The Psalms proclaim that the man who confesses his sins is freed from guilt and truly blessed. To hold onto our sins causes us terrible suffering that affects our entire person. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "Psalms 31-41," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

Psalm 22 is one of the most famous christological prophecies in the Old Testament. Jesus quotes it from the cross intentionally to show that his passion and glorification was graphically foretold and is now fulfilled.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Psalms 22-31," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

Psalms 11-21 continue to develop the main themes of Psalms 1-2, which are the way of the righteous vs. the way of the wicked, and the suffering, yet righteous king who cries out to God for deliverance from his enemies. These psalms beautifully depict how we are to trust in God and praise him no matter the situation. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Psalms 11-21," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

Psalms 1-2 form the introduction for the entire Psalter and are incredibly important for understanding its major themes and lessons. Indeed, Psalm 2 is so crucial that it is one of the most quoted psalms in the New Testament. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Psalms 1-10," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

The Psalms are arguably the most popular book of the Old Testament. Indeed, St. Thomas Aquinas says that they contain the whole of Theology within them and St. Anthanasius says they are a mirror for the soul! It's worth our time to study them! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Psalms," from Dr. Nick's course, "Psalms: Lift Up Your Hearts." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

2 Maccabees closes on a very high note with the story of how God's great mercy is poured out upon his people because of the faithful prayers of the Jewish martyrs. God's wrath turned to mercy. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "Wrath Turns to Mercy (2 Mac 8-15)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

2 Maccabees zooms in on the story of the rededication of the Temple and the crushing Hellenistic persecution with some pretty gruesome and yet inspiring details missing in 1 Maccabees. The book opens by connecting the events of Hanukkah with past stories of Israel's temple.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Faithful Saints and Martyrs (2 Mac 1-7)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

After the death of Judas Maccabeus, his brothers Jonathan and Simon carry the torch to further free Judea from the Greek tyranny. As they make great strides towards freedom, even forming what became known as the Hasmonean Dynasty, proverbial cracks begin to form in the foundation which will ultimately lead many argue whether or not their rule is legitimate.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "From Maccabees to Hasmoneans (1 Mac 9:23—16:24)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

The persecutions leveled by Antiochus IV against the Jewish people lead to the courageous resistance movement under the leadership of Judas Maccabeus. For the first time in salvation history we see serious religious persecution and martyrdom of God's people. Many suffer and die willingly for the faith, but just war is also an option to defend God and country. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Defending God and Country (1 Mac 1:1-9:22)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

The era of Hellenization was fierce, both in terms of the oppression against the Jews, and with respect to the zealous faith of God's people who chose to fight for God, the law, and the Temple! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Maccabees," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Maccabees: Zealous For The Faith." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Queen Esther proves to be incredibly brave and heroic by approaching King Ahasuerus on her own. She is risking her life by doing so, but it is worth the risk to save the lives of her people. Yet, we see once again how God listens to the heartfelt prayers of his saints and governs all things according to his purposes.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Esther Intercedes for the Jews," from Dr. Nick's course, "Esther: The Intercessory Queen." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

God reveals the upcoming days of persecution and battle in an apocalyptic dream to a faithful Jew named Mordecai. In this dream, two dragons will battle each other and the righteous people will overcome the wrath of the nations. Such is the plot for the rest of the book of Esther, where God will providentially care for his people even when they face imminent genocide. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "The Jews Face Imminent Genocide," from Dr. Nick's course, "Esther: The Intercessory Queen." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

The Book of Esther records another epic story of how God delivers his people from disaster through an unlikely source. However, reading Esther can be very confusing in English Bibles because of the manuscript tradition that mixes up many of the chapters and verses. Let's examine why that is. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Esther," from Dr. Nick's course, "Esther: The Intercessory Queen." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

The situation couldn't be bleaker for the Jews in Bethulia. They're hungry, thirsty, and desperate. It's precisely at this moment that God will use Judith, a wise, beautiful, and brave widow, to deliver his people. Her actions are not only significant for her city, but point to the greatest act of salvation for all of humanity. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Judith Delivers the Jews," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judith: Blessed Among Women." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

