

1 Samuel Samuel relates God's establishment of a political system in Israel headed by a human king.It presents an account of the remnant of true faith and piety in the period of the judges through the fall and restoration of Naomi and her daughter-in-law Ruth (an ancestor of King David and Jesus). Ruth The book of Ruth has been called one of the best examples of short narrative ever written.It tells of urgent appeals to God in times of crisis and apostasy, moving the Lord to raise up leaders (judges) through whom He throws off foreign oppressors and restores the land to peace. Judges The book of Judges depicts the life of Israel in the Promised Land-from the death of Joshua to the rise of the monarchy.

After many years of slavery in Egypt and 40 years in the desert, the Israelites were finally allowed to enter the land promised to their fathers. Joshua Joshua is a story of conquest and fulfillment for the people of God.The book is a "pause" before Joshua's conquest begins and a reminder of what God required. Deuteronomy Deuteronomy ("repetition of the Law") serves as a reminder to God's people about His covenant.The book tells of the murmuring and rebellion of God's people and of their subsequent judgment. Numbers Numbers relates the story of Israel's journey from Mount Sinai to the plains of Moab on the border of Canaan.It explains how they are to be his holy people and to worship him in a holy manner.
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It serves as a manual of regulations enabling the holy King to set up his earthly throne among the people of his kingdom.

