Understanding the Old Testament
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INTRODUCTION & MATERIALS
Introduction & Books for Class4 Steps -
1. How the Old Testament Points to Jesus: A Biblical Foundation2 Steps
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CREATION & THE FLOOD2. Is Genesis History? Canon, Chronology, and Controversy2 Steps
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3. Creation, Covenant, and the Purpose of Man in the Old Testament2 Steps
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4. The Fall, the Curse, and the Promise of Redemption2 Steps
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5. Cain and Abel: The First Murder and the Nature of Sin3 Steps
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6. The Line of Cain vs. The Line of Seth: Two Paths in Biblical History2 Steps
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NOAH & THE PATRIARCHS7. The Covenant of Grace: God’s Promise to Noah and All Creation2 Steps
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8. Faith and Righteousness: Abraham as the Model of Justification2 Steps
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9. Faith and Obedience: How Abraham’s Life Displays the Christian Journey2 Steps
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10. Theology in History: The Patriarchs and God's Plan2 Steps
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MOSES, EXODUS, & THE LAW11. Moses and Jesus: The Deliverers of God’s People2 Steps
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12. The Ten Commandments: God’s Law Given on Mount Sinai2 Steps
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13. How the Law Points to Christ2 Steps
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14. The Tabernacle: God’s Dwelling Among His People (NEW)2 Steps
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15. The History of Redemption: Tracing God's Plan from Genesis to Christ2 Steps
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16. Abraham’s Faith, the Law, and the Gospel in the Old Testament2 Steps
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17. How Galatians Unlocks the Old Testament2 Steps
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HISTORY & PSALMS18. Faith, Forgetfulness, and Redemption: The Nicene Creed, Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges & Ruth2 Steps
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19. Messianic Psalms: Prophecy, Fulfillment, and Christ’s Kingship2 Steps
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20. Scripture Interprets Scripture: How the Psalms and Prophets Reveal Jesus2 Steps
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21. From Solomon to Exile: How Israel’s History Shapes the Prophets’ Message2 Steps
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PROPHETS22. The Voice in the Wilderness: Isaiah’s Prophecies and Their Fulfillment in Christ2 Steps
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23. Isaiah and the New Testament: Finding Christ in the Old Testament2 Steps
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24. Isaiah and the Messiah: Prophecies of Christ’s Suffering and Kingship2 Steps
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25. Isaiah and the Nations: Prophecy, Geopolitics, and the Coming Kingdom2 Steps
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26. Jeremiah and the New Covenant: From Judgment to Redemption2 Steps
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27. Ezekiel’s Visions: Judgment, Restoration, and the Glory of God2 Steps
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28. Daniel and the Kingdom of God: Prophecy, Sovereignty, and Fulfillment2 Steps
Buy a Study Bible
I want to teach you how to use a Study Bible. It will be easier if we are all working off the same notes and materials, so I recommend getting them the Zondervan NASB Study Bible (not the MacArthur version). This version uses older notes from a large group of 20th century scholars.
Unfortunately, the Bible was discontinued in 2023. There are still many used options available. Here it is on Amazon as Hardback or as Bonded Leather. You can also search Bookfinder for used copies. I’ve used this Bible for many years myself and find it to be the best balance of notes, accuracy, and size: study bibles can get too big pretty quickly.
If you are not able to find the NASB study bible, you can always buy a Zondervan NIV Study Bible (it generally has the same notes) or an ESV Study Bible (either a Student version or the Full Size). The latter is a different translation and does not use the same approach to cross-references and other things, but is still a good option.
