by FES | Apr 28, 2016 | Blog
Suggestion on How to Read? In the Hebrew Bible, the book is called “Qoheleth” which means “preacher” (1:1). The term suggests one who speaks to an assembly. The translators of the Septuagint (a Greek version of the Old Testament) called it “Ekklesiastes”, which also...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
Suggestion on How To Read This book shows how sometimes humans rely on their limited understanding to explain God. We will all face different trials in life – some are bearable while others too painful to understand! Will we trust the Lord when we find ourselves...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
Entering the book through a timeline (an estimation): The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple in 586 B.C. by the Babylonians brought utter shame to the Jews. Just as the reign of the kings ended for the people of Israel, the Babylon Empire received the...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
The book of Ezra is a continuation from 1st and 2nd Chronicles. 2nd chronicles ended with the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The Babylonians set fire to the temple of God and carried the people off to exile in Babylon. After 70 years in exile, during the reign of King...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
David is a prominent figure often mentioned in many of the New Testament writings stating Jesus is the 28th generation of David. 2 Samuel conveyed important messages of David’s life. His FAITH: David acted fairly in every reward and punishment he decreed, his people...
