Bible Charts, Lists & Outlines
Bible charts, lists and outlines from Wednesday in the Word to help you study the Bible.
New Testament
1 John Outline
1 John Outline: A detailed outline of the New Testament books 1 John from Wednesday in the Word.
Thessalonians Outline
Thessalonians Outline: Detailed outlines of the New Testament books 1 & 2 Thessalonians from Wednesday in the Word.
Galatians Outline
My detailed outline of Galatians along with an overview of Paul’s three main themes.
Olivet Discourse: Comparing the Synoptic Gospels
The Olivet Discourse is a conversation Jesus had with his disciples shortly before his crucifixion. As they sat on the Mount of Olives looking across at the temple, Jesus explained many things about the coming destruction of the temple. While Matthew provides the fullest account, this teaching is found in all three synoptic gospels.
Distances from Jerusalem
Approximate distances from Jerusalem to key cities and sites in biblical times.
Jewish Day (1st Century) explained
What does the first watch mean? What is the “third hour”? The Jewish day ran from sunset to sunset and was divided in 8 equal parts called watches and hours. Here’s what they mean.
Miracles of Jesus
Not only was each healing an act of compassion and a foreshadowing of the greater healing to come, each miracle was testimony from God that Jesus is the Christ.
Sermon on the Mount vs Sermon on the Plain
Is the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) the same event as the Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6)? Scholars are divided.
Women in Authority: What the Bible says
These 5 passages are the most commonly discussed in debating the question of whether women should teach or have authority in the church.
Parables of Jesus List
Jesus often taught in parables. Parables are stories which include a dramatic illustration that makes and impact on the listener and calls for a response. Parables are serious theology. But they are metaphorical theology. They teach through metaphor, simile, and dramatic action rather than through logic or reasoning. Here’s a list of the parables of Jesus as recorded in the gospels.
Romans at a glance
The apostle Paul writes to explain the good news of Jesus Christ, who as Messiah is the Savior for all people; who as the Transformer of lives writes His Law on our hearts; and who as the Lord of history is carefully bringing this salvation to all nations — culminating in the restoration of Israel.
Chronology of the Apostle Paul
This chart gives a timeline of the major events in the life of the Apostle Paul and the dating of his letters.
Old Testament
Isaiah: Outline & Highlights
Isaiah was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom (Judah) His ministry spans 50-60 years from approximately 740 – 680 BC during the reigns of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz and Hezekiah (kings of Judah).
Kings of Persia in Biblical Times
A list of the Kings of Persia in biblical times and where they appear in Scripture.
Kings of Babylon in Biblical times
The Babylonian Empire became a world power in 625 BC after the fall of Assyria. Babylon continued its reign until 536 BC. Nebuchadnezzar, its greatest king, reigned in the days of Daniel and took the southern Kingdom of Judah into captivity after the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. Babylon was finally captured by the Medes and Persians under Cyrus as predicted by the prophet Daniel, and the Babylonian Empire came to an end in 536 BC.
Kings of Assyria in Biblical times
The Assyrian Empire is important to biblical history for devastation the kingdom of Israel and taking the 10 northern tribes into captivity in 722 BC.
Righteous vs. the wicked in the Psalms
Contrasting the way of the wicked and the righteous is a very common theme in the Old Testament. Here are a few Psalms where we find this theme.
Miracles of Elijah & Elisha
A comparison of the miracles of Elijah and Elisha recorded in 1&2 Kings.
Prophets Chronological List
Prophets enforced the covenant between God and His People. Many people in Scripture prophesy occasionally but not all who do so hold the office of prophet. Therefore, scholars count the prophets differently.
Outline of the book of Joshua
Generally the Book of Joshua can be broken into three main sections.
Holy Spirit Resources
Resources to help you study the role and nature of the Holy Spirit.
Judges of Israel Chart
The book of Judges tells of the various leaders raised up to deliver Israel from the enemies remaining in the land after the conquest under Joshua. The Judges of Israel (c. 1375–1050 BC) came from various tribes and regions of Israel.
Exodus & Numbers Parallels
A chart of the parallel passages found in the Old Testament books of Exodus and Numbers.
Old Testament Books in Chronological Order
The Old Testament books in chronological order with the traditional dates. Chronological means the events recorded in the books took place during this period and/or the author wrote during this period.
Abraham’s Family Tree
This chart summarizes the Abraham’s family tree, based on what we know from Scripture.
Ezra-Nehemiah Chronology
Chronology of the post exile: Ezra-Nehemiah
Isaiah: Servant Songs Overview
The exile raised the question, can we forfeit the promises of God? Can God’s people fail in such a way that God will abandon them? In the Servant Songs, God demonstrates that not only will He remain committed to His people, He will willingly choose to endure horrific suffering in order to free His people from their sinful hearts and make them righteous before Him.
King Saul’s Family Tree
King Saul’s Family Tree – based on what we know from Scripture from Wednesday in the Word.
King David’s Family Tree
King David’s family tree based on what we know from Scripture from Wednesday in the Word.
Jeremiah’s Ministry Chronology
Jeremiah was a prophet to the southern kingdom of Judah who wrote the book of Jeremiah. His name means “exaltation of the Lord.” Below is a basic chronology of his 40+ year ministry.
Books of the Bible by date written
“When was it written?” Here’s the most likely order in which the books of the bible were written.
Kings of Israel and Judah
This chart summarizes the Kings of Israel and Judah from the crowning of Saul to the captivity of Judah.
Other Resources
Women in the Bible (Zondervan)
Nameless Women in the Bible (Zondervan)
Barnes Bible Charts (dated graphics, but useful info)
Psalms by Theme (Daily Office)
Executable Outlines (Blue Letter Bible)
Chronological Map (1885)
Josiah Blake Tidewell: The Bible by period (1916)
Frank Palmer: A Bird’s Eye View of the Bible (1914)