Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion you should be able to:

• Trace the broad history of Israel as presented in the biblical books from the call of Abraham through the return from exile

• List the major themes of the books of the Torah, Joshua through 2 Kings, 1–2 Chronicles, and Ezra-Nehemiah

• Articulate how each Old Testament book addressed in the course contributes to the Old Testament’s presentation of God’s plan for Israel

Course Outline

Introduction

• Introducing the Course

• Introducing the Professor

Unit 1: Developing an Eye for Structures

• Linear Structure

• Symmetric Structure

• Parallel Structure

• Indicators of Structure

Unit 2: The Canon of the Old Testament

• The Canon of the Old Testament

Unit 3: The Book of Genesis

• The Key Text of Genesis

• The Structure of Genesis

• The Message of Genesis

• Blessing as Empowerment for Abundant Living

• Blessing as Praising God

Unit 4: The Book of Exodus

• The Key Text of Exodus

• The Structure of Exodus

• The “Rescue” Message of Exodus

• The “Relationship” Message of Exodus

Unit 5: The Book of Leviticus

• An Overview of Leviticus

• The Structure of Leviticus

• The Message of Leviticus

Unit 6: The Book of Numbers

• An Overview of Numbers

• The Structure of Numbers

• The Message of Human Failings in Numbers

• The Message of Divine Faithfulness in Numbers

• The Priestly Blessing in Numbers

Unit 7: The Book of Deuteronomy

• An Overview of Deuteronomy

• The Structure of Deuteronomy

• The Message of Deuteronomy

• The Message of the Shema

Unit 8: The Book of Joshua

• An Overview of Joshua

• The Structure of Joshua

• The Structure of Joshua 1–5

• The Message of Joshua

Unit 9: The Book of Judges

• An Overview of Judges

• The Structure of Judges

• The Theme of Judges: Apostasy

• The Story of Judges

• The Message of Judges: The Results of Apostasy

• More Results of Apostasy

Unit 10: The Books of Samuel

• An Overview of the Books of Samuel

• The Prologue of Samuel

• The Creation of the Monarchy

• The Rejection of Saul

• The Rise and Reign of David

• The Epilogue of Samuel

Unit 11: The Books of Kings

• The Theme of Kings: The Demise of the Kingdom

• The Structure of Kings

• The Message of Kings: Demise through Disobedience

• Manasseh’s Role in the Demise of the Kingdom

• Hope for Restoration

Unit 12: The Chronicler’s History

• Restoring the Kingdom

• The Unity of Chronicles and Ezra-Nehemiah

Unit 13: The Books of Chronicles

• The Key Text of Chronicles

• The Setting of Chronicles

• The Message of Chronicles

• The Purpose of Chronicles

• The Themes and Structure of Chronicles

• Manasseh in Chronicles

Unit 14: The Book of Ezra-Nehemiah

• The Key Text of Ezra-Nehemiah

• The Unity of Ezra-Nehemiah

• The Structure of Ezra-Nehemiah

• The Themes of Ezra-Nehemiah

• God Accomplishes His Objective

• An Overarching Theme of Ezra-Nehemiah

• The Ministry Message of Ezra-Nehemiah

• Following Ezra’s Example
  
  

Details

• Title: OT101 Introducing Old Testament: Its Structure and Story

• Instructor: Dr. Mark Futato

• Publisher: Lexham Press

• Publication Date: 2013

• Product Type: Logos Mobile Education

• Resource Type: Courseware, including transcripts, audio, and video resources

• Courses: 1

• Video Hours: 6