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

“No more of your noisy songs! . . . But let justice and fairness flow like a river.” (Amos 5.23,24.) Read this book to find out why God told the prophet Amos to speak these powerful words to the people of Israel. What makes Amos special? Amos wasn’t a professional… Read More

What does God want more than anything else? Read Micah to find out what happened to the people of Israel when they forgot the answer to this important question. What makes Micah special? In Hebrew, the name “Micah” means “who is like the Lord.” This phrase is more of… Read More

How should God’s chosen people stand up for what they believe? Read Jude and find out. What makes Jude special? This letter gives a strong warning to Christians about false teachers and prophets who are trying to lead the Lord’s followers away from the truth. The author uses… Read More

A person with “vision” understands how to make plans for a better future. The prophet Zechariah was a person of “vision.” In fact, he actually had visions about Israel’s future. Read Zechariah to find out what he had to say. What makes Zechariah special? Zechariah is made up of a… Read More

Nehemiah faced great opposition to the task God gave him. Yet, with God’s help he succeeded. Read his book to find out how. What makes Nehemiah special? Nehemiah, together with Ezra (they were originally one book), is special because it is our only biblical source for this period of Israelite… Read More