Biblical Studies

A Journey Through the Old Testament

This course is a survey of the great themes of the Old Testament, including the origin of man, the origin and decline of the Jewish nation, the kings, the prophets, the development of the kingdom of God, and the poetry and wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

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Course Description

The Old Testament, recognized in both Christianity and Judaism as sacred Scripture, serves as a foundation for understanding God's plan of salvation. It not only reveals God's moral will but also foretells the coming of the Messiah, Jesus Christ. Paul emphasized the instructional value of these writings, noting that they provide hope and guidance for believers. The Old Testament begins with creation, highlighting God's relationship with humanity and the entrance of sin through Adam and Eve's disobedience. From that moment, the Scriptures trace God's redemptive work, starting with the promise of a coming Messiah in Genesis 3:15. God's covenant with Abraham marks a significant development in this plan, as Abraham's faith was credited as righteousness, and his descendants became the nation of Israel—a people through whom God would reveal His moral will and eventually bring forth the Messiah.

The narrative of Israel's history unfolds in four key phases: formation, kingdom development, kingdom destruction, and national restoration. The formation phase is captured in the Pentateuch, detailing Abraham's call and Israel's deliverance from Egypt. The kingdom phase saw Israel's rise to power under David and Solomon, though Solomon's later disobedience led to the nation's decline. The kingdom was divided, and both the Northern and Southern kingdoms ultimately fell due to persistent sinfulness. Despite this, God's mercy endured, and Israel was restored as a nation after the Babylonian captivity. The Old Testament concludes with a message of hope, pointing toward the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan through Jesus Christ—a plan that unites the Old and New Testaments in a continuous narrative of salvation.

Course Lesson Titles

Lesson 1: Introduction to the Old Testament
Lesson 2: The Pentateuch
Lesson 3: Genesis: Six Days of Creation
Lesson 4: Genesis: The Theories of Creation
Lesson 5: Genesis: Sin and Its Consequences
Lesson 6: Genesis: The Patriarch Era (Part 1)
Lesson 7: Genesis: The Patriarch Era (Part 2)
Lesson 8: The Exodus Era (Part 1) (Exodus)
Lesson 9: The Exodus Era (Part 2) (Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy)

Lesson 10: Joshua
Lesson 11: Judges
Lesson 12: Ruth
Lesson 13: 1, 2 Samuel
Lesson 14: King Saul
Lesson 15: King David
Lesson 16: 1, 2 Kings: Solomon and the Temple
Lesson 17: The Poetic Books: Psalms, Song of Solomon, Lamentations
Lesson 18: Wisdom Literature: Proverbs
Lesson 19: Job and Ecclesiastes

Lesson 20: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 1)
Lesson 21: Prophets and Prophecy (Part 2)
Lesson 22: A History of the Northern Kingdom
Lesson 23: Elijah and Elisha
Lesson 24: Jonah and Amos
Lesson 25: Hosea
Lesson 26: A History of the Southern Kingdom of Judah
Lesson 27: Isaiah (Part 1)
Lesson 28: Isaiah (Part 2)
Lesson 29: Micah
Lesson 30: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
Lesson 31: Jeremiah (Part 1)
Lesson 32: Jeremiah (Part 2)

Lesson 33: The Babylonian Exile
Lesson 34: Ezekiel and Obadiah
Lesson 35: Daniel
Lesson 36: The Restoration of Israel and Ezra
Lesson 37: Nehemiah
Lesson 38: Esther
Lesson 39: Haggai
Lesson 40: Zechariah
Lesson 41: Joel
Lesson 42: Malachi

Testimonials

Course reviews

Overall really enjoyed it and it did a great job at summarizing the entire Old Testament. I especially enjoyed the visuals the videos used and how they talked about Israel's military campaigns like a history class.

Benjamin Anderson

The study of the Old Testament as presented in this course ignites a desire to learn about God and His people throughout the world. It’s so enlightening that it’s my opinion that every believer should have an opportunity to study the content.

Joseline Pierre