When Ezra returned to Jerusalem, he found the people there had once again turned away from God. They had taken foreign wives and were worshipping their gods. This was the same offense that caused the original exile to Babylon. Seeing … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 21: The Wall Rebuilt appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
God had a plan for Esther. His Providence is on display throughout the book bearing her name. Esther replaced Vashti as queen of Persia after the latter refused to obey the command of King Xerxes. Even in this pagan kingdom, … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 20: Esther appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
After 70 years of captivity, the punishment of the Israelites had come to an end. As Isaiah had prophesied, King Cyrus was the instrument of God and commanded that the Jews return to their homeland. The Jews were to return … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 19: The Return appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
Daniel was a loyal and humble servant of the Lord. In all that he did, he followed the Law of God first, then the law of men. Ezekiel even named him alongside Noah and Job in speaking of the most … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 18: The Exile and Daniel appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
Judah was just as idolatrous and evil as Israel. Even though King Hezekiah destroyed the altars dedicated to foreign gods and turned Judah back to the worship of the one, true God, the nation would soon turn away again. Under … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 17: Judah Destroyed appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
The Northern Kingdom never had a good ruler. Starting with their first king, Jeroboam, Israel had embraced idols and the worship of false gods. Their actions violated the covenant that their fathers had made with God. When Hoshea came to … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 16: The Fall And A Good King appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
The Kingdoms were split. The Northern Kingdom of Israel was on a path toward destruction. Each new king was more evil than the one before him. They had forgotten the Lord their God. When King Ahab and his wife, Jezebel, … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 15: Elijah and Elisha appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
The Kingdom was to be torn apart. Because of the sin of Solomon, God had promised that the Kingdom would be ripped away from the son of Solomon. Only the tribe of Judah would remain to the house of David. … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 14: The Two Kingdoms (1 Kings 11-14) appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
Elimelech and Naomi traveled to Moab from Israel to avoid a famine in the land. They along with their two sons, Mahlon and Chilion would be in Moab for 10 years. During that time, their sons married, Mahlon to Ruth and … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 13: Ruth (Ruth 01-04) appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
Solomon was greatly blessed by God. Living in David’s legacy, he began his rule by following the commandments and statues of God. For this reason, God gave him wisdom, honor, and riches. Solomon ruled during the most prosperous time in … Continue reading → The post The Great Story – Week 12: King Solomon (1 Kings 01-11) appeared first on Call Upon The Lord ....
