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...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
Suggestion on How To READ? 1 Samuel has 31 chapters or 796 verses! The book of 1 Samuel tells us the stories and journey of 3 important men in the history of Israel: SAMUEL His beginnings, his calling and his ministry as Judge, Priest and Prophet (Chap 1-13:15) SAUL...
by FES | Apr 27, 2016 | Blog
Suggestion on How To Read Judges has 21 chapters altogether. It retells the story of God’s people, right after Joshua’s leadership and the land they had conquered ~ the Promised Land. What happens when one generation passes on? What happens when one strong leader...
