> This Introduction to the Old Testament is the first in a 13-week series of posts designed to help you understand God’s purpose in preserving these ancient Scriptures […]
The Beginning of Man and the Patriarchs
> This week’s survey of Genesis sets the groundwork for understanding all of the major themes of the Bible. The Book of Genesis, the first book of the […]
Exodus and Law
> This week’s overview of Exodus and the Law, we delve into one of the most pivotal events in the history of the Israelites: the Exodus from Egypt. […]
The Wilderness and Entry into Canaan
> This week, we delve into the significant period of the Israelites’ journey through the wilderness and their subsequent entry into Canaan. This phase in the Israelite narrative […]
The Judges and Early Prophets
> This week, we delve into a tumultuous and transformative period in the history of Israel: the time of the Judges and early prophets, leading up to the […]
The United Monarchy
> This week, we delve into a pivotal era in Israel’s history—the United Monarchy. This period marks the transition from a tribal confederation to a centralized kingdom under […]
The Divided Kingdom and Prophetic Voices
> This week, we will explore the divided kingdom and prophetic voices at a tumultuous period in the history of Israel. The division of the kingdom into Israel […]
Exile and Hope
This week, we delve into one of the most transformative periods in the history of the Jewish people: the exile. We will explore the fall of the northern […]
The Post-Exilic Period
> This week, we delve into the transformative period following the Babylonian exile, focusing on the return to Jerusalem, the monumental task of rebuilding the Temple, and the […]
Wisdom Literature
> This week, we delve into the rich tapestry of Wisdom Literature within the Hebrew Bible, focusing on the books of Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. These texts offer […]
The Psalms and Worship
> This week, we delve into the Book of Psalms, an integral part of the Bible that has shaped the worship practices of both Judaism and Christianity for […]
Later Prophets and Apocalyptic Literature
> This week, we delve into the rich and complex world of the later prophets and apocalyptic literature within the biblical tradition. Our journey takes us through the […]