower (8:4-8)
- The Parable of the Sower Explained: Faithful Hearing and Bearing Fruit (Luke 8:9-15)
- Light in the Darkness: Faithful Hearing and Bearing Fruit (8:16-18)
- The Family of God: Hearers and Doers of the Word (8:19-21)
- Power Over the Storm: Jesus' Authority and Our Faith (8:22-25)
- The Deliverance of the Demon-Possessed Man: Jesus’ Power and Mercy (8:26-39)
- Jesus Heals a Woman and the Daughter of Jairus (8:40-56)
- The Twelve Sent to Proclaim the Kingdom (9:1-6)
- Who Is Jesus? Herod’s Curiosity and the Spread of the Gospel (9:7-9)
- Jesus, the Bread of Life: Feeding the Five Thousand (9:10-17)
- The Confession of Peter: Jesus as the Christ (9:18-20)
- The Savior’s Sacrifice: Jesus Reveals His Coming Passion (9:21-22)
- The Cost of Discipleship: Taking Up the Cross (9:23-27)
- The Transfiguration: Jesus Revealed in Glory (9:28-36)
- A Father’s Faith and Jesus’ Power: The Healing of a Demon-Possessed Boy (9:37-43)
- The Coming Passion: Jesus Foretells His Suffering (9:43-45)
- The Greatest in the Kingdom: Humility and Service (9:46-48)
- Whoever Is Not Against Us Is For Us (9:49-50)
- The Path to the Cross: Jesus Begins His Final Journey (9:51)
- Rejected by the Samaritans: Jesus’ Mission of Mercy (9:52-56)
- The Cost of Discipleship: Following Jesus Without Hesitation (9:57-62)
- Laborers in the Harvest: Jesus Sends Out the Seventy-Two (10:1-12)
- The Consequences of Rejection: Woe to Unrepentant Cities (10:13-16)
- Rejoicing in Authority: The Seventy-Two Return with Joy (10:17-20)
- Rejoicing in the Father’s Revelation: The Blessing of Knowing the Kingdom (10:21-24)
- Who Is My Neighbor? The Parable of the Good Samaritan (10:25-37)
- Mary and Martha: The Call to Listen to Jesus (10:38-42)
- The Lord’s Prayer and the Call to Persistent Prayer (11:1-13)
- The Stronger One: Jesus’ Victory Over the Kingdom of Darkness (11:14-23)
- The Return of the Evil Spirit: A Warning Against Spiritual Complacency (11:24-26)
- The True Blessing: Hearing and Obeying God's Word (11:27-28)
- The Sign of Jonah: A Call to Repentance and Faith (11:29-32)
- The Light of the Body: Guarding Your Spiritual Vision (11:33-36)
- Hypocrisy Exposed: The Woes Against the Pharisees and Lawyers (11:37-54)
- Beware of Hypocrisy: What Is Hidden Will Be Revealed (12:1-3)
- Fear God, Not Man: Trust in God’s Care (12:4-7)
- Confess Christ Before Men: The Assurance of the Holy Spirit (12:8-12)
- The Parable of the Rich Fool: Seek True Riches in God (12:13-21)
- Do Not Worry: Trust in God’s Provision (12:22-34)
- Watch and Be Ready: The Duty of the Faithful Servant (12:35-48)
- Christ’s Mission: Division and the Cost of Discipleship (12:49-53)
- Discern the Signs: Repent and Be Reconciled (12:54-59)
- Repent or Perish: The Call to Turn to God (13:1-5)
- The Parable of the Fig Tree: A Final Chance to Bear Fruit (13:6-9)
- Healing on the Sabbath: Jesus’ Compassion and Authority (13:10-17)
- The Parables of Growth: The Mustard Seed and the Yeast (13:18-21)
- The Narrow Door: The Urgency of Salvation (13:22-30)
- Jesus' Lament Over Jerusalem: A Call to Repentance (13:31-35)
- Mercy Over Sacrifice: Jesus Heals on the Sabbath (14:1-6)
- Exalting the Humble: A Lesson in True Greatness (14:7-11)
- The Great Banquet: A Call to the Marginalized (14:12-24)
- The Cost of Discipleship: Counting the Cost to Follow Jesus (14:25-33)
- Salt That Loses Its Flavor: A Warning for Disciples (14:34-35)
- The Lost Sheep: God's Joy in Finding the Lost (15:1-7)
- The Coin Found: Rejoicing in the Restoration of the Lost (15:8-10)
- The Prodigal Son: The Parable of Repentance and Forgiveness (15:11-32)
- Faithful Stewardship: Lessons from the Unjust Steward (16:1-13)
- The Law and the Kingdom: The Danger of Loving Money (16:14-17)
- God’s Design for Marriage and the Sin of Adultery (16:18)
- The Rich Man and Lazarus: A Warning About Eternal Judgment (16:19-31)
- Warnings Against Temptation and the Call to Forgiveness (17:1-4)
- Faith as a Mustard Seed (17:5-6)
- Unworthy Servants (17:7-10)
- Jesus Cleanses Ten Lepers (17:11-19)
- The Coming of the Kingdom (17:20-37)
- The Parable of the Persistent Widow (18:1-8)
- The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (18:9-14)
- Faith Like a Child (18:15-17)
- Jesus and the Rich Young Man (18:18-30)
- The Third Passion Prediction (18:31-34)
- The Healing of Blind Bartimaeus (18:35-43)
- The Conversion of Zacchaeus (19:1-10)
- The Parable of the Ten Minas (19:11-27)
- Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King (19:28-40)
- Jesus Weeps over Jerusalem (19:41-44)
- Jesus Cleanses the Temple (19:45-48)
- The Challenge to Jesus' Authority (20:1-8)
- The Parable of the Wicked Tenants (20:9-18)
- The Question About Paying Taxes (20:19-26)
- The Question About the Resurrection (20:27-40)
- The Question About the Messiah (20:41-44)
- The Warning Against the Scribes (20:45-47)
- The Widow's Mite (21:1-4)
- Warnings of Coming Destruction and Deception (21:5-9)
- Signs of the End and the Call to Endurance (21:10-19)
- The Fall of Jerusalem and the Times of the Gentiles (21:20-24)
- The Signs of His Coming and Our Redemption (21:25-28)
- The Parable of the Fig Tree (21:29-33)
- Watchfulness and Readiness for Christ's Return (21:34-38)
- The Plot to Betray Jesus (22:1-2)
- Judas Betrays Jesus (22:3-6)
- The Preparation for the Passover (22:7-13)
- The Institution of the Lord's Supper (22:14-23)
