1 & 2 Kings Overview: Known as 1 and 2 Kings in English Bibles, the book of Kings recounts the rule of Israel's kings from David's son Solomon up until the time of Israel's exile. The question at the center of this book is: Will God's Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
1 & 2 Chronicles Overview: As the last book in the Hebrew Bible, Chronicles invites its readers to explore the stories of each section, revealing interesting details about David, Solomon, God's temple, and the kings of Judah. The book ultimately leaves the reader waiting for the promised Messiah, who will restore Israel Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Ezra-Nehemiah Overview: This book recounts the people's return from exile and the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah rebuilds the walls, and Ezra, a descendant of Aaron, arrives in Jerusalem later and instills God's laws to the post-exile generation. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Esther Overview: Though God is never mentioned in the book of Esther, we can see clearly that he is at work behind the scenes, ensuring that Haman's plot to destroy the Jewish people is thwarted. Reading Esther reminds us that even when it seems like God is absent, he Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Job Overview: Job, his wife, and his friends continually speculate on why an upright man like Job might experience so much suffering. God reminds Job that the world has order and beauty but it is also wild and dangerous. While we do not always know why we suffer, we can bring Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Psalms Overview: The book of Psalms is a carefully designed collection of poetry that communicates key ideas about God's character. It's a book made for a lifetime of careful contemplation, where we can learn about the importance of prayer and the acknowledgment of pain, as well as Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
