66 Books 1 Story

2 Timothy 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness.

This message series presents the Bible as one unified story of redemption centred on the Lord Jesus Christ. Across the dated topics, the series traces Scripture from creation, covenant, deliverance, holiness, testing, inheritance, failure, monarchy, exile, restoration, rebuilding, and providence, showing that every book contributes to God’s unfolding purpose. The recurring four-question framework—what each book is about, where it fits in the Bible story, what it teaches about God, and how it points to Christ—helps connect individual books to the larger message series. The overall emphasis is that God is faithful to His promises, holy in His character, patient and merciful toward sinners, sovereign over history, and continually working to restore broken people through Christ.

Topic Summaries

2026-03-08 — Sixty Six Books, One Story: This opening topic introduces the message series by presenting the Bible as 66 books forming one coherent story rather than disconnected writings. It stresses that all Scripture is God-breathed, united around redemption, unrivalled in authority, unique in composition, and centred on Christ from Genesis to Revelation.

2026-03-15 — Genesis – The Book Of Beginnings: Genesis is introduced as the book of beginnings and foundations, establishing the major themes that shape the entire message series: creation, the fall, promise, covenant, sin, judgement, grace, and the first clear anticipation of redemption through Christ.

2026-03-22 — Exodus – The Book of deliverance: Exodus is presented as the book of deliverance, showing God rescuing His people from bondage, forming them as His covenant nation, giving them His law, and dwelling among them. The topic highlights how the Passover, redemption, and the tabernacle point forward to Christ.

2026-03-29 — Leviticus – The Book of Holiness: Leviticus is treated as the book of holiness, explaining how sinful people may approach a holy God. The topic emphasises sacrifice, priesthood, cleansing, worship, and separation, showing that the rituals and offerings ultimately point to the holiness and atoning work of Christ.

2026-04-12 — Numbers – The Book of Testing: Numbers is summarised as the book of testing, following Israel through wilderness failure, unbelief, discipline, and God’s continued provision. The topic shows how the uplifted serpent and Israel’s need for faith point forward to Christ and the necessity of trusting God’s word.

2026-04-19 — Deuteronomy – The Book of Remembrance: Deuteronomy is presented as the book of remembrance, with Moses restating the law to a new generation before they enter the land. The topic stresses covenant faithfulness, love for God, obedience, and the importance of remembering God’s words, while showing how Christ quotes and fulfils Deuteronomy.

2026-04-26 — Joshua – The Book of Inheritance: Joshua is described as the book of inheritance, recording God’s fulfilment of His promise to bring Israel into the land. The topic highlights leadership, courage, obedience, conquest, failure, and covenant renewal, showing that God gives what He promises and pointing to Christ as the greater Captain and giver of inheritance.

2026-05-24 — Judges – The Book of Repetition: Judges is summarised as the book of repetition, exposing Israel’s recurring cycle of rebellion, judgement, crying out, and deliverance. The topic emphasises human failure when God’s authority is rejected and shows the need for a true King, ultimately pointing to Christ as the perfect deliverer.

2026-05-27 — Ruth – The Book of Redemption: Ruth is presented as the book of redemption, focusing on Boaz as kinsman-redeemer and on God’s grace working through ordinary lives, loss, loyalty, and providence. The topic points to Christ as the greater Redeemer who willingly restores and brings outsiders into God’s redemptive plan.

2026-06-07 — 1 Samuel – The Book of Transition: 1 Samuel is described as the book of transition, moving from the period of judges to the monarchy. The topic traces Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David while showing the contrast between failed human leadership and God’s chosen king, pointing forward to Christ as the true King after God’s own heart.

2026-06-14 — 2 Samuel – The Book of the Kingdom: 2 Samuel is summarised as the book of the kingdom, centred on David’s reign, the Davidic covenant, royal blessing, human failure, and God’s continuing promise. The topic points ahead to Christ as the promised Son of David whose kingdom will never end.

2026-06-21 — 1 Kings – The Book of Division: 1 Kings is presented as the book of division, beginning with Solomon’s glory and ending with national fracture and decline. The topic shows how wisdom, temple worship, idolatry, political failure, and prophetic confrontation reveal the need for a greater King, a truer temple, and a kingdom that cannot collapse.

2026-06-28 — 2 Kings – The Book of Decline: 2 Kings is summarised as the book of decline, recording the collapse of Israel and Judah through persistent rebellion and rejected warnings. The topic highlights God’s faithfulness, patience, holiness, and mercy, while showing that failed kings and exile point to Christ as the perfect King and ultimate restorer.

2026-07-05 — 1 Chronicles- The Book of Worship: 1 Chronicles is described as the book of worship, using genealogies and history to remind the returned people that they still belong to God’s covenant plan. The topic emphasises David’s line, temple worship, God’s faithfulness, and the continuing hope of the Messiah.

2026-07-12 — 2 Chronicles – The Book of Revival: 2 Chronicles is presented as the book of revival, showing how God calls His people back after failure. The topic contrasts the fall explained in Kings with the hope explained in Chronicles, stressing humility, prayer, repentance, worship, and the possibility of restoration through God’s mercy.

2026-07-19 — Ezra – The Book of Restoration: Ezra is summarised as the book of restoration, recording the return from exile, the rebuilding of worship, and the renewed teaching of God’s word. The topic shows that God keeps His promises, rules over kings, restores broken people, and points to Christ as the perfect Priest, Word, Builder, and Restorer.

2026-07-26 — Nehemiah – The Book of Rebuilding: Nehemiah is presented as the book of rebuilding, focusing on ruined walls, renewed prayer, faithful labour, revived Scripture, and ongoing spiritual maintenance. The topic shows God rebuilding both the city and the people, while pointing to Christ as the compassionate intercessor and greater Builder of His church.

2026-08-09 — Ester – The Book of His Providence: Esther is described as the book of providence, showing God silently working behind the scenes even when His name is not directly mentioned. The topic emphasises timing, courage, preservation, and divine sovereignty, revealing that God’s redemptive purposes continue even in apparent silence.