- The Greatest Among You Shall Be Your Servant (22:24-30)
- Jesus Predicts Peter's Denial (22:31-34)
- Jesus Prepares His Disciples for the Coming Trials (22:35-38)
- The Agony in the Garden (22:39-46)
- The Betrayal and Arrest of Jesus (22:47-53)
- Peter Denies Jesus (22:54-62)
- Jesus Is Mocked and Beaten (22:63-65)
- The Jewish Council Condemns Jesus (22:66-71)
- Jesus’ Trial Before Pilate (23:1-5)
- Jesus Before Herod (23:6-17)
- The Crowd Chooses Barabbas: Pilate Delivers Jesus to Be Crucified (23:18-25)
- The Crucifixion of Jesus and His Promise to the Penitent Thief (23:26-43)
- The Death of Jesus (23:44-49)
- The Burial of Jesus (23:50-56a)
- The Resurrection of Jesus Revealed (23:56-24:12)
- The Road to Emmaus and the Recognition of Jesus (24:13-35)
- The Appearance of the Risen Christ and His Ascension (24:36-53)
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- The Word Made Flesh (1:1-18)
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- The Wedding at Cana: Jesus' First Miracle (2:1-12)
- The Cleansing of the Temple (2:13-25)
- You Must Be Born Again: Jesus' Conversation with Nicodemus (3:1-21)
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- The Testimony of John the Baptist: The Coming of the Bridegroom (3:22-36)
- Jesus and the Samaritan Woman: The Water of Life (4)
- The Healing at the Pool of Bethesda (5:1-17)
- Jesus' Claim to Divine Sonship (5:18)
- The Authority of the Son: Life and Judgment (5:19-29)
- The Witness to Jesus' Authority (5:30-47)
- The Feeding of the 5,000: Jesus Provides (6:1-15)
- Jesus Walks on Water: A Revelation of His Power (6:16-21)
- The Bread of Life Discourse (6:22-59)
- The Hard Teaching and the Response of Faith (6:60-71)
- Jesus at the Feast: Teaching with Authority (7:1-24)
- Is This the Christ? The People's Response to Jesus (7:25-31)
- Where I Am Going, You Cannot Come (7:32-36)
- Rivers of Living Water: The Promise of the Spirit (7:37-39)
- Division Over Jesus: Is He the Christ? (7:40-52)
- Jesus and the Woman Caught in Adultery: Mercy and Forgiveness (7:53-8:11)
- The Light of the World: Jesus' Authority and the Call to Faith (8:12-30)
- The Truth Will Set You Free (8:31-38)
- Children of Abraham or Children of the Devil? (8:39-47)
- Before Abraham Was, I Am (8:48-59)
- The Man Born Blind: Jesus Heals and Reveals (9)
- The Good Shepherd and His Sheep (10:1-21)
- Jesus, the Good Shepherd: The Father and I Are One (10:22-42)
- The Death of Lazarus and Jesus' Purpose (11:1-16)
- Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life (11:17-27)
- Jesus Weeps: The Compassion of the Savior (11:28-37)
- The Raising of Lazarus: Jesus' Power Over Death (11:38-44)
- The Plot to Kill Jesus: The Rejection of the Messiah (11:45-57)
- Mary Anoints Jesus: A Sign of Love and Devotion (12:1-11)
- The Triumphal Entry: Jesus is the King (12:12-19)
- The Glorification of the Son: The Path to Resurrection (12:20-26)
- The Voice from Heaven: Jesus' Mission to Die (12:27-36)
- Unbelief in the Midst of Miracles (12:37-43)
- Jesus, the Light of the World: The Call to Believe (12:44-50)
- The Washing of the Disciples' Feet: A Model of Humble Service (13:1-20)
- The Betrayal Foretold: Judas' Deception (13:21-30)
- A New Commandment: Love One Another (13:31-35)
- Peter's Denial Foretold (13:36-38)
- I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life (14:1-14)
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- The Promise of the Holy Spirit and Peace (14:15-31)
- Abiding in Christ: The Vine, the Branches, and the Promise of Persecution (15:1-16:4a)
- The Promise of the Holy Spirit: The Comforter and Convicter (16:4b-15)
- The Promise of Jesus' Resurrection and Peace (16:16-33)
- The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus (17)
- The Arrest of Jesus: Submission to the Father's Will (18:1-11)
- Jesus' First Trial: The High Priest's Interrogation (18:12-14)
- Peter's First Denial: Fear and Failure (18:15-18)
- Jesus' Interrogation by the High Priest (18:19-24)
- Peter's Second and Third Denials (18:25-27)
- Jesus Before Pilate: The Religious Leaders' Accusations (18:28-32)
- Jesus' Trial Before Pilate: The Question of Truth and Kingship (18:33-40)
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- The Crucifixion of Jesus (19:1-27)
- The Final Words of Jesus: It is Finished (19:28-30)
- The Confirmation of Jesus' Death: Fulfillment of Prophecy (19:31-37)
- The Burial of Jesus: Honoring the Savior (19:38-42)
- The Empty Tomb: The First Witnesses to the Resurrection (20:1-10)
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- Jesus Restores Peter: Feed My Sheep (21:15-19)
- The Final Words of John: Following Jesus and the Testimony of the Beloved Disciple (21:20-25)
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Acts of the Apostles
- The Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles: Jesus' Final Instructions (1:1-2)
- The Ascension of Jesus: The Promise of the Holy Spirit (1:3-11)
- The Selection of Matthias: The Apostles' First Act of Unity (1:12-26)
- The Coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (2:1-13)
- Peter's Pentecost Sermon: The Call to Repent and Be Baptized (2:14-41)
- The Fellowship of the Believers: The Life of the Early Church (2:42-47)
- The Healing of the Lame Man: A Sign of the Power of Jesus (3:1-10)
- Peter's Sermon: Repentance and the Promise of Jesus (3:11-26)
- Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin: Bold Witness in the Face of Persecution (4:1-22)
- The Early Church Prays for Boldness: Empowered by the Holy Spirit (4:23-31)
- The Unity and Generosity of the Early Church (4:32-36)
- Ananias and Sapphira: The Danger of Lying to the Holy Spirit (5:1-11)
- The Apostles' Bold Witness and the Persecution of the Church (5:12-42)
- The Appointment of the Seven Deacons: Servants for the Church (6:1-7)
- Stephen's Bold Witness and False Accusations (Acts 6:8-15)
- Stephen's Speech: A History of Rejection and God's Faithfulness (7:1-53)
- The Martyrdom of Stephen: The First Christian to Die for the Faith (7:54-8:1a)
- Saul's Persecution of the Church (8:1b-3)
- Acts Philip's Mission in Samaria: Proclaiming Christ with Power (8:4-8)
- The Conversion of Simon the Sorcerer: True Faith vs. False Power (8:9-25)
- Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch: The Gospel Goes to the Gentiles (8:26-40)
- The Conversion of Saul: A Radical Change by God’s Grace (9:1-19a)
- Saul Proclaims Jesus: Boldness in the Face of Opposition (9:19b-22)
- Saul's Escape from Persecution: God's Protection in the Midst of Danger (9:23-25)
- Saul's Acceptance by the Apostles and the Growth of the Church (9:26-31)
- Peter Heals Aeneas: The Power of Christ’s Healing (9:32-35)
- Peter Raises Tabitha: A Sign of Christ’s Life-Giving Power (9:36-43)
- The Vision of Cornelius: God Prepares the Way for the Gospel (10:1-8)
- Peter's Vision: God Opens the Door to the Gentiles (10:9-33)
- Peter Proclaims Jesus: The Gospel for All People (10:34-43)
- The Holy Spirit Falls on the Gentiles: The Gospel Received by All (10:44-48)
- Peter Defends the Gospel to the Gentiles: God’s Gift of Salvation for All (11:1-18)
- The Church in Antioch: A Center for Mission and Generosity (11:19-30)
- James Martyred, Peter Imprisoned: The Church’s Suffering and Prayer (12:1-5)
- Peter’s Miraculous Escape: God’s Deliverance in the Midst of Persecution (12:6-19)
- Herod’s Pride and God’s Judgment: The Fate of the Oppressor (12:20-25)
- The Calling of Paul and Barnabas: Set Apart for the Work of the Gospel (13:1-3)
- Paul and Barnabas in Cyprus: The Power of the Gospel Against Opposition (13:4-12)
- Paul’s Sermon in Antioch: The Gospel of Salvation for All (13:13-52)
- Preaching in Iconium: Faith and Opposition (14:1-7)
- Paul and Barnabas in Lystra: The Danger of Misplaced Worship (14:8-18)
- Persecution and Perseverance: Strengthening the Disciples (14:19-23)
- Return to Antioch: Reporting God's Work Among the Gentiles (14:24-28)
- Debate Over Circumcision: Must Gentiles Keep the Law? (15:1-5)
- Peter and James Affirm Justification by Grace (15:6-21)
- The Council’s Letter: Encouragement in the Gospel (15:22-35)
- Paul and Barnabas Part Ways: God's Mission Continues (15:36-41)
- Timothy Joins Paul: Strengthening the Churches (16:1-5)
- The Macedonian Call: The Spirit Directs the Mission (16:6-10)
- Lydia’s Conversion: The Lord Opens Her Heart (16:11-15)
- Paul and Silas Imprisoned: Suffering for the Gospel (16:16-24)
- Paul and Silas Freed: God's Deliverance and the Philippian Jailer’s Salvation (16:25-40)
- Paul and Silas in Thessalonica: Proclaiming the Gospel Amidst Persecution (17:1-9)
- The Bereans: Receiving the Word with Eagerness and Examining the Scriptures (17:10-15)
- Paul in Athens: Proclaiming the Unknown God (17:16-21)
- Paul’s Sermon on Mars Hill: The Call to Repentance and Faith in the Risen Christ (17:22-34)
- Paul in Corinth: God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Opposition (18:1-17)
- Paul’s Departure from Corinth: A Journey of Faithfulness and Mission (18:18-22)
- Apollos’ Ministry in Ephesus: Growing in the Knowledge of the Way (18:23-28)
- Paul in Ephesus: Baptism and the Holy Spirit (19:1-10)
- God's Power in Ephesus: The Triumph of the Gospel over Evil (19:11-20)
- The Riot in Ephesus: The Gospel’s Challenge to Idolatry and the World (19:21-41)
- Paul’s Journey through Macedonia and Greece: Strengthening the Churches (20:1-6)
- Paul’s Farewell in Troas: The Power of the Word and the Promise of Resurrection (20:7-16)
- Paul’s Farewell to the Ephesian Elders: A Call to Faithful Leadership and Watchfulness (20:17-38)
- Paul's Journey to Jerusalem: Determined to Fulfill God's Will (21:1-16)
- Paul's Arrival in Jerusalem: Balancing Unity and Freedom in Christ (21:17-26)
- Paul’s Arrest in Jerusalem: Facing Opposition for the Gospel (21:27-36)
- Paul’s Defense Before the Crowd: The Power of the Gospel to Transform (21:37-22:21)
- Paul’s Citizenship Revealed: The Protection of God’s Servant (22:22-29)
- Paul Before the Sanhedrin: Boldness in Witnessing to the Resurrection (22:30-23:11)
- Paul’s Deliverance from Conspiracy: God’s Protection in the Midst of Danger (23:12-35)
- Paul’s Trial Before Felix: Faithful Witness in the Face of Accusations (24)
- Paul Appeals to Caesar: Standing Firm in His Faith and Rights (25:1-12)
- Paul’s Defense Before Festus: Testifying to the Truth in the Face of Accusations (25:13-27)
- Paul’s Defense Before Agrippa: A Witness to His Conversion and Faith in Christ (26:1-11)
- Paul’s Testimony Before Agrippa: The Gospel’s Call to Repentance and Faith in the Risen Christ (26:12-32)
- Paul Sets Sail for Rome: Warnings of Danger and the Pursuit of God’s Plan (27:1-12)
- The Storm at Sea: God’s Assurance and Paul’s Leadership in the Midst of Crisis (27:13-38)
