Many Jews disobey God. Armies from other lands take them captive. Herod becomes the king over the Jews.

The prophets preach about Jesus Christ. They tell of His birth, life, death, and resurrection.

Job is a very righteous man. God knew that Job would remain righteous even if he was tried in all things. Satan could not destroy Job's faith.

Esther, a Jew, is chosen as the new queen. Esther saves her people by revealing wicked Haman's plan.

The Jews return to Jerusalem and rebuild the temple. Some wicked men try to stop them. The prophets Ezra and Nehemiah give them instructions.

King Darius issues a law to kill all those who pray to God. Daniel continues to pray and is thrown into the lions' den. God saves him from injury.

Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego refuse to pray to an idol. The king throws them into a hot furnace, and God saves them.

Daniel interprets the king's dream. The dream means the gospel will be preached all over the world. Daniel becomes leader over all the land.

Daniel and his friends obey God and request healthy food instead of meat and wine.

Wicked kings rule in Jerusalem. Prophets warn the people, but they do not listen. Babylon conquers them.