Genesis is a book of beginnings. It chronicles the creation of the world, the entrance of sin and the first covenant God makes with man. Throughout these “firsts” God demonstrates his love and faithfulness to his creation. What makes Genesis special? The word Genesis comes from a Greek word… Read More
Marriage. Money. Children. Proverbs, a collection of instructions about how to live a happy life that honors God, has something to say about each of these topics. What makes Proverbs special? Proverbs is a collection of wise sayings, much like a modern anthology of poetry. It was originally included… Read More
Made famous by the Ten Commandments, a burning bush and the inspiring story of a nation escaping from slavery, Exodus tells the account of the Israelites as they leave Egypt and begin life in a new land. What makes Exodus special? The name “Exodus” comes from the Greek… Read More
The Sacred Chest held the Ten Commandments, was kept in a special part of the Tabernacle and symbolized God’s presence with the Israelites. Read how this important artifact caused plagues and inspired worship in ancient times. The sacred chest (also known as the Ark of the Covenant) was the… Read More
Egypt was a key player in the Ancient Near East for thousands of years, but the power structure within Egypt was constantly changing. Check out this brief overview of over 3,000 years of Egyptian dynasties. DYNASTIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS APPROX. DATES Pre-dynastic and early dynastic periods… Read More
Jacob’s 12 sons became the leaders of the tribes of Israel. Look at the order of Jacob’s children and the mother of each child. LEAH ZIPAH (Leah’s servant) BILHAH (Rachel’s servant) RACHEL Reuben (1) Gad (7) Dan (5) Joseph (12) Simeon (2) Asher (8) Naphtali (6) Benjamin… Read More
The Bible says David was “a man after God’s own heart.” See a chronological timeline of major events in David’s life. EVENTS SCRIPTURE PASSAGES RELATED PSALM The Lord choses David to be king 1 Sam 16.1-13 Ps 78 David plays the harp for king Saul 1… Read More
Not all proverbs are the same. Some are descriptions, others are parallel statements, and a few are written as instructions. Reference this chart to help you better understand and appreciate the wisdom in Proverbs. The wise sayings found in PROVERBS can be grouped in a number of… Read More
Hebrews 11 is often mentioned as the “Faith Hall of Fame,” because it contains a list of the faithful throughout the Old Testament. Check out this list of these giants of faith and see where they appear in Scripture. PERSON DESCRIPTION ACT OF FAITH SCRIPTURE… Read More
