Old Testament Religion

When Jesus left the earth, he could’ve given humans any gift. He had risen! He had been given authority over all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. He was in his glorified body. In his resurrection, he was revealed as the savior of the world. He could’ve given us anything, and we would’ve cherished it forever. But, as he ascended into the heavens, he chose to give us one gift.

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.

Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear. In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth.

Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Torah. It tells of the oppression faced by the Israelites and the way in which - through the strength of Yahweh - they managed to leave Egypt. Then, alongside God and their prophet Moses, they sought the 'Promised Land'. Exodus includes the story of Moses' early life, the Plagues of Egypt, the liberation of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, the conversation with the burning bush, and much more....

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The First Book of Chronicles 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.

The book of Isaiah is Narrative History, Prophetic Oracle, and even a Parable (chapter 5). The prophet Isaiah wrote it at approximately 700 B.C. (Chapters 40-66, written later in his life approx. 681 B.C.). Isaiah is the first book in the section called Major Prophets. They are called Major Prophets because of the large amount of material they wrote not because their message was more important than any other prophet's was. Key personalities are Isaiah, his two sons, Shearjashub and Maher-shalal-jash-baz.

Horatius Bonar’s exegesis of the Old Testament is a voluminous work of 84 chapters. It deals with passages from the book of Genesis to the book of Malachi, covering themes like sin, despair, holiness, blessing, and deliverance.

In 970 BC, Solomon ben David ascended his father's throne. During his reign, Israel became the envy of the nations. Unsurpassed in riches, power, and prestige, Solomon embodied the pinnacle of God's blessing on his people. In 586 BC, Israel's capital collapsed before Nebuchadnezzar, and the nation was exiled in disgrace far away to Babylon. This is the story of how to lose a kingdom in 400 years.

The Book of Genesis opens the Hebrew Bible with the story of creation. God, a spirit hovering over an empty, watery void, creates the world by speaking into the darkness and calling into being light, sky, land, vegetation, and living creatures over the course of six days. Each day, he pauses to pronounce his works "good" (1:4). On the sixth day, God declares his intention to make a being in his "own image," and he creates humankind (1:26). He fashions a man out of dust and forms a woman out of the man's rib.

With modern scholarship applied to ancient texts, the NRSVue is designed to help listeners explore the meanings of ancient texts in light of the cultures that produced them with unprecedented readability, accessibility, and inclusivity.

This is an in-depth look at practical and prophetic meanings in the book of Esther. Esther, representing the morning star, is part of a symbolic story of how the people of God triumph after an evil force (Haman) obtains the ring of power and sets a date to completely destroy the people of God. The Lord places the story of Esther in the Bible as a special prophecy regarding the end times we live in and the imminent destruction of evil.

The book of Esther is a book in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh that depicts the story of a Hebrew woman in Persia, known as Esther, who becomes queen, and puts her life on the line to prevent a genocide of her people, the Jews.

This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

All-Time Favorite Bible Stories Old Testament is a collection of 36 of the favorite Bible stories of beloved storyteller V. Gilbert Beers. Written at the fifth grade reading level this, audiobook is great for devotions, bedtime, or anytime.

Do you have a desire to understand the Old Testament better? The Old Testament Simplified is written to help Bible students achieve a fundamental level of understanding concerning the Old Testament scriptures. Each book, from Genesis to Kings, is summarized in a simple, easy-to-digest, and understandable paragraph. It is a great resource for anyone who desires to enhance their level of understanding of the Old Testament scriptures. It is written in such a manner that even a beginning Bible student can understand.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Amos 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.

British Narrator Simon Peterson reads The Book of Joel 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.

George Whitefield was a man of God who helped to usher in massive revival throughout young America. A fiery preacher who would weep for his hearers while preaching to them, was one who sought after truth and proclaimed the way of life till the end of his life. Though some may disagree with his stance on Calvinism, none can deny his passion for his Lord Jesus Christ. May this book provoke you unto deeper righteousness as deep calls unto deep.

The books of the Bible were written at different times by different authors over a period of approximately 1,500 years from around 1400 BC through 90 AD. The Old Testament was written in Biblical Hebrew, excluding the books written during "the Chaldean captivity" such as Daniel and Ezra which were written in "Biblical Aramaic" during the "Chaldean captivity". Many of the books of the Old Testament bear the names of the prophets who authored them. Moses compiled the earlier parts of Genesis and directly authored the remaining portion.

Take a journey with us to discover the people from the Old Testament who bring new life to the stories that we already know. Learn from Cain, Hagar, Abimelech, Laban and others who lived great and interesting lives. Obscure no longer these people teach us that despite large problems we can overcome and inspire others.

Beloved, life is meant to be an experience. But sometimes, that experience leaves us feeling shocked, wary, and sad. We are living in a fallen world. But, behold, Jesus Christ has overcome the world! He has been given complete authority over heaven and earth. He offers you peace like the world has never known. Peace that will sustain you through every situation and make your life abundant.