We teach a simple way to memorize all 27 New Testament books in order using seven small chunks and memorable cues you can say out loud. We also explain how the New Testament is organized so you can find passages faster and read with more context.
• Four-part layout of the New Testament: Gospels, Acts, letters, Revelation
• “Acting up” cue for Matthew through Acts
• “Real Christian Girls Eat Pork Chops” cue for Romans through Colossians
• Five T letters using the longest-to-shortest order trick
• “Five lemons” sound cue for Philemon
• “Hebrews James” link to keep the sequence moving
• “PJs” cue for Peter, John, and Jude plus the final book Revelation
• Quick self-quiz prompts to practice without looking
• Seven-days plan: one chunk a day, repeat and add, say them out loud
Until then, keep reading, keep seeking, and keep growing in your faith.

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Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We walk through the Book of Judges as a brutally honest part of Scripture where people keep failing and God keeps coming back for them. We learn how to read hard stories with clarity by separating what the Bible reports from what God approves, and we trace how the book points forward to a better rescuer.
• the big idea of Judges as a repeating cycle of drift, suffering, crying out, rescue, relief, then drift again
• why disturbing stories are included and what they reveal about walking away from God
• where Judges fits after Joshua and before Israel’s kings
• what “judge” means in Judges as a rescuer sent by God
• the pull of Baal worship and the pressure to blend in
• Deborah as a model of wise leadership and courage
• Gideon’s unlikely calling and the warning in how his story ends
• Samson’s strength, self-destruction, and the tragedy of not noticing God’s absence
• the ending line about “no king” and doing what is right in your own eyes
• how Judges creates longing for a faithful king and points to Jesus
• questions to ask when a Bible passage feels messy or confusing
Until then, keep reading, keep seeking, and keep growing in your faith.

SOURCES:

Barker, K. L., Strauss, M. L., Brown, J. K., Blomberg, C. L., & Williams, M. (Eds.). (2020). NIV Study Bible (Fully rev. ed.). Zondervan.

Bowling, A. C. (1995). Judges. In W. A. Elwell (Ed.), Evangelical Commentary on the Bible. Baker Book House.

Dockery, D. S. (Ed.). (1992). Holman Bible Handbook. Holman Bible Publishers.

Jeremiah, D. (2025). The Whole story: A 52-week Devotional Journey Through Every Book of the Bible. Thomas Nelson.

Mangum, D. (Ed.). (2020). Lexham Context Commentary: Old Testament. Lexham Press.

Phillips, W. G. (2004). Judges, Ruth (M. Anders, Ed.; Vol. 5). Holman Reference.

Ryken, L., & Ryken, P. G. (Eds.). (2007). ESV Literary Study Bible. Crossway.

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Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?
Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace.

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📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life
🏠 Or visit a Bible-believing church near you

You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step.

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Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.

We track Israel’s turning point after Moses dies and Joshua steps up, showing that God’s promise keeps moving even when leadership changes. We walk through Jericho, Rahab, Achan, and Joshua’s final challenge to prove one big claim: God keeps every promise, so trust him in your next hard step.

• Moses’ death as a crisis that does not stop God’s plan
• Joshua’s three seasons: entering the land, dividing it, renewing covenant loyalty
• Jericho as a trust test through an unusual battle plan
• Jericho as a difficult story framed as judgment in a specific time
• Rahab’s rescue as mercy and inclusion for outsiders who believe
• Achan and Ai as the cost of disobedience
• The land allotment and the challenge of staying faithful while spread out
• Joshua’s name as Yeshua and the connection to Jesus
• Joshua’s closing claim that no promise failed
• Practical questions for change, fear, and unfamiliar territory

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Until then, keep reading, keep seeking, and keep growing in your faith.

SOURCES:

• Baker Illustrated Study Bible. (2018). Baker Books.
• Curtis, A. H. W. (1998). Joshua. Sheffield Academic Press.
• NIV Study Bible. (2020). Zondervan.

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Have questions about what it means to follow Jesus?
Whether you’re just starting your faith journey or exploring what the Bible teaches, we’d love to walk with you. God’s invitation is real, personal, and full of grace.

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📖 Talk to a trusted Christian in your life
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You are not alone. God’s Word is alive, and He is still drawing people to Himself today. Don’t hesitate to take the next step.

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Note: All scripture references are from the NIV translation unless otherwise indicated.