The Apostle Paul and Ezra explain that the Old Testament is really about a mystery concealing the person of Jesus.

Scripture References: Isaiah 7, 53; Colossians 1:25-27

Samuel is the last of the prophets who leads Israel. Near his death, the Israelites demand that God give them a king like the other nations have. God allows them to have Saul as their first king.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel; 1 Chronicles 1-10

David follows Saul as king of Israel. David has many great characteristics and talents, but he is beset with character flaws and bad choices.

Scripture References: 1 Samuel 16 - 2 Samuel 12; 1 Chronicles 11-19

David is a man who has a heart like God's. That does not keep him from marrying many wives, having children by those wives, and neglecting their upbringing. The ensuing havoc changes history.

Scripture References: 2 Samuel 13-24

Ruth is the great-grandmother of David. She is from Moab and is included in the family tree of Jesus.

Scripture References: Ruth

The Psalms are the most widely read poems in all history. About half of them are written by David.

Scripture References: Psalms

David conquers the hills city of Jebus. That city is renamed Jerusalem, and becomes a special city loved by God.

Scripture References: 2 Samuel 5; 1 Chronicles 11

King Solomon says he started as the wisest man who ever lived, but slowly fell into idolatry and led his country into destruction.

Scripture References: 1 Kings 1-11; 2 Chronicles 1-9

This episode gives short descriptions of three of the books of poetry in the Bible: Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs.

Scripture References: Proverbs; Ecclesiastes; Song of Songs

Rehoboam follows Solomon as king. Rehoboam unwisely tries to be a harsh king. Ten of the tribes rebel and start their own kingdom. The rebels become known as the Northern Kingdom, and the remnant ruled by Rehoboam is known as the Southern Kingdom.

Scripture References: 1 Kings 11-14; 2 Chronicle...

The kings of the Northern Kingdom lead the nation into the worship of false gods even though the prophets of God contend against them.

Scripture References: 1 Kings 15; 2 Kings 1

The Northern Kingdom is punished by God for their worship of false gods. One notable event happens when a slave girl advises the powerful Naaman to go to Elisha to be healed.

Scripture References: 2 Kings 2-10

Jonah chooses not to go to Ninevah to preach to the people, but God uses a fish to change his mind. God works through a wanton woman to show the Northern Kingdom how much they are displeasing him.

Scripture References: Jonah; 2 Kings 17; Amos; Hosea

An evil queen takes over the Southern Kingdom, but a wise priest saves the Southern Kingdom and replaces her with a young boy.

Scripture References: 2 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 13-24

Isaiah is one of the most famous of the prophets. Much of his work is done during the time of the good king, Hezekiah. After God grants his desire to live longer, Hezekiah makes two devastating mistakes.

Scripture References: 2 Kings 18-20; 2 Chronicles 25-32; Isaiah; Micah

King Josiah is one of the best kings of the Southern Kingdom, but his goodness cannot overcome the evil done under previous kings. The prophet Jeremiah laments as God brings the destruction of the Southern Kingdom.

Scripture References: 2 Kings 21-23; 2 Chronicles 33-36; Zephaniah

Isaiah and Jeremiah discuss some prophets and prophecies, as well as their overall importance to Christians.

Scripture References: 2 Kings 24-25; Jeremiah; Lamentations; Habakkuk

Daniel is an active prophet during the time the Israelites are in exile in Assyria and Babylon. He is very influential in the royal courts.

Scripture References: Daniel; Ezekiel; Obadiah

Queen Esther saves the Jewish people from near destruction by heeding the advice of her uncle.

Scripture References: Zechariah; Haggai; Esther

Ezra is one of the leaders who helps the Jews rebuild Jerusalem when they return from exile. Malachi is the last of the Old Testament prophets, and his words help shape the expectations for a Messiah.

Scripture References: Ezra; Nehemiah; Malachi