Old Testament Survey I

1 Old Testament Survey I A Christ-Centered Approach to Studying Jesus bible student s workbook Old Testament Survey I A Christ-Centered Approach to Studying Jesus bible student s workbook Bethlehem College & Seminary 720 13th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55415 | | 2016 by Bethlehem College & SeminaryAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, modified, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the copyright taken from The Holy bible , English Standard Version.

2 Copyright 2007 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Old Testament Survey IA Christ-Centered Approachto Studying Jesus Biblestudent's workbookTable of Contents Course Syllabus 1 Lesson 1 Jesus' bible : An Overview 3 Lesson 2 Getting the Big Picture 17 Lesson 3 Genesis Part 1 43 Lesson 4 Genesis Part 2 75 Lesson 5 Exodus 99 Lesson 6 Leviticus 123 Lesson 7 Numbers 149 Lesson 8 Deuteronomy 171 Lesson 9 Joshua 195 Lesson 10 Judges 217 Lesson 11 1 2 Samuel 235 Lesson 12 1 2 Kings 259 Appendices Appendix A: Key Chapters for bible Reading 285 Appendix B.

3 Big-Picture bible Resources for Children 2871syllabus Old Testament Survey IA Christ-Centered Approach to Studying Jesus' Biblesyllabus Course DescriptionOld Testament Survey I: A Christ-Centered Approach to Studying Jesus bible is intended to Survey the message of the Old Testament , both at the individual book level and at the canonical level. That is, students will not only grasp the main message of each individual book of the Old Testament , but they will understand how that message contributes to the overall message of the bible . Emphasis will be given to tracing the flow of redemptive history from the beginning of time until the inter-testamental period, showing how the entire Old Testament points to, prepares the way for, and is fulfilled by Jesus the Messiah.

4 This will be accomplished by reading What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About in its entirety and the majority of Dominion and Dynasty, as well as by first-hand study of some of the key biblical passages throughout the Old Testament . ObjectivesThis course is designed to accomplish specific objectives. A student successfully completing this course should be able to: Articulate the significance of the Old Testament for Christians today. Explain the central message of each individual book of the Old Testament . Explain how each book contributes to the overall message of the bible .

5 Understand how key biblical passages from the Old Testament fit into the storyline of redemptive history. Every lesson will compel the student to read and meditate on the Word. Our desire is to encourage students to be Bereans (cf. Acts 17:11). Understand how the entire Old Testament points to, prepares the way for, and is fulfilled by Jesus the Messiah. Discuss and apply the biblical truth that is presented in the curriculum. Magnify the worth of God in a more meaningful and personal way by treasuring him in their heart above all else. We recognize that this, the ultimate objective of the course, is impossible apart from the grace of God in the working of the Holy Spirit, who exalts the risen Lord, Jesus Testament Survey I Required books (Textbooks) An English version of the bible (all quotes in this curriculum will come from the English Standard Version [ESV] unless otherwise noted).

6 Jason DeRouchie, ed., What the Old Testament Authors Really Cared About (Grand Rapids: Kregel Academic & Professional, 2013). (abbreviated: WOTARCA) Stephen Dempster, Dominion and Dynasty: A Theology of the Hebrew bible (Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 2003). (abbreviated: DD) RequirementsStudents are expected to prepare for Lessons 2-12 by completing the lesson pages in a sequential order. Therefore, for each lesson a student should read the Introduction and the Lesson Objectives. Then the student should read the remainder of the lesson, answer the 20 questions contained therein, and complete all the required reading and the integrative assignment.

7 The student may then review the discussion questions and record their own discussion question(s). Each lesson s workload has been divided into five daily assignments for the convenience of the not required, a student may choose to read the book of the bible that corresponds to each week s lesson. Another option is to read only the Key Chapters for bible Reading that correspond to each week s lesson (~1 2 ). These may be found in Appendix will pass this course if they attend at least 10 class sessions and complete all the assignments. Please contact the instructor with any problems or concerns.

8 ScheduleLessonDateLesson Title1 Jesus' bible : An Overview2 Getting the Big Picture3 Genesis Part 14 Genesis Part 25 Exodus6 Leviticus7 Numbers8 Deuteronomy9 Joshua10 Judges111 2 Samuel121 2 Kings3 Jesus bible : An Overview Jesus bible : An Overview IntroductionFor many Christians today the Old Testament gets overshadowed by the New Testament , which generally receives far greater attention from the pulpit and individual bible reading. The result is that few people have a solid understanding of the Old Testament , its message, and its lasting value for Christians today.

9 For many, the Old Testament consists of little more than a handful of familiar stories sprinkled among more obscure ones. Little connection is drawn between the two testaments, and, consequently, the crucial import of the Old Testament message is rarely appreciated when one reads the New Testament . Some believe that the most Christians can glean from the Old Testament is moral examples some to be imitated and some to be avoided. And some would go so far as to say that the Old Testament has minimal value for the New Testament is this the correct way to view the Old Testament ?

10 After all, it does comprise a full 75 percent of our inspired bible . Ought that much sacred text be dismissed or minimized so easily? The answer is a resounding No, and we will see why in this lesson. In addition to understanding the significance of the Old Testament for Christians today, we will also look at its structure and see how it contributes to the overall message of the bible . Lesson ObjectivesAfter completing this lesson, the student should be able to articulate why the Old Testament is important for Christians today. understand the three-part structure of the Old Testament and its significance for the overall message of the Old Testament Survey I Study GuideJesus Only Had the Old TestamentThe fact that Jesus never read books like Romans, Corinthians, or Revelation may come as a surprise.