Amos
Introduction and Context The book of Amos depicts God as Sovereign and the righteous judge of all. God blessed Israel, bringing them under His grace and covenant-relationship. However, they…
Daniel
Overview of the Book The book of Daniel is one of the most challenging books in the Bible. The contents of the book include history, personal life experiences of Daniel…
Isaiah
General Introduction of the Prophetical Books The division known as ‘the Prophetical Books’ in the Old Testament begins with the book of Isaiah. There are 17 books under this division…
Psalms
Overview of the Book Poetry and songs played a major role in the spiritual formation of the children of Israel during the Old Testament time period. The book of Psalms…
Job
Overview of the Book The book of Job is the third book under the division of Ketuvim (The Writings) according to Hebrew Scripture, and the first book under the division…
Esther
Context of the Book According to Biblical history, the Northern Kingdom (known as Israel), fell into the hands of Assyrians [c. 722 BC] during the reign of King Hoshea due…
1st and 2nd Samuel
Overview of the Book According to Hebrew Scripture, the books of First and Second Samuel were counted as one book and placed under the division of Nevi’im (The Prophets). The…
Ruth
Overview of the Book The major focus of the book of Ruth is about God’s love and care for His people and their salvation. It also teaches us the undivided…
Deuteronomy
Overview of the Book The book of Deuteronomy is the last book in the first division, known as the Torah (Hebrew), Pentateuch (Greek), or the Law (English), of the Hebrew…
Numbers
Overview of the Book The book of Numbers provides a detailed account of the wilderness journey of the Israelites from Egypt to the Promised Land. Chronologically, the Book of Numbers…