Israel experienced its “golden age” of peace and prosperity under King Solomon. But even Israel’s wisest king wasn’t perfect. Read 1 Kings to see what happened to the peace Israel enjoyed because of Solomon’s disobedience to the Lord. What makes 1 Kings special? 1 Kings is the first half… Read More

This book continues the story of those who ruled Israel and Judah. Read 2 Kings to find out which rulers were faithful to God and which were not. And read about a real hero, Elisha the prophet. What makes 2 Kings special? Second Kings is actually the second half of… Read More

How does the message of Daniel bring hope to God’s faithful people in times of hardship and persecution? What makes Daniel special? In the Hebrew Scriptures, Daniel is listed in the section called the Writings. In the Greek translation of the Old Testament made during the third and second centuries… Read More

In a world that is full of different ideas and lifestyles, how do people discover the truth about God and being part of God’s people? Read Titus and find out. What makes Titus special? Titus was a close friend of Paul who worked with him in Asia Minor and Greece… Read More

How do you keep trusting in God when it seems that God’s ways make no sense? That’s what the prophet Habakkuk wondered. Read this book to find out how God answered Habakkuk’s questions. What makes Habakkuk special? This short book records a prayer-filled conversation between the prophet Habakkuk and the… Read More

The prophet Joel watched a hungry swarm of locusts cover the land of Israel, destroying crops and causing starvation. Read his vivid description and see why he compares this disaster to the Lord’s coming day of judgment. What makes Joel special? The book of Joel belongs to the writings in… Read More

David is remembered as Israel’s most powerful king and as a human being who made some terrible mistakes. Read about his struggles and see how one man’s relationship with God affects the fate of the nation he rules. What makes 2 Samuel special? Some of the best stories about people… Read More

God uses prophets to deliver messages of both doom and hope. But what happens if the prophet disobeys God and fails to deliver these important messages? Read Jonah and find out. What makes Jonah special? All the other prophetic books primarily contain speeches of the prophets they are named after. Read More

Fancy dinners both begin and end this story, and no less than eight other banquets play a role in the middle. Read this “feast for the eyes” to learn why Jewish people still celebrate the exciting party of Purim. What makes Esther special? Esther is one of the best stories… Read More

Imagine being chosen for the awesome task of speaking God’s word to the nations. How would you respond? Read this book to find out how the young prophet Jeremiah responded when God chose him. And discover the plans God has for God’s people. What makes Jeremiah special? The prophet Jeremiah… Read More