Overview of the Old Testament

The goal of this study of the Old Testament is to provide Christians, from the new convert to the mature believer, with an overview to see how the different books fit together as a whole. [Books covered in this study: Genesis–2 Kings, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel]

Session 1 (8 Lessons)

Introduction and Overview

Lesson 1


Creation, the Image of God, and the Creation Mandate

Lesson 2


The Fall

Lesson 3


Sin, the Flood, and the Tower

Lesson 4


The Abrahamic Covenant

Lesson 5


Jacob and the Patriarchs

Lesson 6


Exodus: Deliverance & Covenant, Part 1

Lesson 7

Exodus: Deliverance & Covenant, Part 2

Lesson 8


Leviticus

Session 2 (8 lessons)

Lesson 1


Numbers: Rebellion & Wilderness

Lesson 2


Deuteronomy

Lesson 3


Joshua: God’s Faithfulness

Lesson 4


Judges & Ruth

Lesson 5


1 Samuel: God’s Selection of a King

Lesson 6


2 Samuel: The Davidic Covenant

Lesson 7


1 and 2 Kings: Failure of the Kings

Lesson 8

Exodus: Deliverance & Covenant, Part 2

Session 3 (10 lessons)

Lesson 1


Isaiah, Part 1: Overview

Lesson 2


Isaiah, Part 2: Portrait of the King

Lesson 3


Isaiah, Part 3

Lesson 4


Isaiah, Part 4

Lesson 5


Exploring Minor Prophets

Lesson 6


Jeremiah

Lesson 7


Ezekiel

Lesson 8


Daniel: Seeing the Kingdom & King

Lesson 9


Ezra

Lesson 10


Nehemiah