The Hebrew Bible
Tanakh = The entire Hebrew Bible
TANAKH
T= Torah (Law)
N= Nevi’im (Prophets)
K= Ketuvim (Writings)
Abbreviation of 3 Parts of the Bible
Torah (Law)
Law = Legislation, Speed Limit, Property Laws,
Contract Laws, Finance Laws, Tax Laws, etc.
Torah (Law) = God-given rules, commandments,
also includes stories, formal guidelines for living,
God’s plan for humanity.
Torah (Law)
Law = Legislation, Speed Limit, Property Laws, Contract
Laws, Finance Laws, Tax Laws, etc.
Torah (Law) = God-given rules, commandments, also
includes stories, formal guidelines for living, God’s plan
for humanity.
Depending on context, Law of Moses can be 5 books or
613 mitzvot (laws). 248 Do’s and 365 Don’ts.
Nevi’im (Prophets)
Nevi’im is Hebrew for Prophets. Nevi’im has 8 books
grouped into two sections.
Former Prophets includes Joshua, Judges, Samuel, and
Kings.
Latter Prophets includes Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and
the Twelve Prophets.
Ketuvim (Writings)
Ketuvim is Hebrew for Writings. Ketuvim has 11 books.
Ketuvim includes books with a variety of literary genres and
styles, poetry, and history.
For example, Psalms, Proverbs, and Job focusing on wisdom and
commitment to God.
Includes books focusing on history, such as Daniel, Ezra,
Nehemiah and Chronicles.
Torah (Law)
Nevi’im (Prophets)
Ketuvim (Writings)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Samuel
Kings
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve
Psalms
Job
Proverbs
Ruth
Song of Songs
Ecclesiastes
Lamentations
Esther
Daniel
Ezra
-Nehemiah
Chronicles
Tanakh - 3 Parts of the Bible
Torah (Law)
Nevi’im (Prophets)
Ketuvim (Writings)
Genesis
Exodus
Leviticus
Numbers
Deuteronomy
Joshua
Judges
Samuel
Kings
Isaiah
Jeremiah
Ezekiel
The Twelve
Psalms
Job
Proverbs
Ruth
Song of Songs
Ecclesiastes
Lamentations
Esther
Daniel
Ezra
-Nehemiah
Chronicles
Tanakh - 3 Parts of the Bible
The Twelve: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah,
Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk,
Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Jesus refers to the Tanakh
Luke 24:44 NLT
44 Then he said, “When I was with you before, I told you that everything
written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms
must be fulfilled.”
Matthew 7:12; 11:13; 22:40 NLT
12 “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the
essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.
13 For before John came, all the prophets and the law of Moses looked
forward to this present time.
40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these
two commandments.”
Others refer to the Tanakh
John 1:45 NLT
45 Philip went to look for Nathanael and told him, “We have found the very person Moses
and the prophets wrote about! His name is Jesus, the son of Joseph from Nazareth.”
Acts 13:15 NLT
15 After the usual readings from the books of Moses and the prophets, those in charge of
the service sent them this message: “Brothers, if you have any word of encouragement for
the people, come and give it.”
Acts 28:23 NLT
23 So a time was set, and on that day a large number of people came to Paul’s lodging.
He explained and testified about the Kingdom of God and tried to persuade them about
Jesus from the Scriptures. Using the law of Moses and the books of the prophets, he spoke
to them from morning until evening.
Paul refer to the Tanakh
Acts 24:14 NLT
14 “But I admit that I follow the Way, which they call a cult. I
worship the God of our ancestors, and I firmly believe the Jewish
law and everything written in the prophets.
Romans 3:21 NLT
21 But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him
without keeping the requirements of the law, as was promised in
the writings of Moses and the prophets long ago.
Jesus recognizes Chronicles as the last book
Luke 11:50-52 NLT
50 “As a result, this generation will be held responsible for the
murder of all God’s prophets from the creation of the world—
51 from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who
was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, it will
certainly be charged against this generation.
52 “What sorrow awaits you experts in religious law! For you
remove the key to knowledge from the people. You don’t enter
the Kingdom yourselves, and you prevent others from entering.”
First and Last Murders
Genesis 4:8 NLT
8One day Cain suggested to his brother, “Let’s go out into the fields.” And
while they were in the field, Cain attacked his brother, Abel, and killed him.
2 Chronicles 24:20-22 NLT
20 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest.
He stood before the people and said, “This is what God says: Why do you
disobey the LORD’s commands and keep yourselves from prospering? You
have abandoned the LORD, and now he has abandoned you!”
21 Then the leaders plotted to kill Zechariah, and King Joash ordered that
they stone him to death in the courtyard of the LORD’s Temple.
22 That was how King Joash repaid Jehoiada for his loyalty—by killing his
son. Zechariah’s last words as he died were, “May the LORD see what they
are doing and avenge my death!”
Chronicles
Books of Samuel and Kings are repeated in
Chronicles while Chronicles adds new information.
The book of Chronicles summarizes the history
from Adam to rebuilding the temple. Chronicles
encourages God’s people to look back and
understand their history as the source of hope for
the future. Chronicles is the conclusion of the
Hebrew Bible.
1 Chronicles 1-9
Chronicles begins with 9 chapters of genealogies,
emphasizing two lineages.
The line of the promised Messiah, from the tribe of
Judah to King David.
The line of the Priesthood, all the descendants of
Aaron who worked in the Jerusalem temple.
1 Chronicles 10-29
Next, 19 chapters tell the story of King David.
Negative stories such as his affair with Bathsheba and
the murder of her husband are not in Chronicles.
Stories about Saul chasing David around the desert are
not in Chronicles.
Positive stories such as King David preparing for the
first temple, arranging for builders, Levites, and choirs.
Just as God gave Moses plans for the tabernacle, God
also gives David plans for building the temple.
Chronicles
Ezekiel 37:22, 24 NLT
22 I will unify them into one nation on the mountains of
Israel. One king will rule them all; no longer will they be
divided into two nations or into two kingdoms.
24 “My servant David will be their king, and they will
have only one shepherd. They will obey my regulations
and be careful to keep my decrees.
Jeremiah 30:9 NLT
9For my people will serve the LORD their God and their
king descended from David—the king I will raise up for
them.
2 Chronicles 1-36
After King David dies, lots of overlap with 1 and 2
Kings.
Kings of northern Israel are not mentioned. Why?
Kings of southern Judah is emphasized because the
future Messiah comes from the tribe of Judah.
Character studies on Good Kings versus Bad Kings.
Chronicles ends with a Proclamation from King Cyrus
The Proclamation of King Cyrus of Persia
2 Chronicles 36:22-23 NLT
22 In the first year of King Cyrus of Persia, the LORD
fulfilled the prophecy he had given through Jeremiah. He
stirred the heart of Cyrus to put this proclamation in
writing and to send it throughout his kingdom:
23 “This is what King Cyrus of Persia says: “The LORD,
the God of heaven, has given me all the kingdoms of the
earth. He has appointed me to build him a Temple at
Jerusalem, which is in Judah. Any of you who are his
people may go there for this task. And may the LORD
your God be with you!”
The Great Commission
Matthew 28:18-20 NLT
18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given
all authority in heaven and on earth.
19 Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son
and the Holy Spirit.
20 Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands
I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you
always, even to the end of the age.”