Exciting stories of Samuel, Saul, and David fill the pages of 1 Samuel. Read how they struggled with themselves, with each other, and with God, and how they transformed Israel from a group of tribes governed by judges to a nation ruled by a king. What makes 1 Samuel special?… Read More

Who gives you advice when you need it? Read this letter to find out what kind of advice Timothy received about being a leader in the church. What makes 1 Timothy special? 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus are often called the “Pastoral Letters,” since they deal with the responsibilities of those… Read More

Why is ancient love poetry included in the Holy Scriptures? Read this book that describes love as being “more powerful than death.” What makes Song of Songs special? The title of this book means “the most beautiful of songs,” and in some translations it is called “The Song of… Read More

Christ Jesus came into the world to be its Savior and to choose a people to call his own. One day he will return to welcome his people into a glorious kingdom that will last forever. Read 2 Peter to see how Christians are to live in the meantime. What… Read More

How does the Lord respond to those who grow careless about how they worship, break important promises, fail to make proper gifts to God, and ignore the needs of their neighbors? Read Malachi to find out! What makes Malachi special? Malachi is the last book of the “Scroll of the… Read More

You’ve probably heard it said: “I hope that bully gets what’s coming to him (or her)!” Read Nahum to find out what harsh words God’s prophet had for a powerful nation that “bullied” God’s people and many other nations as well. What makes Nahum special? Little is known about the… Read More

Soldiers are taught to be disciplined and to be prepared for almost anything, including suffering or death. Read this letter to find out why Timothy is told to be a good soldier of Christ Jesus. What makes 2 Timothy special? This second letter to Timothy is more personal than the first… Read More

Going home can be an exciting time. As you read Ezra, look for the different experiences God’s people had when they returned with Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah. What makes Ezra special? Ezra and the next book in the Bible, Nehemiah, were originally one book. Together they make up the most… Read More

What can people do to find satisfaction and happiness? Read Ecclesiastes to find out what one wise author says about the meaning of life. What makes Ecclesiastes special? The book’s title comes from the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew word Qoheleth, which means “one who assembles.” The author is… Read More

Injustice! Betrayal! Tragedy! Even if you don’t cause it, should you still be blamed if you watch it happen and do nothing to prevent it? Read Obadiah’s prophecy about Edom to find out. What makes Obadiah special? Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament—so short that it has… Read More