Bible Basics

We walk through 1 Samuel as Israel moves from chaos under the judges to a monarchy, and we trace how God keeps steering even when leaders break trust. We contrast Saul’s fear-driven shortcuts with David’s willingness to wait, then we close with a simple way to read Bible stories and the promise of a better King in Jesus. • Israel’s leadership crisis after Judges and the question of who is in charg...

We drill the Old Testament “Major Prophets” until the order feels natural, using a quick cue that’s easy to repeat out loud. We also review the first 22 books we’ve learned so far, then connect Lamentations to Jeremiah so the placement makes sense. • using the 5 12 5 5 12 grouping to map the Old Testament • rapid review cues for the first 22 books already covered • defining “Major Prophets” as a l...

We show you where to find the Bible’s love poetry, prayers, and big questions by learning the next set of Old Testament books in order. We use a simple number pattern and a pet parrot memory cue so you can remember Job through Song of Songs fast. • quick review of the Old Testament groups using 5 12 5 5 12 • the five Wisdom Books: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs • what each Wisd...

We turn one of the most common Bible-navigation questions into a simple win: where Ruth fits in the Old Testament and what that placement tells you about her world. I walk through the 12 Old Testament history books in order using short cues you can repeat out loud until they stick. • Remembering the “shape” of the Old Testament with grouping numbers • Reviewing the first five books with “goats eat...

We teach a fast, memorable way to say the first five books of the Bible in order using a sentence you can picture. We also show you the simple number pattern that organizes the Old Testament into five groups so you always know where a book fits. • the five-part plan to learn all 39 Old Testament books • the rhythm pattern 5, 12, 5, 5, 12 as the Old Testament’s outline • the five groups of the Old ...

We walk through Ruth as a tightly written story that begins with Naomi’s emptiness and ends with unexpected fullness, using one simple observation tool to track what changes. Along the way, we see God’s care unfold through Ruth’s loyalty, Boaz’s generosity, and ordinary decisions that become part of a much bigger redemption story. • Reading Ruth like a short story with a beginning, setbacks, turni...

We teach a simple way to memorize all 27 New Testament books in order using seven small chunks and memorable cues you can say out loud. We also explain how the New Testament is organized so you can find passages faster and read with more context. • Four-part layout of the New Testament: Gospels, Acts, letters, Revelation • “Acting up” cue for Matthew through Acts • “Real Christian Girls Eat Pork C...

We walk through the Book of Judges as a brutally honest part of Scripture where people keep failing and God keeps coming back for them. We learn how to read hard stories with clarity by separating what the Bible reports from what God approves, and we trace how the book points forward to a better rescuer. • the big idea of Judges as a repeating cycle of drift, suffering, crying out, rescue, relief,...

We track Israel’s turning point after Moses dies and Joshua steps up, showing that God’s promise keeps moving even when leadership changes. We walk through Jericho, Rahab, Achan, and Joshua’s final challenge to prove one big claim: God keeps every promise, so trust him in your next hard step. • Moses’ death as a crisis that does not stop God’s plan • Joshua’s three seasons: entering the land, divi...

We zoom out and trace Israel’s story from entering the Promised Land to exile and life under Persian rule, so you can read the Old Testament history books with confidence. We follow the rise, fracture, and fallout of a nation while holding onto the bigger point: God stays faithful even when His people don’t. • the history books as the next major Bible section after the first five books • a timelin...