KNOWING YOUR BIBLE May 8, 2022: Dear Friends, We are currently in a series on learning the Bible . Refer to last week’s blog by going to the website above left to review teachings on learning the names and locations of the books of the Bible. Before reading and studying today’s blog, repeat going through the Bible books as instructed in that blog to refresh the information learned from reading last week’s blog. Learning the names and locations of the books is one of the most important teachings that one can learn about the Bible. This information is essential in knowing how to search and find specific verses to read and study. In this week’s blog, the focus will be on the organization of the Bible books in the chronological order the books were placed in the Bible. Below is listed one way the books are organized. This tool will help in learning where a specific book is located in the organization of the Bible books when searching for a Bible verse or verses to read. ORGANIZATION OF BOOKS OF THE BIBLE: OLD TESTAMENT : 39 BOOKS The Law Books: Books 1 -5: Genesis through Deuteronomy. The History books: Books 6-17: Joshua through Nehemiah. Poetry and Wisdom Books: Books 18-22: Job through Song of Solomon The Prophet Books: Books 23-39: Isaiah through Malachi NEW TESTAMENT: 27 BOOKS: The Gospel Books: Books 1-4: Matthew through John. The History Book: Book 5: Acts. Paul’s Letters: Books 6-18: Romans through Philemon. Other Letters: Books 19-26: Hebrews through Jude. Revelation: Book 27:Revelation. Spend time this week teaching yourself the names of the books of the Bible and where in the organization of the books, the books are located. If time allows, return to the blogs written between February 20 and April 17 by going to the website above left and continue studying the Life of Jesus Christ. The practice of listing Bible verses after each blog to search and read will continue next week. This will give more time in learning the names and locations of the books of the Bible. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR BIBLE STUDY THIS WEEK!