Old Testament Religion

For 3,000 years, people of faith have found meaning and comfort in the 23rd Psalm. This widely known song has had an impact across time and culture. But in the twenty-first century, this psalm appears idle. For many, it only serves as a short reading at the end of funerals. How did this happen?

The genre of Proverbs is mainly "Proverbs" as the name describes, there are also some Parables and Poetry. This book was written mainly by Solomon, the wisest king ever to rule, however some of the later sections are written by Lemuel and Agur. It was written during Solomon's reign 970-930 B.C. He asked God for wisdom to rule God's nation and He granted the request. The main purpose of this book is to teach wisdom to God's people. Proverbs are short clever explanations, which are easy to remember.

Hymns of the Heart walks the reader through 35 of these Psalms, looking to the meaning of the original text while pointing to God's majesty and glory. As you reflect on the Psalms, may your heart be drawn to the Lord and may you stand amazed at his love for his people.

In the book of Proverbs, is a hidden treasure called the 30 Sayings of the Wise. Please join me on the quest of the wise.

The World’s Greatest Stories are an award winning series of Bible stories combining the excitement of a story, the accuracy of a Bible narration, and the highest quality production values. The texts for all the stories are taken directly, word for word, from the Bible. They are told using the art of a dramatic storyteller and incorporate carefully chosen music and sound effects. The result is a very exciting story that comes straight from the words of Scripture.

Ecclesiastes is one of the Ketuvim ("Writings") of the Hebrew Bible and one of the "Wisdom" books of the Christian Old Testament. The title commonly used in English is a Latin transliteration of the Greek translation of the Hebrew word קֹהֶלֶת (Kohelet, Koheleth, Qoheleth or Qohelet). An unnamed author introduces "The words of Kohelet, son of David, king in Jerusalem" (1:1) and does not use his own voice again until the final verses (12:9-14), where he gives his own thoughts and summarises the statements of Kohelet; the main body of the text is ascribed to Kohelet himself.

Delete Offense will take you on a journey of spiritual healing through the love of God to restore all your relationships. This audiobook will not only propel your intimate relationships, but supercharge your communication, finally solving the problem of dysfunctional, unhealthy connections, and rebuilding trust.

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.

Siempre te amará es el recordatorio de que Dios nos ama en todo momento y de que Él demuestra su Amor incondicional, no solo en cada momento de nuestros días, sino en una diversidad de expresiones. Podemos sentirlo en un susurro en el aire, a través de gestos de las personas, o en cada destello del amanecer. Sin embargo, la base de este libro tan inspirador es cómo Bernardo Stamateas presenta El Cantar de los Cantares como una metáfora del amor de Dios hacia nosotros. Tal vez pensaste hasta ahora que esta poética sección de la Biblia ilustraba el amor de pareja y, en efecto, así es.

Are you a Christian battling with disease? God bless you. God loves you. He is with you right now on your healing journey. Jesus Christ is your savior. Your God is Jehovah Rapha - the God who heals. And he will heal you. Be decisive about that belief. We give you opportunities to abide in and cling to God’s word through guided meditations, curated Bible verse word baths, and more. Find Healing in the Bible and Jesus’ Words: Christian Meditation “My God, I Cried to You, and You Have Healed Me” is a curated Bible verse word bath focused on healing scriptures.

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.

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.

A autora usando o capítulo 31 do livro de Provérbios da Bíblia apresenta ao público feminino áreas que podem ser mudadas para mostrar a verdadeira beleza da mulher que não está no estereotipo da beleza física e sim do interior. Desenvolvendo essas áreas terá um impacto significativo para si mesma e para os demais.

Are you struggling with your Christian identity? Are you a good Christian living a so-so life? Are you ready to live an abundant life? Many Christians are confused about how to receive the abundant life that Jesus died for them to have. Practice meditating on God's promises for you, learn how to start thinking "Jesus logic", and strengthen your identity as God's beloved. Look into the word - it houses everything you need to know to succeed in this life. It’s all about Jesus. Consume yourself with the word just as he is consumed with his father’s business.

Are you a Christian and struggling to find peace and rest? We want to be independent. We tend to think that we can figure things out. We decide that if we make a plan, and follow that plan to a T, then we’ll get the desired results. Then, when things don’t work out, we become desperate. The wear and tear of this process leaves us drained. The question is how do you rest and remain peaceful? There’s Peace in the Bible and Jesus’ Words is a Bible verse word bath focused on verses about peace, hope, and strength.

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.

Israel's next judge, Samuel, is born to Hannah, a previously barren woman. Hannah gives Samuel to Israel's chief priest, Eli, to be raised as a Nazirite. The priesthood in Israel is in a general state of decline, and Eli's sons are disobeying God's laws. God declares that he will choose a new priest for Israel from outside Eli's family and begins delivering messages to Samuel as a young man. Samuel becomes a recognized prophet throughout Israel, delivering God's messages to the people.

Through an exploration of the Book of Kings, and close study of the kings and prophets, we can learn valuable lessons, both political and personal, that apply today. The Book of Kings is a tragedy, the story of the decline and fall of the ancient kingdom of the Jews. From its height in the days of David and Solomon, to its division into Israel and Judah, and to its final defeat by Assyria and Babylonia, the Israelite monarchy faced constant challenges. Many of the kings were abject failures.

God told Adam to have dominion, be fruitful, and multiply. He promised to bless Abraham for generations to come. Jesus came so that you might have abundant life. Do you see the pattern? God constantly tries to upgrade man’s existence. He wants us to thrive. But, sometimes, we get stuck “surviving”.

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.