Let’s Find Out Together

July 9, 2024 | Nehemiah 5-7 – Social reform

Nehemiah not only rebuilds the gates and wall of Jerusalem, he implements a number of changes in Israelite society. What does he do? Let’s find out together as we read Nehemiah 5-7.

July 8, 2024 | Nehemiah 1-4 – The third wave

Nehemiah leads the third wave of returnees from the Babylonian exile back to Jerusalem. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Nehemiah 1-4.

July 7, 2024 | Proverbs 4-6 – What is a proverb?

As we read the book of Proverbs, we’re faced with the question, “What is a proverb?” Let’s find out together as we read Proverbs 4-6.

July 6, 2024 | Ezra 8-10 – What’s wrong with mixed marriages?

When Ezra heard about Jewish men’s mixed marriages, he pulled out his hair and wept. What’s so bad about mixed marriages? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 8-10.

July 5, 2024 | Ezra 5-7 – Rebuilding the temple

Zerubbabel returns to Jerusalem with the first wave of exiles and begins to rebuild the temple. Was it an easy job? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 5-7.

July 4, 2024 | Ezra 1-4 – The three returns

The unit of Ezra/Nehemiah tells of three returns from the exile. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read Ezra 1-4.

July 3, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 34-36 – The Passover Renewal

In other new material in Chronicles, Josiah re-institutes the Passover. Why is it such a big deal? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 34-36.

July 2, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 31-33 – Manasseh’s repentance

Kings tells us how bad Manasseh is. Chronicles tells us that he repented at the end of his life. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 31-33.

July 1, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 29-30 – The temple re-opened

In Chronicles we get all new material about the beginning of Hezekiah’s reign. What does he do that Kings doesn’t talk about? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 29-30.

June 30, 2024 | Proverbs 1-3 - The book of Proverbs

The book of Proverbs is written by Solomon, but composed later. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read Proverbs 1-3.

June 29, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 26-28 - The evils of Ahaz

In Chronicles new information is given about the evils of Ahaz. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 26-28.

June 28, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 23-25 - “Listen to your priests.”

The Chronicler tells Judah to “listen to your priests.” How does it say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 23-25.

June 27, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 19-22 - Judges and prophets

The Chronicler talks a lot about priests, judges and prophets. Why does it do that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 19-22.

June 26, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 14-18 - God blesses Judah

God blesses Judah when the king follows God’s commands. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 14-18.

June 25, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 10-13 - The divided kingdom

The Chronicler focuses on the positive aspects of Rehoboam’s reign. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read  2 Chronicles 10-13.

June 24, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 7-9 - Rose-colored glasses

Chronicles looks at Judah’s kings through rose-colored glasses. Why do we say that? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 7-9.

June 23, 2024 | Psalms 69-72 – End of book two

The end of Book Two of Psalms has prayers of David and Solomon. Let’s find out together what they say as we read Psalms 69-72.

June 22, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 4-6 – Solomon’s prayer

Solomon dedicates the temple with a wonderful prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 4-6.

June 21, 2024 | 2 Chronicles 1-3 – Solomon’s start

The beginning of Solomon’s reign in Chronicles focuses on the building of the temple. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Chronicles 1-3.

June 20, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 27-29 – Solomon’s succession

In Chronicles David’s instructions to his son about his kingdom is very different from what he said in Kings. What’s different? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 27-29.

June 19, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 24-26 – Israel’s worship

Chronicles is composed after the exile from historical records of Israel. David sets up the plan for worship in the temple that his son will build, and for the worship of Israel after the exile. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 24-26.

June 18, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 20-23 – David gets prepared

Many of David’s sins are omitted from Chronicles. But the sin of the census taking is included. Why? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 20-23.

June 17, 2024 | 1 Chronicles 17-19 – God’s promise to David

David wants to build God a temple. Nathan says “yes,” then “no.” Why? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 17-19.

June 16, 2024 | Psalms 65-68 – Psalms of Thanksgiving

What were the psalmists thankful for? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 65-68.

