Reading the book of Exodus allows us to discover how great is our God, I AM THAT I AM. In the beginning we read of Moses’ encounter with God. He gave so many excuses to the LORD upon his appointment as a person the LORD wanted to use – “Who am I, that I should…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””]   The book of Mark is filled with rapid actions, vivid details and descriptions. When the book was written, it was meant to be read by Gentiles and Roman laymen. It was said that the Roman mind was impressed more by action and power than by discourse and dialogue. Therefore, even…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Suggestions on How to Read As you read: – Look at the different provision and help that God gave to Joshua and the Israelites. – Look at the conversations between God and Joshua. – Take it as Joshua and the Israelites’ journey with God. Part I       :  Chapter 1 – 5…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Suggestion on How To Read Judges has 21 chapters altogether. It retells the story of God’s people, right after Joshua’s leadership and the land they had conquered ~ the Promised Land. What happens when one generation passes on? What happens when one strong leader passes on? What happens when a nation…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Suggestion on How To READ? 1 Samuel has 31 chapters or 796 verses! The book of 1 Samuel tells us the stories and journey of 3 important men in the history of Israel: SAMUEL His beginnings, his calling and his ministry as Judge, Priest and Prophet (Chap 1-13:15) SAUL Israel’s first…

David is a prominent figure often mentioned in many of the New Testament writings stating Jesus is the 28th generation of David. 2 Samuel conveyed important messages of David’s life. His FAITH: David acted fairly in every reward and punishment he decreed, his people were pleased to receive it. He has a kind heart and…

The book of Ezra is a continuation from 1st and 2nd Chronicles. 2nd chronicles ended with the fall of Jerusalem in 586 BC. The Babylonians set fire to the temple of God and carried the people off to exile in Babylon. After 70 years in exile, during the reign of King Cyrus, who was king…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Entering the book through a timeline (an estimation): The fall of Jerusalem and the destruction of the temple in 586 B.C. by the Babylonians brought utter shame to the Jews. Just as the reign of the kings ended for the people of Israel, the Babylon Empire received the same fate at…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Suggestion on How To Read This book shows how sometimes humans rely on their limited understanding to explain God. We will all face different trials in life – some are bearable while others too painful to understand! Will we trust the Lord when we find ourselves in “unexplainable situation” or at…

[wpcol_1half id=”” class=”” style=””] Suggestion on How to Read? In the Hebrew Bible, the book is called “Qoheleth” which means “preacher” (1:1). The term suggests one who speaks to an assembly. The translators of the Septuagint (a Greek version of the Old Testament) called it “Ekklesiastes”, which also means “preacher”. The word is derived from…