Judith 1-7 forms the first half of the book which focuses on painting a portrait of the enemy, who by all accounts is overwhelmingly powerful and unstoppable. Nebuchadnezzar sends his commander-in-chief Holofernes to subdue all peoples who oppose him. Everyone submits quickly to this juggernaut, except for the Jews. They pray and work hard to defend themselves, but things have become desperate and now they must trust God until the very end, or surrender as well. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Holofernes Wars Against the Nations," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judith: Blessed Among Women." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Judith is an epic account of how God delivers his people from conquest through the wisdom and resourcefulness of Judith, a wise and beautiful heroine. However, before diving into the text, it's very important to lay the foundation for the book of Judith in terms of its title, authorship, dating, literary genre, main themes, typology, etc.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "An Introduction to the Book of Judith," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judith: Blessed Among Women." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Tobit's epic saga began in lesson 2 with "God's faithful suffering in exile." We've come full circle now and see "God's faithful rejoicing in exile." Sorrow has turned to joy, misery to praise. Hidden in the story are phenomenal typological connections as Tobit represents Israel and Tobias represents Jesus. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "God's Faithful Rejoicing in Exile," from Dr. Nick's course, "Tobit: God's Faithful Remnant in Exile." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish    

Confident that God will hear his prayer for a quick death, Tobit prepares his son Tobias for a journey to retrieve a silver deposit he made years prior. Though blind, Tobit sees far clearer than anyone on what true wealth is and isn't. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Raphael Heals God's Faithful in Exile," from Dr. Nick's course, "Tobit: God's Faithful Remnant in Exile." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Tobit was a righteous man his entire life, both before and after he was exiled from the Northern Kingdom. He is faithful to God, the Temple, the law, and his kinsmen. He is the model Israelite.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "God's Faithful Suffering in Exile," from Dr. Nick's course, "Tobit: God's Faithful Remnant in Exile." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Tobit is a fantastic book. It's a true historical account filled with powerful religious truths about how God provides for those who are faithful to Him, his law, and each other. Indeed, Tobit's very name points to God's goodness! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "An Introduction to the Book of Tobit," from Dr. Nick's course, "Tobit: God's Faithful Remnant in Exile." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

The Southern Kingdom of Judah continued to exist for approximately 150 years after Israel fell to Assyria in 722 BC. During that time there were some terrific highs and terrifying lows for the Davidic Kingdom. We see some phenomenal efforts at reform in the reigns of Hezekiah and Josiah, but it's too little too late for a people who seem hell-bent on rejecting God's call for repentance. Babylon will come to Jerusalem to destroy the city and Solomon's temple, a truly tragic and horrific event. The Kingdom has completed its path from "glory to exile" in 586 BC. Yet, God always gives hope through the ministry of the prophets! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 10, "The Exile of the Southern Kingdom" (2 Kings 18-25)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish      

God was patient and gentle with Israel for 200 years. Over and over again he called Israel to repent of their sins and come to him with open arms. Yet, they never did. The consequences of such impenitent, hard hearts was exile, just as Moses had foretold in the Book of Deuteronomy. Thus, the Kingdom of Israel in the North fell to the mighty Assyrian Empire in the war 722 B.C. Even in this calamitous event, God still promised the hope of restoration! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 9, "The Exile of the Northern Kingdom" (2 Kings 14-17)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish      

After the ministries of God's prophets Elijah and Elisha, Israel still persists in sin. As a consequence, further curses of the Deuteronomic covenant are unleashed resulting in war, famine, draught, and general unrest. God purges the House of Ahab through King Jehu, but the house of David is nearly wiped out as a consequence. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 8, "Approaching Exile" (2 Kings 8-13)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish    

If Elijah is "the father of the prophets," as we saw in Lesson 6, then his firstborn son will be his young protégée Elisha, who faithfully proclaims repentance and mercy to Israel. Elisha's ministry further develops the themes of the New Exodus begun by Elijah. The typological connections with Jesus abound as Elisha is an amazing prefigurement of Jesus Christ. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 7, "Elisha: The Spiritual Firstborn Son" (2 Kings 1-7)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish    

