Rex Beck

Quick Intro to Job

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Job answers the question, "why do people who are faithful to God suffer?" Job was one of the most pious, integrous and dignified worshippers of God. He was respected by young and old and very kind. But Satan came to God and asked him how Job would respond if things…
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Quick Intro to Esther

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The story of Esther takes place in Susa, at the same time as some Jewish captives in Babylon have returned to rebuild the temple of the Lord in Jerusalem. It is mainly a story of God's sovereignty, although it doesn't even mention God once in the book. Esther becomes queen…
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Quick Intro to Nehemiah

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Nehemiah describes the third wave of people who returned to Jerusalem 13 years after Ezra journeyed there to teach the Law. Nehemiah, overcomes much opposition in many forms from the people around the city, and builds the wall. The book describes an inspiring story of the people all working together,…
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