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
Old Testament Reading Plan
We will be moving through the Old Testament at different speeds at different times: sometimes we will only cover a few chapters in a class; other times will cover entire books.
My hope is that you will read the entire Old Testament during this class. To do so, however, will require you to regularly read on a consistent plan so that you aren’t overwhelmed (or bored) as we move along. Since I assume this class will have Christmas Break in the middle, I’ve structured the plan for 36 weeks. You are welcome to increase the speed or slow it down depending on how long it takes you to finish the class.
You will need to manage the reading plan on your own. I will include it each week in the assignment section so you can reference it, and I’ll even put bold marks on the place where I think you should be (assuming a mid-semester break). However, this is more for your general guidance: just follow it according to your own schedule (and abilities). Genesis is easier than Leviticus, and Psalms is easier than Isaiah. My point is that some books might take you longer to read than others. Just do the best you can!
Old Testament Reading Plan
- Reading 1: Genesis 1–25
- Reading 2: Genesis 26–50
- Reading 3: Exodus 1–20
- Reading 4: Exodus 21–40, Leviticus 1–7
- Reading 5: Leviticus 8–27, Numbers 1–10
- Reading 6: Numbers 11–36
- Reading 7: Deuteronomy 1–34
- Reading 8: Joshua 1–24
- Reading 9: Judges 1–21, Ruth 1–4
- Reading 10: 1 Samuel 1–31
- Reading 11: 2 Samuel 1–24
- Reading 12: 1 Kings 1–22
- Reading 13: 2 Kings 1–25
- Reading 14 (Semester Break) 1 Chronicles 1–29, 2 Chronicles 1–36, Ezra 1–10, Nehemiah 1–13, Esther 1–10, Job 1–42
- Reading 15: Psalms 1–50
- Reading 16: Psalms 51–100
- Reading 17: Psalms 101–150, Proverbs 1–10
- Reading 18: Proverbs 11–31, Ecclesiastes 1–12, Song of Solomon 1–8
- Reading 19: Isaiah 1–30
- Reading 20: Isaiah 31–66
- Reading 21: Jeremiah 1–30
- Reading 22: Jeremiah 31–52, Lamentations 1–5
- Reading 23: Ezekiel 1–24
- Reading 24: Ezekiel 25–48
- Reading 25: Daniel 1–12, Hosea 1–14, Joel 1–3
- Reading 26: Amos 1–9, Obadiah 1, Jonah 1–4, Micah 1–7, Nahum 1–3
- Reading 27: Habakkuk 1–3, Zephaniah 1–3, Haggai 1–2, Zechariah 1–14, Malachi 1–4