Elijah is the first of the great prophets in the Old Testament. In fact, he is called "the father of prophets" and for good reason. All of his miracles and deeds look backward to Moses and the Exodus on the one hand and on the other hand they point forward to Jesus Christ, the one who accomplishes the true and definitive Exodus! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 6, "Elijah: The Father of Prophets (1 Kings 17-22)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Because of Solomon's sins, the kingdom was to be torn away from him as the prophet Ahijah foretold. However, this tearing away should be understood as a "divorce" between the Davidic king and the tribes of Israel. This terrible split was brought about by the abusive and violent words of Rehoboam, Solomon's very unwise heir, and won't be remedied until the new son of David, Jesus Christ, comes to heal this deep wound and lovingly bring Israel back to himself.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "The Divorce of David's Kingdom (1 Kings 12-16)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

Solomon was given an abundance of grace, blessings, and wisdom to bless not only Israel, but all the gentile nations surrounding him. And that is exactly what we see happening at the high point of his life right before his tragic fall from grace. Because Solomon is a type of Jesus we will see these high points of his reign perfectly fulfilled by Jesus, who will bring salvation to the whole world.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Solomon's Fall From Grace (1 Kings 9-11)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

The construction of the Temple is arguably the high point of the entire Old Testament. It marks the occasion when Israel finally has "rest" from her enemies all around her in order to enter into the "Sabbath Rest" of covenantal communion with God in holy worship. The Temple is not just for Jews, however, but also for all the nations who will hear of God's holy name and come to worship him as well.Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Solomon's Glorious Temple (1 Kings 5-8)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

The beginning Solomon's reign was marked by some key dramatic problems, but he proved to be both humble and wise to establish the kingdom that was destined for him. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Solomon the Wise (1 Kings 1-4)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish  

It is always helpful and productive to spend some time looking at the introductory topics of a new book. We'll quickly cover issues like the title, dating, authorship, etc. of 1-2 Kings, but spend more time understanding the crucial key themes and typological connections that we'll study in various parts of this course. The connections between the overarching structure of 1-2 as it relates to the ministry of Jesus is especially interesting! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "An Introduction to 1-2 Kings," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Kings: The Glory and Exile of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

David's return to Jerusalem was not the triumphant victory and relief many thought it should be. He regained his throne but at the cost of his Absalom's life. Fully aware that such violence was the temporal consequences of his own sins, David must carry on to preserve the peace and unity of his kingdom. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 10, "David's Final Years (2 Sam 19-24)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

David's sins are infamous, but how could he have committed such crimes after all that God had done for him throughout his life and sworn to him through the covenant just a few chapters prior? David's fall teaches us a lot about how to avoid similar grave sins by being occupied with good things and weeding our gardens. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 9, "David's Fall From Grace (2 Sam 11-18)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

The theological highpoint of both books of Samuel, and arguably even of the entire Old Testament, is the Davidic Covenant found in 2 Sam 7. God has been establishing covenants with his people going all the way back to Adam. Now, in the final covenant of the Old Testament, God is doing something truly spectacular with David and his progeny that will only be perfectly fulfilled in Jesus Christ. To understand the Davidic covenant is essential to understand the new and eternal covenant of our Lord. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 8, "The Davidic Covenant (2 Sam 7-10)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

David trusted in God with heroic patience for many years while running from Saul before he became king, but when he did it was only over the tribe of Judah from Hebron. He had to wait many more years before he could become king over all 12 tribes. Once that happened, he made Jerusalem his political and religious capital, fulfilling many significant passages of Mosaic Law. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 7, "David Enthroned in Jerusalem (2 Sam 1-6)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

David's many years in exile were undoubtedly very painful, stressful, and confusing. His king and father-in-law relentlessly pursues David all over the country to kill him for no reason at all. Yet, David never lifts a hand against Saul and thereby proves that David is faithful and loyal whereas Saul is not. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 6, "David in Exile (1 Sam 21-31)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish

David, unlike Saul, is a king unlike all others. His heart belongs to God and therefore God is with him in all that he does. He is anointed king and goes to fight Israel's enemies, most famously the giant Goliath. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "David: A King Unlike All Others (1 Sam 16-20)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition

