Bible Survey

Canticles—Christ’s Love for His Bride 07.26.22 He brought me into the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love.  My beloved is mine, and I am his.  I am my beloved’s, and his desire is towards me.  (2:4, 16; 7:10) This book has been titled several ways.  In English it is ‘The Song of […]

Ecclesiastes– the Purpose of Life 07.19.22 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. (Ecclesiastes 1:2) You may recall that we took a long look at this book just within the past year.  So, if this brief presentation does not satisfy your curiosity or yearning, first read Ecclesiastes in full.  Second,

Proverbs— Wisdom for Living 07.12.22 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:7)             This book obviously takes its title from its content.  The Hebrew word translated ‘proverb’ means ‘parallel, similar or comparative.’  A proverb is thus a short saying that conveys truth in a pointed

Psalms of the Messiah 07.05.22 Blessed is the man that walks not in the way of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in is law does he meditate day and night. And he

Psalms— Israel’s Songbook 06.29.22 Blessed is the man that walks not in the way of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful.  But his delight is in the law of the LORD, and in His law does he meditate day and night. And he shall

Job— Why the Righteous Suffer 06.22.22 Though He slay me, yet I will trust in Him.    (Job 13:15a) This is our second journey into the Book of Job.  We have discovered that the LORD allowed Satan to severely pester and try Job almost to the breaking point.  He had some friends who tried to comfort

Job— Blessing through Suffering 06.15.22 But He knows the way that I take; when He has tried me, I shall come forth as gold.             (Job 23:10)            The book’s title is taken from its main character.  Job may have written the book, though we cannot be certain. Other portions of Scripture verify that he was an

Esther— God’s Providence 06.08.22 Who knows whether you are come to the kingdom for such a time as this? (Esther 4:14b)  This little book takes its name from the chief character, whose Hebrew name Hadassah meaning myrtle.  Her name was changed to the Persian name Ester which likely means star.  This is one of two

Nehemiah— Return from Captivity 06.01.22 So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work. (Nehemiah 4:6) Nehemiah is the main character in this book.  He is also the author, for the book begins: The words of Nehemiah the son of

Ezra— Return from Captivity 05.25.22 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. (Ezra 7:10)  Ezra is the main character of the book and its likely author.  In the Hebrew canon Ezra and Nehemiah are one book.  Modern