The book of Job is a well-known story of a man who experienced extreme suffering. In the end, he submitted to his sovereign God. We see Christ revealed as our Living Redeemer.

In the book of Esther, the Jews face the threat of certain death. But Esther intercedes to help provide relief & deliverance for God’s people. The story of Easter tells the same story, as Christ is revealed as our Sovereign Deliverer.

Like Ezra, Nehemiah brings a group of exiles back to Jerusalem to rebuild the city. While Ezra was focused on the temple and reforms among the people, Nehemiah led Israel to rebuild the city walls. In the book of Nehemiah, we see Christ as our Rebuilding Leader.

In the book of Ezra, God’s people return from exile and rebuild the temple. Ezra serves the people as a priest and scribe, pointing us toward Christ as our Devoted Priest.

The books of 1-2 Chronicles revisit the life of David and the righteous kings who followed in his ways. The temple also plays a role as the place of God’s presence amongst his people. Christ is revealed as our Glorious Temple.

The books of 1-2 Kings show us the downfall of the united kingdom of Israel under David and Solomon to the divided kingdom under many kings, many of whom were evil. Though God’s people are often unfaithful, God proves himself faithful. Christ is revealed as our Covenant Keeper.

The books of 1st-2nd Samuel transition us from the time of the judges to the era of the kings. During this time, Israel’s greatest king, David, rises to power. In his example, we see Christ revealed as our Compassionate King.

The book of Ruth tells the story of a Jewish mother, Naomi, and her Moabite daughter-in-law, Ruth. They experience brokenness and loss, yet God provides for them through a kinsman-redeemer named Boaz. Christ is revealed in Ruth as our true and better kinsman-redeemer.

The book of Judges tell the story of Israel’s failure to follow the Lord, and the Lord’s provision of judges, or deliverers, who would save them. Judges reveals Christ as our Strong Deliverer.

The book of Joshua reveals Christ as our Conquering Warrior. He is the one who defeats our enemies and leads us into rest!