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Leviticus 1

The book of Leviticus (as the name implies) stresses the role of the tribe of Levi, whom God chose for service in His sanctuary in

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Numbers 1

The book of Numbers takes its name from the two censuses taken in the beginning and end of the book, but the Jewish scribes called

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Deuteronomy 1

The book of Deuteronomy is the last book written by Moses. Deuteronomy means, “Second Law”, but it is more than a simple retelling of facts

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Joshua 1

The Book of Joshua is the sequel to the Pentateuch (the first 5 books written by Moses). Whereas Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy were a time

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Judges 1

The Book of Judges covers the history of the nation of Israel from the death of Joshua, until the time of Samuel (almost four hundred

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1 Samuel 1

1 Samuel (along with 2 Samuel) documents the years of great transition for the nation of Israel. From the selection of Israel’s first king through

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Ruth 1

The Book of Ruth was probably written during the time of King David, but the story takes place “When the Judges ruled” Israel. It is

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2 Samuel 1

2 Samuel marks the transition from Saul to David as Israel’s king. Chapter 1 begins immediately after “David returned from defeating the Amalekites“. Remember, they

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1 Kings 1

The two Books of Kings (1 Kings and 2 Kings) follow the leaders of Israel after King David. Together they show us how God honored

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2 Kings 1

2 Kings chapter 1 reminds me of the various ways people react to God. Some choose to ignore God, others approach God as if He

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