📖 Books of the Bible in Order (Complete List with Devotional)

The Books of the Bible form the sacred structure of God’s Word, revealing His heart, His promises, and His plan for humanity. Whether you’re new to reading Scripture or deepening your study, understanding the order of the Bible books helps you see the full picture of God’s redemptive plan – from Genesis to Revelation.

📚 Old Testament Books (39)

The Old Testament lays the foundation of God’s covenant, history, and prophecy.

📜 The Law (Torah or Pentateuch)

1. Genesis

2. Exodus

3. Leviticus

4. Numbers

5. Deuteronomy

🏰 Historical Books

6. Joshua

7. Judges

8. Ruth

9. 1 Samuel

10. 2 Samuel

11. 1 Kings

12. 2 Kings

13. 1 Chronicles

14. 2 Chronicles

15. Ezra

16. Nehemiah

17. Esther

🎭 Wisdom & Poetry

18. Job

19. Psalms

20. Proverbs

21. Ecclesiastes

22. Song of Solomon

📣 Major Prophets

23. Isaiah

24. Jeremiah

25. Lamentations

26. Ezekiel

27. Daniel

🔥 Minor Prophets

28. Hosea

29. Joel

30. Amos

31. Obadiah

32. Jonah

33. Micah

34. Nahum

35. Habakkuk

36. Zephaniah

37. Haggai

38. Zechariah

39. Malachi

✝️ New Testament Books (27)

The New Testament reveals the fulfillment of God’s promises through Jesus Christ.

📖 The Gospels

40. Matthew

41. Mark

42. Luke

43. John

🕊 Acts of the Apostles

44. Acts

💌 Paul’s Epistles

45. Romans

46. 1 Corinthians

47. 2 Corinthians

48. Galatians

49. Ephesians

50. Philippians

51. Colossians

52. 1 Thessalonians

53. 2 Thessalonians

54. 1 Timothy

55. 2 Timothy

56. Titus

57. Philemon

🧭 General Epistles

58. Hebrews

59. James

60. 1 Peter

61. 2 Peter

62. 1 John

63. 2 John

64. 3 John

65. Jude

🌟 Prophecy

66. Revelation

🧎‍♂️ Short Devotional Takeaway

God’s Word is alive and active. Each book is a piece of His eternal puzzle, pointing to Jesus Christ as Savior. As you read, ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate each passage and guide your understanding.

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” – Psalm 119:105

🙏 A Short Prayer

Lord God,
Thank You for Your Word – complete, holy, and eternal. Give me the hunger to read it, the wisdom to understand it, and the faith to live it. Help me to trust in Your plan through every page of Scripture.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.

❓ FAQ – Books of the Bible

Q1: How many books are in the Bible?
A: There are 66 books- 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament.

Q2: What is the first and last book of the Bible?
A: First: Genesis. Last: Revelation.

Q3: What’s the difference between the Old and New Testament?
A: The Old Testament covers creation, law, and prophecy. The New Testament focuses on Jesus’ life, the early church, and the end times.

Q4: Are the Bible books in chronological order?
A: Not exactly. They are grouped by type (law, history, poetry, prophecy, etc.), not always by timeline.

Q5: Which Bible book should I start with?
A: John is a great place to start for understanding Jesus. Genesis is best for understanding the beginning.

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