Ch. 1-2 Satan appears before God and entices Him to plague Job with the loss of all he owns, and
the destruction of his family, finally plaguing Job with boils and sores.
Ch. 3 Job bewails his birth, and speaks his mind, though without sinning against God.
Ch. 36 Elihu, a friend of Job, speaks on God’s justice, the consequences for sin, and the blessings
of obedience to God
Ch. 38-41 God rebukes Job and his friends. Tells of creation, dinosaurs, wonders of the earth, and
many other things which man cannot generally comprehend, showing the magnificence and power
of God.
Ch. 42 God blesses Job, restoring everything twofold which Job had lost.
Continuing with the book of Job
There are not any really familiar stories, but a lot of points of interest.
Psalms. Otherwise known as the book of the songs.
This book is made up of songs, compiled by several authors, of which, King David is the most
common and well known.
We could not possibly list all of them, or even talk about all of them, but I will list some of the more
well known ones.
No. 1 Of David. A song of obedience, the law, the rewards of obedience, and the end of the
disobedient.
No. 10 Of David. A prayer for the overthrow of the wicked.
No. 13 Of David. A plea for patience.
No. 18 Of David. A song of thanksgiving for deliverance.
N0. 19 Of David. On the creation, and the wonderful covenants of God.
No. 22 Of David. Prophesies of the suffering Christ. My God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me?
No. 23 Of David. Probably the most famous psalm. Popular at funerals. The Lord is My shepherd,
and I shall not want.
No. 26 Of David. Oh Lord, examine me.
No. 29 Of David. Hearing the mighty voice of the Lord in a storm. A song of comfort in times of
trouble.
No. 35 Of David. A prayer of rescue from enemies.
No. 38 Of David. A prayer of repentance.
No. 40 Of David. A song of praise for answered prayers.
No. 46 For the sons of Korah. God is our refuge and our strength.
No. 51 A song of David after Nathan the prophet went unto him with the rebuke of God, regarding
Bathsheba, and her husband, Uriah.
No. 54 Of David. A prayer for protection.
No. 55 Of David. A song, or prayer, crying against deceitful friends.
No. 63 Of David. God will always satisfy a thirsty soul.
No. 69 Of David. A cry of distress.
No. 75 Of Asaph. A warning to the wicked.
No. 91 Another very popular psalm. Promises protection and well being, in times when there is
great tribulation around us, as long as we rest in Him.
No. 102 Another cry of distress.
No. 119 The longest chapter in the Bible. Talks of the wonderful law of God, and the blessings,
and the uprightness of those who follow, and obey.
No. 127 The need to rely on God, and the joy of children, the blessing and heritage of God.
No 139 The constant presence of God, no matter where we are, or what we are doing.
No. 149 The lord loves, and takes pleasure in His people.
No. 150 Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord
Proverbs. Most of the book of proverbs is the teachings and wisdom of King Solomon, with
the exceptions of the last two chapters. These were authored by King Agur, and King Lemuel,
respectively.
There are many verses that, by themselves, are known, but chapter 6 is probably the most well
known with it’s warnings against idleness, and the seven deadly sins.
Ecclesiastes. Another book of Solomon.
This book was written when Solomon was old, and near death. Some consider these to be the
ravings of a desperate old man, who has seen his life of luxury and prosperity fade before his
eyes. There may be truth in this thought, as he wrote it in his troubles, after having lived his life
of blessings in excess, and wine, and women.
He was the wisest, and richest king that had ever lived, blessed by God with this wisdom and
wealth, only to be separated from God in his later years by his over 900 wives and concubines.
Regardless of his state of mind, there is still much wisdom in his words.
Song of Solomon. Also called the Song of Songs. This book was the last book of
Solomon. It is considered the last book of the section of poetry.
Some believe this to be the greatest love song of all times, while others consider it filthy, and unfit
to be in the Holy Scriptures.
Beautiful or filthy, this is a story of love, and lust.
Isaiah. The first book of “The Prophets”.