- The Shipwreck: God’s Faithfulness in the Midst of Destruction (27:39-44)
- Paul on Malta: God’s Miraculous Protection and the Power of the Gospel (28:1-10)
- Paul’s Arrival in Rome: Encouragement from Fellow Believers (28:11-15)
- Paul in Rome: Proclaiming the Kingdom of God with Boldness (28:16-31)
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Romans
- Paul’s Introduction to the Romans: The Power of the Gospel for Salvation (1:1-15)
- The Power of the Gospel: Justification by Faith (1:16-17)
- The Wrath of God Against Sin: The Consequences of Rejecting the Truth (1:18-32)
- God’s Righteous Judgment: Impartial and According to Works (2:1-11)
- True Circumcision: A Matter of the Heart, Not the Flesh (2:12-29)
- The Faithfulness of God: Human Unfaithfulness and God’s Truth (3:1-8)
- All Are Under Sin: The Universality of Human Depravity (3:9-20)
- Righteousness Through Faith: Justified by God’s Grace Alone (3:21-31)
- Abraham Justified by Faith: Righteousness Apart from Works (4)
- Peace with God Through Christ: Justification, Hope, and the Gift of Grace (5)
- Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ: Baptism and New Life (6)
- The Struggle with Sin: The Law and the Need for Christ (7)
- No Condemnation in Christ: Life in the Spirit (8:1-11)
- Adopted as God’s Children: Led by the Spirit to Glory (8:12-17)
- The Hope of Glory: Suffering, Redemption, and God’s Unfailing Purpose (8:18-30)
- God’s Unshakable Love: More Than Conquerors in Christ (8:31-39)
- God’s Sovereign Choice: His Mercy and Election (9:1-29)
- The Righteousness of Faith: Israel’s Rejection and the Call to All People (9:30-10:21)
- God’s Remnant: His Faithful People in Israel (11:1-10)
- Grafted into God’s Promise: The Salvation of the Gentiles and the Hope for Israel (11:11-24)
- The Mystery of Israel’s Salvation: God’s Unsearchable Wisdom and Mercy (11:25-36)
- Living Sacrifices: Transformed by the Renewal of Your Mind (12:1-2)
- Living in Humility: Using Gifts in Service to the Body of Christ (12:3-8)
- Living Out the Love of Christ: Christian Conduct in a Fallen World (12:9-21)
- Submission to Authorities: God’s Order for Society (13:1-7)
- The Fulfillment of the Law: Love as the Perfect Commandment (13:8-10)
- Living in the Light of Christ’s Return: Putting on the Armor of Light (13:11-14)
- Accepting One Another in Christian Liberty: Living for the Lord (14:1-12)
- Living for the Good of Others: Avoiding Stumbling Blocks in Christian Liberty (14:13-23)
- Living in Harmony: Bearing with One Another in Christ’s Love (15:1-7)
- Christ, the Hope of All Nations: God’s Promise Fulfilled in Jesus (15:8-13)
- Paul’s Mission and Plans: Striving Together for the Gospel (15:14-33)
- Christ, the Hope of All Nations: God’s Promise Fulfilled in Jesus (16)
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- Called by God: Grace and Peace in Christ (1:1-3)
- Enriched in Christ: Faithful to the End (1:4-9)
- United in Christ: Rejecting Divisions in the Church (1:10-17)
- The Folly of the Cross: God's Wisdom and Power in Christ (1:18-25)
- God’s Power in Weakness: Boasting in Christ Alone (1:26-2:5)
- God’s Hidden Wisdom: Revealed for Our Glory (2:6-9)
- Spiritual Wisdom: Understanding Through the Spirit (2:10-16)
- Spiritual Maturity: Moving Beyond Infant Faith (3:1-4)
- Co-Workers in God’s Field: Humble Service in the Gospel (3:5-9)
- Building on the Foundation of Christ: Faithfulness in Ministry (3:10-15)
- The Temple of God: Honoring His Holy Presence (3:16-17)
- True Wisdom and Accountability: Humility Before God (3:18-4:5)
- Living as Servants of Christ: Faithfulness and Humility in Ministry (4:6-21)
- Church Discipline: Purging Sin for the Sake of the Gospel (5)
- Christian Unity and Justice: Resolving Disputes in the Light of the Gospel (6:1-11)
- Glorifying God with Our Bodies: Living in Purity (6:12-20)
- Marriage and Purity: God's Design for Relationships (7:1-7)
- The Gift of Singleness: Living in Purity and Self-Control (7:8-9)
- Faithfulness in Marriage: Living Out God’s Will in Difficult Circumstances (7:10-16)
- Living Faithfully in Your Calling: Contentment and Obedience to God (7:17-24)
- The Call to Undivided Devotion: Living as a Single Person in Christ (7:25-38)
- Freedom in Marriage: Living According to God’s Will (7:39-40)
- Knowledge and Love: Building Up the Church in Humility (8:1-3)
- The One True God: Understanding Our Freedom in Christ (8:4-6)
- Using Christian Freedom Responsibly: Loving Others Above All (8:7-13)
- The Apostle's Example: Sacrificing Rights for the Sake of the Gospel (9)
- Warnings from Israel's Past: Standing Firm in Faith and Fleeing Temptation (10:1-13)
- Fleeing Idolatry: A Call to Faithful Worship (10:14-22)
- Christian Freedom and Responsibility: Living for the Good of Others (10:23-26)
- Christian Freedom in Action: Considering the Conscience of Others (10:27-30)
- Living for the Glory of God: Imitating Christ in All Things (10:31-11:1)
- Honoring God in Worship: Headship and the Role of Women (11:2-16)
- The Lord's Supper: A Sacred Meal of Unity and Reverence (11:17-34)
- Understanding Spiritual Gifts: Confessing Jesus as Lord (12:1-3)
- Diversity of Gifts, Unity of Purpose: The Spirit's Work for the Common Good (12:4-7)
- The Gifts of the Spirit: Empowering the Church for Service (12:8-11)
- The Body of Christ: Unity in Diversity (12:12-31)
