Bible Overview: Book by Book (Page 3)
2 Kings: Elijah and Elisha
With 1 Kings 19:9–18 and 2 Kings 2:9–12, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the prophetic voices of Elijah and Elisha. The message of the prophets is especially relevant today as we live in a time very similar to that of the books of 1–2 Kings. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches on the fall and exile of Israel and Judah and God’s prophets Elijah and…
The Lessons from the Lives of Three Kings
With 1 Kings 2:1-4, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on several main characters, three failing kings: Solomon, Rehoboam, and Jeroboam. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the wisdom and sin of Solomon, the folly of Rehoboam, the sin of Jeroboam, and the application for us.
“If your sons pay close attention to their way, to walk before me in faithfulness…
2 Samuel: The Davidic Covenant and the Messianic Promise
With 2 Samuel 7:1-29, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the Davidic covenant and the messianic promise of 2 Samuel 7. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the tender heart of David, the return of Yahweh to Israel, the imperfection of David, and the anticipation of a better…
1 Samuel: Flesh (External) vs. Spirit (Internal)
With 1 Samuel 16:7, we continue our survey of Bible books. The book of 1 Samuel traces the lives of Hannah, Samuel, Saul, and David, meeting the last judge (Samuel) and the first two kings: Saul (the people’s king) and David (God’s King). Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches Israel’s failure to…
Judges: When Everyone Does What Is Right in His Own Eyes
With Judges 21:25 as our text, we continue our Bible book series. The book of Judges reveals the adulterous hearts of the Israelites again and again, and it simultaneously reveals the patience of God as He sends judges to save His people each time they repent. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches…
Joshua: Into the Promised Land!
With Joshua 24:14–15 as our text, we continue our Bible book series. The book of Joshua displays Joshua as a type of Jesus Christ who will lead the covenant people of God into the promised land. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the main themes of the book: Joshua’s call to faith-based courage, Joshua the proclaimer of God’s Word, God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His…
Deuteronomy: Love the Lord Your God with All Your Heart
With Deuteronomy 6:4–5 as our text, we continue our Bible book series. The book of Deuteronomy closes the Torah, the first five books of the Bible often referred to as “The Law.” The messages center on the importance of clinging to God by loving Him and being faithful to Him. Pastor Paul van…
Numbers: With God through the Wilderness
With Numbers 14:8–9, we learn of Israel’s fundamental rebellion against God, but we also see the desire of God to live amid His people as their blessing. Ultimately, the book of Numbers shows that Israel enters the wilderness as a rebellious people but leaves it as a renewed people under God’s Care. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the message of Numbers, Israel’s…
Leviticus: To Become and Live Holy
With Leviticus 20:26, we continue our evening series covering one biblical book per week. The book of Leviticus forms the center of the Torah (Genesis-Deuteronomy) as it focuses on the need to become holy and the importance of living holy. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the dramatic center of Leviticus, the importance of becoming holy, and the ways of living holy…
Exodus: The Introduction of the Might of Yahweh, the God of Israel
With Exodus 34:6–7, we continue our evening series covering one biblical book per week. The book of Exodus describes Israel’s escape from Egypt through the mighty hand of God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the holiness of Yahweh; the supreme power of Yahweh; the establishment of the Sinai…