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Bible Study Guide: 1 John, 2 John, 3 John
Encouragement, warning and exhortation. These three books include all of the above and more. What makes 1, 2, and 3 John unique? Although 1 John is called a letter, it does not have many of the features of a typical Greek letter (e.g., it lacks the formal greetings usually found at the opening and conclusion). Hence, it might well be…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Revelation
Revelation was written to a church facing intense persecution. What did the author of the letter want the church to know? That Jesus is all-powerful, worthy of worship and is in control of the world. What makes Revelation unique?The word translated as "revelation" (1:1) comes from the Greek word apokalypsis, meaning a revealing or an unveiling. Revelation belongs to a…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Leviticus
This book could be called the Bible’s “how to” guide for Israelite priests. But Leviticus does not just contain a collection of rules. It explains why obedience and faithfulness to God are important for every individual. What makes Leviticus special?The name of this book in the Hebrew Scriptures is taken from the first word of the book, which is translated…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Numbers
Numbers follows the Israelites as they wander in the desert. Numbers has… numbers. But it also includes the story of a talking donkey, water flowing from a rock and quail raining out of the sky. What makes Numbers special?The title "Numbers" comes from the Greek ( Arithmoi ) and Latin ( Numeri ) names for this book. The title in…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Deuteronomy
The last words are often the most important. Deuteronomy is a collection of Moses’ last words to the Israelites before he died and they entered the Promised Land. What makes Deuteronomy special?The name Deuteronomy comes from a Greek word meaning "second law." Those who prepared the Greek version of the Old Testament (the Septuagint) thought the "copy of God's law"…
READ MOREBible Study Guide: Joshua
Home sweet home. In the book of Joshua, the Israelites finally reach their home, the Promised Land of Canaan. Led by Joshua, the tribes conquer and settle their new land. What makes Joshua unique?At the close of the book of Deuteronomy, Moses and the people of Israel were camped in the hills of Moab, just across the Jordan River from…
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