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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: 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…

Biblical Theology: Judges

The Book of Judges Review Questions from last week’s lesson: What is in the book of Joshua? How does Joshua help us today? Answers: Joshua recounts the history of the conquest of Canaan. Joshua leads the second generation of Isrealites into the promised land. The book has a number of familiar accounts—Rahab and the spies,…