Bible Study

Biblical Theology: Psalms

The Book of Psalms Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is Job about? How does Job speak to us today? Answers: Job is about suffering and patience. Job loses his wealth, servants, children, and his own health. Satan is the one at work afflicting Job, while his friends attempt to comfort him. Finally, God…

Biblical Theology: Job

The Book of Job Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is Esther about? How does Esther speak to us today? Answers: Esther narrates how the woman named Esther becomes queen to King Ahasuerus. Haman schemes to trick the King into endorsing his plot to kill the Jews and Esther has to overcome fear to…

Biblical Theology: Esther

The Book of Esther Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is Nehemiah about? How does Nehemiah help us today Answers: Nehemiah recounts the third wave of Jews returning to Jerusalem, the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and opposition to that work. Summary Statement Nehemiah is about God’s faithfulness to his promises. Just as…

Biblical Theology: Nehemiah

The Book of Nehemiah Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of Ezra? How does Ezra help us today? Answers: Ezra has the account of the exiles return to Jerusalem from Babylon, the rebuilding of the temple, opposition to rebuilding the temple, including letters from Tattenai and Darius about the Jews’…

Biblical Theology: Ezra

The Book of Ezra Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 2 Chronicles? How does 2 Chronicles help us today? Answers: 2 Chronicles The book has the account of Solomon building the temple, the dividing of the kingdom, the death of Ahab, and the Babylonian captivity. Summary Statement 2 Chronicles…

Biblical Theology: 2 Chronicles

The Book of 2 Chronicles Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 1 Chronicles? How does 1 Chronicles help us today? Answers: 1 Chronicles contains many genealogies with lists of names. The book focuses on the reign of King David. It chronicles his mighty men and the return of the…

Biblical Theology: 1 Chronicles

The Book of 1 Chronicles Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 2 Kings? How does 2 Kings help us today? Answers: 2 Kings tells of several familiar events, such as Elijah being carried to heaven in a chariot of fire and Elisha getting a double portion of Elijah’s spirit.…

Biblical Theology: 2 Kings

The Book of 2 Kings Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 1 Kings? How does 1 Kings help us today? Answers: 1 Kings records the death of David and Solomon’s reign. The book recounts the building of the temple and the divided kingdom after Solomon’s death. The book also…

Biblical Theology: 1 Kings

The Book of 1 Kings Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 2 Samuel? How does 2 Samuel help us today? Answers: 2 Samuel tells of David reigning as king. The book has the well known sin David committed with Bathsheba, followed by the murder of Uriah and Nathan’s confrontation…

Biblical Theology: 2 Samuel

The Book of 2 Samuel Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of 1 Samuel? How does 1 Samuel help us today? Answers: Hannah praying for a son and the birth of Samuel. Samuel hearing God’s voice in the night and mistaking it for Eli. Saul becoming king of Israel. David…