Deuteronomy

The book of Deuteronomy is a book with the word of the law for the covenant that signifies the second law. It had taken place within Mount Ebal and Mount Gerizim, the mountains located within the central highlands. The main theme in which the book discusses is obedience to god and the laws of the covenant. The people were to observe the laws, then continue on the mountains nearby and discuss what could happen if the laws were not fulfilled. The tribe that was on Mount Gerizim would then affirm the blessing that would become if the laws were to be obeyed. There would be gatherings considered ceremonies to reaffirm the laws, and they would read the laws and become familiar with them; then carry out the laws of the covenant. It is stated there are many curses that were emphasized in the passage in order to warn the covenant of the results of disobedience. There is no information that states there were any gatherings after that, though they believe they may have taken place during the time that the covenant obeyed the laws. The people’s faith and belief’s within the covenant were strong, however, with time the faith eventually withdrew, and the nation suffered exile.
Ruth

The book of Ruth is a historical narrative which took place during the period of the book of Judges. The main theme in this book is allegiance to one another, which is shown by Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz; as well as with all the continued fidelity with god by the people in Moab within the covenant. At this time which the book of Ruth took place; there was a food shortage due to the nation’s disobedience. Ruth then followed Naomi back to Bethlehem, and began working fields for Boaz; as she belonged to Boaz. One night she dressed in her best clothing and visited Boaz, laid at his feet after everyone was asleep, and asked for her rights. The next day he travelled to the city to do so, at that point he had business arrangement to marry Ruth. They then became married and had a child together, a son named Obed. It is shown within this book that with faith in God, your social class can change and you can be accepted within a higher society. Ruth still maintained allegiance to her family, while continuing to trust and follow god.\

Psalms
The book of Psalms is a book of wisdom that gives praise; they are a form of worship to god in the form of prayers, poems, or hymns. Praise psalms are positive words discussing God’s benevolence, and sovereignty. They are broken down into two categories to include the first of poetry regarding god’s general character. Then there are descriptive praise psalms which illustrate God’s greatness. One type of Descriptive praise psalms called a royal psalm describes God’s role as such a great leader and his role as the ‘king over the nation’. Other psalms concentrate on the other performances or deeds God has done. We witnessed in Exodus 15 the psalm Moses had written when God closed the deliverance of the sons of Israel by destroying Pharaoh’s army in the Red Sea.’ Many psalms were from past promises made to god during times of hardship. With Psalm 18, it was written after God had delivered David from Saul. There are over 150 psalms in the collection that are not in any type of specific order. They have and continue to guide the nation in worship of God.
Isaiah
The book of Isaiah the Prophet is one of the most presumptuous stories of all of the prophets. Isaiah’s appears to follow god and his word, and worships what he is told to do; and gives the word of god as he is given. Isaiah was both a prophet and historian, within the book he describes certain events that occurred to the kings in this period; to include Kings Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Within his descriptions he had observed and wrote about include the confrontation between him and Ahaz, an attack on Sennacherib’s, illness that occurred with Hezekiah, and Babylonians visit. The book describes the forthcoming of how God will reign on earth. It shows future events that will occur with God and the nation due to national failure within the Messiah. After the prophecy was written, Isaiah had a son that was called the “Mighty God” and “Everlasting Father”. The second part includes four passages that they named “Servant Songs” after their servants. Also, it included writings about the beginning of the Messiah, as well as writings about Isaiah’s death. There are many arguments that state there are two writers within this story. The story later states that ‘judgment day’ would one day come, and that ‘God would provide a redeemer and a future age when all humankinds would serve Him’ which is a main theme within the book of Isaiah.
Amos
The book of Amos is a book of organized prophecies which are to be read together. Amos was born in Southern Kingdom of Tekoa, not far from Bethlehem. The book began with a ‘condemnation of seven nations in the region, ending with Judah and Israel.’ Though the most important theme for this book would be that the social justness as the necessary interpretation of implementation of religious beliefs and obligations. During this time it is said that there was concern for the people of the covenant becoming disdainful during the time of accomplishment causing the people to become greedy, discrimination, indifference of the poor, and persecution of the poor. It is stated that the key term is “the day of the LORD”; which reverberates about Gods interference in the future and history to ‘advance his overall program’. It could be counted as a good thing or as a period of judgment in a negative way; depending on the way in which it is judged or looked at.