Old Testament Religion

The book of Habakkuk is the eighth book of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament. It consists of three chapters, the first two being a dialogue between Habakkuk and God, a discourse in which he finds his faith. In the third chapter the prophet expresses his utmost faith in Yahweh. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Jonah details a narrative in which the central figure, Jonah, a prophet of the northern kingdom of Israel, tries to circumvent God's prophesy of destruction to Nineveh. Jonah discovered the futility of his actions after absconding on a boat; a storm leads to him getting swallowed by a fish and spat out on the shore where he began. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

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The Old Testament is the foundation of the Scripture. It is the first and most ancient section of the Christian Bible; it tells of the law and history of the Israelites, encloses treasures of poetry and wisdom, along with powerful prophecy. We have selected for you 100 quotes which will provide answers to your innermost questions, accompany you in faith, give you food for thought, and offer you wisdom and references to inspire you in your daily life. Enjoy these sacred pearls of wisdom taken from all the books of the Old Testament, let them inspire you and put them to use in your personal journey.

The book of Nehemiah was originally combined with the book of Ezra, but became separated early on in the Christian era. Together they represent the final sections in the historical narrative of the Old Testament. Ezra depicts how the God of Israel influenced a Persian king into choosing a leader to carry out three tasks: rebuilding the temple, purifying the community and rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. It is the final task that is covered by Nehemiah in this wonderful story.

On The Way, A (Relatively) Brief Summary of and Relational Commentary on The Owner's Manual by Larry Mudd is a modern commentary that offers practical insights into the Bible's teachings and narratives. On The Way serves as a companion on a journey through the ancient texts of the Old Testament. The author provides an interpretive guide to the Scriptures, often blending humor, contemporary language, and spiritual lessons. The tone is conversational, designed to make the Scriptures feel more approachable and relevant to today's listeners.

The books of Joshua, Judges and Ruth are part of the Old Testament of the Bible. They are considered historical books and tell stories of events occurring in historical time and place. Joshua is the sixth book of the Bible and tells the story of Israel’s conquest of Canaan. Judges is the seventh book of the Bible and tells the story of Israel’s history from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy. Ruth is the eighth book of the Bible and tells the story of a Moabite woman who married an Israelite and became an ancestor of King David.

The book of Joel is part of the Christian Old Testament and the Jewish Tanakh. The story laments over a plague of locusts and a severe drought that negatively impacted agriculture at the time. Joel regards the events as God's punishment for their sins and implores Judah to repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Daniel is a biblical apocalypse, grouped with the major prophets in the Christian Old Testament. The narrative details the life and visions of Daniel, a high-born Jew who was exiled at Babylon. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Hosea is the first book of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Hebrew Bible. Set during the fall of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, the narrative rejects the worship of gods other than Yahweh and suggests that a reconciliation between Yahweh and Israel is possible, if only the nation would repent. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The Book of Job is the first poetic book in the Christian Old Testament, and can also be found in the Ketuvim section of the Jewish Tanakh. Widely praised for its literary qualities, it depicts Job's imperishable love for God, and to test that love, God takes everything from him. Even in the face of great adversity, Job makes grand proclamations of his undying faith to his Lord, and as a result, God rewards him heavily. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and the Torah. It tells of the oppression faced by the Israelites and the way in which - through the strength of Yahweh - they managed to leave Egypt. Then, alongside God and their prophet Moses, they sought the 'Promised Land'. Exodus includes the story of Moses' early life, the Plagues of Egypt, the liberation of the Israelites, the Ten Commandments, the conversation with the burning bush, and much more....

In this non-fiction departure, Donley makes her somewhat reluctant debut as Hadassah, an end-times prophet with a message from God for modern believers past, present, and future. In this laid-back yet detailed first-person account, Donley details her call to the ministry by God in 2024— with God Himself as her special interview guest. In this compelling account, packed with unexpected humor, depth, irreverence, and spiritual wrestling, Donley invites you to take her as seriously as you can manage. Her brash, bold brand of spiritual authenticity and urgency, cultivated by a lifelong ...

The book of Zechariah is one of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It details the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who, similarly to Haggai, encourages the rebuilding of the holy temple in Jerusalem. Zechariah also speaks about the 'end time'. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Haggai is one of the minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. It consists of two short chapters that entail Haggai's four prophecies and a message that urges the people of Jerusalem to rebuild their temple. Finally, the book gives predictions as to the downfall of kingdoms.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Zepheniah is the ninth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Zepheniah urges the people of Judah to repent when he sees how God will judge the nations. This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Micah is the sixth of the 12 minor prophets in the Christian Old Testament and Jewish Tanakh. Micah talks about the future of Israel and Judah and God's judgement of their sin but speaks of deliverance and restoration.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

The book of Lamentations follows the book of Jeremiah in the Christian Old Testament and consists of five poems. The first poem laments for the siege and destruction of Jerusalem; the second describes the sorrow in connection with sin and God's will; the third considers better days to come; the fourth expresses sorrow towards the ruined city and temple but traces it back to sin; and the fifth is a prayer with four lessons for overcoming sin, melancholy and loss.

The second book of Samuel forms part of the narrative of Israel in the 'prophets' section of the Old Testament. It documents the transition back to God-honouring leadership under David and the importance of a worthy king in God's eyes.... This book is beautifully voiced by The Bible Reading Collective....

When Jesus left the earth, he could’ve given humans any gift. He had risen! He had been given authority over all things in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. He was in his glorified body. In his resurrection, he was revealed as the savior of the world. He could’ve given us anything, and we would’ve cherished it forever. But, as he ascended into the heavens, he chose to give us one gift.