Knowing how, or where, to open your Bible can be a little harrowing. With countless translations, 66 books, and genres from poetry to apocalyptic, it is difficult to know where to begin. But, what if we told you that reading the Bible not only increases knowledge of God Himself, but also deepens ...

When diving into Scripture, there are three questions we should be asking right away: Who was this written to? Who’s the author? And, what is the author trying to convey? Episode two walks through the first five books of the Bible, following the Creation Era to the Exodus Era, and everything in b...

The first 5 Historical Books lend insight into the Hebrews on their path to becoming the chosen people they were meant to be. As a developing nation, we get a glimpse at yet another level of their ever-evolving culture. Remember, these books are one continued story, from entrance to the promised ...

As the Historical books continue the story of God’s chosen people, we dive into their overlap with the Prophetic Era and, eventually, the Kingdom Era, where Israel divides into two factions of the North and South Kingdom. All throughout, we will see God calling to his people again and again, “Rep...

All the prophets of the Old Testament are stepping stones to the coming of Jesus, Who will one day restore the broken kingdoms of Israel and fulfill the words of Isaiah and his fellow prophets. Though there is debate over the timeline these books were written, it’s important to stick to our origi...

Through continued study of Old Testament prophets, we will begin to see God’s righteous judgment and, through it all, His unwavering love for a people who time and time again turn their back on their Creator for evil, wicked ways. The prophets are books about judgment and hope and the promise of ...

Now, the holy temple destroyed and the promised land taken, we follow the Israelites into exile by the Babylonian empire. But in accordance with the nature of God and His redemptive plan, hope is not entirely lost. God has still not abandoned his people. Through the prophet Ezekiel, His promise c...

The Return Era of Israel coincides with the last few historical books of the Old Testament. These pages bring Israel back to the promised land and restoration. As the temple is rebuilt and the people reunited, it’s clear that the promises spoken through countless prophets are coming to pass. Hagg...

The Wisdom Literature Books are the most stylized pieces of the Old Testament. Comprised of Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon, these books are poetic and highly emotional. Among other things, they show us that we are not alone in our capacity to feel. Their words and praise...