Genesis provides a brief overview of the events from creation to the reign of Joseph in Egypt.

If you want to start “in the beginning.”

Read about the exodus from Egypt and immerse yourself in the fine print of the Law of Moses.

A little tedious, perhaps, but well worth the effort.

Israel becomes a nation led by a series of military leaders known as judges. Later they are ruled by kings.

Tales of war, intrigue, and more than a few plot twists.

These books are filled with expressions of deep human emotions and good advice for how to live a virtuous life.

An emotional roller coaster. Bring tissues.

Messages from God through the prophets of ancient Israel, warning them of future events, and calling for repentance.

Leave a little room for some mystery.

A time of transition in which the Old Covenant had not quite ended and the New Covenant had not quite begun.

Travel with Jesus as He makes Himself known.

Read about the struggles of the early churches as they courageously spread the Gospel to the world.

These people were the first to be called “Christians.”

You’re reading someone else’s mail. The letters were preserved for us but were not originally written to us.

Try to understand who wrote the letter, to whom, and why.

Revelation describes God’s sovereignty. He promises that evil will not triumph in the end. It’s a message of hope.

See how the story ends. Spoiler alert— it doesn’t.