Bible Overview: Book by Book (Page 3)
Joel: The Day of the Lord Is Coming Near
With Joel 2:30-32, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the coming Day of the Lord–a day of terrible judgment. Yet, Joel prophesies that the day of the Lord will be preceded by an outpouring of the Spirit of God (Pentecost). Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the day of Israel’s and the world’s judgment, the restoration and revival of Israel, and the…
Ezekiel: The Promise of a New Eden
With Ezekiel 36:33-38, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on a theme found throughout the book: the garden of Eden. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the garden of Eden in Genesis, the garden of Eden in Ezekiel, and the garden of Eden in Revelation.
“And they will say, ‘This land that was desolate has become like the garden of Eden, and the waste and…
Jeremiah: Weep Before the Lord
With Jeremiah 2:13, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on Jeremiah which teaches us that repentance is more than lip service; it is a whole-hearted and heartfelt return to God. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the call to heartfelt repentance, the judgement of God towards the unrepentant, the broken and the unbroken covenant, and the judgment of…
Isaiah: Wait for the Lord
With Isaiah 40:31, we continue our survey of Bible books, focusing on the book of Isaiah and seeing a prophet who prophesies at a time in which Judah was failing in almost every way. Pastor Paul van Engelenhoven preaches the proud will fall, but the humble will rise; do not trust in idols, but trust in God always; and those who wait for the Lord will stand at last.
“But…
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…