In this session of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood talks about the Babylonian Captivity, the decline of Babylon and Rise of Persia, and the return from Babylonian Captivity. The major lesson from this session is that God still remains faithful to his covenant, even in the exile.

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In this week's session Pastor LeeWood walks us through the actual destruction of the Northern Kingdom, Israel, at the hands of the Assyrians, as well as the destruction of the Southern Kingdom, Judah, at the hands of the Babylonians.

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In the 11th week of our series Pastor LeeWood discusses the aftermath of the division of the united monarchy of Israel. By previewing where Israel in the North with Jeroboam leading them and Judah in the South with Rehoboam as king are heading, we get a good survey of what lies ahead for each nation. LeeWood then introduces the origins of the Assyrians, and previews the role they will play in the near future of our narrative.

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Week 10 of our Storyline series sees Pastor LeeWood take a break from the chronological telling of the Old Testament storyline in order to talk about the Role of the Prophets. By discussing how the prophets operated, key themes, and what exactly The Day of the Lord is, we come to fuller understanding as to what the prophets are doing. The key phrase about the prophets is that they "look back to the covenant and speak to our present situation about the future."

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In the ninth week of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood walks us through the ascension and reigns of each of the Israel's first three Kings: Saul, David, and Samson. By looking at their lives and their failures we come to find out that their failures are also our own.

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In the 8th week of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood races through the book of Judges to bring us to the brink of Israel's Monarchy. Through the session we come to see our desperate need for a good king that God will give us.

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In the seventh week of our march through the storyline of the Old Testament Pastor LeeWood explains the end of Numbers, the gist of Deuteronomy, and the major lessons taught in the book of Joshua. With an emphasis on real obedience, LeeWood explains how Joshua learned the lessons being taught through Numbers and Deuteronomy, and passes them on to the next generation during the Conquest of the Land.

In the sixth week of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood races through the book of Numbers (or Bemidbar if you are a Hebrew). By looking at the three encampment sections, and the two road trip scenes we come to realize that God's justice and mercy are taking center stage in this book. LeeWood explains how God's justice and mercy are two indispensable elements to our sanctification.

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In the 5th week of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood closes the book on Exodus. By talking about the culmination of God's deliverance from bondage in Egypt, the Crossing of the Red Sea, and the creation of the covenant with God we see that God is still answering the question "how will relationship be restored?"

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In week 4 of our Storyline series Pastor LeeWood covers Exodus 1-11, with a great focus on chapters one and two. Through this discussion is becomes obvious that themes from Genesis are carrying over, and that God is still working to save His people, even in a very difficult situation.

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