Kategoria BISAC: Religion >> Biblical Studies - Old Testament - General

Rich rewards await readers who dig deep into the historical books of the Old Testament. Incredible events, amazing love stories, larger-than-life personalities, and deep theological themes are just some of the treasuresfound in Joshua, Judges, Ruth, 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 & 2 Kings, 1 & 2 Chronicles, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther.

These books tell the story of the nation of Israel and the God who loves her, punishes her, and always brings this recalcitrant people back to Himself. It is really the story of all of us.

David M. Howard Jr. provides an in-depth introduction to the Old Testament...

Let the book of Exodus take you back in history to ancient Egypt and the birth of the nation Israel. Discover how God chose Moses to deliver His people from bondage, thus fulfilling the promises of Genesis 15:13-14. Discover how God established His law through Moses and revealed His plan of redemption through the sacrificial system and the construction of the Tabernacle.
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 background, author information, charts, and other helps,...

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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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...

Has the book of Leviticus been difficult for you to study? Have you wondered what relevance this ancient book has to the New Testament Christian? This self-study manual will guide you into a new understanding of and appreciation for one of the most important books of the Bible. As you study, you will be brought face to face with the holiness of God and the sinfulness of man. You'll gain fresh insight into God's requirements for cleansing and fellowship with Himself through the sacrificial system, which pointed to the future finished work of the Lord Jesus Christ at Calvary.

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This self-study guide will help you follow the decline and captivity of both Israel and Judah and their determined endurance under one evil king after another. You'll also marvel at the miracle-filled ministry of Elisha. In your study of 2 Chronicles, you'll see how Ezra, concerned for the spiritual welfare of God's people, organized his account of the kingdom's history in order to emphasize the importance of religious purity as well as the proper place of the law, the Temple, and the priesthood.

The books in the Jensen Bible Self-Study Guide series are designed to provide...