God reveals himself through his Word. When he speaks, he teaches us what he is like, how he acts, and how he wants us to respond. In general, the Bible is about God. It is about God the Father displaying his glory through God the Son by the power of God the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is a book made up of 66 books. Each book has a major theme that emphasizes an aspect of God’s character, or a way in which he is working to carry out his perfect plan. The following is an attempt to capture these themes. These issues are certainly reductionist, and required me to make some tough decisions, but I hope considering them can help you.
Bible: Jesus God
- Old Testament: Anticipation
- Gospels: Manifestation
- Acts: Proclamation
- Epistles: Explanation
- Apocalypse: Consummation
Law
- Genesis: God of promise
- Exodus: God of Power
- Leviticus: God of purity
- Numbers: God of perseverance
- Deuteronomy: God of preparation
History
- Joshua: God of the earth
- Judges: God of rebels
- Ruth: God of Redemption
- 1 Samuel: God of the heart
- 2 Samuel: God of the Throne
- 1 and 2 Kings: God of Israel
- 1 and 2 Chronicles: God of Judah
- Ezra: God of the Temple
- Esther: God of the gallows
- Nehemiah: God of the wall
Wisdom
- Job: God of pain
- Psalms: Praise God
- Proverbs: God of prudence
- Ecclesiastes: God of purpose
- Song of Songs: God of Passion
Major Prophets
- Isaiah: God of glory
- Jeremiah: God of weeping
- Lamentations: God of faithfulness
- Ezekiel: God of visions
- Daniel: God of history
minor prophets
- Hosea: God of the infidels
- Joel: God of locusts
- Amos: God of the oppressed
- Obadiah: God of the Mountain
- Jonah: God of Compassion
- Micah: God of Justice
- Nahum: God of wrath
- Habakkuk: God of Sovereignty
- Zephaniah: God of judgment
- Haggai: God of renewal
- Zechariah: God of restoration
- Malachi: God of Worship
History
- Matthew: God of the Jews
- Mark: God of the Romans
- Lucas: God of the outcasts
- John: God of the world
- Facts: God of power
Pauline Epistles
- Romans: God of righteousness
- 1 Corinthians: God of Holiness
- 2 Corinthians: God of weakness
- Galatians: God of Justification
- Ephesians: God of Unity
- Philippians: God of joy
- Colossians: God of preeminence
- 1 Thessalonians: God of Breath
- 2 Thessalonians: God of Admonition
- 1 Timothy: God of mercy
- 2 Timothy: God of perseverance
- Titus: God of works
- Philemon: God of reconciliation
general epistles
- Hebrews: God of fulfillment
- Santiago: God of trials
- 1 Peter: God of the persecuted
- 2 Peter: God of patience
- 1 John: God of love
- 2 John: God of truth
- 3 John: God of discernment
- Judas: God of protection
Prophecy
- Apocalypse: God of Eternity
I found the process of reflecting on God’s message in each book deeply uplifting, and I would like to hear how this list can be improved.
Originally posted on Translated by Sarah Charón. Image: .