Why study 2nd Samuel? The book of 2nd Samuel is about God’s promises through His covenant with David to ensure that the throne, kingdom and lineage of David’s line will last forever. 2nd Samuel also relates the tragic consequences of sinfulness within the family of David. The book contains many lessons for living a holy life before God and the need to seek God’s guidance in all areas of life. Continue reading Studying 2nd Samuel
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Studying 1 Samuel
Why study 1st. Samuel? The book of 1st Samuel is about trusting and depending upon God through difficult times in life. It is also about the results of demanding what the world wants and walking away from God. 1st Samuel relates the well-known story of David, the shepherd boy facing without fear and defeating the giant Goliath. The book also reveals that even though God may clearly lead believers into definite paths, the going will not always be easy and their will be many difficulties to overcome. The only way forward is by trusting in God every day. Continue reading Studying 1 Samuel
Studying the Book of Ruth
Why study the book of Ruth? The book of Ruth reveals the actions of God in taking what appears on the surface to be devastation and turns it into a beautiful love story and a story of redemption that points to the future redemptive role of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Ruth contains lessons of faith, hope, obedience, compassion and God’s providence that all believers need to learn and apply. Continue reading Studying the Book of Ruth
Studying the Book of Joshua
Why study Joshua? The Book of Joshua reveals the faithfulness of God to His people whom He brought into the promised land. However, the fulfillment of the promises of God for the land was not automatic. God required that His people be faithful to Him and worship Him alone. God required obedience to His covenant and all that he required. Those who were not obedient to God suffered setbacks, failures and many lost their lives. The command of God to Joshua to be strong, very courageous and be obedient to God, Joshua 1:6-9, is still relevant for all believers today. Continue reading Studying the Book of Joshua
The Covenants of God
Why study the covenants of God? This brief study on the covenants of God, is intended to introduce students of the Scriptures to these covenants. They are essential to understanding of God’s relationship to His covenant people and to all who believe in the Son of God for salvation. Continue reading The Covenants of God
The Kingdom of God
Why study the Biblical subject, the Kingdom of God? Many scholars believe that the kingdom of God is the central theme of the Scriptures. God’s kingdom is seen from the first chapter of Genesis to the last chapter of Revelation. One major study of the kingdom of God suggests that it is so grand in its scope that it embraces all other themes. Continue reading The Kingdom of God
Studying Deuteronomy
Why study Deuteronomy? Studying Deuteronomy will reveal God’s continuing faithfulness to His people and to His covenants with them. Deuteronomy contains vital lessons for the believer to remain wholeheartedly faithful to God in worship and being completely faithful to God in their daily walk with Him. There are also many “hard” lessons to be learned and many wonderful rewards to be gained for all who desire to please God and bring Him glory. Continue reading Studying Deuteronomy
Studying Book of Numbers
Why study Numbers? The book of Numbers could be called “Walking with the LORD.” It describes a forty-year journey from Mount Sinai where the Israelites received and agreed to the covenant God decreed to the plains of Moab where they were to receive their final instructions before entering the promised land. These final instructions comprise the book of Deuteronomy. But the book of Numbers contains many lessons for living everyday in obedience with God. Continue reading Studying Book of Numbers
Studying Leviticus
Why study Leviticus? The Book of Leviticus is the third and middle book of the Pentateuch, commonly known as the five books of Moses. Leviticus (from the Latin, “matter of the Levites “). Leviticus relates God’s instructions to the priests and the people on worship that glorifies Him and how His people are to live holy lives before Him. The word “holy” occurs 80 times in Leviticus which is more than in any other book of the Bible. The key passage from Leviticus is “For I am the Lord your God. Consecrate yourselves therefore, and be holy, for I am holy. You shall not defile yourselves with any swarming thing that crawls on the ground. For I am the Lord who brought you up out of the land of Egypt to be your God. You shall therefore be holy, for I am holy.” Leviticus 11:44-45. Peter cited this verse in his first letter, 1 Peter 1:15-16. Continue reading Studying Leviticus
Studying Genesis
Why study Genesis? Studying Genesis is the very beginning of the Bible and is foundational for understanding the Bible. A study of Genesis will reveal the very beginning of history when God created the heavens and the earth. It also reveals the creation of humans and the first family, followed by the sin of this family and their descendants. The initial sin by Adam and Eve resulted in their eventual deaths and a broken relationship with God. The sins of their descendants led to God’s judgment on humanity and punishment by the great flood. God began again with Noah and his family, but this also led to sin and rebellion against God on the plains of Shinar, after which God confused the languages of mankind resulting in their dispersal throughout the earth. God began again with Abraham from whom His chosen people were descended. The remainder of the Book of Genesis is a story of this family, who began their existence in Canaan and later relocated to Egypt. Continue reading Studying Genesis