Chapters of the Bible

A dramatic vision of the Day of the Lord. The Lord will stand on the Mount of Olives, which will split, and God will become King over the whole earth.

Malachi condemns the priests for dishonoring God by offering corrupted sacrifices. God declares His enduring love for Jacob but hatred for Esau (Edom).

Malachi condemns the priests' failure to teach the Law and the people's breaking of the covenant through divorce. God declares, "I hate divorce."

God promises to send His messenger (John the Baptist) to prepare the way. God challenges Israel to test Him by faithfully bringing their full tithes and offerings.

The final Old Testament chapter: the Day of the Lord will burn like a furnace. God promises to send the prophet Elijah to turn hearts before the great day arrives.

Read the genealogy of Jesus Christ and the story of His supernatural birth to Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit.

The Magi visit the King. Joseph is warned by an angel to flee to Egypt to escape Herod's furious murder of the male children in Bethlehem.

The ministry of John the Baptist begins, preaching repentance. Jesus is baptized, and the Holy Spirit descends as a voice proclaims, "This is my beloved Son."

Jesus is tempted by the devil for forty days in the wilderness. He begins preaching the Kingdom of Heaven and calls His first disciples, Peter and Andrew.

Jesus delivers the Sermon on the Mount, beginning with the Beatitudes and teaching that genuine righteousness demands purity of heart.

Jesus teaches the Lord's Prayer as a model for devotion. He instructs followers to store up treasure in heaven and not worry about earthly needs.

Jesus warns against judging others and encourages believers to ask, seek, and knock. The Sermon concludes with the parable of the two builders (rock vs. sand).