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Luke 7:11–17 — two crowds meet at a city gate, a bier is touched, and an only son is delivered to his mother, the first raising Luke's Gospel records.

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Core TheologyFoundational doctrines and theological concepts. 149 articles Character StudiesLives of key biblical figures and their significance. 98 articles Old Testament EventsMajor events from Genesis through Malachi. 115 articles New Testament EventsMajor events from the Gospels through Revelation. 86 articles Parables & MiraclesTeachings and miraculous works of Jesus. 60 articles Book IntroductionsAn essay introducing each book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. 66 articles Deeper DivesPassages and chapters analyzed for deeper meaning. 89 articles Cultural & HistoricalContext of scripture through history and practice. 167 articles Listicles & ComparisonsQuick reads, comparisons, and top lists. 90 articles Holidays & OccasionsBiblical perspectives on holidays, feasts, and special occasions. 30 articles

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A study page for every book: its outline, people, places and key words.

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Old Testament

39 books

The Law

  1. Genesis
  2. Exodus
  3. Leviticus
  4. Numbers
  5. Deuteronomy

History

  1. Joshua
  2. Judges
  3. Ruth
  4. 1 Samuel
  5. 2 Samuel
  6. 1 Kings
  7. 2 Kings
  8. 1 Chronicles
  9. 2 Chronicles
  10. Ezra
  11. Nehemiah
  12. Esther

Poetry and Wisdom

  1. Job
  2. Psalms
  3. Proverbs
  4. Ecclesiastes
  5. Song of Solomon
  6. Lamentations

Major Prophets

  1. Isaiah
  2. Jeremiah
  3. Ezekiel
  4. Daniel

Minor Prophets

  1. Hosea
  2. Joel
  3. Amos
  4. Obadiah
  5. Jonah
  6. Micah
  7. Nahum
  8. Habakkuk
  9. Zephaniah
  10. Haggai
  11. Zechariah
  12. Malachi

New Testament

27 books

Gospels

  1. Matthew
  2. Mark
  3. Luke
  4. John

History

  1. Acts

Pauline Epistles

  1. Romans
  2. 1 Corinthians
  3. 2 Corinthians
  4. Galatians
  5. Ephesians
  6. Philippians
  7. Colossians
  8. 1 Thessalonians
  9. 2 Thessalonians
  10. 1 Timothy
  11. 2 Timothy
  12. Titus
  13. Philemon
  14. Hebrews

General Epistles

  1. James
  2. 1 Peter
  3. 2 Peter
  4. 1 John
  5. 2 John
  6. 3 John
  7. Jude

Prophecy

  1. Revelation

Each book also has an introduction, an essay to read through. Book Introductions

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