Bible Study

A long time ago, after the people of Israel had been taken away from their land because they disobeyed God, they were finally allowed to return home. The people were excited to be back in Jerusalem, their special city. But when they arrived, they found that the temple, God’s house,…

A long time ago, there was a prophet named Zephaniah. He lived during a time when the people of Judah, the southern part of Israel, were not following God. They were worshipping false gods, doing bad things, and not caring about what was right. God saw this, and He sent…

A long time ago, there was a prophet named Habakkuk. Habakkuk lived during a time when the people of Israel were facing many problems. There was violence, unfairness, and people were not following God like they should. Habakkuk was confused and worried. He wondered why God was allowing all these…

The Book of Psalms is like a big book of songs and prayers written to God by different people. Some of these songs are happy, some are sad, and some are all about praising God for how wonderful He is. One of the most famous writers of the Psalms was…

A long time ago, in the land of Persia, there lived a young Jewish girl named Esther. She was kind and beautiful, but more importantly, she had a big heart and loved God. Esther’s story shows us how being brave and trusting God can make a huge difference. 1. Esther…

The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible. The author has always been assumed to have been Moses. The date of authorship is likely between 1440 and 1400 B.C., between the time Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt and his death. Genesis covers the creation of the…

A long time ago, the Israelites were living in Egypt, but they were not free. A new Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, had made them slaves and treated them very harshly. The Israelites cried out to God for help, and God heard their prayers. He had a special plan to…

A long time ago, when the Israelites were traveling through the desert on their way to the Promised Land, God wanted to teach them how to live in a way that honored Him. The Book of Leviticus is all about how the Israelites could be close to God through worship,…

A long time ago, God’s people, the Israelites, were on a long journey to the Promised Land. They had left Egypt, where they were slaves, and were traveling through the desert. The Book of Numbers tells us about their journey, the lessons they learned, and how God was always with…

A long time ago, the Israelites were getting ready to enter the Promised Land, but before they did, Moses, their leader, wanted to remind them of all the important things God had told them. The Book of Deuteronomy is like a big speech Moses gave to the people, full of…