This Weeks Bible Summary

Introduction to the Historical Books: The History of Israel’s Nationhood

The historical books teach history inside the Bible stories. Each story has a different history. 7It covers a time period at least eight-hundred years in length. From Joshua to Esther’s time. They also go over the monarchy period of the kingdom of Saul, David, and Solomon, and what was eventually divided up into Judah in the South and Israel in the North. From a later perspective the books of Chronicles, Ezra, and Nehemiah tell a story of the Jews in Babylonia from about 597-538 B.C. Esther (my favorite bible story) makes clear what the role of God’s people should be under the rule of the Persians. 8These books are an important part of describing Israel’s history as well as a writing of pure historical facts. They are proof of God’s word, and concrete evidence of what miracles He does for His people. From them we can learn about the relationship God has with His people. He has a very strong amount of faithfulness and *mere love for all of us, and He will do anything to guide, us and lead us, through the thick and thin.  

 

Study Questions Used

7. From what perspective are the historical events recorded in the bible?

8. How are historical facts important to the theology of the historical books?


~ Written by Duck for Bible Class