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1) 2 Kings
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The second book of Kings depicts Israel as a land divided, being ruled by wicked kings who lead the Israelite people only further into idolatry and sin. Throughout this period, the prophets, notably Elijah and Elisha, bring hope for repentance and reformation by performing astounding miracles and spreading the word of God. Their efforts to lead the Israelites from their stubborn and disobedient path are chronicled in 2 Kings and, once again, God shows...
2) 1 Kings
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The first book of Kings recounts the lives of the kings of Israel and Judea over a period of 400 years after the death of King David. His son, Solomon, features heavily in these chapters, first to show God's generous blessings to a faithful king and, later, as an example of the consequences of turning away from God. This book also details the split of the northern and southern tribes of Israel, and the subsequent appointment of the prophet Elijah...
3) Esther
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The story of Esther takes place in Persia after several Jews had been allowed to return home to Jerusalem. A young Jewish girl attains the position of queen of Persia and must save her people from those who wished to destroy them. It is a tale of bravery and faith during dangerous circumstances and above all shows God's miraculous workings in times of hardship.
4) 1 John
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Similar to many of the epistles, 1 John was written by the apostle who identifies himself in the title and encourages the Christian church to strengthen their faith in Jesus so that they might not be led astray by false teachers. This book also contains reassurances of the supremacy of Jesus Christ as the Son of God and urges all Christians to grow in their faith and love of Him.
5) Revelation
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The final book of the Bible, Revelation was written by the Apostle John during his exile to the Isle of Patmos. This book contains the clearest prophecies about the second coming of Jesus in the Bible and predicts both the judgment to come upon the non-believers in the Tribulation, as well as the infinite rewards for the true Christians. A thrilling, engaging and truly inspirational book, Revelation reveals the final chapter in the Earth's history...
6) 2 Timothy
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Written at the end of the Apostle Paul's life as he was once again imprisoned by the Romans, 2 Timothy was addressed to the pastor by the same name who accompanied Paul on many of his missionary journeys. In these chapters, Paul gives Timothy instructions for the growing churches so that he might be prepared to succeed Paul as leader of the Christian faith. Along with these important directions, 2 Timothy contains encouraging thoughts about death...
7) 2. Mark
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The gospel of Mark focuses on the adult life of Jesus during His ministry up to His death and resurrection. As the shortest of the gospels, Mark emphasizes the briefness of Jesus' life and the ever-present recognition that His time on Earth was both to serve mankind and to give the ultimate sacrifice of His death.
8) Joshua
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The conquest of Canaan, the Promised Land, by the Israelites is recounted in the book of Joshua, as well as the subsequent division of the land amongst the various tribes. The battle stories depicted here, notably the battle of Jericho, portray both the astounding victories of the Israelites due to their faith in God, and the consequences of disobedience and disbelief.
9) Ezra
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IMPORTANT - THIS IS THE WRONG TEXT - IT IS FOR 1 CHRONICLES.
Reportedly written by the prophet Ezra after the Jewish return from captivity in Babylon, the first book of Chronicles recapitulates the history told thus far from Adam to Solomon. This book includes many genealogies, family histories and religious information, but the focus of these chapters is on King David's house. 1 Chronicles provides a different perspective through the eyes of a priest,...
10) Deuteronomy
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Deuteronomy means "second law", and in this book, the laws given to the Israelite people by Moses are re-stated and renewed for the second generation who were allowed to enter the Promised Land. This is the final book of the Torah and was primarily authored by Moses, although the last chapters relate the transition of leadership from Moses to Joshua, and Moses' death atop Mt. Nebo. Throughout Deuteronomy, the prominent hope of a second chance, and...
11) 2 John
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The epistle of 2 John confronts the issue of false teachers infiltrating the Christian church and spreading doctrines that did not coincide with true Christian teachings. John urges the believers to stand by the truth and to love others while simultaneously being wary of whom they allowed into their homes and minds. 2 John is an important reminder to follow the words of Jesus as a guideline and not only the words of those claiming to speak for Him....
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There are only five Poetry and Wisdom books, but they contain some of the best-known songs and passages in the Bible. Whether they express praise to God, pearls of wisdom, or beautiful romantic poetry, each book in this volume is an essential companion to Christian life and showcases the truly outstanding lyrical and literary side of the Bible which may be mistakenly overlooked.
13) 3 John
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The shortest book in the New Testament, the book of 3 John is only one page long and was written by the Apostle John during his exile on Patmos. This epistle uses an example of a false teacher to illustrate the importance of staying faithful to Jesus and his sincere followers.
14) 1 Samuel
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The author of this book is widely regarded to be the man of the same name, the prophet Samuel, who was appointed by God to be the last judge of Israel and usher in the age of kings. This book recounts both his miraculous life and the crowning of two kings, King Saul and his successor, King David. There are many well-known stories in these chapters, including the story of Samuel and Eli as well as David and Goliath. 1 Samuel conveys a stark comparison...
15) Galatians
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The book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to the church in Galatia, regarding the division between the Christian Jews and the Christian Gentiles within their community. These chapters discuss the importance of unity between the different factions of Christianity and also rebuke those who continued to favor the Mosaic Law over their belief in Christ and the freedom that He gave with His sacrifice on the cross.
16) Micah
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The book of Micah is filled with judgment alongside the gift of hope and it is an encouraging reminder that God is always willing to forgive even the greatest of sins. It contains both the promise of destruction for the wicked kingdoms of Samaria and Israel, who had become haughty and rejected God for false idols, as well as a beautiful prophetic piece on the coming of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer.
17) Ruth
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The story of Ruth was written during the time of the judges in Israel and portrays an alternate view of the otherwise graphic and immoral events which took place as a result of the Israelite's sin and unfaithfulness to God. Although it is also a beautifully written love story, Ruth is an encouraging reminder that obedience to God and adherence to His laws, even in difficult times, brings blessings and rewards.
18) Ephesians
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Paul's letter to the Ephesians was written while he was imprisoned by the Romans and it stresses the need for a close relationship with God in the midst of persecution. Ephesians clearly states the imperative belief of salvation through the grace of God, and not merely through good deeds or obedience to rules.
Surrounded by worshippers of false gods, the church in Ephesus needed unity and strength in order to keep their new faith.
19) Hosea
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The first of the Minor Prophets, Hosea was written during the reign of the wicked kings in Northern Israel who led their people into idolatry and sin. Selflessly using his own family to represent Israel's unfaithfulness to God, Hosea exemplifies the everlasting forgiveness of God after repentance.
20) 2 Thessalonians
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Written shortly after its prequel, 2 Thessalonians was written by the apostle Paul to reassure the Thessalonian church of the second coming of Christ and to refute the teachings of false prophets. After several forgeries of Paul's letters, the apostle himself alleviated their fears that the time of the end had already begun. In 2 Thessalonians, there are many prophecies depicting the rapture, the Antichrist and the times of tribulation, which are...
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