Main Idea Nahum warns the wicked city of Nineveh that although God is good (Nahum 1:7), He will punish them for their evil ways (Nahum 1:14). Explanation of Main Idea God is a god of vengeance and wrath, visiting wickedness upon His enemies (Nahum 1:2). He is all-powerful and able to command the mountains…
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Book of Esther Summary
Here’s an overview of the book of Esther, featuring the main idea and it’s explanation, the purpose and main themes of the book, and a section on what it means to us, along with some study questions. Main Idea God works behind the scenes through Queen Esther and her cousin…
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Books of Ezra Nehemiah Summary
The books of Ezra and Nehemiah were, most likely, originally one book (or scroll). Therefore, we are treating them as one book. Here’s my Ezra Nehemiah summary of these great books. Main Idea After living in captivity in a foreign land, the Israelites return to Jerusalem in three waves to…
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Book of Song of Songs Summary
Filled with mystery and delight, the Song of Songs (or Song of Solomon), is all about love. Here’s my summary of this exquisite book. Main Idea Human attraction (Song. 1:16), romantic love (Song. 7:11-13), pursuit (Song. 3:1-4), sexual desire and expression (Song. 5:3-5; Song. 7:1-9) are a wonderful and dynamic…
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Book of Job Summary
The book of Job is one of the wisdom books of the Bible….and for good reason. Here is my summary of the book of Job. Main Idea Human beings are unable to understand why the righteous suffer (Job 28:20-21), but instead are to trust the wisdom of God in how…
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Book of Ecclesiastes Summary
This is an easy book to misunderstand. Here’s my summary of the book of Ecclesiastes. Main Idea It is okay that much of life doesn’t make sense because there are simple God-given pleasures to enjoy (Eccl. 3:13; 5:19) and, ultimately, the fear of God and obedience to Him are what…
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Book of Proverbs Summary
Is the book of Proverbs a book of promises? He is my summary for this amazing book of Proverbs. Main Idea Godly wisdom is highly valuable and necessary for living a successful life (Prov. 1:1-6; Prov. 2) and is available for anyone who seeks it. Explanation of Main Idea The…