Category: OT Biblical People
by Samaritans “Guardians of the Torah” (Photos & Video)
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.
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?
Bible Character Spotlight: Joshua (Video)
Video overview of Joshua from the Old Testament
Exodus, Moses & Israel (Parallel Experiences)
How do the experiences of Moses in Exodus 1-6 parallel the experiences of Israel in Exodus 12-34? What specific theological principles are communicated in the parallels?
Identify the specific Scripture verse or passage related to each parallel you discuss.
How do the parallels of Moses’ experiences in Exodus 1-6 and Israel’s experiences in Exodus 12-34 relate to Christian life today? Be specific and connect the theological
lessons with New Testament Scripture supporting the continued relevance for today.