1/2/2024 0 Comments Isaiah 41 10 nivWritten to encourage the people returning from Babylonian exile, 1 Chronicles recaps the history and genealogy of Israel, emphasising the spiritual significance of David and future Messianic King.Ī continuation of the previous book, 2 Chronicles focuses on the kings of Israel, from King Solomon and the building of the temple, to subsequent division, exile and return from captivity.įulfilling the promises of God, the Israelites return from exile after seventy years and rebuild the temple.ĭespite local opposition, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile, rallying the people to rebuild the city walls and gates in just fifty-two days. The kings of Israel and Judah ignore God and His prophets, eventually falling captive to invading nations and are exiled to foreign lands. Israel enjoys a period of peace and prosperity under King Solomon, but later splits in two after Rehoboam (his son) takes the throne. The life and career of King David, who subdues Israel's enemies and doubles the size of the kingdom, but is not without failings. Israel rejects God's chosen leader, Samuel (a judge), and demands a king despite God's warnings. Occurring during some of the darkest days in Israel's history, Ruth follows the journey of two widows who lose everything, but find hope through God. Israel enters a cycle of sin, suffering defeat and oppression, only to cry out to God for deliverance, who sends leaders (called "judges") to help them. God gives Israel rules to live by and instructions to present themselves holy before Him.Ī sequel to Exodus, Numbers takes its name from two censuses (or "numberings") of the people of Israel, following their journey through the wilderness for forty years.Ī farewell speech from Moses to the people of Israel shortly before his death, Deuteronomy recaps the promises of God and provides instructions to obey Him in the Promised Land.Ī book of conquest, Joshua details the Israelites' invasion and eventual occupation of the Promised Land through faith and action. God appoints Moses to lead the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to the Promised Land of Canaan, establishing a special relationship with them on the way to Mount Sinai. Meaning "the beginning or origin of something", Genesis is the first book of the Bible, recording Creation, the fall of man and the early years of the nation of Israel.
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