- The Necessity of Love: Without It, All is Nothing (13:1-3)
- The Nature of True Love: Reflecting Christ's Love for Us (13:4-7)
- The Enduring Nature of Love: Faith, Hope, and Love Abide Forever (13:8-13)
- Desiring the Gifts that Build Up the Church: The Superiority of Prophecy (14:1-5)
- The Need for Clarity in Worship: Gifts that Strengthen the Church (14:6-12)
- Praying and Speaking with Understanding: The Importance of Edification in Worship (14:13-19)
- Mature in Understanding: Worship That Leads to Faith and Conviction (14:20-25)
- Order in Worship: The Role of Women and the Proper Use of Gifts (14:26-36)
- Respecting God’s Authority: The Proper Use of Spiritual Gifts in Worship (14:37-40)
- The Gospel of the Resurrection: Christ’s Death and Victory (15:1-11)
- The Resurrection: Essential to the Christian Faith (15:12-19)
- Christ’s Resurrection and the Future Hope of Believers (15:20-34)
- The Resurrection Body: From Corruption to Glory (15:35-58)
- Stewardship and Generosity in the Church (16:1-4)
- Paul’s Travel Plans and the Ministry of Apollos (16:5-11)
- Encouragement, Final Instructions, and Greetings (16:12-24)
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- Greeting with Grace and Peace (1:1-2)
- The God of All Comfort (1:3-7)
- God's Comfort in Affliction and Paul's Pastoral Heart (1:8-2:2)
- Forgiveness and the Fragrance of Christ (2:3-13)
- The Aroma of Christ: Life to Some, Death to Others (2:14-16a)
- Ministers of the New Covenant: The Glory of the Spirit (2:16b-3:18)
- Treasure in Jars of Clay: The Light of the Gospel (4)
- Our Eternal Home: Walking by Faith, Not by Sight (5:1-10)
- The Love of Christ Compels Us (5:11-15)
- New Creation in Christ (5:16-17)
- The Ministry of Reconciliation (5:18-21)
- The Call to Holiness and Endurance in Ministry (6:1-13)
- The Call to Separate from Unbelievers and Pursue Holiness (6:14-7:1)
- Godly Sorrow and True Repentance (7:2-16)
- The Example of the Macedonians: Generosity in Christ (8:1-15)
- Paul’s Commitment to Integrity in Handling the Collection (8:16-24)
- The Blessings of Generosity (9)
- Paul's Defense of His Apostolic Ministry (10)
- Paul's Concern for the Corinthians' Faithfulness (11:1-6)
- Paul Defends His Apostolic Ministry (11:7-15)
- Paul’s Boasting in Weakness (11:16-21a)
- Paul’s Sufferings for Christ (11:21b-33)
- Paul’s Vision and His Thorn in the Flesh (12:1-10)
- Paul's Defense of His Apostleship (12:11-13)
- Paul's Unselfishness in Ministry (12:14-18)
- Paul’s Final Warning and Appeal (12:19-13:10)
- Final Exhortations and Blessing (13:11-14)
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Galatians
- Salutation: The Gospel of Grace and Peace (1:1-5)
- A Warning Against a Different Gospel (1:6-10)
- The Divine Origin of Paul's Gospel (1:11-12)
- Paul Defends His Apostleship and the Gospel (1:13-2:14)
- Justification by Faith, Not by Works of the Law (2:15-16)
- Crucified with Christ: Living by Faith (2:17-20)
- Grace Not Nullified: Righteousness Through Faith (2:21)
- The Foolishness of Relying on Works (3:1-5)
- Righteousness by Faith, Not by the Law (3:6-14)
- The Promise to Abraham and the Covenant of Grace (3:15-18)
- The Law as a Guardian Until Christ (3:19-22)
- Sons and Heirs Through Faith in Christ (3:23-29)
- Adopted as Sons Through Christ (4:1-7)
- The Danger of Returning to Weak and Worthless Principles (4:8-11)
- Paul’s Concern for the Galatians' Spiritual Well-being (4:12-20)
- The Two Covenants: Slavery vs. Freedom in Christ (4:21-5:1)
- The Freedom of Faith in Christ (5:2-6)
- The Danger of False Teaching and the Call to Love (5:7-15)
- The Works of the Flesh (5:16-21)
- The Fruit of the Spirit (5:22-26)
- Restoring the Fallen: Bearing Each Other's Burdens (6:1-5)
- Sowing to the Spirit: Reaping Eternal Life (6:6-10)
- Boasting in the Cross of Christ (6:11-18)
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Ephesians
- Greeting in Christ: Grace and Peace from God (1:1-2)
- Spiritual Blessings in Christ and the Riches of His Grace (1:3-23)
- God’s Eternal Plan: Redemption and Blessings in Christ (1:3-14)
- Paul’s Prayer: Knowledge of Christ’s Power and Glory (1:15-23)
- Saved by Grace Through Faith (2:1-10)
- One in Christ: Reconciled by the Cross (2:11-22)
- The Mystery of Christ Revealed to the Gentiles (3:1-13)
- Paul’s Prayer for Strength in Christ’s Love (3:14-21)
- Unity in the Body of Christ (4:1-16)
- Living as New Creations in Christ (4:17-32)
- Imitating God and Walking in the Light (5:1-14)
- Living Wisely and Being Filled with the Spirit (5:15-21)
- Christ and the Church: A Model for Marriage (5:22-33)
- Children, Obey Your Parents; Fathers, Train in the Lord (6:1-4)
- Servants and Masters: Serving in the Fear of the Lord (6:5-9)
- The Armor of God: Strength for the Spiritual Battle (6:10-17)
- The Power of Prayer for Boldness in the Gospel (6:18-20)
- Tychicus: A Messenger of Comfort and Encouragement (6:21-22)
- Peace, Love, and Faith in Christ (6:23-24)
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Philippians
- Greetings in Christ: Grace and Peace to You (1:1-2)
- Thanksgiving and Prayer for Growth in Christ (1:3-11)
- Advancing the Gospel in All Circumstances (1:12-18)
- Living or Dying for Christ: A Desire to Glorify God (1:19-26)
- Standing Firm in One Spirit: Suffering for the Gospel (1:27-30)
- The Humility of Christ: A Model for Unity and Service (2:1-11)
