After the death of King Solomon, two of his sons, Rehoboam and Jeroboam, fought for the throne. When Rehoboam harshly raised taxes on the people, the 10 northern tribes rebelled and installed Jeroboam as their king, creating the northern kingdom of Israel. The two southern tribes, Benjamin and Judah, remained with Rehoboam and became the kingdom of Judah.
Most of the Old Testament references to the Holy Spirit involve his work empowering the leaders of Israel to protect the nation. But a second way we see the Spirit of God working in the Old Testament is giving revelation to the prophets.
Introductions to Background, history, chronology and books of the Bible.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Zephaniah.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Jonah.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Obadiah.
One of the main themes in the Old Testament regarding the Holy Spirit is that God empowers Israel’s leaders through His Spirit to bless the nation and keep His covenant promises.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Amos.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Joel.
WitW: Do you know who the Holy Spirit is? The 2020 State of Theology survey shows fewer evangelicals understand the Holy Spirit’s work in salvation. Let’s study the Holy Spirit together.
Study questions, maps, charts, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Habakkuk.
Study questions, maps, charts, key words, history, background, outlines, and links to help you study the Old Testament book of Lamentations.
Krisan Marotta is a Bible teacher and host of Wednesday in the Word, the podcast about what the Bible means and how we know.