June 15, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 13-16 - David builds a religion

One of David’s major foci was to give shape to the worship of the Lord. What did that look like? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 13-16.

June 14, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 11-12 - David builds the kingdom

David’s new kingdom gets off to a good start. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 11-12.

June 13, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 8-10 – The death of Saul

As 1 Chronicles begins its history of Israel, we see something omitted. What was it? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 8-10.

June 12, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 6-7 – Themes in Chronicles

There are three basic themes in Chronicles. What are they? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 6-7.

June 11, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 3-5 – Structure of Chronicles

This new history book has a purpose and a structure. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 3-5.

June 10, 2020 | 1 Chronicles 1-2 – Rebuilding a religion

As Israel returns from the exile, they write a new history book. Why would they do that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Chronicles 1-2.

June 9, 2024 | Psalms 58-64 – Psalms of lament and trust

Psalms 58 to 64, all from David, tell of his request of God and his trust in God. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 58 to 64.

June 8, 2024 | 2 Kings 23-25 – The fall of Jerusalem

135 years after the fall of Samaria, Jerusalem falls. How did it happen? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 23-25.

June 7, 2024 | 2 Kings 20-22 – Manasseh and Josiah

Manasseh, the worst king of Judah, has a grandson named Josiah, one of the best kings of Judah. How did that happen? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 20-22.

June 6, 2024 | 2 Kings 18-19 – A letter to God

The attacking king writes a letter to God. What does it say? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 18-19.

June 5, 2024 | 2 Kings 16-17 – The fall of Samaria

June 4, 2024 | 2 Kings 14-15 – The friendship sours

Israel and Judah had been a peace for forty years. But something happened to sour that friendship. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 14-15.

June 3, 2024 | 2 Kings 11-13 – Athaliah and Joash

When Jehu killed Ahaziah, the Queen Mother Athaliah usurps Judah’s throne. All would be lost, except for the actions of a nanny. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 11-13.

June 2, 2024 | Psalms 52-59 – God rescues

In these psalms of lament, David has a common complaint. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 52-59.

June 1, 2024 | 2 Kings 9-10 – Jehu, the wild man

Jehu is anointed king over Israel. What did he do then? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 9-10.

May 31, 2024 | 2 Kings 6-8 – God protects Israel

Aram (Syria) attacks Israel and besieges the city of Samaria. How did they escape? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 6-8.

May 30, 2024 | 2 Kings 4-5 – Elisha’s miracles

Elisha begins his ministry with a series of miracles. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 4-5.

May 29, 2024 | 2 Kings 1-3 – Elijah taken to heaven

Elijah is taken by God into heaven. Did he ride chariots of fire? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Kings 1-3.

May 28, 2024 | 1 Kings 22 – Ahab dies

King Ahab is killed in battle. How did it happen? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 22.

May 27, 2024 | 1 Kings 20-21 – Ahab’s victories

King Ahab of Israel becomes a powerful king and resists the King of Syria. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 

May 26, 2024 | Psalms 48-51 – Forgive me!

David speaks to God after his sin with Bathsheba. What did he say? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 48 to 51.

May 25, 2024 | 1 Kings 18-19 – The contest

Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal. What sort of contest did they have? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 18-19.

May 24, 2024 | 1 Kings 15-17 – The rise of the prophets

There have been mighty men of God to speak for the Lord before, but with Elijah, we have a new leader in Israel. Who are the prophets? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 15-17.

May 23, 2024 | 1 Kings 12-14 - The kingdom divides

The united nation of Israel split into two: Judah to the south and Israel to the north. How did that happen? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 12-14.

May 22, 2024 | 1Kings 10-11 – Solomon’s decay

Moses left instructions for the future kings of Israel. How did Solomon stack up against what Moses told them to do Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 10-11.

May 21, 2024 | 1 Kings 8-9 – Dedication of the temple

When Solomon dedicated the temple, something amazing happened. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Kings 8-9.