¿Por qué el primer libro de Crónicas es especial? Las largas genealogías con que comienza el primer libro de Crónicas lo hacen especial. Para el escritor del libro y su audiencia —recientemente regresados del exilio en Babilonia— estas listas de familias eran una buena noticia. El pueblo estaba… Read More
Aunque estaba rodeada por naciones que habían sido gobernadas por reyes durante muchos años: Asiria, Babilonia, Egipto y las naciones de Canaán, la monarquía y una forma centralizada de gobierno no apareció en Israel hasta cerca del año 1000 a. C. Antes de ese tiempo, las escrituras judías dicen… Read More
Important stories are worth repeating. Although the story of David is told in 1 and 2 Samuel, the author of 1 Chronicles offers another viewpoint on the life of Israel’s greatest king. What makes 1 Chronicles special? The long family lists that begin 1 Chronicles make this book special. For the writer… Read More
Solomon asks for wisdom from God. God’s response emphasizes the importance of following his example. Download this resource
The story of Stephen illustrates the character trait of courage in standing for our beliefs Download this resource
Christians call the Old Testament books that follow the Pentateuch, beginning with Joshua and ending with Esther, the Historical Books. These books describe Israel’s history as a people in the land of Canaan. The final book of the Pentateuch, Deuteronomy, ends with the tribes of Israel camped in… Read More
In Genesis God promised to give Abraham land for his descendents. Although it took hundreds of years, Abraham’s descendents finally returned to the land. Read about the important events that occurred while the Israelites occupied the Promised Land. Moses led the people of Israel in the desert for forty years… Read More
