July 12, 2024 | Esther 1-4 – Let’s party
12 Jul 2024
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Esther is built around parties! There are four banquets in the book. Why is that important? Let’s ...
July 11, 2024 | Nehemiah 11-13 – “Remember this”
11 Jul 2024
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In the book of Nehemiah, at least four times Nehemiah asks God to “remember this.” Why? Let’s ...
July 10, 2024 | Nehemiah 8-10 – Revival of the law
10 Jul 2024
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Ezra reads the law to the people of Israel. They come to the reading of the festival of booths and r...
July 9, 2024 | Nehemiah 5-7 – Social reform
09 Jul 2024
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Nehemiah not only rebuilds the gates and wall of Jerusalem, he implements a number of changes in Isr...
July 8, 2024 | Nehemiah 1-4 – The third wave
08 Jul 2024
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Nehemiah leads the third wave of returnees from the Babylonian exile back to Jerusalem. What happens...
July 7, 2024 | Proverbs 4-6 – What is a proverb?
07 Jul 2024
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As we read the book of Proverbs, we’re faced with the question, “What is a proverb?” Let’s f...
July 6, 2024 | Ezra 8-10 – What’s wrong with mixed marriages?
06 Jul 2024
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When Ezra heard about Jewish men’s mixed marriages, he pulled out his hair and wept. What’s so b...
July 5, 2024 | Ezra 5-7 – Rebuilding the temple
05 Jul 2024
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Zerubbabel returns to Jerusalem with the first wave of exiles and begins to rebuild the temple. Was ...
July 4, 2024 | Ezra 1-4 – The three returns
04 Jul 2024
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The unit of Ezra/Nehemiah tells of three returns from the exile. What does it say? Let’s find out ...
July 3, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 34-36 – The Passover Renewal
03 Jul 2024
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In other new material in Chronicles, Josiah re-institutes the Passover. Why is it such a big deal? L...
July 2, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 31-33 – Manasseh’s repentance
02 Jul 2024
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Kings tells us how bad Manasseh is. Chronicles tells us that he repented at the end of his life. Wha...
July 1, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 29-30 – The temple re-opened
01 Jul 2024
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In Chronicles we get all new material about the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign. What does he do tha...
June 30, 2024 | Proverbs 1-3 - The book of Proverbs
30 Jun 2024
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The book of Proverbs is written by Solomon, but composed later. Why do we say that? Let’s find out...
June 29, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 26-28 - The evils of Ahaz
29 Jun 2024
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In Chronicles new information is given about the evils of Ahaz. What did he do? Let’s find out tog...
June 28, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 23-25 - “Listen to your priests.”
28 Jun 2024
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The Chronicler tells Judah to “listen to your priests.” How does it say that? Let’s find out t...
June 27, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 19-22 - Judges and prophets
27 Jun 2024
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The Chronicler talks a lot about priests, judges and prophets. Why does it do that? Let’s find out...
June 26, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 14-18 - God blesses Judah
26 Jun 2024
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God blesses Judah when the king follows God’s commands. Why do we say that? Let’s find out toget...
June 25, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 10-13 - The divided kingdom
25 Jun 2024
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The Chronicler focuses on the positive aspects of Rehoboam’s reign. What does he say? Let’s find...
June 24, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 7-9 - Rose-colored glasses
24 Jun 2024
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Chronicles looks at Judah’s kings through rose-colored glasses. Why do we say that? Let’s find o...
June 23, 2024 | Psalms 69-72 – End of book two
23 Jun 2024
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The end of Book Two of Psalms has prayers of David and Solomon. Let’s find out together what they ...
June 22, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 4-6 – Solomon’s prayer
22 Jun 2024
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Solomon dedicates the temple with a wonderful prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as...
June 21, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 1-3 – Solomon’s start
21 Jun 2024
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The beginning of Solomon’s reign in Chronicles focuses on the building of the temple. What does it...
June 20, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 27-29 – Solomon’s succession
20 Jun 2024
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In Chronicles David’s instructions to his son about his kingdom is very different from what he sai...
June 19, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 24-26 – Israel’s worship
19 Jun 2024
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Chronicles is composed after the exile from historical records of Israel. David sets up the plan for...
June 18, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 20-23 – David gets prepared
18 Jun 2024
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Many of David’s sins are omitted from Chronicles. But the sin of the census taking is included. Wh...
