Chapter 3 - The Canon of Scripture

May 6th 2018 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC CHAPTER 3 – The Canon of Scripture Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem Outline • • • • We must determine the canon of Scripture to properly study, trust, and obey God. The Old Testament (OT) prophets and the New Testament (NT) apostles both played a similar role in recording the words of God during their respective time periods. The Apocrypha is not divinely authoritative and should not be included in the canon of Scripture. The canon as we have it today (the sixty-six books of the Old and New Testaments) is reliable, complete, and closed: no further books remain to be added, no existing books should be removed. EXPLANATION AND SCRIPTURAL BASIS The canon of Scripture is the list of all the books that belong in the Bible. We must not underestimate the importance of determining which books belong in the Bible because: 1. The words of Scripture are the words by which we nourish our spiritual lives. Deuteronomy 32:47 For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.” 2. To add to or subtract from God’s words would be to prevent God’s people from obeying Him fully. Deuteronomy 4:2 You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. A. The Old Testament Canon 1. The Bible itself testifies to the historical development of the canon. a. The earliest collection of written words was the Ten Commandments, which God himself wrote on two stone tablets. (Exodus 31:18) Exodus 32:16 cf. Deuteronomy 4:13; 10:4 The tablets were God’s work, and the writing was God’s writing engraved on the tablets. b. The collection of authoritative words from God grew in size throughout the time of Israel’s history. i. Moses wrote additional works: the first 5 books of the Bible (Exodus 17:14) Exodus 24:4 Moses wrote down all the words of the Lord. Then he arose early in the morning, and built an altar at the foot of the mountain with twelve pillars for the twelve tribes of Israel. Exodus 34:27 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Write down these words, for in accordance with these words I have made a covenant with you and with Israel.” Numbers 33:2 Moses recorded their starting places according to their journeys by the command of the Lord, and these are their journeys according to their starting places. Deuteronomy 31:22; 24-26 So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the sons of Israel… It came about, when Moses finished writing the words of this law in a book until they were complete, that Moses commanded the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the Lord, saying, “Take this book of the law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the Lord your God, that it may remain there as a witness against you. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 1 of 14 May 6th 2018 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC ii. Joshua added to the words “in the book of the law of God.” Joshua 24:26 And Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a large stone and set it up there under the oak that was by the sanctuary of the Lord. a. In view of the command that the Lord gave through Moses not to add to the law, Joshua must have been convinced that God authorized the additional writing. Deuteronomy 4:2 You shall not add to the word which I am commanding you, nor take away from it, that you may keep the commandments of the Lord your God which I command you. Deuteronomy 12:32 “ Whatever I command you, you shall be careful to do; you shall not add to nor take away from it. iii. Others in Israel, usually those who filled the office of prophet, wrote additional words from God. 1 Samuel 10:25 Then Samuel told the people the ordinances of the kingdom, and wrote them in the book and placed it before the Lord. And Samuel sent all the people away, each one to his house. 1 Chronicles 29:29 Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are written in the chronicles of Samuel the seer, in the chronicles of Nathan the prophet and in the chronicles of Gad the seer, 2 Chronicles 20:34 cf. 1 Kings 16:7 Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first to last, behold, they are written in the annals of Jehu the son of Hanani, which is recorded in the Book of the Kings of Israel. 2 Chronicles 26:22 Now the rest of the acts of Uzziah, first to last, the prophet Isaiah, the son of Amoz, has written. 2 Chronicles 32:32 Now the rest of the acts of Hezekiah and his deeds of devotion, behold, they are written in the vision of Isaiah the prophet, the son of Amoz, in the Book of the Kings of Judah and Israel. Jeremiah 30:2 “Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, ‘Write all the words which I have spoken to you in a book. Note: For other passages that illustrate the growth in the collection of written words from God see 2 Chronicles. 9: 29; 12: 15; 13: 22; Isaiah. 30: 8; Jeremiah. 29: 1; 36: 1 – 32; 45: 1; 51: 60; Ezekiel. 43: 11; Daniel. 7: 1; Habakkuk. 2: 2. Additions to it were usually through the agency of a prophet. