Esther’s Story … Part 1 (Intro and Chapter 1)
Published: May 14, 2025 (Originally published: November 14, 2004)A Bible Study by Jack Kelley
(NOTE: Ray C. Stedman’s book “The Queen and I” was a major source of inspiration for this series of articles on the Book of Esther.)
This is part of Jack’s, Bible Thru the Eyes of Its Writers series where he tells the stories in first-person—as if the authors were telling the story themselves.
Job’s Story: Part 1
Published: April 28, 2025 (Originally published: August 24, 2003)The Lord said to Job, "Would you discredit my justice? Would you condemn me to justify yourself?"
-Job 40:8
The Passover: History And Prophecy
Published: April 23, 2025 (Originally published: April 12, 2014)The feasts of Israel have both historical and prophetic fulfillments. Today being Passover we'll take a look at the world's oldest continuously celebrated Holy Day from these two perspectives.
Passover and Palm Sunday
Published: April 9, 2025 (Originally published: March 28, 2015)Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it.
The Feast of First Fruits
Published: April 7, 2025 (Originally published: April 18, 2004)But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1 Cor 15:20
1 Cor 15:20
Solving the Three Day Three Night Mystery
Published: April 2, 2025 (Originally published: March 19, 2016)Note: Jack originally published this article in 2003. It remains one of the most popular on this site, and for good reason. It’s a great example of what we love about his studies: taking God at His Word and not relying on human logic or tradition. This study has been an eye opener for so many,
Melchizedek, Jesus, And Us
Published: March 31, 2025 (Originally published: May 11, 2013)The LORD has sworn and will not change his mind: "You are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek." (Psalm 110:4)
David’s Story: Conclusion, 2 Samuel 20-24 and 1 Chronicles 20-29
Published: March 12, 2025 (Originally published: June 4, 2005)The God of Israel spoke, the Rock of Israel said to me: "When one rules over men in righteousness, when he rules in the fear of God, he is like the light of morning at sunrise on a cloudless morning, like the brightness after rain that brings the grass from the earth."
David’s Story: Part 9, 2 Samuel 13-19
Published: March 10, 2025 (Originally published: May 28, 2005)It didn't take long for Nathan's prophecy about my family to start coming true. Remember, the Lord had Nathan tell me that as a consequence of my sin with Bathsheba calamity would come out of my own household. (Warning: Content may not be appropriate for all ages!)
David’s Story, Part 8 , 2 Samuel 8-12
Published: March 5, 2025 (Originally published: May 21, 2005)Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1