- Shining as Lights in the World: Living Out Salvation (2:12-18)
- Timothy and Epaphroditus: Models of Faithful Service (2:19-30)
- Righteousness Through Faith in Christ (3:1-11)
- Pressing On Toward the Heavenly Prize (3:12-4:1)
- Living in Peace and Rejoicing in the Lord (4:2-9)
- Contentment and Generosity in Christ (4:10-20)
- Greetings in Christ and the Blessing of God's Grace (4:21-23)
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Colossians
- Grace and Peace in Christ: A Letter to the Faithful (1:1-2)
- Thanksgiving for the Gospel’s Work in You (1:3-8)
- Prayer for Spiritual Growth and Redemption in Christ (1:9-14)
- The Supremacy of Christ: Lord of Creation and Redemption (1:15-20)
- Reconciled Through Christ: The Mystery of the Gospel Proclaimed (1:21-29)
- Encouragement in Christ: Strengthened in Faith and Truth (2:1-5)
- Alive in Christ: Rooted in Him and Freed from the Law’s Burden (2:6-15)
- Freedom in Christ: Rejecting Legalism and Human Traditions (2:16-23)
- Seek the Things Above: Set Your Heart on Christ (3:1-4)
- Put On the New Self: Living in Christ’s Righteousness (3:5-17)
- Christlike Relationships: Living Out the Gospel in Family and Work (3:18-4:1)
- Devoted to Prayer and Ready to Witness (4:2-6)
- Faithful Servants and Partners in the Gospel (4:7-18)
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1 Thessalonians
- Greetings to the Church of the Thessalonians: Grace and Peace in Christ (1:1)
- The Power of the Gospel: A Model of Faith, Hope, and Love (1:2-10)
- Paul’s Ministry: A Model of Faithful Service and Care for Believers (2:1-12)
- Receiving the Word with Joy and Endurance Amid Persecution (2:13-16)
- Longing for Fellowship and Strengthened in Faith (2:17-3:10)
- Prayer for Growth in Love and Holiness (3:11-13)
- Living to Please God: A Call to Holy Living (4:1-2)
- Called to Purity: Living in Sanctification and Honor (4:3-8)
- Live in Love and Quiet Dependence: A Call to Brotherly Love and Work (4:9-12)
- The Comfort of Christ's Return: Hope for the Dead in Christ (4:13-18)
- Living in the Light of Christ’s Coming: Watchful and Sober in Hope (5:1-11)
- Living in Christian Community: Respect, Support, and Peace (5:12-15)
- Rejoicing, Praying, and Giving Thanks: Living in the Power of the Spirit (5:16-22)
- God’s Faithful Sanctification and Final Blessing (5:23-28)
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2 Thessalonians
- Grace and Peace in Christ: Greetings to the Church (1:1-2)
- Growing Faith and Enduring Love in the Face of Persecution (1:3-4)
- God’s Righteous Judgment: Comfort for the Afflicted and Punishment for the Wicked (1:5-10)
- Praying for Strength and Glory in Christ (1:11-12)
- The Coming of Christ and the Revelation of the Man of Lawlessness (2:1-12)
- Chosen for Salvation: Standing Firm in God's Truth (2:13-17)
- Praying for the Gospel's Progress and the Strength to Stand Firm (3:1-5)
- Living Diligently: Avoiding Idleness and Walking in Obedience (3:6-12)
- Persevering in Good Works and Church Discipline (3:13-15)
- The Lord of Peace Be with You Always (3:16)
- A Sign of Paul's Apostolic Authority (3:17)
- Grace Be with You All (3:18)
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1 Timothy
- Paul’s Apostolic Greeting: Grace, Mercy, and Peace in Christ (1:1-2)
- Guarding the Faith: Warning Against False Teaching (1:3-11)
- Christ Came to Save Sinners: Paul’s Testimony of Grace (1:12-17)
- Fight the Good Fight: Holding to Faith and a Good Conscience (1:18-20)
- Pray for All: Christ, the One Mediator (2:1-7)
- God’s Design for Order in Worship (2:8-15)
- Qualifications for Overseers: The Call to Pastoral Leadership (3:1-7)
- Qualifications for Deacons: Faithful Service in the Church (3:8-13)
- The Mystery of Godliness: The Person and Work of Christ (3:14-16)
- Warning Against False Teachings: The Goodness of God’s Creation (4:1-5)
- Train in Godliness: The Promise of Life Now and in the Age to Come (4:6-10)
- A Call to Faithful Ministry: Set an Example in Word and Deed (4:11-16)
- Respectful Relationships in the Church: Honoring Older Men and Women (5:1-2)
- Caring for Widows: A Call to Compassion and Responsibility (5:3-16)
- Honoring Elders: Proper Care and Accountability in Church Leadership (5:17-25)
- Honoring Masters and Serving God (6:1-2)
- Warnings Against False Teachings and Covetousness (6:3-5)
- The Danger of Loving Money and the Pursuit of Godliness (6:6-10)
- Fight the Good Fight of Faith and Await Christ's Return (6:11-16)
- Instructions for the Rich: Generosity and Eternal Life (6:17-19)
- Guarding the Faith and Avoiding False Knowledge (6:20-21)
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2 Timothy
- Greeting and Apostolic Authority (1:1-2)
- Thanksgiving for Faith in Christ (1:3-5)
- Do Not Be Ashamed of the Gospel (1:6-14)
- Paul's Example of Faithful Ministry and God's Mercy (1:15-16)
- Be Strong in Grace and Faithfulness (2:1-7)
- The Faithful Witness and Endurance in Christ (2:8-13)
- Warn Against Wrangling and Hold Fast to the Truth (2:14-21)
- Pursuing Righteousness and Correcting with Gentleness (2:22-26)
- Godlessness in the Last Days (3:1-9)
- The Sufficiency of Scripture for Teaching and Perseverance (3:10-17)
- Preach the Word in All Seasons (4:1-5)
- Paul's Triumphant Farewell (4:6-8)
- Final Encouragements and the Lord’s Faithfulnesss (4:9-22)
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Titus