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 2 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 c. The content of the Old Testament canon continued to grow until approximately 435 BC with the completion of Malachi. i. The subsequent history of the Jewish people was recorded in other writings, but they were not considered worthy to be included with the Scriptures. 1 Maccabees 4:45-46 (164 BC) And they thought it best to tear it down, so that it would not be a lasting shame to them that the Gentiles had defiled it. So they tore down the altar, and stored the stones in a convenient place on the temple hill until a prophet should come to tell what to do with them. 1 Maccabees 9:27 (about 160 BC) So there was great distress in Israel, such as had not been since the time that prophets ceased to appear among them. 1 Maccabees 14:41 The Jews and their priests decided that Simon should be their leader and high priest forever, until a trustworthy prophet should arise, Josephus (39-100 AD) Against Apion 1.38-42 (written 95 AD) We do not possess myriads of inconsistent books, conflicting with each other. Our books, those which are justly accredited, are but two and twenty, and contain the record of all time. Of these, five are the books of Moses, comprising the laws and the traditional history from the birth of man down to the death of the lawgiver. This period falls only a little short of three thousand years. From the death of Moses until Artaxerxes, who succeeded Xerxes as king of Persia, the prophets subsequent to Moses wrote the history of the events of their own times in thirteen books. The remaining four books contain hymns to God and precepts for the conduct of human life. From Artaxerxes to our own time the complete history has been written, but has not been deemed worthy of equal credit with the earlier records, because of the failure of the exact succession of the prophets. We have given practical proof of our reverence for our own Scriptures. For, although such long ages have now passed, no one has ventured either to add, or to remove, or to alter a syllable; and it is an instinct with every Jew, from the day of his birth, to regard them as the decrees of God, to abide by them, and, if need be, cheerfully to die for them. Babylonian Talmud, Sanhedrin 11a Our Rabbis taught: Since the death of the last prophets, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachai, the Holy Spirit [of prophetic inspiration] departed from Israel; yet they were still able to avail themselves of the Bath-kol. [literally, “daughter of a voice”; that is, an echo or a voice from heaven]. Once when the Rabbis were met in the upper chamber of Gurya’s house in Jericho, a Bath-kol was heard from Heaven, saying: ‘There is one amongst you who is worthy that the Shechinah should rest on him as it did on Moses, but his generation does not merit it.’ The Sages present set their eyes on Hillel the Elder [active 30 BC – 10 AD]. And when he died they lamented and said: ‘Alas, the pious man, the humble man, the disciple of Ezra [is no more].’ Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 3 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 Tosefta, Sotah 13:3, sections A-D: A. When the latter prophets died, that is, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, then the Holy Spirit came to an end in Israel B. But even so, they made them hear [Heavenly messages] through an echo. C. M ‘ŚH Š: Sages gathered together in the upper room of the house of Guria in Jericho, and a heavenly echo came forth and said to them, “There is a man among you who is worthy to receive the Holy Spirit, but this generation is unworthy of such an honor.” They all set their eyes upon Hillel the elder. D. And when he died, they said about him, “Woe for the humble man, woe for the pious man, the disciple of Ezra.” [Similar story: b.Yoma 9b; SongR 3.9.3] Prayer of Azariah and the Prophet, Song of the Three Young Men 15 (1-2 century BC) And at this time there is no prince, or prophet, or leader.” Dead Sea Scrolls, The Scroll of the Rule 11 (before 70 AD) Until the coming of the Prophet and the Anointed of Aaron and Israel. Sirach 49.10 (180 BC) May the bones of the twelve prophets revive from where they lie, for they comforted the people of Jacob and delivered them with confident hope. Babylonian Talmud, Baba Bathra 14b-15a Who wrote the Scriptures?—Moses wrote his own book and the portion of Balaam and Job. Joshua wrote the book which bears his name and [the last] eight verses of the Pentateuch. Samuel wrote the book which bears his name and the Book of Judges and Ruth. David wrote the Book of Psalms, including in it the work of the elders, namely, Adam, Melchizedek, Abraham, Moses, Heman, Yeduthun, Asaph, [15a] and the three sons of Korah. Jeremiah wrote the book which bears his name, the Book of Kings, and Lamentations. Hezekiah and his colleagues wrote (Mnemonic YMSHK) Isaiah, Proverbs, the Song of Songs and Ecclesiastes. The Men of the Great Assembly wrote (Mnemonic KNDG) Ezekiel, the Twelve Minor Prophets, Daniel and the Scroll of Ester. Ezra wrote the book that bears his name* and the genealogies of the Book of Chronicles up to his own time. This confirms the opinion of Rab, since Rab Judah has said in the name of Rab: Ezra did not leave Babylon to go up to Eretz Yisrael until he had written his own genealogy. Who then finished it [the Book of Chronicles]?—Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. * This includes Nehemiah. The Books of the Apocrypha 1. The First Book of Esdras 2. The Second Book of Esdras 3. Tobit 4. Judith 5. The Additions to the Book of Esther 6. The Wisdom of Solomon 7. Ecclesiasticus, or the Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach 8. Baruch 9. The Letter of Jeremiah 10. The Prayer of Azariah and the song of the Three Young Men 11. Susanna 12. Bel and the Dragon 13. The Prayer of Manasseh 14. The First Book of the Maccabees 15. The Second Book of the Maccabees Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 4 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 ii. There are no records of any dispute between Jesus and the Jews over the extent of the canon, a fact confirmed by the testimony of other contemporary Jewish literature, and by the New Testament authors’ use of the Old Testament. Neither Jesus nor his apostles cite any of the books of the Apocrypha or any other writings as having divine authority. iii. What about the Apocrypha? a. These books were never accepted by the Jews as Scripture. b. The early church was of a mixed opinion on the issue, although most of the evidence is decidedly against viewing the Apocrypha as Scripture. i. The earliest Christian list of Old Testament books (AD 170) by Melito of Sardis does not include the Apocrypha. ii. Eusebius and Athanasius both rejected the Apocrypha as being part of the canon. iii. The Roman Catholic Church did not officially declare the Apocrypha to be part of the canon (with the exception of 1 and 2 Esdras and the Prayer of Manasseh) until 1546 at the Council of Trent. c. The writings of the Apocrypha should not be regarded as part of Scripture: (1) they do not claim for themselves the same authority; (2) they were not regarded as canonical by the Jews; (3) they were not considered Scripture by Jesus and the apostles; and (4) they contain teachings inconsistent with the rest of the Bible. B. The New Testament Canon The Old Testament closes with the expectation of the Messiah to come (Malachi. 3: 1 – 4; 4: 1 – 6). The next stage in redemptive history is the coming of the Messiah, and it is not surprising that no further Scripture would be written until this next and greatest event in the history of redemption occurred. 1. The New Testament canon begins with the writings of the apostles, who were given the ability from the Holy Spirit to recall and interpret accurately the words and deeds of Jesus. John 14:26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, He will teach you all things, and bring to your remembrance all that I said to you. John 16:13-14 But when He, the Spirit of truth, comes, He will guide you into all the truth; for He will not speak on His own initiative, but whatever He hears, He will speak; and He will disclose to you what is to come. He will glorify Me, for He will take of Mine and will disclose it to you. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 5 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 a. Those who have the office of apostle in the early church claim an authority equal to that of the Old Testament prophets. 2 Peter 3:2 that you should remember the words spoken beforehand by the holy prophets and the commandment of the Lord and Savior spoken by your apostles. Acts 5:2-4 and kept back some of the price for himself, with his wife’s full knowledge, and bringing a portion of it, he laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, “Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit and to keep back some of the price of the land? While it remained unsold, did it not remain your own? And after it was sold, was it not under your control? Why is it that you have conceived this deed in your heart? You have not lied to men but to God.” 1 Corinthians 2:9; 13 but just as it is written, “Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, And which have not entered the heart of man, All that God has prepared for those who love Him.” (Isaiah 64:4; 65:17)… which things we also speak, not in words taught by human wisdom, but in those taught by the Spirit, combining spiritual thoughts with spiritual words. 1 Corinthians 14:37 If anyone thinks he is a prophet or spiritual, let him recognize that the things which I write to you are the Lord’s commandment. 2 Corinthians 13:3 since you are seeking for proof of the Christ who speaks in me, and who is not weak toward you, but mighty in you. Other similar verses could be mentioned (for example, Romans. 2: 16; Galatians. 1: 8 – 9; 1 Thessalonians. 2: 13; 4: 8, 15; 5: 27; 2 Thessalonians. 3: 6, 14). 2. Some of the New Testament writings are placed alongside the Old Testament canon as part of Scripture. 2 Peter 3:16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction. 1 Timothy 5:17-18 cf. Luke 10:7 The elders who rule well are to be considered worthy of double honor, especially those who work hard at preaching and teaching. For the Scripture says, “You shall not muzzle the ox while he is threshing,” (Deuteronomy 25:4) and “The laborer is worthy of his wages.” (Luke 10:7) 3. If we accept the arguments for the traditional views of authorship of the New Testament writings, then we have most of the New Testament in the canon because of direct authorship by the apostles. