In this self-study guide you'll learn about life and love according to King Solomon. Ecclesiastes finds Solomon, a man rich in wealth and wisdom, discussing the pointlessness of life lived in self-gratification. However, once we realize that life is God's gift to us, we will enjoy it to its fullest. This book offers relevant counsel for everyday life and gives reassurance to those who are weighted down by life's struggles. The Song of Solomon portrays the joy of love in courtship and marriage, and the rightful place of physical love within the marriage context.
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The church in Corinth was a problem for the apostle Paul. So much so that, with a clear view of godliness balanced with an attitude of love and humility, he gently admonished them and corrected them by means of a letter 1 Corinthians. The results were favorable, and a happy Paul followed up with a second letter to the Corinthians. This self-study guide will help you understand the contents of that second epistle, which includes personal glimpses from Paul's life, encouragement in stewardship, and a defense of his apostolic authority.
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If you are experiencing trials, you will find encouragement and comfort in the epistles of Peter. Writing to believers who were being persecuted for their faith, Peter shows how trials are an important part of spiritual development in the individual. This self-study guide will also help you explore Peter's practical guidelines for handling everyday responsiblities relating to the church, the home, and the world. In his second letter Peter reveals God's design for the future, including a graphic description of the destruction of the earth.

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In this self-study guide, you'll not only learn about the history of the kings of Israel and Judah, but also the purpose for the Chronicles, which served as a concise history of all that God had done for Israel. The book of 1 Kings traces the history of Israel's kings from Saul to Ahaziah and shows clearly that success results from obedience to God's laws. In 1 Chronicles, Ezra compiles historical events emphasizing the importance of every aspect of Jewish heritage and purpose. An understanding of racial and religious purity, the Temple, the priesthood, and the law can be gained as you...

These Old Testament books show God's continual provision for His people as He brings them out of captivity and reestablishes them in their land. This self-study guide will help you follow each exciting event in God's program of Jerusalem's reconstruction and Israel's renewal. The book of Ezra covers both the return and the rebuilding of the Temple. Nehemiah demonstrates unmatched skills of leadership and organization as he rebuilds the walls of Jerusalem during the restoration of God's people to their land. The familiar story of the faith and courage of Esther again demonstrates God's...

Discover God's eminent power, evidenced both in word and deed, through this self-guided study of three minor prophets: Jonah, Amos, and Hosea. Their timeless teachings hold spiritual application for God's people of all ages, including modern-day believers. The topics covered by these prophets include God's love and concern for His children, a call to repentance and holy living, and the certainity of future judgment.

The books in the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series are designed to provide you with a broader understanding of God's Word. Offering historical context and...