Reading the Bible Yourself - Part 7

David Tavender

Which Scriptures Apply to Which Groups of People? Where do the books of the Bible fit into this plan? THE OLD TESTAMENT
Historical
Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1&2 Samuel 1&2 Kings 1&2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther	The historical books of the Old Testament describe many events. Some of these include: the creation; man’s original sin, the choosing of Abram from among the scattered human race, and the history of his descendents – Israel.
Poetic
Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon	The poetic books of the Old Testament are comprised largely of speeches, songs, or sayings, and were written during the times covered by the historical books.
Prophetic
Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi	Some of these, however, were written during and after Israel was taken away into exile – covered by the historical books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
THE NEW TESTAMENT
Historical
Matthew Mark Luke John Acts	The Historical books of the New Testament cover the life, death, and resurrection of Christ; with the exception of Acts which details the acts of the Apostles after this time.
Acts Period Letters
Romans 1&2 Corinthians Galatians 1&2 Thessalonians Hebrews James 1&2 Peter 1,2,3 John Jude Revelation - prophetic See Appendix 3	These letters were written during the period covered by the book of Acts. They were written to believers who were living during the time that Israel was still dominant in God’s plans for mankind.
Post Acts Period Letters
Ephesians Philippians Colossians 1&2 Timothy Titus Philemon	These letters were writing after the period covered by the book of Acts. They were written to believers who were living AFTER Israel ceased to be dominant in God’s plans for mankind.
Summary of Chapter 3: The story-line of the Bible revolves around the nation of Israel, which was intended to be God’s messenger to the world. The nation was largely unfaithful in its loyalty to the Lord and consequently ceased to maintain the prior place in God’s plans after Acts 28. The believers today are now “God’s people”, but the unfulfilled promises which concern Israel will still be carried out sometime in the future.

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