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Beginner's Bible Study Guide: An Introduction to All 66 Books
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- A friendly introduction to all 66 books, no background needed
- Plain-English summaries of who’s who and what happens
- Short sections you can finish in 10–15 minutes
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What’s inside
A plain-English introduction to all 66 books of the Bible, in short sections you can finish in 10–15 minutes.
Every guide has three parts
- 1. The Big Picture: Who wrote it, when, why, and where it fits in God's story.
- 2. Walk Through It: A clear, chapter-by-chapter walk through what happens and what it means.
- 3. Live It Out: Key verses, reflection questions and a simple prayer to carry it into your week.
Books included
- Law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
- History: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings, 2 Kings, 1 Chronicles, 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
- Wisdom & Poetry: Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs
- Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel
- Minor Prophets: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
- Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
- Acts: Acts
- Paul's Letters: Romans, 1 Corinthians, 2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1 Thessalonians, 2 Thessalonians, 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon
- General Letters: Hebrews, James, 1 Peter, 2 Peter, 1 John, 2 John, 3 John, Jude
- Prophecy: Revelation
Who it’s for
- New believers. Learn the basics of the Bible at a comfortable pace.
- Curious about faith. A clear, friendly look at what the Bible actually says.
- Starting fresh. Rebuild your understanding from the ground up.
- Giving a gift. A helpful gift for someone newly baptized or asking big questions.
Not for you if you already know the Bible well and want deep, chapter-by-chapter study. The Bible Study Guides go further.
Access & devices
- Read in your web browser on any phone, tablet or computer. There’s no app to download.
- Your guides live in your Covenant Path library. Sign in on any device and pick up where you left off.
- Make the text larger, switch to a warm sepia page, and bookmark what speaks to you.
- Print any guide or save it as a PDF for journaling or group study.
- Guides you buy are yours to keep. They never expire.
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Regular price: one payment of $39.99, with no membership and no future charges.
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- All 66 books introduced
- 10–15-minute sections
- No background needed
- Plain-English summaries
- Instant digital access
- Read on phone, tablet or computer
- Print or save as PDF
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Everyone else seems to know the Bible already.
- I don’t know where to start. Genesis? Matthew? Somewhere in the middle?
- The names, places and timeline make my head spin.
- I’m nervous to ask questions in Bible study because they seem too basic.
- I want to understand my faith, not just hear about it on Sunday.
Every reader starts somewhere.
Nobody is born knowing the Bible. With a friendly introduction to each book, the names, places and big ideas start to click, and you’ll know exactly where to begin.
Small, clear steps, and no seminary jargon.
A friendly introduction to every book of the Bible: what it’s about, who’s who, and why it matters.
Each book gets a short, plain-English introduction: what it’s about, who’s who, and why it matters.
You’ll see how all 66 books connect into one big story, so the whole Bible starts to make sense.
Sections are short enough to finish in 10–15 minutes, so you can learn a little every day.
- An introduction to all 66 books
- Who’s who and key themes, explained
- Sections you can finish in 10–15 minutes
Made for beginners of every age
- New believers
- Curious about faith
- Starting fresh
- Giving a gift
The same simple path, every time
Read one guide and you’ll know how to read them all. Each one moves in three clear steps.
“They read in the book, in the law of God, distinctly; and they gave the sense, so that they understood the reading.”
- Part 1
The Big Picture
Who wrote it, when, why, and where it fits in God's story.
- Who wrote it, and for whom
- What was happening in the world
- Key themes to watch for
From the Ruth guide Ruth at a glance
The book opens with a time stamp: “In the days when the judges judged” (Ruth 1:1). It was one of the darkest times in Israel’s history. There are no miracles here and no visions. Just a grieving widow, a loyal daughter-in-law from a foreign land, and a kind landowner. Yet God’s quiet care runs through every page.
- Part 2
Walk Through It
A clear, chapter-by-chapter walk through what happens and what it means.
- What happens, in plain English
- Customs and history explained
- How it connects to the rest of the Bible
From the Ruth guide Ruth 2: A field, a stranger and a kindness
Ruth goes out to glean, gathering the grain the harvesters leave behind. God’s law told farmers to leave the edges of their fields for the poor and the foreigner (Leviticus 19:9–10), and Ruth is both. Then the writer adds a line with a twinkle in its eye: “she happened to come to the portion of the field belonging to Boaz” (Ruth 2:3). In this story, nothing just happens.