In between Saul's anointing in 1 Sam 9-11 and Saul's fall from grace in 1 Sam 13-15, Samuel gives his farewell speech that sounds awfully familiar. Indeed, as a New Moses, Samuel's echoes the words of Moses' farewell speech in Deuteronomy. The gist of both men's words are be faithful, love God, or things won't go well for you! Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "The Fall of King Saul (1 Sam 12-15)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition

The transition between the era of the Judges and the era of the Monarchy isn't a smooth one. Israel sinfully asks for a king to "be like all the other nations," which is a rejection of both God and their unique vocation to be God's special possession. Saul is "the one asked for," and he'll demonstrate it in various ways throughout his reign.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 3, "Saul: A King Like All Others (1 Sam 8-11)," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition

Samuel is arguably the greatest of all the Biblical "judges" during this period of salvation history, which is a welcome change from the stories of those in the book of Judges. Samuel's entire life is filled with grace, faith, and strength, beginning from the moment he is born, to his upbringing before God in the courts of the Tabernacle, to the definitive day he assumes his holy leadership of Israel and leads them to repentance and victory over the Philistines.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Samuel: Priest, Prophet, Judge," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition  

It's important to set the stage before beginning to study any Biblical book. This lesson will review topics like the title, dating, authorship, structure, main themes, typological connections of 1-2 Samuel. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "A General Introduction to 1-2 Samuel," from Dr. Nick's course, "1-2 Samuel: The Rise of the Davidic Kingdom." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition    

The first verses of the book of Ruth set the plot for the story. We learn about the historical, geographical, and theological contexts as well as the cast of characters, whose names reveal much about the roles in the drama. It's a story about a family, but also the overall family of God. Enjoy this sample from Lesson 2, "Ruth: A Woman of Worth (chs. 1-4)," from Dr. Nick's short course on the book of Ruth. Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition    

There is more than meets the eye with this little book of the Old Testament. It describes a beautiful love story between a man a woman, but more so between God and humanity.   Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "A General Introduction to Ruth," from Dr. Nick's course, "Ruth: A Woman of Worth." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition    

The time period of the Judges is filled with social, moral, and religious chaos all because "they did whatever was right in their own eyes." Such is the "dictatorship of relativism" that plagued their culture and ours today.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 5, "The Dictatorship Of Relativism (chs. 17-21)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judges: Cycles of Sin and Mercy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition    

Samson is undoubtably the most popular and well-known Judge, but unfortunately he is also the most frustrating. He is born with many indications of being great man and leader, but his personal sins will keep him from true glory.  Enjoy this sample from Lesson 4, "Samson: A Failed Hero (chs. 13-16)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judges: Cycles of Sin and Mercy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition    

Gideon is a complicated figure with some good traits, but mostly bad ones. However, he began decently well, with his call echoing the vocation of Moses himself. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 3, "The Decline of the Judges (chs. 7-12)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judges: Cycles of Sin and Mercy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition  

Judges begins with a description of the stunted military, political, and theological advancement of the Israelites as they try to inhabit the land. All of it is due to their inability to follow through with their promises to be faithful to God. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 2, "A New Generation of Covenant Infidelity (chs. 1-6)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judges: Cycles of Sin and Mercy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition  

Reading the book of Judges can set us on edge. Who are these people and how can they be considered God's leaders when they're so flawed? Enjoy this sample of Lesson 1, "A General Introduction to Judges," from Dr. Nick's course, "Judges: Cycles of Sin and Mercy." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition  

Joshua's final words to Israel strongly echo Moses's farewell speech. That's not an accident. Joshua is reinforcing the lessons Moses gave, namely, Israel must freely choose to love and serve God with all their hearts and eliminate the various forms of idolatry and sin that threaten them. Enjoy this sample of Lesson 5, "Choose Whom You Will Serve (chs. 22-24)," from Dr. Nick's course, "Joshua: God's Promise Fulfilled." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish. 🚨Please visit — 💻 https://www.scriptureandtradition.com 💻 — to join our community of students, attend live lectures, and access my growing audio library of Bible studies with detailed accompanying lesson notes 📖! 🔥 You can also catch me on: ✅ www.youtube.com/c/nicholaslebish  ✅ www.tiktok.com/@scriptureandtradition ✅ www.instagram.com/drnicholaslebish ✅ www.facebook.com/scriptureandtradition