Psalm 4
David warns his enemies not to wrong him, because God has him in protective care.
Psalm 3
David says God surrounds him with a shield and answers his prayers. David will not be afraid.
Psalm 2
The kings of the earth will oppose the LORD’s Anointed. But his ministry will reach to the ends of the world.
Psalms
The Book of Psalms is a collection of praises to be accompanied by stringed instruments.
Esther
The Book of Esther encourages the Jewish exiles who returned from Babylon. It reminds them of the faithfulness of the LORD God. He will keep promises to them.
Three returns from Babylon
In 587 BC, Nebuchadnezzar conquered Jerusalem. He deported the tribe of Judah to Babylon. Later, on three separate occasions, some are permitted to return.
Nehemiah chapter 12
Nehemiah lists the priests and Levites. They dedicate the wall. They have great joy. They give money to the temple.
Nehemiah chapter 11
The people who resettle Jerusalem. The people who resettle Judah and Benjamin.
Nehemiah chapter 10
They take an oath to obey the Torah.
Eating Bread from Heaven
There were times when the LORD God fed his people with bread from heaven. It was not “the Eucharist.” Rather, it was a miraculous provision that kept them alive.