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The story of the Bible

Sixty-six books of history, poetry, prophecy and letters, written across centuries in Hebrew, Aramaic and Greek. Together they tell one story, from creation to new creation.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.
Genesis 1:1

  1. Creation

    God speaks and the world comes to be. He makes people in His image, to live in relationship with Him and care for His creation. Everything He has made is very good.

    Genesis 1–2

    Start with Genesis 1, Genesis 2, Psalms 8

  2. Fall

    Adam and Eve disobey God, and sin and death enter human life. Violence spreads through their descendants, and at Babel humanity is scattered. Yet God does not abandon the world He has made.

    Genesis 3–11

    Start with Genesis 3, Genesis 6, Genesis 11

  3. Promise

    God calls Abraham and promises to bless all families of the earth through him. Through Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph, God preserves this family and His promise, despite their failures.

    Genesis 12–50

    Start with Genesis 12, Genesis 15, Genesis 50

  4. Rescue

    God hears His people’s cry and brings them out of slavery in Egypt. At Sinai He makes a covenant with them, gives them His law and comes to dwell among them as they journey towards the promised land.

    Exodus to Deuteronomy

    Start with Exodus 14, Exodus 19, Exodus 40

  5. Kingdom

    Israel settles in the promised land, repeatedly turns away from God and eventually asks for a king. God raises up David and promises that his house and kingdom will endure for ever.

    Joshua to 2 Chronicles

    Start with Joshua 24, 1 Samuel 8, 2 Samuel 7

  6. Exile and return

    Israel and Judah turn from God despite the prophets’ warnings, and their kingdoms fall. God brings a remnant home to rebuild, while His promises of a new covenant and a coming King hold out hope beyond the return.

    Kings and Chronicles; Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther; the Prophets

    Start with 2 Kings 25, Ezra 1, Jeremiah 31

  7. Jesus

    Jesus announces God’s kingdom and fulfils His promises. He teaches, heals and gives His life for our sins. On the third day He rises, opening the way to forgiveness and reconciliation with God.

    Matthew, Mark, Luke and John

    Start with Luke 4, Mark 15, Luke 24

  8. The church

    The risen Jesus sends the Holy Spirit, and His followers carry the good news from Jerusalem to the nations. Jews and Gentiles are brought together in Christ, learning to live as God’s people and share His love.

    Acts to Jude

    Start with Acts 2, Acts 10, Ephesians 2

  9. New creation

    God makes all things new: a new heaven and a new earth, where He dwells with His people. Death, mourning and pain are gone, the curse is lifted and His people live in His presence for ever.

    Revelation

    Start with Revelation 21, Revelation 22

20He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming soon.’ Amen. Come, Lord Jesus! 21The grace of the Lord Jesus be with all the saints. Amen.
Revelation 22:20–21
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Scripture from the Berean Standard Bible.