The Prophet, Isaiah, is mentioned in II Kings, ch. 19 and 20, as well in II Chronicles, ch. 26 an ch.
32. These are during the reign of King Hezekiah.
Isaiah is known for many things, but most commonly for his prophesies concerning the coming of
the Messiah, and concerning the New Covenant, and the New Earth. A brief overview, and some
important scriptures…….
Ch. 1-6 Messages of rebuke, and promise.
Ch. 7 Prophecies concerning the coming Messiah, the virgin birth, and his being rejected by the
wisdom of the world.
Ch. 8 Deliverance by the Messiah will be foreshadowed by the disbelief of the people.
Ch. 10-12 the kingdoms of the world destroyed, and the kingdom to come after.
Ch. 12 A song of thanksgiving for God’s grace and mercy.
Ch. 13 The doom of Babylon, the physical, and the spiritual;.
Ch. 14 Israel will be preserved, and inherit their own land.
Ch. 24 Judgment upon the earth.
Ch. 26 A song of praise.
Ch. 27 Regarding Israel’s deliverance.
Ch. 32 The coming reign of the righteous king (Christ), and the end of evil.
Ch. 33 The salvation of those who trust in the Lord.
Ch. 36, 37 The story of the deliverance of Hezekiah (from II kings, and II chronicles).
Ch. 38 Hezekiah’s illness, and healing by God (also from II Kings, and II Chronicles).
Ch. 41 The final restoration of God’s people.
Ch. 52 Deliverance of God’s people, and the suffering of the Lords servant (Christ). The sprinkling of the
Blood of Christ upon the nations.
Ch. 53 Concerning Jesus, and His suffering.
Ch. 54 God’s everlasting love for His people.
Ch. 60 The future Glory of Israel (or all of God’s people).
Ch. 63 The day of God’s vengeance.
Ch. 65, 66 The punishment of the rebellious, the end of sin, and the New Heavens, and the New Earth.
Jeremiah. The book of the Prophet Jeremiah covers the life of Jeremiah, his ministry, his
message, and the fulfillment of his prophesies.
Jeremiah was a priest in the land of Benjamin, whom God called to be a prophet.
His message is usually very strong and heart felt. His life is mostly full of hardship, pain, and
grief. He is sometimes called the ‘weeping prophet’, though not for his own troubles, but for his
caring for others, and his people.
This is an important book with many direct messages. Listed are some of the major points and
issues.
Ch. 1 An introduction, and God’s calling of Jeremiah.
Ch. 2-3 A message to sinful Israel.
Ch. 4 (v 19-31) Jeremiah laments over sinful Israel.
Ch. 5 The specific sins of Judah.
Ch. 6 The destruction of Judah.
Ch. 7 A call for repentance.
Ch. 8 Jeremiah mourns the state of the Jews.
Ch. 9 Disobedience brings judgment, knowledge of God is man’s glory.
Ch. 20 Jeremiah is imprisoned. His lament.
Ch. 21 Destruction of Jerusalem foretold.
Ch. 23 There will be a remnant who returns: (v 6) Prophecy of Jesus.
Ch. 25 Seventy years of desolation.
Ch. 30 Promise of return and restoration. A promise of the destruction of the wicked, and of the
enemies of Israel.
Ch. 31 (v 27-37) The promise of the New Covenant.
Ch. 33 (v 11) Promise of rest. (v 14-16) The coming messiah. (v 17-22) The eternal priesthood.
Ch. 34 Jeremiah warns King Zedekiah to submit to Nebuchadnezzar (see chapter 52).
Ch. 36 Jeremiah’s scroll.
Ch 37 Jeremiah is imprisoned again.
Ch. 47-50 Jeremiah’s prophecies concerning particular tribes and peoples.
Ch. 51 God’s judgment on Babylon.
Ch. 52 The fate of King Zedekiah: The resulting fulfillment of the warnings in ch. 34
Lamentations. Also called “The Lamentations of Jeremiah”. In Hebrew, the title means
literally “alas”.
The five chapters of this book are 5 poems of mourning regarding the destruction of Jerusalem.
