Numbers Overview: The book of Numbers tells the story of Israel's repeated rebellion in the wilderness and how it is met by God's justice and mercy. God responds with short-term severity and long-term generosity that speaks to his covenant faithfulness. Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Deuteronomy Overview: In the book of Deuteronomy, Moses gives Israel final words of warning and blessing. He covers the story so far, a collection of laws, and a charge for Israel to listen and obey rather than rebel. Moses knows the people well enough to know they will eventually choose rebellion, Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Joshua Overview: The book of Joshua shows us God's covenant faithfulness to bring the Israelites into the land he promised Abraham. This book points to the importance of covenant obedience before, during, and after God fulfills his promises. Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Judges Overview: After the death of Joshua, the people of Israel begin a downward spiral.The book of Judges highlights six judges and their increasing corruption during this time. The central verse that summarizes this says, “In those days Israel had no king, and everyone did what was right in their Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
Ruth Overview: The book of Ruth follows Naomi, her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth, and the farmer Boaz during the time of the judges. Though God is rarely mentioned directly, he works through their everyday faithfulness. Their story of tragedy turned to joy becomes part of the line of King David and ultimately Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
1 Samuel Overview: The book of 1 Samuel focuses on three characters: Samuel, Saul, and David. A poem near the start of the book reveals the book's key themes: God's opposition to the proud, exultation of the humble, faithfulness in spite of evil, and the promise of a Rev. Jesse Lund • Overview Videos
