The Book of Ezra details the return of the Jews to Jerusalem at the end of the Babylonian captivity. They have been in captivity 70 years. Ezra returns in a second wave of sojourners, but chronicles the whole return and in one place tells us about the return of worship in Jerusalem. Ezra 3:1–3 (NKJV)…
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Through the Bible Week 20, 2 Chronicles 13 – 36
At the very end of the books of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah (1 & 2 Chronicles), the fall of Jerusalem and Judah comes about. 2 Chronicles 36:15–21 (NKJV) — 15 And the LORD God of their fathers sent warnings to them by His messengers, rising up early and sending them, because He…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 19, 1 Chronicles 18 – 2 Chronicles 12
As we enter into 1st & 2nd Chronicles, we have the history of the Kings of Judah. In fact, whenever these books are referenced in scripture, thy are one book known as The Chronicles of the Kings of Judah. It is fitting that these books start their discussion of the kings with the great King…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 18, 1 Chronicles 1 – 17
In the beginning of Chronicles, we have a long list of genealogy. This genealogy breaks down the lineage of the leaders of the nation of Israel as well as some surrounding nations. The king’s lineage, the priests’ lineage, the Levites’ lineage, and the heads of all the tribes are presented. But more importantly, we have…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 17, 2 Kings 6 – 25
The Kingdom of Israel has been carried away into captivity and scattered among the nations to this day. The Kingdom of Judah survived a little longer before being carried away to Babylon. Both committed the same sin. They turned from the Lord their God to false gods and performed wickedness in God’s land and among…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 16, 1 Kings 10 – 2 Kings 5
After the split of Israel into the Northern Kingdom of Israel and the Southern Kingdom of Judah, the Northern Kingdom continued to fall away and rebel against God. They turned to pagan gods and followed wicked rituals and practices. As a result, God used the nations around them to harass them and attack them and…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 15, 2 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 9
As we enter the section of the Kings of Israel (1 & 2 Kings and 1 & 2 Chronicles), we start with Solomon. David, God’s chosen king, has reigned for 40 years and he passes his kingdom to his son Solomon. While David was alive, he wanted to build the temple for God. He wanted…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 14, 1 Samuel 21 – 2 Samuel 15
Most people are familiar with the story of David and Bathsheba. It is found in this section of scripture. David had an affair with Bathsheba when he should have been at war with his troops. The woman’s husband is Uriah, one of David’s mighty men and closest friends. Bathsheba ends up pregnant and David commits…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 13, Ruth 1 – 1 Samuel 20
Saul, the first king of Israel, seemed to always have trouble following the Lord’s direction. In one particular instance, God commanded Saul to destroy the Amalekites. We find this in 1 Samuel chapter 15. 1 Samuel 15:1–3 (NKJV) — 1 Samuel also said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His…
Read MoreThrough the Bible Week 12, Judges 3 – 21
There are many great stories in the Book of Judges. In this book, we have the history of Israel after the death of Moses and Joshua and before the kings. Here we find the nation going through seven great sin cycles. They completely turn away from the Lord in sin. The Bible says every man…
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