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God's Masterwork, Volume 2: The Story of God's People—A Survey of Joshua-Esther

The second volume of the God’s Masterwork series will introduce you to the historical books of the Old Testament, providing you with an overview of each book from Joshua to Esther. You will gain an understanding of each book’s major themes and stories and find encouragement to persevere in your faith, even as the world seems to be falling down around you.

Messages in this Series

1 Samuel: Nation in Transition

Transition times can be disconcerting. Those who have gone through the remodeling of a home can testify to that! Likewise, changes in leadership at one’s place of employment or moves across the country or new policies and procedures set in motion bring the need to adapt. Being creatures of habit, we are disturbed by these changes.

1 Kings: Solomon and a Civil War

One of the haunting perils of leadership is the great divorce between what happens at the office and what happens at home. Many a man and many a woman may hit a home run at the office, but what good is it if they strike out at home? This is the dilemma Solomon faced as he rose to the position of king over Israel.

1 & 2 Chronicles: Reassurance for a Remnant

“What a waste!” That’s the common response of a novice when the Chronicles are opened. At first glance, the books seem boring, tedious, and needless. But God preserved these books. With meticulous care, He watched over their composition and preservation. In this study, we shall discover how essential these incidentals really are.

Nehemiah: Softhearted Hard Hat

Nehemiah was a man who saw a need—a need to travel from his home in Babylon and rebuild the destroyed walls of Jerusalem. Nehemiah couldn’t do this alone; he needed the king’s support. And with much prayer, he approached the king and received the backing he needed. What Nehemiah didn’t realize was his toughest tasks were still before him.