- Greeting in the Faith and Hope of Eternal Life (1:1-4)
- Qualifications for Pastors (Overseers) (1:5-9)
- Rejecting False Teachers and their Destructive Influence (1:10-16)
- Instructions for Godly Living in the Church (2:1-10)
- The Grace of God that Brings Salvation (2:11-15)
- Reminders for Christian Living and Submission to Authorities (3:1-2)
- Saved by Grace: The Renewal of the Holy Spirit (3:3-8)
- Avoiding Foolish Controversies (3:9-11)
- Instructions for Christian Living and Good Works (3:12-14)
- Encouragement for Christian Fellowship and Good Works (3:15)
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Philemon
- Grace and Peace in Christ (1-3)
- Thanksgiving for Philemon’s Love and Faith (4-7)
- Paul's Appeal for a Brother in Christ (8-20)
- Final Greetings and Confidence in Christ (21-25)
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Hebrews
- God Has Spoken by His Son (1:1-3)
- Christ Superior to the Angels (1:4-14)
- Pay Closer Attention to the Word of Salvation (2:1-4)
- The Son Made Perfect Through Suffering (2:5-18)
- Christ, the Superior to Moses (3:1-6)
- Entering God's Rest through Faith (3:7-4:13)
- Jesus, Our High Priest (4:14-5:10)
- Warning Against Spiritual Immaturity and Apostasy (5:11-6:12)
- The Sure and Steadfast Hope in God's Promise (6:13-20)
- Melchizedek: A Foreshadowing of Christ’s Eternal Priesthood (7:1-10)
- The Superior Priesthood of Christ (7:11-28)
- Christ, the High Priest of the New Covenant (8)
- The Imperfect Worship of the Old Covenant (9:1-10)
- Christ's Perfect Sacrifice for Redemption (9:11-28)
- Christ's Perfect Sacrifice for Sin (10:1-18)
- Holding Fast to Our Confession (10:19-39)
- The Faith of the Ancients (11)
- Running the Race of Faith with Endurance (12:1-13)
- Striving for Holiness and the Unshakable Kingdom (12:14-29)
- Exhortations to Christian Living and Faithful Leadership (13:1-19)
- Final Exhortations and Benediction (13:20-25)
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James
- James, a Servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ (1:1)
- Joy in Trials and the Testing of Faith (1:2-4)
- The Gift of Wisdom and the Call to Faith (1:5-8)
- Trials and the Reward of Perseverance (1:9-12)
- The Source of Temptation and the Danger of Sin (1:13-16)
- Every Good Gift Comes from God (1:17-21)
- Doers of the Word (1:22-25)
- Living Out Genuine Faith (1:26-2:7)
- The Royal Law of Love (2:8-13)
- Faith That is Alive Produces Works (2:14-19)
- Faith Is Not Without Works (2:20-26)
- The Power and Danger of the Tongue (3:1-12)
- Two Kinds of Wisdom: Earthly vs. Heavenly (3:13-18)
- Warning Against Worldliness and Desire (4:1-4)
- Submit to God and Resist the Devil (4:5-10)
- Warning Against Judging Others (4:11-12)
- The Uncertainty of Life and the Need for Humility (4:13-17)
- Warning to the Rich: Oppression and the Coming Judgment (5:1-6)
- Patience in Suffering and the Hope of the Lord's Coming (5:7-12)
- The Power of Prayer and Confession (5:13-20)
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1 Peter
- God's Chosen and Sanctified People (1:1-2)
- Born Again to a Living Hope (1:3-5)
- Rejoicing in the Hope of Salvation (1:6-9)
- The Salvation Prophesied and Revealed (1:10-12)
- Called to Holiness (1:13-16)
- Redeemed by Christ’s Precious Blood (1:17-21)
- Born Again Through the Living Word (1:22-2:3)
- Christ the Cornerstone and His Chosen People (2:4-10)
- Living as Strangers in the World (2:11-12)
- Honoring Authority as Servants of God (2:13-17)
- Christ’s Example of Suffering and Submission (2:18-25)
- Wives, Honor Your Husbands (3:1-6)
- Husbands, Live With Your Wives in Understanding (3:7)
- Living in Harmony and Blessing (3:8-12)
- Suffering for Righteousness and Defending the Faith (3:13-17)
- Christ’s Suffering, Death, and Triumph (3:18-22)
- Living for God in the Face of Suffering (4:1-6)
- Living in the End Times: Serving Others in Love and Hospitality (4:7-11)
- Rejoicing in Suffering for Christ (4:12-19)
- The Shepherds of God's Flock (5:1-4)
- Clothe Yourselves with Humility (5:5)
- Humble Yourselves Under God's Mighty Hand (5:6-11)
- Exhortation and Final Greetings (5:12)
- Greetings from the Church in Babylon (5:13)
- Greet One Another with Love (5:14)
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2 Peter
- Greeting in the Righteousness of Christ (1:1-2)
- God’s Gift and Our Calling (1:3-11)
- Apostolic Reminder of the Truth (1:12-15)
- Christ’s Glory and the Sure Prophetic Word (1:16-21)
- Warning Against False Teachers and Their Destructive Ways (2:1-3)
- God’s Righteous Judgment and Deliverance (2:4-10a)
- The Corruption and Doom of False Teachers (2:10b-22)
- The Lord’s Promise and Patience (3:1-10)
- Living in Light of Christ's Coming (3:11-18)
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1 John
- The Word of Life Revealed (1:1-4)
- God is Light and the Advocate for Our Sins (1:5-2:2)
- Living in the Light of Christ (2:3-11)
- Children of God: Warnings Against Worldly Desires (2:12-17)
- Warnings Against Antichrists and Encouragement to Abide in Christ (2:18-29)
- Children of God and the Call to Righteousness (3:1-12)
- The Command to Love and the Assurance of Faith (3:13-24)
- Testing the Spirits (4:1-6)
- The Love of God Revealed in Christ (4:7-10)
- God’s Love in Us (4:11-21)
- Faith in the Son of God (5)
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2 John
