Old Testament Religion

This story tells the trials of Saul and his family as they followed their leader to the Promised Land. It’s a story of courage and faith for listeners of all ages.

When we see a person of great strength and ability but also with a fatal flaw, it’s often said that they have “feet of clay”. Did you know that expression came from the Bible? The heroes of the Bible had great strengths and abilities and were used by the Lord to do wonderful things, but their stories are not preserved for us without including their struggles and failures.

Embrace your time with the Lord, no matter how busy you are! This devotional invites you into the Psalms, a place of praise and reflection. Realign your heart with God’s as you read 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: Psalms gives you what you need to keep going. Just 10 minutes a day will guide you into Psalms, helping you feel closer to God and His Word.

The genre of the book of Esther is Narrative History. Its author is anonymous however; some believe Mordecai, (Esther's cousin and guardian), wrote it. It was written approximately 470 B.C. in Persia. Esther became queen in 479 B.C. The key personalities are Esther, Mordecai, King Ahasuerus (or Xerxes), and Haman. Its purpose is to demonstrate God's love and sovereignty in all circumstances. It is a post-exile story about Jews who stayed behind after most returned to Jerusalem after captivity.

The book of Habakkuk is Narrative History and displays Prophetic Oracle. Habakkuk wrote it approximately 612-589 B.C. just before the fall of Judah in the Southern Kingdom. Key personalities are Habakkuk and the Babylonians. As is true of the many other prophets, Habakkuk is a short book. The information in it was vital since it carried God's message to His people. Its purpose was that Habakkuk was announcing a familiar message of judgment.

The Bible tells us that perfect love drives out all fear. That means that if you are feeling fearful right now and you can’t shake your worries or anxiety over an issue, you need to know that it’s not your responsibility to figure out how to get rid of the fear. Invite perfect love into the situation and let it cast out the fear.

When you gave your life to Christ, God placed you under his shelter and covered you with his wings. What does that mean for you in a pandemic? At MM Productions, we give you opportunities to encounter God with our curated Bible verses. Meditate on the word to find peace!

O salmista confirma a sentença precedente, demonstrando a grandeza de Deus à luz do maravilhoso caráter de suas obras. Ele não fala da essência secreta e misteriosa de Deus que enche céu e terra, mas das manifestações de seu poder, sabedoria, bondade e justiça, que são claramente exibidos, embora sejam tão vastos para que nosso tacanho entendimento os apreenda. À luz deste fato aprendemos que a glória de Deus está bem perto de nós, e que ele tão franca e claramente se desvendou, que não podemos com razão pretender qualquer justificativa para a ignorância.

Through this book, you will learn how to turn things around and make the most of your life, no matter what happens along the way. It's a guide to understanding the spiritual and physical aspects of barrenness, how to make better decisions, and ways to heal the brokenness in your life. The stories of the seven matriarchs of the book of Genesis will captivate you as you learn how they dealt with and overcame their barrenness/emptiness.

Fue de este verso donde nace el título de este libro. Mientras lo leía y lo leía una y otra vez, sentía un ardor en mi corazón y comprendí lo que el Espíritu Santo me quería dejar ver. Dictaré palabras que cambiarán tu modo de pensar por años, sin poder tener a alguien que te muestre lo diferente, aun cuando está escrito en la biblia bajo el contexto correcto. Has escuchado toda una vida que "pelees por tu victoria".

Tus hijos crecerán como personas espirituales con este libro. Mientras que algunas historias son adecuadas hasta para los más pequeños, quizás quieras esperar a leerles algunas hasta que sean mayores. Este libro es perfecto para que inicies una discusión de la Biblia con tus hijos.

Discover how God used Judah despite colossal dysfunction in his family. Surprisingly, "Judah" is the name from which we derive our modern words "Jew" and "Judaism". God works the same Judah twist (that is, spiritual transformation) in our lives when we believe and seek his guidance.

After Joshua's death, the tribes of Israel continue their conquest of the southern regions of Canaan, but they are unable to cleanse the land thoroughly of its native inhabitants. God declares that these remaining people will be an impediment to Israel's enjoyment of the Promised Land. Generations pass, and the younger Israelites turn away from God, intermarrying with the Canaanites and worshipping the local deities.

Wir wurden von Gott gesandt. Wir sollen hingehen zu Sodom und Gomorrha und mit eigenen Augen sehen, ob es wahr ist, was über die Städte gesagt wird. Ob sie es wirklich so schändlich treiben.

David is old and bed-ridden, and his son Adonijah proclaims himself king with the help of David's commander Joab and the priest, Abiathar. Hearing this news, David instructs the prophet Nathan to anoint David's son, Solomon, as king. The people rally behind Solomon in a grand procession to the royal throne. Before dying, David charges Solomon to remain faithful to God and his laws. Solomon solidifies his claim to the throne by killing Joab, Adonijah, and the remaining dissenters from David's reign.

The Book of Psalms, also known as the Psalms, or the Psalter, is the first book of the Ketuvim ("Writings"), the third section of the Tanakh, and a book of the Old Testament. The title is derived from the Greek translation, ψαλμοί (psalmoi), meaning "instrumental music" and, by extension, "the words accompanying the music". The book is an anthology of individual Hebrew religious hymns, with 150 in the Jewish and Western Christian tradition and more in the Eastern Christian churches. Many are linked to the name of David, but modern scholarship rejects his authorship.

Jeremiah (c. 650 - c. 570 BC), also called the "weeping prophet", was one of the major prophets of the Hebrew Bible. According to Jewish tradition, Jeremiah authored the Book of Jeremiah, the Books of Kings and the Book of Lamentations, with the assistance and under the editorship of Baruch ben Neriah, his scribe and disciple. In addition to proclaiming many prophecies of Yahweh, the God of Israel, the Book of Jeremiah goes into detail regarding the prophet's private life, his experiences, and his imprisonment.

Ezekiel in the Septuagint written in Koine Greek is the central protagonist of the Book of Ezekiel in the Hebrew Bible. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam...

If you have ever felt lost or let down in life and yet you know God has something more for you, then you are sure to find this book helpful. Join the author in an empathetic reflection on the life of Joseph. See how Joseph behaves and responds to devastating and demoralizing situations in a way that sets him up for his unfathomable success.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Haggai 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.