June 17, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 17-19 – God’s promise to David
17 Jun 2024
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David wants to build God a temple. Nathan says “yes,” then “no.” Why? Let’s find out toget...
June 16, 2024 | Psalms 65-68 – Psalms of Thanksgiving
16 Jun 2024
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What were the psalmists thankful for? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 65-68.
June 15, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 13-16 - David builds a religion
15 Jun 2024
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One of David’s major foci was to give shape to the worship of the Lord. What did that look like? L...
June 14, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 11-12 - David builds the kingdom
14 Jun 2024
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David’s new kingdom gets off to a good start. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read...
June 13, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 8-10 – The death of Saul
13 Jun 2024
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As 1 Chronicles begins its history of Israel, we see something omitted. What was it? Let’s find ou...
June 12, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 6-7 – Themes in Chronicles
12 Jun 2024
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There are three basic themes in Chronicles. What are they? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Ch...
June 11, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 3-5 – Structure of Chronicles
11 Jun 2024
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This new history book has a purpose and a structure. What is it? Let’s find out together as we rea...
June 10, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 1-2 – Rebuilding a religion
10 Jun 2024
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As Israel returns from the exile, they write a new history book. Why would they do that? Let’s fin...
June 9, 2024 | Psalms 58-64 – Psalms of lament and trust
09 Jun 2024
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Psalms 58 to 64, all from David, tell of his request of God and his trust in God. What does he say? ...
June 8, 2024 | 2 Kings 23-25 – The fall of Jerusalem
08 Jun 2024
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135 years after the fall of Samaria, Jerusalem falls. How did it happen? Let’s find out together a...
June 7, 2024 | 2 Kings 20-22 – Manasseh and Josiah
07 Jun 2024
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Manasseh, the worst king of Judah, has a grandson named Josiah, one of the best kings of Judah. How ...
June 6, 2024 | 2 Kings 18-19 – A letter to God
06 Jun 2024
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The attacking king writes a letter to God. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 ...
June 5, 2024 | 2 Kings 16-17 – The fall of Samaria
05 Jun 2024
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June 4, 2024 | 2 Kings 14-15 – The friendship sours
04 Jun 2024
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Israel and Judah had been a peace for forty years. But something happened to sour that friendship. W...
June 3, 2024 | 2 Kings 11-13 – Athaliah and Joash
03 Jun 2024
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When Jehu killed Ahaziah, the Queen Mother Athaliah usurps Judah’s throne. All would be lost, exce...
June 2, 2024 | Psalms 52-59 – God rescues
02 Jun 2024
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In these psalms of lament, David has a common complaint. What is it? Let’s find out together as we...
June 1, 2024 | 2 Kings 9-10 – Jehu, the wild man
01 Jun 2024
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Jehu is anointed king over Israel. What did he do then? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings...
May 31, 2024 | 2 Kings 6-8 – God protects Israel
31 May 2024
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Aram (Syria) attacks Israel and besieges the city of Samaria. How did they escape? Let’s find out ...
May 30, 2024 | 2 Kings 4-5 – Elisha’s miracles
30 May 2024
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Elisha begins his ministry with a series of miracles. What did he do? Let’s find out together as w...
May 29, 2024 | 2 Kings 1-3 – Elijah taken to heaven
29 May 2024
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Elijah is taken by God into heaven. Did he ride chariots of fire? Let’s find out together as we re...
May 28, 2024 | 1 Kings 22 – Ahab dies
28 May 2024
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King Ahab is killed in battle. How did it happen? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 22.
May 27, 2024 | 1 Kings 20-21 – Ahab’s victories
27 May 2024
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King Ahab of Israel becomes a powerful king and resists the King of Syria. What happened? Let’s fi...
May 26, 2024 | Psalms 48-51 – Forgive me!
26 May 2024
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David speaks to God after his sin with Bathsheba. What did he say? Let’s find out together as we r...
May 25, 2024 | 1 Kings 18-19 – The contest
25 May 2024
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Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal. What sort of contest did they have? Let’s find out together...
May 24, 2024 | 1 Kings 15-17 – The rise of the prophets
24 May 2024
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There have been mighty men of God to speak for the Lord before, but with Elijah, we have a new leade...
May 23, 2024 | 1 Kings 12-14 - The kingdom divides
23 May 2024
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The united nation of Israel split into two: Judah to the south and Israel to the north. How did that...
May 22, 2024 | 1Kings 10-11 – Solomon’s decay
22 May 2024
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Moses left instructions for the future kings of Israel. How did Solomon stack up against what Moses ...