- Part 3
Live It Out
Key verses, reflection questions and a simple prayer to carry it into your week.
- Key verses to remember
- Questions for you or your group
- A short prayer to close
From the Ruth guide Key verse
“where you go, I will go; and where you stay, I will stay. Your people will be my people, and your God my God.”
Ruth 1:16
Reflect
Ruth stayed when leaving would have been easier. Where is God asking you to stay faithful right now?
Pray
Lord, thank you for working quietly in my ordinary days. Make me loyal like Ruth and generous like Boaz. Amen.
Peek inside: read the Ruth guide’s Big Picture freeNo sign-up needed.
Made for wherever you are
Wherever you stand with Scripture today, there’s a way in: written in plain, warm English.
New to the Bible
You don’t know where to start. Every guide opens the same clear way, so you never feel lost on page one.
Finding your way back
You’re returning to faith after time away. These meet you right where you are, no catching up required.
Reading for years
You know the stories. This is the history and meaning underneath them that no one ever handed you.
Leading a home or group
You want to guide others well. Clear enough to teach from, deep enough to be worth teaching.
Everything inside, by the numbers
No padding and no filler: just the whole of Scripture, made clear.
Genesis to Revelation, none skipped.
Every chapter placed in the bigger story.
The same clear layout on every page.
Money-back guarantee: keep the guide either way.
The friendliest way to begin
Study Bibles and free apps are wonderful tools. Here’s what a Covenant Path guide adds.
| Feature | Covenant Path | Study Bibles | Free Bible apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Background before each book: who wrote it, when and why | Yes: Every book | Partly: Short introductions | Partly: In some plans |
| A clear walk through every chapter | Yes: In plain English | Partly: Verse-by-verse notes | Partly: Varies by app |
| The same simple 3-part layout in every guide | Yes: Always | No | No |
| Reflection questions and a prayer for each book | Yes: Every guide | Partly: Some editions | Partly: Some plans |
| Works with any Bible translation | Yes: Read along in any Bible | No: One translation per edition | Yes: Many translations |
| Money-back guarantee | Yes: 60 days, full refund | Depends on the store | Free to use |
Study Bibles and apps vary. This compares their typical features.
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Questions, answered
Straight answers about the guides, the printed edition, billing and refunds.
I’ve never read the Bible. Is this too advanced?
No. It’s written for complete beginners. It never assumes you know the backstory, and it explains names, places and ideas as they come up.
How is this different from the Bible Study Guides?
This guide is a friendly introduction to each book. The Bible Study Guides go deeper, with a chapter-by-chapter walk through every book. Start here, and move on when you’re ready to go deeper.
Is this a printed book or a digital guide?
You get the digital edition: instant access in your Covenant Path library on any phone, tablet or computer, and you can print any guide or save it as a PDF at home. A printed hardcover edition is in the works, but it’s sold out right now.
Do I have to become a member to buy this?
No. Choose “Buy at regular price” to pay $39.99 once: no membership and no future charges. The lower member price is optional, and every guide you buy is yours to keep either way.
How do the Family and Small-group packs work?
Choose “Buy 2, Get 1 FREE” (3 copies, 2 to give away) or “Buy 3, Get 2 FREE” (5 copies, 4 to give away). You keep one copy, and each extra copy comes to you as a gift link you can send by email or text. Whoever opens a gift link gets the guide in their own Covenant Path library.
Does this replace my Bible?
No. Covenant Path sits beside your Bible, not in place of it. The guides explain the background, what happens and how to live it out, while you read Scripture itself in whatever Bible you love.
Which Bible translation do you use?
We quote the World English Bible (WEB), a modern English translation in the public domain. The guides work with any Bible you like to read, such as the NIV, KJV, ESV, NKJV or NLT, because they explain the books themselves, not one translation’s wording.
What devices does it work on?
Any phone, tablet or computer with a web browser. There’s no app to download. Sign in on any device and pick up where you left off. You can make the text larger, switch to a warm sepia page, and print any guide or save it as a PDF.
What if it’s not for me?
Read for 60 days. If it doesn’t help, email support@covenantpath.com and we’ll give you a full refund. No forms, no hassle.
Take your first clear step into the Bible.
Start reading today, and take 60 days to decide if it helps.
- An introduction to all 66 books
- Plain English, no background needed
- Sections you can finish in 10–15 minutes
- 60-day money-back guarantee
60-day money-back guarantee · Instant digital access
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