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A mature Bathsheba stands above ancient Jerusalem with David’s palace visible on the hill behind her. August 31, 2026 · Bible Stories

Bathsheba: A House Beneath the Palace

A Scripture-aware retelling of Bathsheba’s story that distinguishes the biblical record from dramatic reconstruction while tracing sin, judgment, mercy, and covenant responsibility.

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Torah Studies Week 1: Ten-Question Summary Test

Coverage: Genesis 1–11 Suggested time: 25–30 minutes Directions: Use complete sentences for explanation questions. The ordering question may be answered as a numbered sequence. Include chapter and verse references when requested. Questions […]

Read lesson → Generations travel along a long road while Noah and his household build a great wooden ark beneath gathering storm clouds. August 16, 2026 · Daily Logs

Torah Studies Week 1, Day 3: Death, Corruption, and Noah

Primary passage: Genesis 5–6 Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Suggested rhythm: Read Scripture 10–15 minutes; study the notes 5–7 minutes; answer the questions 5–8 minutes; pray for about 1 minute. Study rule: Read […]

Read lesson → Noah, his wife, their three adult sons and their wives stand beside the ark with pairs of animals as a rainbow spans the clearing sky. August 16, 2026 · Daily Logs

Torah Studies Week 1, Day 4: Flood, Rescue, and Covenant

Primary passage: Genesis 7–9 Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Suggested rhythm: Read Scripture 10–15 minutes; study the notes 5–7 minutes; answer the questions 5–8 minutes; pray for about 1 minute. Study rule: Read […]

Read lesson → Families carrying belongings move in different directions from an unfinished ancient brick tower and city. August 16, 2026 · Daily Logs

Torah Studies Week 1, Day 5: Nations and Babel

Primary passage: Genesis 10–11 Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Suggested rhythm: Read Scripture 10–15 minutes; study the notes 5–7 minutes; answer the questions 5–8 minutes; pray for about 1 minute. Study rule: Read […]

Read lesson → A flourishing creation with sea, land, plants, animals, sun, moon, stars, and two human stewards in a garden. August 16, 2026 · Daily Logs

Torah Studies Week 1, Day 1: Creation and God’s Image

Primary passage: Genesis 1–2 Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Suggested rhythm: Read Scripture 10–15 minutes; study the notes 5–7 minutes; answer the questions 5–8 minutes; pray for about 1 minute. Study rule: Read […]

Read lesson → Adam and Eve leave the guarded garden while two brothers and an offering scene show sin spreading into family conflict. August 16, 2026 · Daily Logs

Torah Studies Week 1, Day 2: Sin, Exile, and Mercy

Primary passage: Genesis 3–4 Estimated time: 20–30 minutes Suggested rhythm: Read Scripture 10–15 minutes; study the notes 5–7 minutes; answer the questions 5–8 minutes; pray for about 1 minute. Study rule: Read […]

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