- Greeting in Truth and Love (1:1-3)
- Walking in Truth and Love While Guarding Against Deceivers (1:4-11)
- Joy in Face-to-Face Fellowship (1:12-13)
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3 John
- Walking in the Truth (1:1-4)
- Faithful Hospitality vs. Arrogant Opposition (1:5-12)
- Final Greetings in Christian Love (1:13-15)
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Jude
- Called, Beloved, and Kept in Christ (1:1-2)
- Contend for the Faith and Beware of False Teachers (1:3-16)
- A Call to Persevere in the Faith (1:17-23)
- To Him Who Is Able to Keep You from Stumbling (1:24-25)
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Revelation
- The Revelation of Jesus Christ and His Eternal Rule (1:1-8)
- The Vision of the Risen Christ (1:9-20)
- Christ’s Message to the Church in Ephesus: A Call to Repent and Return to First Love (2:1-7)
- Christ’s Encouragement to the Persecuted Church in Smyrna (2:8-11)
- To the Church in Pergamum: Holding Fast Amidst Compromise (2:12-17)
- The Letter to Thyatira: Warning Against Tolerance of False Teaching (2:18-29)
- To the Church in Sardis: Wake Up and Strengthen What Remains (3:1-6)
- The Faithful Church of Philadelphia (3:7-13)
- The Letter to the Church in Laodicea: A Call to Repentance and Zeal (3:14-22)
- The Throne in Heaven and the Worship of the Creator (4)
- The Lamb Who is Worthy (5)
- The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (6:1-8)
- The Cry of the Martyrs and the Coming Judgment (6:9-17)
- The 144,000 Sealed (7:1-8)
- The Great Multitude in White Robes (7:9-17)
- The Silence in Heaven and the Prayers of the Saints (8:1-5)
- The Trumpet Judgments Begin (8:6-13)
- The Fifth and Sixth Trumpets: The Plagues of Locusts and Cavalry (9)
- The Mighty Angel and the Little Scroll (10)
- The Two Witnesses and God's Preserving Hand (11:1-14)
- The Seventh Trumpet: Christ's Eternal Reign (11:15-19)
- The Woman, the Child, and the Dragon (12:1-6)
- War in Heaven and the Protection of the Church (12:7-17)
- The Two Beasts: Deception and Persecution (13)
- The Lamb and the 144,000: Redeemed and Blameless (14:1-5)
- The Three Angels and the Final Judgment (14:6-20)
- The Song of Victory and the Preparation for the Final Plagues (15)
- The Seven Bowls of God's Wrath (16:1-16)
- The Seventh Bowl: The Final Judgment (16:17-21)
- The Judgment of the Great Harlot (17)
- The Fall of Babylon the Great (18)
- Heaven Rejoices: The Marriage of the Lamb (19:1-5)
- The Marriage Supper of the Lamb (19:6-10)
- The Return of Christ in Glory (19:11-21)
- The Binding of Satan and the Reign of the Saints (20:1-6)
- The Final Defeat of Satan (20:7-10)
- The Great White Throne Judgment (20:11-15)
- A New Heaven and a New Earth (21:1-8)
- The New Jerusalem: The Holy City Revealed (21:9-27)
- The River of Life and the Tree of Life (22:1-5)
- The Promise of Christ's Return and the Invitation to Salvation (22:6-21)
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Theological Topics
- Anthropology
- Apologetics
- Apostolic authority
- Authority of Scripture
- Christology
- Communion of Saints
- Conversion
- Ecclesiology
- Evangelism
- Grace
- Idolatry
- Justification
- Liturgy
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Biblical Figures
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Genesis
- Adam
- Eve
- Cain
- Abel
- Seth
- Noah
- Abraham
- Isaac
- Jacob
- Judah
- Joseph
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The Exodus
- Moses
- Aaron
- Miriam
- Joshua
- Caleb
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Major Judges
- Othniel
- Ehud
- Deborah
- Gideon
- Jephthah
- Samson
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Ruth and Esther
- Ruth
- Naomi
- Boaz
- Esther
- Mordecai
- Haman
- Ahasuerus
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Three Kings
- King Saul
- King David
- King Solomon
- Samuel
- Nathan
- Jonathan
- Joab
- Bathsheba
- Goliath
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Major Prophets
- Elijah
- Elisha
- Isaiah
- Jeremiah
- Ezekiel
- Daniel
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Minor Prophets
- Hosea
- Joel
- Amos
- Obadiah
- Jonah
- Micah
- Nahum
- Habakkuk
- Zephaniah
- Haggai
- Zechariah
- Malachi
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Extended Earthly Family for Jesus
- Mary, the mother of Jesus
- Saint Joseph (Joseph, Mary's Husband)
- James the Just (James, the brother of Jesus)
- Elizabeth (Elizabeth, Mary's cousin)
- Zechariah (Zechariah, Elizabeth's Husband)
- John the Baptist (Cousin of Jesus)
- Lazarus of Bethany (Friend of Jesus)
- Mary of Bethany (Sister of Lazarus)
- Martha of Bethany (Sister of Lazarus)
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Twelve Disciples
- The Twelve Disciples
- Saint Peter (Simon Peter)
- James, son of Zebedee
- John, the Apostle
- Andrew, the Apostle
- Philip (Apostle of Jesus Christ)
- Bartholomew (Nathanael)
- Thomas (Didymus)
- Matthew (Levi the Apostle and Evangelist)
- James, the son of Alphaeus (James the Less)
- Thaddaeus (Jude, son of James)
- Simon the Zealot
- Judas Iscariot
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Early Church
- Stephen
- Paul the Apostle
- Timothy
- Titus
- John Mark
- Silas
- Barnabas
- Philemon
- Onesimus
- Ananias
- Sapphira
- Cornelius
- Simon the Magician
- Apollos
- Priscilla and Aquila
- Eutychus
- Felix the Governor
- Agrippa and Bernice
- Lydia