Old Testament Survey (OT1) – October 2016

The Old Testament is about 75% of our Bible and forms a critical foundation for Christian beliefs. This course will examine the background, structure, forms, and primary messages of the 39 Old Testament books and how they reflect God’s grace and character – first through the Covenant revelation to the Jewish people, and then as a foundation for the coming of Jesus Christ.

Required text: Nelson’s Complete Book of Bible Maps and Charts

Old Testament Survey, Lecture 1 – Introduction (October 21)

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Pentateuch/Torah: Prologue and Patriarchs (October 28)

Assignment: Nelson, pp. v-21
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Pentateuch/Torah: Redemption and Law (November 4)

Assignment: Nelson, pp. 22-59
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The Former Prophets (November 11)

Assignment: Nelson, pp. 60-78; 85-150
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The Latter Prophets (November 25)

Assignment: Nelson, pp. 339-473

Writings (December 2)

Assignment: Nelson, pp. 139-194; 79-84; 215-217; 229-235

Foundational Books (December 9)

Messianic Prophecy/Bridge to the New Testament (December 16)