Bible Overview: Book by Book
Psalms: Book 4
With Psalm 92:1-2, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Four of the Psalms contains Psalms 90-106, beginning with a prayer of Moses asking when the Lord will pity His people, followed by psalms exulting the greatness of God’s justice, majesty, and creation. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches it is good to praise the Most High, examples…
Psalms: Book 3
With Psalm 89:46-52, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Three of the Psalms contains Psalms 73-89, focused primarily on the time after David and the fall of the kingdom. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the plea to restore Israel, Israel rebelled and has fallen, but Yahweh will be merciful in the end!
“Lord, where is your steadfast…
Psalms: Book 2
With Psalm 46:1-7, we continue our survey of Bible books and the Wisdom Literature. Book Two of the Psalms contains Psalms 42-72, primarily expressing David’s public prayers during the time of Samuel and Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches praying through communal and personal blessings, sins, and sufferings; the righteous will suffer affliction, but God will…
Psalms: Book 1
With Psalm 1:1-6, we continue our survey of Bible books, beginning the third portion of the Hebrew Old Testament: The Wisdom literature. Book One of the Psalms contains Psalms 1-41, primarily expressing David’s personal prayers. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a deep, personal, and honest relationship with God; God watches over the believer who seeks Him; and…
Malachi: Where is My Honor?
With Malachi 1:6, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Malachi. The prophet defends God against the complaints of the people, revealing the true nature of their false religion. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches God’s complaints against His people, the book of remembrance, and the great day of judgement.
“They shall be mine, says the Lord of…
Zechariah: Will Yahweh Restore Israel?
With Zechariah 8:1-3, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Zechariah. The prophet receives eight visions revealing Israel’s hope, Israel’s need for repentance, and Israel’s coming Savior. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches a chiasm (literary device repeating concepts in reverse order) of eight visionary promises from God:
(A) Vision of a…
Haggai: The Temple Prophet
With Haggai 2:23, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Haggai.
After returning to Jerusalem, Haggai teaches the Israelites about the importance of the temple, God’s restored presence, and the economy of God’s people. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches misplaced priorities (consider your ways), discouraging results (be strong, for in a little…
Zephaniah: The Day of the Lord is Near
With Zephaniah 3:9-13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Zephaniah. Zephaniah prophesied during Josiah’s reign and proclaimed the Day of the Lord when God would destroy all wickedness and restore the world in righteousness. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the nearness of the destructive Day of the Lord, the restoration of righteousness,…
Habakkuk: The Questioning Prophet
With Habakkuk 3:17-19, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Habakkuk. Habakkuk calls on the Lord asking God why He did not judge Israel’s enemies. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Habakkuk’s complaint – how long; Yahweh’s answer – wait for it, it will come; and Habakkuk’s closing prayer and resolution.
“Yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I…
Nahum: Salvation Through Judgment
With Nahum 1:15, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophet Nahum. Nahum describes the downfall of Nineveh and the Assyrian Empire, but the book is primarily a message of salvation to Israel. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Nahum’s revelation of God from the perspective of the Ninevites and from the perspective of the Israelites and Nahum’s…