Bible lessons

Numbers 31:1–54

Israel's Campaign against Midian

Israel fought Midian, and afterward Moses and Eleazar counted, purified, and divided the spoil as God commanded.

Numbers 33:50–35:34

Canaan's Boundaries, Leaders and Refuge Cities

This passage sets out how Israel was to live in Canaan: removing idol worship, receiving defined tribal land, appointing leaders, giving towns to Levites, and handling killings with refuge cities and formal judgement.

Deuteronomy 4:1–5:4; Deuteronomy 5:22–11:32

Moses Calls Israel to Faithfulness

Moses calls Israel to listen carefully, remember what Yahweh has done, and stay faithful in the land they are about to enter. This speech ties life, blessing, and covenant loyalty closely together.

Deuteronomy 12:1–16:17

Worship, Giving and the Festivals in Deuteronomy

Deuteronomy 12:1 to 16:17 gives laws for worship, food, giving, release and yearly feasts. The passage repeatedly shows that Israel was to worship Yahweh as he commanded, remember redemption from Egypt, and include others in shared rejoicing and provision.

Deuteronomy 16:18–19:21

Leaders, Witnesses and Justice

This law passage sets out how Israel was to appoint leaders, test evidence and deal with serious wrongdoing in the land Yahweh gives. It ties justice, worship and truthful speech closely together.

Deuteronomy 20:1–26:19

War, Family and Community Laws

Deuteronomy 20:1 to 26:19 gathers many laws for Israel’s life in the land, from battle and households to justice, worship and care for vulnerable people. This guide maps the passage’s law units in order.

Deuteronomy 27:1–30:20

Covenant Blessings, Curses and the Choice of Life

Deuteronomy 27 to 30 gathers Moses’ covenant teaching into a clear choice. Israel is told to remember Yahweh’s law, hear blessings and curses, and understand that life in the land is tied to loving and obeying Yahweh.

Deuteronomy 31:9–13; Deuteronomy 31:24–29

Reading and Preserving the Law

This passage shows Moses writing the law, giving it to priests and elders, and commanding that it be read to all Israel. It also explains why Moses commanded the book to be placed beside the ark and why that mattered.

Judges 10:6–11:40

Jephthah and His Vow

As Israel suffered under Ammon, Jephthah became their leader, won the battle, and then faced the grief of his own rash vow.

Judges 12:1–7

Jephthah and the Conflict with Ephraim

After Jephthah’s victory over Ammon, a bitter quarrel with Ephraim turned into a tragic fight.

Judges 19:1–21:25

The Crime at Gibeah and War with Benjamin

A terrible crime at Gibeah led Israel into grief, civil war, and even more sinful choices.

1 Samuel 28:1–25

Saul and the Medium at Endor

On a fearful night before battle, Saul looked for help in a place he himself had once forbidden.

2 Samuel 3:6–39

Abner Comes to David and Is Killed

Abner offered to help bring Israel to David, but the meeting was followed by treachery, death, and public mourning.

2 Samuel 4:1–12

Ish-bosheth Is Killed

After Ish-bosheth was killed, David made it clear that he would not welcome murder as a path to the throne.

2 Samuel 13:1–22

Amnon and Tamar

A painful part of David’s family story shows Tamar being deceived, assaulted, and left in deep sorrow.

1 Kings 21:1–29

Naboth's Vineyard

King Ahab wanted a vineyard, but greed, lies, and abuse of power brought great injustice.

2 Kings 8:25–10:36; 2 Chronicles 22:1–9

Jehu's Rise and the Fall of Ahab's House

Jehu's sudden rise to power brought a severe and unsettling end to Ahab's royal house.

Nehemiah 9:1–10:39

The People's Confession and Covenant

Nehemiah 9:1–10:39 shows a gathered people confessing sin, praising Yahweh, remembering his dealings with Israel, and putting their response into a written covenant with clear commitments.

Judith 9:1–14

Judith's Prayer

Judith 9 records a prayer from the Catholic additional book of Judith. In this passage, Judith humbles herself before God, remembers his past acts, describes the Assyrian threat, and asks him to act so his name is known.

Catholic additional books

Judith 16:1–17

Judith's Song of Thanksgiving

Judith 16:1–17 is a thanksgiving song from the Catholic additional book of Judith. It calls God’s people to praise, remembers a deadly threat, and ends by honouring the Lord’s power, mercy, and judgment.

Catholic additional books

Judith 16:21–25

Judith's Later Life

These verses close the book by recording Judith’s later years. The passage stays brief and factual, noting where she lived, how she was regarded, what happened at her death, and the peace remembered in her days.

Catholic additional books

Esther (Greek) 10:4–13

Mordecai Explains His Dream

Mordecai explains his dream after the events it pointed to. He says the dream came from God, its details proved true, and its meaning shows God’s rescue, vindication, and remembrance of his people.

Greek source variant

2 Maccabees 14:37–46

Razis Resists Arrest

When Nicanor sent soldiers to seize Razis in Jerusalem, the siege ended in a desperate and tragic death.