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The Books of the Bible. PENTATEUCH ( THE LAW ). The Pentateuch includes the first five books of the Bible Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy
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PENTATEUCH(THE LAW) • The Pentateuch includes the first five books of the Bible • Genesis • Exodus • Leviticus • Numbers • Deuteronomy • These books are often called “the Law,” but in addition to legal materials they include poems, songs, and epic narratives about the people of God. The Hebrew term used for these books is “Torah,” which means “instruction.” These books have sometimes been called the five books of Moses, although most modern scholars think that the Pentateuch includes materials that were written down by various people over a period of centuries. The Pentateuch tells a story that extends from the Creation (Genesis 1) to the time when the people of Israel are encamped on the edge of the promised land (Deuteronomy 34)
GENESIS Stories of the creation, sin's entry into the world, and God's covenant with Abraham and his descendants. “In the beginning God created Heavens and Earth “ Genesis 1:1
EXODUS Recounts the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt, the giving of the law on Mt. Sinai, and the building of the tabernacle. “The Lord will fight for you. You need only be still “ (Exodus 14:14)
LEVITICUS A book of law codes primarily concerned with priestly practices, including instructions for sacrifices and distinguishing between clean and unclean “I will walk among you and be your God, and you will be my people.” - Leviticus 26:12
NUMBERS Tells the story of Israel's wilderness wandering, including Korah's rebellion, Balaam's blessing, and the encampment at the edge of Canaan Numbers 6:22-26New International Version (NIV) The Priestly Blessing 22 The Lord said to Moses, 23 “Tell Aaron and his sons, ‘This is how you are to bless the Israelites. Say to them: 24 “‘“The Lord bless you and keep you;25 the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you;26 the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.”’
DEUTERONOMY Deuteronomy is set at the end of Israel's wandering through the desert. As the Israelites encamp east of the Jordan River, Moses gives them instructions concerning life in the land that they are about to enter “And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might” Deuteronomy 6:5
GOSPELS The first four books of the New Testament, which narrate the story of Jesus The four gospels are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. The word “gospel” (euangelion in Greek) means “good news.” The New Testament gospels tell the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and proclaim the good news of God's victory over the powers of sin and death. Although the four gospels all tell the story of Jesus, each does so in a distinctive way, emphasizing particular aspects of Jesus’ identity and mission. Matthew, Mark, and Luke are often called the “synoptic” gospels. The term “synoptic” is based on a Greek word meaning “common view.” These three gospels recount many of the same miracles and similar sayings and parables. The gospel of John relates many miracles and encounters that are not found in the other gospels, and instead of parables it contains long discourses about Jesus’ identity.
