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The Exile of the South (S&T Courses Samples #128)
The Southern Kingdom of Judah continued to exist for approximately 150 years after Israel fell to Assyria in 722 BC. During that time there were some terrific highs and terrifying lows for the Davidic Kingdom. We see...
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The Exile of the North (S&T Course Samples #127)
God was patient and gentle with Israel for 200 years. Over and over again he called Israel to repent of their sins and come to him with open arms. Yet, they never did. The consequences of such impenitent, hard hearts...
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Approaching Exile (S&T Course Samples #126)
After the ministries of God's prophets Elijah and Elisha, Israel still persists in sin. As a consequence, further curses of the Deuteronomic covenant are unleashed resulting in war, famine, draught, and general...
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Elisha: The Spiritual Firstborn Son (S&T Course Samples #125)
If Elijah is "the father of the prophets," as we saw in Lesson 6, then his firstborn son will be his young protégée Elisha, who faithfully proclaims repentance and mercy to Israel. Elisha's ministry further develops...
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Elijah: The Father of Prophets (S&T Course Samples #124)
Elijah is the first of the great prophets in the Old Testament. In fact, he is called "the father of prophets" and for good reason. All of his miracles and deeds look backward to Moses and the Exodus on the one hand...
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The Divorce of David's Kingdom (S&T Course Samples #123)
Because of Solomon's sins, the kingdom was to be torn away from him as the prophet Ahijah foretold. However, this tearing away should be understood as a "divorce" between the Davidic king and the tribes of Israel....
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Solomon's Mission to the Nations and Jesus Christ. (S&T Course Samples #122)
Solomon was given an abundance of grace, blessings, and wisdom to bless not only Israel, but all the gentile nations surrounding him. And that is exactly what we see happening at the high point of his life right...
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Solomon's Glorious Temple (S&T Course Samples #121)
The construction of the Temple is arguably the high point of the entire Old Testament. It marks the occasion when Israel finally has "rest" from her enemies all around her in order to enter into the "Sabbath Rest" of...
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Solomon the Wise (S&T Course Samples #120)
The beginning Solomon's reign was marked by some key dramatic problems, but he proved to be both humble and wise to establish the kingdom that was destined for him.
Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Solomon the Wise...
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An Introduction to 1-2 Kings (S&T Course Samples #113)
It is always helpful and productive to spend some time looking at the introductory topics of a new book. We'll quickly cover issues like the title, dating, authorship, etc. of 1-2 Kings, but spend more time...
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David's Bitter-Sweet Return To Jerusalem (S&T Course Samples #112)
David's return to Jerusalem was not the triumphant victory and relief many thought it should be. He regained his throne but at the cost of his Absalom's life. Fully aware that such violence was the temporal...
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David's Fall From Grace (S&T Course Samples #111)
David's sins are infamous, but how could he have committed such crimes after all that God had done for him throughout his life and sworn to him through the covenant just a few chapters prior? David's fall teaches us a...
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