Genesis to Revelation: 1 and 2 Samuel Participant Book: A Comprehensive Verse-By-Verse Exploration of the Bible

by Frank Johnson

Overview

Study the books of First and Second Samuel, beginning with Samuel and ending with David's death. Some of the major ideas explored are: God's holy purpose, the nature of sin, God's awesome power, the gift of God's Spirit, obedience to God, the nature of revelation, confidence in God, and politics and faith. More than 3.5 million copies of the series have been sold. This revision of the Abingdon classic Genesis to Revelation Series is a comprehensive, verse-by-verse, book-by-book study of the Bible based on the NIV. These studies help readers strengthen their understanding and appreciation of the Bible by enabling them to engage the Scripture on three levels: What does the Bible say? Questions to consider while reading the passage for each session. What does the passage mean? Unpacks key verses in the selected passage. How does the Scripture relate to my life? Provides three major ideas that have meaning for our lives today. The meaning of the selected passages are made clear by considering such aspects as ancient customs, locations of places, and the meanings of words. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Updates will include: New cover designs. New interior designs. Leader Guide per matching Participant Book (rather than multiple volumes in one book). Updated to 2011 revision of the New International Version Translation (NIV). Updated references to New Interpreters Dictionary of the Bible. Include biblical chapters on the contents page beside session lesson titles for at-a-glance overview of biblical structure. The simple format makes the study easy to use. Each volume is 13 sessions and has a separate leader guide.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781501855528
Publisher:	Abingdon Press
Publication date:	01/15/2019
Series:	Genesis to Revelation Series
Edition description:	Large Print
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Dr. R. Frank Johnson has served as a professor in the Department of Religion and Philosophy at Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida. He is also an ordained United Methodist minister.

Table of Contents

1 Samuel, a Prophet of the Lord (1 Samuel 1-3) 7

2 The Ark of the Covenant (1 Samuel 4-6) 15

3 The People Ask for a King (1 Samuel 7-10) 24

4 The Kingship of Saul (1 Samuel 11-15) 32

5 David's Early Years (1 Samuel 16-20) 41

6 David and Saul (1 Samuel 21-26) 49

7 Saul's Last Days (1 Samuel 27-31) 58

8 David the King (2 Samuel 1-4) 66

9 The Empire of David (2 Samuel 5-8) 74

10 David, Bathsheba, and Solomon (2 Samuel 9-12) 82

11 Absalom's Rebellion (2 Samuel 13-16) 89

12 David Regains His Throne (2 Samuel 17-20) 98

13 The Last Words of David (2 Samuel 21-24) 106

Map: The United Monarchy 114