There are 21 epistles or letters in the New Testament and it is helpful to know the author and the audience for context. The final book of the Bible is Revelation, an apocalyptical prophecy.

The four gospels focus on the life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The book of Acts follows them and continues the story of Jesus' followers after his ascension. The events in these books are crucial to our Christian faith.

A review of the major and minor prophets reveals that they nearly all fall into one of four major groups based on historical timeline. Knowing the context of the story will enhance your understanding of these 17 books.

Roses are red

Violets are blue

If you love poetry

These five books are for you

The 12 books of history are full of great stories with developing and progressing plot throughout. A basic understanding of the sequence of events will greatly enhance your understanding of these books.

The law consists of the first five books of the Bible and was extremely important to Israelites as their scripture. It is still important to us as a foundation to the rest of the Bible; there is so much here we can apply to our lives today.

Understanding the three main literary styles in the Bible, narrative, poetry, and discourse, is key to being able to interpret and understand what the Bible is telling you.

This new year is a great time to remember and refocus why we exist as a church. Everything we do here should revolve around growing closer to God and expanding His kingdom

The health of our church often reflects the strength of our families. As we approach a new year, we challenge you to pray these four things for your family specifically:

1. That those in your family have a heart for God

2. For unity

3. To fulfill God's purpose for your family

4. That your family has a heart to serve others