MARK “The Book of the Servant in Motion”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Immediately" it comes from the Greek Word "eutheos" which means "immediately, straightway." One book, sixteen chapters, and the fastest-paced Gospel in the entire Bible. Mark skips the birth narrative entirely and jumps straight...
MATTHEW “The Book of the Promised King”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Kingdom" it comes from the Greek Word "basileia" which means "kingdom or reign." One book, twenty-eight chapters, and the very first page of the New Testament. Matthew presents Jesus as Israel’s long-awaited Messiah and King,...
NUMBERS “The Book of the Wilderness”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Keep" it comes from the Hebrew Word "shamar" which means "to guard, watch over, and protect." One book, thirty-six chapters, and forty years that did not have to happen. Numbers gets its name from the two censuses taken of Israel’s...
MALACHI “The Book of Persistent Love”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Love" it comes from the Hebrew Word "ahav" which means "genuine covenant affection." One book, four chapters, and the final words of the Old Testament, closing four hundred years of prophetic silence before the New Testament...
ZECHARIAH “The Book of the Pierced King”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Branch" it comes from the Hebrew Word "tsemach" which means "branch, sprout (a Messianic title)." One book, fourteen chapters, and some of the most specific, striking Messianic prophecies found anywhere in the Old Testament....
HAGGAI “The Book of the Stalled Temple”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Glory" it comes from the Hebrew Word "kavod" which means "weight, honor, magnificence." One book, two chapters, and a short, urgent message that got a stalled building project moving again. Haggai speaks to Jewish exiles who had...
ZEPHANIAH “The Book of Singing Over You”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Singing" it comes from the Hebrew Word "rinnah" which means "a ringing, joyful shout." One book, three chapters, and a fierce warning wrapped around one of the most tender promises in the entire Old Testament. Zephaniah prophesies...
HABAKKUK “The Book of the Watchtower”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Faith" it comes from the Hebrew Word "emunah" which means "faith / faithfulness." One book, three chapters, and a prophet who does something almost no other prophet does: argue openly with God. Habakkuk opens by questioning why God...
NAHUM “The Book of Nineveh’s Reckoning”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Avenge" it comes from the Hebrew Word "nakam" which means "to avenge / take vengeance." One book, three chapters, and a message of judgment against the same city Jonah once watched repent generations earlier. Nahum prophesies...
MICAH “The Book of Bethlehem’s Promise”
The Chosen Key Word in this Book is "Walk humbly" it comes from the Hebrew Word "tsanea" which means "a modest, humble posture." One book, seven chapters, and a prophet who ministers at the same time as Isaiah, delivering both sharp warnings against injustice and one...