Category Archives: Bible Overview

My Servants The Prophets

Author : Keith Sharp “Since the day that your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have even sent to you all My servants the prophets, daily rising up early and sending them” (Jeremiah 7:25). “Surely … Continue reading

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Song of Solomon

Author : Keith Sharp The Bible is the complete book, supplying every spiritual need of man and providing principles for guidance in every aspect of life. One of man’s strongest needs, recognized by the Lord from the very beginning, is … Continue reading

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Ecclesiastes

Author : Keith Sharp The word “Ecclesiastes” literally means “the preacher.” Thus, Ecclesiastes takes its name from the opening statement of the book, “The words of the Preacher” (1:1). This word “probably indicates one who holds or addresses an assembly…. … Continue reading

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Introduction to Proverbs

by Keith Sharp As the psalms of Israel reached their apex with David, the wisdom literature of the Hebrews ascended to its pinnacle with Solomon, the son of David. When Solomon ascended the throne, the Lord appeared to him in a … Continue reading

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Psalms

Author : Keith Sharp DefinitionA “psalm” is any poem capable of being set to music. There are psalms outside the Book of Psalms (e.g., Exodus 15:1-18, 21; Deuteronomy 32:1-43; chapter 33; 2 Samuel 22:1 – 23:7). The psalms are the … Continue reading

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Job

Author : Keith Sharp Job is doubtless one of the more difficult books of the Bible, both to read and to comprehend. The entire book seems to be shrouded in obscurity. The author and the date of the story are … Continue reading

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Esther

Author : Keith Sharp Author The author of the book is unknown. Theme The theme of Esther is Divine Providence. The book relates a series of events that would seem at first hardly if at all related, but the strands of … Continue reading

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Nehemiah

Author : Keith Sharp Author The book of Nehemiah is named for its author and chief character (1:1). Nehemiah was cupbearer to King Artaxerxes I of Persia (1:11; 2:1), who appointed him governor of Judah for twelve years, from 445 … Continue reading

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Ezra

Author : Keith Sharp Author The book of Ezra is named for its principal character and author (7:11, 27-28). Ezra the Man Ezra was a skilled scribe in the Law of Moses (7:6), an expert in the law (7:11) and … Continue reading

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Second Chronicles

Author : Keith Sharp History Covered Second Chronicles traces the story of God’s ancient people, the  Jews, from the time of Solomon through the historical periods of the Divided Kingdom,  Judah Alone, and the Babylonian Captivity to the decree of … Continue reading

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