Old Testament Religion

The book of Haggai is one of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It consists of two short chapters that entail Haggai's four prophecies and a message that urges the people of Jerusalem to rebuild their temple. Finally, the book gives predictions as to the downfall of kingdoms.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Zepheniah is the ninth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Zepheniah urges the people of Judah to repent when he sees how God will judge the nations. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Joel is part of the Christian Old Testament and the Jewish Tanakh. The story laments over a plague of locusts and a severe drought that negatively impacted agriculture at the time. Joel regards the events as God's punishment for their sins and implores Judah to repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Micah is the sixth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Micah talks about the future of Israel and Judah and God's judgement of their sin but speaks of deliverance and restoration.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Lamentations follows the book of Jeremiah in the Christian Old Testament and consists of five poems. The first poem laments for the siege and destruction of Jerusalem; the second describes the sorrow in connection with sin and God's will; the third considers better days to come; the fourth expresses sorrow towards the ruined city and temple but traces it back to sin; and the fifth is a prayer with four lessons for overcoming sin, melancholy and loss.

The book of Daniel is a biblical apocalypse, grouped with the major prophets in the Christian Old Testament. The narrative details the life and visions of Daniel, a high-born Jew who was exiled at Babylon. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The second book of Samuel forms part of the narrative of Israel in the 'prophets' section of the Old Testament. It documents the transition back to God-honouring leadership under David and the importance of a worthy king in God's eyes.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

In Everyday Revolutionary, pastor and bible teacher J.D. Greear draws on insights from the book of Daniel to show how followers of Jesus are called to live a "revolutionary" life that often runs counter to the ways of the world. He reveals how disciples of Jesus are instructed to embody certain core identities and how those identities lead to them exhibiting five core practices in their everyday lives. These identities and practices—when truly embodied in this way—enable every follower of Jesus to live the life that he desired them to lead in spite of their circumstances or culture.

Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! This devotional invites you into Proverbs, the book of wisdom. Realign your heart with God's as you listen through the Scripture and spend just a few minutes with Him. Whether you're on a quick lunch break, between classes, or relishing some peace and quiet during nap time, 10 Minutes in the Word: Proverbs gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will bring you closer to God and learning His Word.

Do you want to know how Christianity became the largest religion in the world? Hear about the 50 most important events in Christian history, from the Old Testament to modern times. This book will give you a comprehensive overview of the history of Christianity. Author James Weber did the research and compiled this huge list of events that changed the course of this nation forever. This book is the perfect resource for students and anyone wanting to broaden their knowledge in history.

You are invited to look into how the Old Testament Scriptures present Yahweh, the one true God and Creator of all, as interacting with humans in the visible form of a man—thus anticipating our understanding of the Second Person of the Godhead and His Incarnation.

Celebrate the hope of Christmas as you witness how God has written the promise of Immanuel, "God with us," into human history! Awaiting the Manger journeys with you through the Advent season, illuminating how God used the lives of ordinary people to foreshadow Christ's coming during the centuries and even millennia before his birth.

The Old Testament is the foundation of the Scripture. It is the first and most ancient section of the Christian Bible; it tells of the law and history of the Israelites, encloses treasures of poetry and wisdom, along with powerful prophecy. We have selected for you 100 quotes which will provide answers to your innermost questions, accompany you in faith, give you food for thought, and offer you wisdom and references to inspire you in your daily life. Enjoy these sacred pearls of wisdom taken from all the books of the Old Testament, let them inspire you and put them to use in your personal journey.

Rich, evocative, and dignified, the King James Version of the Bible remains the favorite of millions of readers for both inspirational and poetic qualities. Here are three of the most remarkable books, Ecclesiastes, The Song of Solomon, and Isaiah, read with eloquent expressiveness by distinguished performers.

Praying the Proverbs takes writings of wisdom literature from the Bible, and turns them into personal prayers that edify believers with its wise sayings on character, integrity, and love.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Zephaniah in this wonderful audiobook collection of The Old Testament. As a well-known Christian Broadcaster, Simon has the ideal voice for those of all ages who want to listen to The Bible in full, unabridged form. His emotive reading perfectly captures the beauty and power of God's Word and makes the King James English clear and easy to understand.

Jacob and Solomon were polygamists. Tamar and Rahab were prostitutes. What are polygamists and prostitutes doing on the pages of holy scripture? And God told the prophet Hosea to marry a prostitute. What about Cain - did he really marry his sister? Abraham did, and he was also a polygamist. Lot offered his daughters up for rape, David committed adultery (or rape?), and the Bible calls both men righteous. Love, Old Testament style, was bizarre.

With dramatic, vivid detail, the poetic masterpiece of Nahum shows that God refuses to abandon his rebellious people when they stray into destructive paths, instead responding to spiritual adultery with love and power. The application to our own lives may hit close to home, but there is also abundant Gospel hope: Jesus' severe compassion leads him to relentlessly pursue his people for their salvation.

God’s norm is abundant living. That was his intention for man. When Adam and Eve sinned, they gave power to the thief who only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. They forfeited their firstborn birthright of inherited abundance. Adam and Eve could not restore the damage they caused when they despised their inheritance. Only God could. Jesus came to restore our abundant life! He exchanged our damaged inherited state for his abundant one.

Jesus is the most important figure in human history. He’s also the most important person in your life. I don’t have to know who you are, where you’re from, who you’re related to, or what you’ve been through to know that Jesus is the single most important person in your life. That being said, his words are life-changing. Let’s find out how his living words can impact your life today.