Favorite OT "Book" and Favorite NT "Book"?

[Lee52]

Ecclesiastes

Gospel according to John

 

[Maid Marie]

OT...so many...Zechariah for right now.
NT...1 John.

 

[Ortho_Cat]

Psalms and Gospel of John.

 

[Maid Marie]

Psalms and Gospel of John.

Psalms are good, too.

 

[GraceSeeker]

How can one choose?

Among the OT, probably Genesis. I just like the stories. But for the same reason I also like Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings (not so much Chronicles).

In the NT, the Gospel of John, hands down. But when I was a younger Christian it was Acts that used to get me so excited, and as a seminarian it was Romans.

 

[Speculative]

Ecclesiastes

James

 

[Stefan P]

Ruth in the Old Testament - it's a very gentle story against the turbulent backdrop of Judges.

For the NT - hard to choose. I would go with John, as many have stated, or perhaps Acts, I really enjoy reading about the early church and how things all got started.

 

[Maid Marie]

How can one choose?

Among the OT, probably Genesis. I just like the stories. But for the same reason I also like Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings (not so much Chronicles).

In the NT, the Gospel of John, hands down. But when I was a younger Christian it was Acts that used to get me so excited, and as a seminarian it was Romans.

I almost put down Acts.

Basically, it would be easier to write down which book I didn't like.

 

[Lee52]

How can one choose?

Among the OT, probably Genesis. I just like the stories. But for the same reason I also like Joshua, Judges, Samuel and Kings (not so much Chronicles).

In the NT, the Gospel of John, hands down. But when I was a younger Christian it was Acts that used to get me so excited, and as a seminarian it was Romans.

Yes, I almost wrote down Galatians for the NT, but John is such a cornerstone of salvation.

 

[Mr Dave]

Ah difficult question

OT would prob go Isaiah
NT, I'd choose Colossians

 

[Lovely Lane]

since it's Halloween and I like scary stuff, tonight I pick The Book of Daniel and The Book of the Revelation, come join me around the campfire where lurking in the shadows are the beasts of the world.... seeking candies.

 

[rturner76]

It changes weekly if not monthly at best.

OT-Psalms: The Lord is my Shepard......If I read it in the right mood, I still tear up

NT-I just refuse to choose, I can't Ephesians for grace talk and James for when I need direction. Ok ok ok Ephesians that's it Ephesians or is it Hebrews? Oh leave me alone never mind, I pass!

 

[Lee52]

When I am studying about the community of believers I too like Paul's letter to the church in Ephesus.

When I need to get back to "ground zero" of my salvation, I go to John and Galatians.

When I want to get "deeper" into my faith, I go to Romans.

So, I understand your hesitation at being pinned down to just one or two.

Be blessed,
Lee52

 

[food4thought]

I knew what books to say as soon as I saw the thread title:
OT= Isaiah (thought about Genesis or Daniel)
NT= Gospel of John

 

[Jeffersonian]

Romans
Gospel Of John
Psalms

 

[Redheadedstepchild]

OT - Difficult to say. My favorite passage is probably Isiah 53. Otherwise I'll say Ruth.

NT - No question John is foundational, but Philippians is my sentimental favorite. Otherwise Romans.

 

[Maid Marie]

OT - Difficult to say. My favorite passage is probably Isiah 53. Otherwise I'll say Ruth.

NT - No question John is foundational, but Philippians is my sentimental favorite. Otherwise Romans.

Oh yeah, I love Ruth and Esther.

 

[Redheadedstepchild]

I nearly put Esther.

 

[Maid Marie]

I nearly put Esther.

When I was a kid, our church had Sunday evening services and they weren't too kid friendly. So, instead of having children's church I had regular church. I would get bored and want to read but my parents wouldn't let me bring secular books into church. So, I would read from the bible instead. I read it voraciously. I really loved to read Ruth and Esther.

 

[SplendidTree]

Psalms and James