Bible Character Spotlight: Jonah
by Several prophets have short, often overlooked books, dedicated to them in the Bible. Jonah is one example, though his name is more well-known among believers …
Category: Old Testament
Samaritans “Guardians of the Torah” (Photos & Video)
by Museum of the Bible Exhibit on the Samaritans “Guardians of the Torah”. Only 850 remaining!
Esther 4:1-17, Esther & Mordecai (Conversation Analysis)
As related to Esther and God’s redemptive mission, what is the significance of timing, the place, and the choice to be made by her?
2 Chronicles 29, Hezekiah (Interpretive Commentary)
This is an interpretive paper but structured as a commentary would be structured, following the literary units within the assigned Old Testament passage, and providing interpretive analysis of each literary unit. The Interpretive Commentary engages directly with the biblical text to observe, interpret, and apply the text through an inductive means that also incorporates research into the interpretive issues that surround the historical, literary, and theological elements of Scripture.
2 Chronicles 28, Ahaz (Interpretive Commentary)
This is an interpretive paper but structured as a commentary would be structured, following the literary units within the assigned Old Testament passage, and providing interpretive analysis of each literary unit. The Interpretive Commentary engages directly with the biblical text to observe, interpret, and apply the text through an inductive means that also incorporates research into the interpretive issues that surround the historical, literary, and theological elements of Scripture.
2 Chronicles 27, Jotham (Interpretive Commentary)
This is an interpretive paper but structured as a commentary would be structured, following the literary units within the assigned Old Testament passage, and providing interpretive analysis of each literary unit. The Interpretive Commentary engages directly with the biblical text to observe, interpret, and apply the text through an inductive means that also incorporates research into the interpretive issues that surround the historical, literary, and theological elements of Scripture.
2 Chronicles 26, Uzziah (Interpretive Commentary)
This is an interpretive paper but structured as a commentary would be structured, following the literary units within the assigned Old Testament passage, and providing interpretive analysis of each literary unit. The Interpretive Commentary engages directly with the biblical text to observe, interpret, and apply the text through an inductive means that also incorporates research into the interpretive issues that surround the historical, literary, and theological elements of Scripture.
2 Chronicles 26-29 (Historical Setting, Authorship, Audience, Theological Themes, and Enduring Truths)
An overview of 2 Chronicles 26 – 29 that discusses Historical Setting and Date, Authorship and Audience, Major Theological Themes, and Enduring Theological Truths.
1 Samuel (8-12 Analysis)
Does God want Israel to have a king? After a critical analysis of the negative statements (1 Sam 8:1-22; 10:17-19; 12:1-25) and positive statements (1 Sam 9:1-10:16; 11:1-15) concerning kingship, what is your conclusion concerning kingship for Israel?
2. How do Genesis 17:6, 16; 35:11; and Deuteronomy 17:14-20 relate to the negative and positive statements concerning kingship in 1 Samuel 8-12?
3. Does the author of 1 Samuel depict kingship in a positive or negative manner? How does
this relate to the message of 1 Samuel and its relationship to the rest of the Old Testament?
Judges (Recurring Cycles)
What is the recurring cycle that appears in the book of Judges? How does this relate to the theology of the book of Judges?
2. Is there any prophetic significance to the recurring cycles in Judges and the concluding statement of Judges 21:25, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what
was right in their own eyes.”? If so, explain how, and if not, then explain why not.
3. What is the central message in the book of Judges and what is its relationship to the rest
of the Old Testament?