by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | Bible, Jeremiah, Notes, Old Testament, Prophets
Notes: Jeremiah For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah | 29:11 Jeremiah 627-586 BC Through God, Jeremiah predicts a disaster on a scale with the Holocaust. He...
by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | Bible, Isaiah, Notes, Old Testament, Prophets
Notes: Isaiah When the time is right I, the LORD, will make it happen. Isaiah | 60:22 Isaiah A Jerusalem prophet God is patient, but He eveentually punishes people and nations for their persistent sin. The punishment isn’t vindictive, it’s intended as a...
by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | Bible, Notes, Old Testament, Proverbs
Notes: Proverbs Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and He will establish your plans. Proverbs | 16:3 Proverbs A collection of practical advice about Godly living, and it comes from elderly men. Also called wisdom literature Shouldn’t be taken as promises from...
by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | Bible, Notes, Old Testament, Psalms
Notes: Psalms When I was in deep trouble I searched for the LORD. Psalms | 77:2 Psalms A collection of 150 songs, prayrs and sacred readings Jews used in worshop. Many praise God, but nearly 1/2 are complaints or songs or prayers of grief, disappointment or urgent...
by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | Bible, Esther, Ezra, Nehemiah, Notes, Old Testament
Notes: Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him. Ezra | 8:22 Ezra God gives the Jewish people a fresh start, a chance to rebuild their nation on godly principles. After spending 50 years in exile because they didn’t...
by Michele | Aug 24, 2024 | 1 Chronicles, Bible, Notes, Old Testament
Notes: 1 & 2 Chronicles The LORD is with you when you are with Him. If you seek Him, He will be found by you, but if you forsake Him He will forsake you. 2 Chronicles 15:2b 1 Chronicles Damage control. Turning the sad history of the books of Samuel and Kings,...