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 6 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 4. What about: a. Mark, Luke, Acts i. All three were commonly acknowledged very early, probably because of the respective authors’ close association with an apostle (Mark with Peter and Luke with Paul). b. Jude i. Not accepted as early because of his quotation of 1 Enoch, but accepted in virtue of the author’s connection with James and the fact that he was the brother of Jesus. c. Hebrews i. Acceptance was urged by many in the church on the basis of assumed Pauline authorship. However, many others rejected Pauline authorship (e.g. Origen). Therefore its acceptance was not due primarily to a belief in Pauline authorship, but rather the intrinsic qualities of the book. d. Ultimately for a book to belong in the canon, it is absolutely necessary that the book have divine authorship. 5. Historical Evidence Athanasius’ Easter Letter (367 AD), Letter 39.5, 7 Again it is not tedious to speak of the [books] of the New Testament. These are the four Gospels, according to Matthew, Mark Luke, and John. Afterwards, the Acts of the Apostles and Epistles (called Catholic), seven, viz. of James, one; of peter, two; of John, three; after these, one of Jude. In addition, there are fourteen Epistles of Paul, written in this order. The first, to the Romans, then two to the Corinthians; after these, to the Galatians; next, to the Ephesians; then to the Philippians; then to the Colossians; after these, two to the Thessalonians, and that to the Hebrews; and again, two to Timothy; one to Titus; and lastly, that to Philemon. And besides, the Revelation of John. But for the greater exactness I add this also, writing of necessity; that there are other books besides these not indeed included in the Canon, but appointed by the Fathers to be read by those who newly join us, and who wish for instruction in the word of godliness. The Wisdom of Solomon, and the Wisdom of Sirach, and Esther, and Judith, and Tobit, and that which is called the Teaching of the Apostles, and the Shepherd. But the former, my brethren, are included in the Canon, the latter being [merely] read; nor is there in any place a mention of apocryphal writings. But they are an invention of heretics, who write them when they choose, bestowing upon them their approbation, and assigning to them a date, that so, using them as ancient writings, they may find occasion to lead astray the simple. 1 Clement, 44.1-2 (95 AD) Our Apostles also knew through our Lord Jesus Christ that there would be strife for the title of bishop. For this cause, therefore, since they had received perfect foreknowledge, they appointed those who have been already mentioned, and afterwards added the codicil that if they should fall asleep, other approved men should succeed to their ministry. Ignatius to the Romans 4.3 (110 AD) I do not order you as did Peter and Paul; they were Apostles, I am a convict; they were free. I am even until now a slave. Ignatius to the Trallians 3.3b (110 AD) I do not think myself competent, as a convict, to give you orders like an Apostle. The Gospel according to Thomas, 114 (110 AD) (reason for not including) Simon Peter said to them: Let Mary go away from us, for women are not worthy of life. Jesus said: Lo, I shall lead her, so that I may make her a male, that she too may become a living spirit, resembling you males. For every woman who makes herself a male will enter the kingdom of heaven. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 7 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 6. Should we expect more writings to be added to the canon? a. There is a finality to the revelation of God in Christ and once this revelation has been completed, no more is to be expected. The apostles and their close companions report Christ’s words and deeds and interpret them with absolute divine authority; therefore the canon is now closed. Hebrews 1:1-2 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. Revelation 22:18-19 I testify to everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: if anyone adds to them, God will add to him the plagues which are written in this book; and if anyone takes away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God will take away his part from the tree of life and from the holy city, which are written in this book. 7. How do we know that we have the right books in the canon of Scripture? a. Primary confidence based on the faithfulness of God. (Deuteronomy 32:47; Matthew 4:4) b. We are persuaded personally by the work of the Holy Spirit as we read Scripture, and the historical data are helpful in informing us and giving additional confirmation. (Hebrews 4:12) 8. Are there any books, hypothetical or actual, that deserve a place in the canon or are there any strong objections to any book currently in the canon? 9. The canon of Scripture today is exactly what God wanted it to be, and it will stay that way until Christ returns. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 8 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 SPECIAL TERMS • • • • • • • • Apocrypha – The collection of books included in the canon of Scripture by the Roman Catholic Church but not included in the canon by Protestants (from the Greek word apocrypha, "things that are hidden"). Apostle – a person sent by another; a messenger; envoy. This word is once used as a descriptive designation of Jesus Christ, the Sent of the Father (Heb 3:1 John 20:21). It is, however, generally used as designating the body of disciples to whom he intrusted the organization of his church and the dissemination of his gospel, "the twelve," as they are called (Matt 10:1 5; Mark3:14; Matt 10:1 Luke 6:13; 9:1) Canon – The list of all the books that belong in the Bible (from the Greek κανών, G2834, "reed; measuring rod; standard of measure") Canonical – A term describing preserved writings that are deemed to have divine authorship and therefore which are to be included in the canon of Scripture as God's authoritative words in written form. Covenant – a contract or agreement between two parties. God-Breathed – Translation of the Greek word theopneustos (sometimes translated "inspired by God"), which the Bible (2 Tim. 3:16) uses metaphorically to describe the words of Scripture as being spoken by God. History of Redemption – The series of events throughout history by which God acted to bring about the salvation of his people. Self-Attesting – The words would have borne witness to their own divine authorship as Christians read them. SCRIPTURE MEMORY PASSAGE Hebrews 1:1-2 God, after He spoke long ago to the fathers in the prophets in many portions and in many ways, in these last days has spoken to us in His Son, whom He appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the world. NOTE: This outline is based on the outline published outline of Wayne Grudem when teaching this chapter to his enrichment class at Scottsdale Bible Church. Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 9 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 HYMN “O Word of God Incarnate” Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 10 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC May 6th 2018 "Scripture quotations taken from the New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org" Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 11 of 14 May 6th 2018 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC HEBREW BIBLE CATHOLIC BIBLE PROTESTANT BIBLE Torah / Books of Moses 1) Bereshit / Genesis 2) Shemot / Exodus 3) VaYikra / Leviticus 4) BaMidbar / Numbers 5) Devarim / Deuteronomy Pentateuch (Law) 1) Genesis 2) Exodus 3) Leviticus 4) Numbers 5) Deuteronomy Law (Pentateuch) 1) Genesis 2) Exodus 3) Leviticus 4) Numbers 5) Deuteronomy Nevi'im / Former Prophets 6) Joshua 7) Judges 8) Samuel (1&2) 9) Kings (1&2) 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 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) TOBIT 18) JUDITH 19) Esther (longer version) 20) 1 MACCABEES 21) 2 MACCABEES 15) Ezra 16) Nehemiah Wisdom Books 22) Job 23) Psalms (150) 24) Proverbs 25) Ecclesiastes 26) Song of Solomon 27) WISDOM of Solomon 28) SIRACH, a.k.a. Ecclesiasticus Wisdom Books 18) Job 19) Psalms (150) 20) Proverbs 21) Ecclesiastes 22) Song of Solomon Prophets 29) Isaiah 30) Jeremiah 31) Lamentations 32) BARUCH (incl. LETTER of JER.) 33) Ezekiel 34) Daniel (14 chapters) Prophets 23) Isaiah 24) Jeremiah 25) Lamentations 35) Hosea 36) Joel 37) Amos 38) Obadiah 39) Jonah 40) Micah 41) Nahum 42) Habakkuk 43) Zephaniah 44) Haggai 45) Zechariah 46) Malachi 28) Hosea 29) Joel 30) Amos 31) Obadiah 32) Jonah 33) Micah 34) Nahum 35) Habakkuk 36) Zephaniah 37) Haggai 38) Zechariah 39) Malachi Nevi'im / Latter Prophets 10) Isaiah 11) Jeremiah 12) Ezekiel 13) The Book of the Twelve: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Khetuvim / Writings 14) Psalms (150) 15) Proverbs 16) Job 17) Song of Solomon 18) Ruth 19) Lamentations 20) Ecclesiastes 21) Esther (shorter version) 22) Daniel (12 chapters) 23) Ezra-Nehemiah 24) Chronicles (1&2) Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ 17) Esther (shorter version) 26) Ezekiel 27) Daniel (only 12 chapters) Page 12 of 14 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ May 6th 2018 Page 13 of 14 May 6th 2018 Sunday Night Bible Study @ RHCC 5-12-5-5-12 4-1-21-1 Old Testament: 5-12-5-5-12 5 – Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy 12 – History: Joshua, Judge, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Ester. 5 – Poetry: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon 5 – Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel 12 – Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi. New Testament: 4-1-21-1 4 – Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John 1 – History: Acts 21 – Epistles: Romans, 1 & 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 & 2 Thessalonians, 1 & 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon, Hebrews, James, 1 & 2 Peter, 1, 2, & 3 John, Jude. 1 – Prophecy: Revelation Prepared by Chris Reighley Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RHCCBibleStudy/ Page 14 of 14