Old Testament Survey I

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Why do we as Christians need to study the OT today? Because 2/3 of our Bible is in the OT. Because 2/3 of our Bible is in the OT. Because the NT can only be properly understood against the background of the OT. Because the NT can only be properly understood against the background of the OT. Because the Bible of the New Testament writers was the Old Testament. These writers often quote from the Old Testament, and they assume that you are familiar with its characters and content. Because the Bible of the New Testament writers was the Old Testament. These writers often quote from the Old Testament, and they assume that you are familiar with its characters and content. Because the same God is the author of both Testaments. You cannot know well the character of God unless you study the OT. Because the same God is the author of both Testaments. You cannot know well the character of God unless you study the OT. Because many Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in the New Testament…and many are not! Because many Old Testament prophecies are fulfilled in the New Testament…and many are not!

Why do we as Christians need to study the OT today? Because when you read the Gospels you are reading about events that took place under an Old Testament economy. Because when you read the Gospels you are reading about events that took place under an Old Testament economy. Because many of the Old Testament's teachings are timeless principles. Because many of the Old Testament's teachings are timeless principles. Because not everything is restated and reapplied in the New Testament. Because not everything is restated and reapplied in the New Testament. Because two basic yet essential themes of the Bible begin in the Old Testament: Because two basic yet essential themes of the Bible begin in the Old Testament: Covenant Covenant Kingdom Kingdom

NEW DAVIDIC – DEFINED KINGDOM MOSAIC – DEFINED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD & ISRAEL ABRAHAMIC – LAND, SEED, AND BLESSING Relationship Between the Covenants

NEW DAVIDIC – DEFINED KINGDOM MOSAIC – DEFINED RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOD & ISRAEL ABRAHAMIC – LAND, SEED, AND BLESSING Relationship Between the Covenants

United King. Northern Kingdom Southern Kingdom 722 BC 586 BC 1000 years New heavens & earth The Mediatorial Kingdom of God through History 7 “Mysteries of the Kingdom” (Matt 13) Ministries of the Latter Prophets Rapture Descent of the Holy Spirit Return of Christ

Storyline of the Bible Gen Paradise Rev 21 & 22 Paradise restored in the new heavens & new earth Israel Church Redemption & Restoration Coming of the Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2)... Lost! Gen 12

Shape of the Hebrew Canon Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44). Now He said to them, “These are My words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things which are written about Me in the Law of Moses and the Prophets and the Psalms must be fulfilled” (Luke 24:44). TANAK TANAK Torah – The Law (Pentateuch), the first 5 books of Moses. Torah – The Law (Pentateuch), the first 5 books of Moses. Nevi’im (Prophets) Nevi’im (Prophets) Former Prophets – Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings Former Prophets – Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings Latter Prophets – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, The Twelve Latter Prophets – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, The Twelve Kethubim (Writings) – Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra/Nehemiah, Chronicles Kethubim (Writings) – Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Solomon, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra/Nehemiah, Chronicles

Divisions within the English Canon Pentateuch – the first 5 books of Moses, the foundation for the rest of Scripture. Relate the formation of the nation of Israel. Pentateuch – the first 5 books of Moses, the foundation for the rest of Scripture. Relate the formation of the nation of Israel. The Historical Books – Joshua through Esther. Continue the story of the development, ascent, decline, exile, and partial restoration of the nation of Israel. The Historical Books – Joshua through Esther. Continue the story of the development, ascent, decline, exile, and partial restoration of the nation of Israel. Wisdom Literature – Job through Song of Solomon Wisdom Literature – Job through Song of Solomon The Prophets – call the nation back to covenant loyalty, warn the nation of the impending Day of the Lord. The Prophets – call the nation back to covenant loyalty, warn the nation of the impending Day of the Lord. Major Prophets – Isaiah through Daniel Major Prophets – Isaiah through Daniel Minor Prophets – aka The Twelve Minor Prophets – aka The Twelve

Integration of OT Books TORAH Gen - Deut Patriarchs & Moses Abrahamic, Mosaic, Priestly, & Deut Covenants HISTORICAL BOOKS Joshua - Esther Theocracy to Monarchy, Exile and Restoration Davidic Covenant MAJOR PROPHETS Isaiah – Daniel New Covenant MINOR PROPHETS (aka THE TWLEVE) Hosea - Malachi WISDOM LITERATURE Job – Song of Solomon

For Next Time… “Skim” the Pentateuch and summarize the storyline in 1 page. “Skim” the Pentateuch and summarize the storyline in 1 page. Do the assigned reading in Benware and Zuck according to the schedule in the Aims and Requirements. Do the assigned reading in Benware and Zuck according to the schedule in the Aims and Requirements.