May 21, 2024 | 1 Kings 8-9 – Dedication of the temple
21 May 2024
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When Solomon dedicated the temple, something amazing happened. What happened? Let’s find out toget...
May 20, 2024 | 1 Kings 6-7 – Solomon’s constructions
20 May 2024
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Solomon built many buildings, including a temple and a palace. What does the Bible say about that? L...
May 19, 2024 | Psalms 42-47 – Book Two of Psalms
19 May 2024
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Book Two of Psalms has some key differences over Book One. What are they? Let’s find out together ...
May 18, 2024 | 1 Kings 3-5 – Solomon’s good reign
18 May 2024
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Solomon gets off to a great start as king of Israel. What does he do? Let’s find out together as w...
May 17, 2024 | 1 Kings 1-2 – David dies
17 May 2024
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David dies in old age and gives Solomon advice before he does. What does he tell Solomon? Let’s fi...
May 16, 2024 | Matthew 27-28 – Friday to Sunday of Passion Week
16 May 2024
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Jesus dies but he comes back to life! How does that happen? Let’s find out together as we read Mat...
May 15, 2024 | Matthew 26 – Wednesday and Thursday of Passion Week
15 May 2024
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Jesus holds a Seder Meal without a lamb on Thursday of the Passover week. Why did he do that? Let’...
May 14, 2024 | Matthew 24-25 – Tuesday of Passion Week
14 May 2024
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Jesus gave a long discourse on the end times. What did he say? Let’s find out together as we read ...
May 13, 2024 | Matthew 21-23 – Monday and Tuesday of Passion Week
13 May 2024
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Jesus began Passion Week riding on a donkey. What was all that about? Let’s find out together as w...
May 12, 2024 | Job 38-42 – God speaks
12 May 2024
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God finally speaks to Job, but he doesn’t answer the question Job was asking. So what does he tell...
May 11, 2024 | Matthew 19-20 – What a true disciple is
11 May 2024
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As Jesus tells the disciples what the Messiah will do, he tells them as well what the Messiah’s fo...
May 10, 2024 | Matthew 16-18 – Jesus’ two sermon series
10 May 2024
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Jesus’ ministry in the book of Matthew is organized in two major sections. What are they? Let’s ...
May 9, 2024 | Matthew 12-15 – Opposition builds
09 May 2024
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As Jesus begins to teach and serve Israel, opposition against his ministry builds. How does it build...
May 8, 2024 | Matthew 8-11 – Jesus’ public ministry
08 May 2024
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Matthew organizes Jesus’ public ministry topically. What does he start with? Let’s find out toge...
May 7, 2024 | Matthew 5-7 – the Sermon on the Mount
07 May 2024
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The Sermon on the Mount is Jesus’ introduction to his new way of looking at and obeying the Old Te...
May 6, 2024 | Matthew 1-4 – Jesus, the right man for the job
06 May 2024
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The first four chapters prepare us for Jesus’ ministry. What does it tell us? Let’s find out tog...
May 5, 2024 | Job 32-37 – Elihu
05 May 2024
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Elihu speaks after Job’s friends are quiet. How is his message different? Let’s find out togethe...
May 4, 2024 | 2 Samuel 22-24 - David, confused to the end
04 May 2024
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David sings a beautiful song of praise, then sins by calling for a census. Let’s find out together...
May 3, 2024 | 2 Samuel 19-21 – More rebellions
03 May 2024
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Sheba tries to take over Absalom’s rebellion, but fails. How does that happen? Let’s find out to...
May 2, 2024 | 2 Samuel 16-18 – Death of Absalom
02 May 2024
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David’s son, Absalom, dies, ending the rebellion against David. What happens? Let’s find out tog...
May 1, 2024 | 2 Samuel 13-15 – David’s woes
01 May 2024
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After David’s sin, his family begins to fall apart. Let’s find out together what happens as we r...
April 30, 2024 | 2 Samuel 11-12 – “You are the man!”
30 Apr 2024
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The prophet tells David, “You are the man!” But he isn’t complimenting him. What does he mean?...
April 29, 2024 | 2 Samuel 7-10 – David solidifies his kingdom
29 Apr 2024
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David begins to rebuild his kingdom after the civil war with Ishbosheth. Let’s find out together h...
April 28, 2024 | Job 29-31 – Job’s words are ended
28 Apr 2024
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Job gives his final speech. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Job 29-31.
