Tag: Old Testament Survey
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Understanding Isaiah: Judgment and Restoration Messages
Isaiah Isaiah 53:5 But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.
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Ezra’s Journey: Rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem
Ezra 1:5Then the heads of the fathers’ houses of Judah and Benjamin, and the priests and the Levites, with all whose spirits God had moved, arose to go up and build the house of the LORD which is in Jerusalem.
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The Importance of 1st and 2nd Chronicles in Biblical History
Intro: Why have another account? 1st and 2nd Samuel and 1st and 2nd Kings Chronicles Prophetic Perspective Priestly Perspective Political History Religious History Wars Prominent Temple Prominent Record of Both Nations Record of Judah Continuing History of Nation Continuity of David Man’s Failure God’s Faithfulness
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2 Kings: Lessons from the Divided Kingdom of Israel
2 Kings 2 Kings 21:10-12(NKJV) And the LORD Spoke by His servants the prophets, saying, Because Manasseh king of Judah has done these abominations (he has acted more wickedly than all the Amorites who were before him. and has also made Judah sin with his idols), therefore thus says the LORD God of Israel: ‘Behold,…
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Understanding 1 Kings: The Kingdom Split
1 Kings 1 Kings 18:21(NKJV) And Elijah came to all the people, and said, “How long will you falter between two opinions? If the Lord is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” But the people answered him not a word. Author The author of 1st and 2nd Kings is unknown but the…
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Understanding 2 Samuel: David’s Reign and Legacy
2nd Samuel 2 Samuel 7:12-13(NKJV) When your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will set up your seed after you, who will come from your body, and I will establish his kingdom. He shall build a house for My name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever. Acts…
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Exploring 1 Samuel: Key Themes and Events
1 Samuel 1 Samuel 3:19-20(NKJV) So, Samuel grew, and the LORD Was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground. And all Israel from Dan to Beersheba knew that Samuel had been established as a prophet of the LORD. Samuel was a Judge, a Prophet, and a Priest Author The…
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Understanding the Book of Ruth: Redemption and Sovereignty
Ruth 3:13(NKJV) Stay this night, and in the morning, it shall be that if he will perform the duty of a close relative (kinsman-redeemer) for you -good; let him do it. But if he does not want to perform the duty for you, then I will perform the duty for you, as the LORD lives!…
