The Stories of the Old TestamentThe forty-six books of the Old Testament offer a rich feast of spiritual nourishment, yet they are by no means the easiest books to read and understand. Without a proper “tour guide,” a person’s trip through the Old Testament often ends shortly after it begins. |
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... final blessing to Jacob. The blessing that Jacob receives is for his people, who will one day be the people of Israel. Isaac prays for agricultural prosperity for the Israelites and promises an abundance of wheat and wine. He predicts ...
... final the one blessing, chosen Jacob by has to leave his home, as Esau threatens to kill him. Jacob will never see his parents again. Isaac blesses Jacob once again and tells him to go to his uncle Laban so that Jacob can marry one of ...
... power on behalf of the Hebrews. Despite the plagues on his people, Pharaoh still ignores God. This sets the stage for the final, disastrous plague. Old Testament The theme of election, of God choosing a • 61 Pharaoh's Contest with God.
... final plague. The firstborn of the Egyptians will die at midnight. Moses warns Pharaoh that weeping and wailing will fill Egypt as the result of Pharaoh's decision. Pharaoh is still determined to keep his slaves. Moses leaves angry at ...
... final climax. God orders Moses to stretch out his arm over the sea: “Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea. The Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night, and turned the sea into dry land; and the waters were ...
Contents
Isaiahs Vision Isaiah 6 | 178 |
Isaiahs Message Isaiah 12 59 A Savior Will Come Isaiah 9 11 | 185 |
Micahs Call for Justice Micah 6 | 188 |
Care for the Poor | 191 |
The Promised Ruler from Bethlehem Micah 5 | 193 |
Hope in the Old Testament | 195 |
The Rule of Manasseh 2 Kings 21 | 197 |
Nahum Celebrates the Fall of Nineveh Nahum | 200 |
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Law in the Old Testament | 79 |
The Historical Books | 89 |
Rahab and the Fall of Jericho Joshua 2 6 | 90 |
Joshua | 92 |
Joshua Renews the Covenant Joshua 2324 | 94 |
The Settlement of Canaan | 96 |
Deborah Barak and Jael Judges 45 | 98 |
The World of the Judges | 100 |
Gideons Small Army Judges 68 | 102 |
Samson the Flawed Hero Judges 16 | 104 |
Naomi and Ruth Ruth | 107 |
1211 | 110 |
Women in Old Testament Times | 113 |
God Calls to Samuel 1 Samuel 3 | 115 |
Samuel and Saul 1 Samuel 1012 | 118 |
The Young David 1 Samuel 1617 | 120 |
David and Jonathan 1 Samuel 18 | 122 |
Saul and David 1 Samuel 24 28 | 125 |
David and Abigail 1 Samuel 25 | 127 |
David the King 2 Samuel 56 | 129 |
Jerusalem | 132 |
David Bathsheba and Nathan 2 Samuel 1112 | 134 |
David and Absalom 2 Samuel 18 45 Davids Later Years 2 Samuel1924 | 139 |
Solomon Builds the Temple 1 Kings 8 | 146 |
The Division of Davids Kingdom | 152 |
Elijah Is Fed by God 1 Kings 17 | 158 |
The Still Small Voice 1 Kings 19 | 164 |
Amos Denounces Empty Religion Amos 5 | 170 |
Zephaniah Attacks Complacency Zephaniah | 202 |
King Josiahs Reform 2 Kings 23 | 206 |
The Rise of Babylon | 208 |
Habakkuks Reprimand Habakkuk | 210 |
The Sack of Jerusalem and the Fall of Judah 2 Kings 2425 | 212 |
Jeremiah | 214 |
Jeremiahs Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 26 | 216 |
Jeremiah Speaks against Jerusalem Jeremiah 28 | 218 |
Sorrow for the Fall of Judah Lamentations 1 | 220 |
Jeremiahs Message of Hope Jeremiah 29 31 | 223 |
The Anger of Obadiah Obadiah | 225 |
Jews in Exile | 227 |
The Call of Ezekiel Ezekiel 23 | 229 |
Ezekiel on Individual Responsibility Ezekiel 18 | 231 |
The Time for Consolation Isaiah 40 | 237 |
The Power of Gods Word Isaiah 43 55 | 240 |
The Rise of Persia | 243 |
A God for All the Nations Isaiah 43 | 245 |
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The Return to Jerusalem | 249 |
Baruchs Message to Refugees Baruch | 251 |
Haggai and the Temple Haggai | 254 |
Zechariahs Visions of Hope Zechariah 12 | 256 |
Malachis Warnings Malachi | 258 |
Ezra and the Gentile Spouses Ezra 9 | 260 |
Nehemiah | 262 |
Ezra and the Law Nehemiah 89 | 264 |
Joels Call to Repentance Joel | 266 |
The Synagogue | 269 |
Jonahs Mission to the Gentiles Jonah | 271 |
Persian Influences in the Old Testament | 273 |
Esther Saves the People Esther | 275 |
The Greeks | 277 |
The Faithfulness of Tobit Tobit 89 | 280 |
The Books of Maccabees 90 The Mother and Her Sons 2 Maccabees 7 | 285 |
The Pharisees | 292 |
A Song of Repentance Psalm 51 | 298 |
Job and His Friends Job 2021 | 304 |
Ecclesiastes on Vanity Ecclesiastes 13 | 311 |
The Misuse of the Tongue Sirach 1920 | 318 |
Suggested Reading | 327 |
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The Stories of the Old Testament: A Catholic's Guide Jim Campbell,James P. Campbell No preview available - 2007 |