April 27, 2024 | 2 Samuel 4-6 – David is king
27 Apr 2024
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After David becomes king, he captures Jerusalem. Why is that so important? Let’s find out together...
April 26, 2024 | 2 Samuel 1-3 – The Civil War in Israel
26 Apr 2024
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Judah follows David. Everyone else follows Ishbosheth. There is civil war for seven years in Israel....
April 25, 2024 | 1 Samuel 28-31 – Saul dies
25 Apr 2024
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Saul dies in battle. How did that happen? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Samuel 28-31.
April 24, 2024 | 1 Samuel 24-27 – David spares Saul
24 Apr 2024
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Saul pursues David to kill him, but David spares Saul’s life twice. What does he do? Let’s find ...
April 23, 2024 | 1 Samuel 21-23 – This is serious
23 Apr 2024
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Saul’s jealousy is so much more than just a “little green monster.” How far does Saul’s jeal...
April 22, 2024 | 1 Samuel 18-20 – Saul gets jealous
22 Apr 2024
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After David kills Goliath, Saul gets jealous. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we rea...
April 21, 2024 | Job 25-28 - Who knows where to find wisdom?
21 Apr 2024
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Job’s friends haven’t been able to show Job the wisdom he was looking for. Where can we find tha...
April 20, 2024 | 1 Samuel 16-17 – David anointed
20 Apr 2024
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Samuel tells Saul that God is ripping the kingdom away from him. What happens next? Let’s find out...
April 19, 2024 | 1 Samuel 14-15 – Saul’s decline
19 Apr 2024
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Samuel warned Israel that kings aren’t always a good thing. So what happened with Saul? Let’s fi...
April 18, 2024 | 1 Samuel 11-13 – Saul’s rise
18 Apr 2024
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Israel’s enemies attack two tribes, just like in the book of Judges. What happens? Let’s find ou...
April 17, 2024 | 1 Samuel 8-10 – Israel demands a king
17 Apr 2024
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Israel realizes her neighbors all have kings. So they demand Samuel give them a king. What happens? ...
April 16, 2024 | 1 Samuel 4-7 – The rescue of the Lost Ark
16 Apr 2024
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Eli’s sons lose the Ark of the Covenant in battle. What happens to in while the Philistines have i...
April 15, 2024 | 1 Samuel 1-3 – The word returns
15 Apr 2024
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In 1 Samuel 3:1 we’re told that the word of the Lord was rare in those days. What did God do? Let’...
April 14, 2023 | Job 21-24 – What were Job’s friends saying?
14 Apr 2024
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Job’s three friends had counsel that wasn’t very helpful. What were they saying to Job? Let’s ...
April 13, 2024 | Ruth 1-4 – Ruth
13 Apr 2024
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The names in the book of Ruth show much of the story. What do they mean? Let’s find out together a...
April 12, 2024 | Judges 19-21 – No more unity
12 Apr 2024
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The other tribes almost destroy the tribe of Benjamin. What happened? Let’s find out together as w...
April 11, 2024 | Judges 17-18 – No more judges
11 Apr 2024
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Israel begins to fight internally. What did they do? Let’s find out together as we read Judges 17-...
April 10, 2024 | Judges 15-16 – Samson’s demise
10 Apr 2024
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Samson died in a pagan temple. How did that happen? Let’s find out together as we read Judges 15-1...
April 9, 2024 | Judges 13-14 – Samson’s birth
09 Apr 2024
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Samson’s birth was very unusual. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read Judges 13-14.
April 8, 2024 | Judges 11-12 - Jephthah
08 Apr 2024
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Jephthah was the only judge that God didn’t select. How did he become judge? Let’s find out toge...
April 7, 2024 | Job 16-20 – Who were Job’s friends?
07 Apr 2024
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Who were Job’s friends? Let’s find out together as we read Job 16-20.
April 6, 2024 | Judges 9-10 – Gideon’s legacy
06 Apr 2024
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Gideon’s sons, especially one of them, were problems. What did they do? Let’s find out togethe...
April 5, 2024 | Judges 6-8 – From zero to hero to sorrow
05 Apr 2024
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Gideon went from zero to hero to sorrow. How so? Let’s find out together as we read Judges 6-8.
April 4, 2024 | Judges 3-5 -The left-handed judge
04 Apr 2024
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Ehud was left-handed. Why was that so important? Let’s find out together as we read Judges 3-5.