Threatened by men within his government, King David finds safety and security in His gracious God.

In the face of Absalom’s rebellion, King David finds his confidence in God, who will fight for him, deliver him and restore him.

The human rebellion against God is met by God’s anointed Son, who will crush the rebellion and claim His inheritance–to rule over this planet.

The path of the ungodly results in separation from God.

God’s blessings flow to the one who rejects the counsel of the ungodly, the lifestyle of the sinner and identifying with those who mock God—but flow only to the one who finds delight in God’s word.

As Nehemiah returns from Persia, he meets four major crises with fortitude and decisive leadership. He is a model servant leader.

The Exiles finalize the renewal of the Covenant with God and Nehemiah re-populates Jerusalem, while organizing the sacrifices, the priesthood and Levitcal worship in the Temple.

As the Exiles re-affirm their covenant with God, they review His faithfulness and is loyal-covenant love for them.

The Exile community in Jerusalem confesses the sins of the nation and reviews the faithfulness of their Sovereign Creator.

The Jewish Exiles in Jerusalem became the “People of the Book” as they heard Ezra read the Word of God. They engaged the Word with their minds and emotions, which then resulted in obedience.