Introduction to the Old Testament

What is an Old Testament Survey?

• An Old Testament Survey is an examination of each book of the Old Testament to determine its central theme and how it fits within the overall theme of the Bible.
• Understanding the big picture of each book, not a chapter by chapter or verse by verse study of the books of the Bible

The Old Testament

• The Old Testament is made up of 39 books
• The Old Testament covers a period of time of over 4000 years
• The Old Testament covers the Old Covenants and is a foundation to the understanding and fulfillment of the New Testament/New Covenant
• The Old Testament is a history book of the Hebrew nation and people

The central theme of the Old Testament is Jesus Christ revealed through types and shadows and prophecy

1. Genesis - He is the Seed of Woman
2. Exodus - He is the Passover Lamb
3. Leviticus - He is the Atoning Sacrifice
4. Numbers - He is the Smitten Rock
5. Deuteronomy - He is the Prophet
6. Joshua -He is the Captain of Lord's Host
7. Judges - He is the Deliverer
8. Ruth - He is the Heavenly Kinsman
9. Kings - He is the Promised King
10. Nehemiah - He is the Restorer
11. Esther - He is the Advocate
12. Job - He is our All and All
13. Proverbs - He is our Pattern
14. Ecclesiastes - He is our goal
15. In the books written by the prophets- He is the coming Prince of Peace
16. In the Gospels- Christ coming to seek and save
17. Acts –Christ risen
18. In the books of the Epistles - Christ the Father's right hand
19. Revelations - Christ returning and reigning

Sections of the Old Testament

• The Law (Pentateuch, Torah)
• Genesis – Deuteronomy
• The Historical Books
• Joshua - Esther
• The Poetic Books
• Job – Song of Solomon
• The Prophetic Books
• Isaiah - Malachi
• Major Prophets
• Isaiah -Daniel
• Minor Prophets
• Hosea - Malachi

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Old Testament Survey

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