books of the bible Crossword

the very first book of the bible OT
telling about the law of Moses and the departure of the Israelites from Egypt
what’s the third book of the bible of the OT
what’s the fourth book of the OT
What is the fifth book of the OT
Where the Israelites were lead across the Jordan River and take possession of the promised land
describes the settlement of the land, Samuel the consolidation of the land and people under David, and Kings the destruction of kingship
The book where two women of Moab, had married two sons of Elimelech and Naomi, Judeans who had settled in Moab to escape a famine in Judah.
The book where Saul is king
Talks about the chronological narrative of Saul and David
Where the kingdom of Israel has a time of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but afterward splits, and the two lines of kings turn away from God.
Where both kingdoms ignore God and his prophets, until they both fall captive to other world empires.
This is a brief history of Israel from Adam to David, culminating with David commissioning the temple of God in Jerusalem.
David’s son Solomon builds the temple, but after centuries of rejecting God, the Babylonians take the southern Israelites captive and destroy the temple.
The Israelites rebuild the temple in Jerusalem, and a scribe named Ezra teaches the people to once again obey God’s laws.
The city of Jerusalem is in bad shape, so Nehemiah rebuilds the wall around the city.
Someone hatches a genocidal plot to bring about Israel’s extinction, and Esther must face the emperor to ask for help.
Satan attacks a righteous man named Job, and Job and his friends argue about why terrible things are happening to him.
A collection of 150 songs that Israel sang to God (and to each other)—kind of like a hymnal for the ancient Israelites.
A collection of sayings written to help people make wise decisions that bring about justice.
A philosophical exploration of the meaning of life—with a surprisingly nihilistic tone for the Bible.
A love song (or collection of love songs) celebrating love, desire, and marriage.
God sends the prophet Isaiah to warn Israel of future judgment—but also to tell them about a coming king and servant who will “bear the sins of many.”
God sends a prophet to warn Israel about the coming Babylonian captivity, but the people don’t take the news very well.
A collection of dirges lamenting the fall of Jerusalem after the Babylonian attacks.
God chooses a man to speak for Him to Israel, to tell them the error of their ways and teach them justice: Ezekiel.
becomes a high-ranking wise man in the Babylonian and Persian empires, and has prophetic visions concerning Israel’s future.
told to marry a prostitute who leaves him, and he must bring her back: a picture of God’s relationship with Israel.
God sends a plague of locusts to Judge Israel, but his judgment on the surrounding nations is coming, too.
A shepherd named Amos preaches against the injustice of the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
warns the neighboring nation of Edom that they will be judged for plundering Jerusalem.
A disobedient prophet runs from God, is swallowed by a great fish, and then preaches God’s message to the city of Nineveh.
confronts the leaders of Israel and Judah regarding their injustice, and prophecies that one day the Lord himself will rule in perfect justice.
foretells of God’s judgment on Nineveh, the capital of Assyria.
pleads with God to stop the injustice and violence in Judah, but is surprised to find that God will use the even more violent Babylonians to do so.
God warns that he will judge Israel and the surrounding nations, but also that he will restore them in peace and justice.
The people have abandoned the work of restoring God’s temple in Jerusalem
calls Israel to return to God, and records prophetic visions that show what’s happening behind the scenes.
God has been faithful to Israel, but they continue to live disconnected from him
This is an account of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection, focusing on Jesus’ role as the true king of the Jews.
This brief account of Jesus’ earthly ministry highlights Jesus’ authority and servanthood.
writes the most thorough account of Jesus’ life, pulling together eyewitness testimonies to tell the full story of Jesus.
lists stories of signs and miracles with the hope that readers will believe in Jesus.
Jesus returns to the Father, the Holy Spirit comes to the church, and the gospel of Jesus spreads throughout the world.
Paul summarizes how the gospel of Jesus works in a letter to the churches at Rome, where he plans to visit.
answers some questions that they’ve had about how Christians should behave.
Paul writes a letter of reconciliation to the church at Corinth, and clears up some concerns that they have.
churches have been lead to think that salvation comes from the law of Moses, and writes a (rather heated) letter telling them where the false teachers have it wrong.
Paul writes to the church at Ephesus about how to walk in grace, peace, and love.
An encouraging letter to the church, telling them how to have joy in Christ.
letter about who they are in Christ, and how to walk in Christ.
encourages them to “excel still more” in faith, hope, and love.
Paul instructs them how to stand firm until the coming of Jesus.
instruction on how to lead a church with sound teaching and a godly example.
Paul is nearing the end of his life, and encourages him to continue preaching the word.
how to lead orderly, counter-cultural churches on the island of Crete.
Recommends to accept his runaway slave as a brother, not a slave.
A letter encouraging Christians to cling to Christ despite persecution, because he is greater.
letter telling Christians to live in ways that demonstrate their faith in action.
writes to Christians who are being persecuted, encouraging them to testify to the truth and live accordingly.