1

The Story of Ruth

By Clay Lane

Naomi lost her husband and two sons in Moab, and returned to Bethlehem with only one comfort in her bitterness, her daughter-in-law Ruth.

2

Balaam and His Ass

By Clay Lane

A prophet-for-hire agreed to help Balak, King of Moab, try to do something about the flood of Israelites pouring into his kingdom.

3

The Battle of Jericho

By Clay Lane

The Israelites crossed over into the Land of Promise, only to find their progress barred by the well-fortified city of Jericho.

4

David and Goliath

By Charlotte Yonge

Goliath, a giant of a man from Philistia, has challenged Israel’s warrior-heroes to meet him in single combat, but only a shepherd boy is brave enough to step up.

5

Samson’s Riddle

By Clay Lane

The Israelites under Philistia’s rule might have blended with their heathen masters had not Samson kept stirring up trouble.

6

Deborah and Sisera

By Clay Lane

The Israelites turn to Deborah for help after twenty years under the harsh rule of King Jabin and his stern general Sisera.