The author is not specifically identified, but is commonly believed to be the prophet, Jeremiah.
The first two verses of the first chapter are the most well known, and tell the whole story:
How doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people! How is she become as a widow! She that was
great among the nations, and princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
She weep sore in the night, and her tears are on her cheeks: among all her lovers, she hath none
to comfort her: all her friends have dealt treacherously with her, they have become her
enemies………
Ezekiel. The Prophet Ezekiel, the son of Buzi, was a priest, believed to be of the Zadokite
line, who was called to be a prophet, and to be a watchman to the exiles of Israel. Ezekiel speaks
in metaphors, parables, and visions. Many people tend to look away from his writings because of
it’s complicacy, and the sexual metaphors and parables that are used to portray Israel.
In spite of these things, Ezekiel is not only one of the longest books of the Bible, but a very
important one in that it expresses some of God’s emotional attributes, such as His anger,
sadness, and hurting, regarding His people Israel, and their sin.
As well as rebuke, Ezekiel offers promise and hope. Listed are a few key verses.
Ch. 2 The call of Ezekiel.
Ch. 3 The call of the watchman. The bitter scroll that is mentioned in revelation.
Ch. 8 The visions of the abominations in Judah. These can be relevant to today’s church, and
society as well.
Ch. 11 The restoration, and the New Covenant.
Ch. 14 God’s judgment on idolaters, and those who consult false prophets.
Ch. 16 The unfaithfulness, and the abominations of Jerusalem.
Ch. 23 The parable of the two sisters, Ahola, and Aholibah, the prostitutes.
Ch. 28 The prince of Tyre, believed to be representing Satan.
Ch. 31 Tall tree by the river.
Ch. 33 Another mention of the watchman.
Ch. 34 Woe to the shepherds who sold the flock. Also contains a promise of the New Covenant.
Ch. 37 The valley of dry bones.
Ch. 38 Gog and Magog.
Ch. 40-43 The measurements and construction of the new Temple., and it’s significance, see Ch 43,
verse 7.
Daniel. The Book of Daniel is believed to have been written by, and about the Prophet,
Daniel, a Jew that was taken to Babylon in the siege by King Nebuchadnezzar, about 600 B.C.
Daniel was taken to Babylon as a part of a group of Jews who appeared to be well favored and
wise, to be servants, and aids to the King.
Daniel is particularly noted for his visions of prophecy concerning the coming of the Messiah, the
destruction of Jerusalem, the coming of the new age, and the end of the times.
There are some well known stories, as well as important prophecy. This is a relatively short book,
but it contains many important messages.
Ch. 1 Introduction, and a brief history of events.
Ch. 2 King Nebuchadnezzar’s first dream, and Daniel’s interpretation. The dream is of the latter
days, the great image, and the four kingdoms. Daniel is made third ruler in Babylon.
Ch. 3 Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, the image of gold, and the fiery furnace.
Ch. 4 King Nebuchadnezzar’s confession of God’s power, and his second dream. Daniel interprets
the dream. The King’s insanity, and healing.
Ch. 5 The Handwriting on the wall.
Ch. 6 Daniel in the lion’s den.
Ch. 7 Daniel’s first vision. The four beasts, the ten horses, the ten horns, and the time of the end.
Ch. 8 Daniel’s second vision. The goat, the ram, and the cleaning of the sanctuary.
Ch. 9 The vision of the seventy years. Daniel intercedes. The Angel, Gabriel, interprets the vision.
The first mention of the abomination of the desolation. The coming Messiah.
Ch. 10 The vision of the coming Messiah. The Angel again confirms the visions of chapter 9, and
the end of the age.
Ch. 11 The vision of the great kings of the North and South. The rise of the one great king : The
Beast, the great deceiver. The second mention of the ‘abomination that makes desolate’. God’s
people will fall. The great king will exalt himself above all kings, and above God. Edom and Moab
will escape.
Ch. 12 Continuing from 11. Knowledge will be increased in the time of the end. The book is
sealed.
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