Old Testament Survey

Speaker: 
Dr. Douglas Stuart

Overview

This class contains five summary lectures of the full course, Old Testament Survey. These lectures are an overview of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. They were recorded by Biblical Training during the Spring of 2003.

Recommended Reading

The Old Testament
New Bible Commentary: 21st Century Edition, D. A. Carson, et. al. eds.
How to Read the Bible for All Its Worth, Gordon Fee & Douglas Stuart

Class Outline

Overview of the Old Testament
Overview of the Old Testament

Introduction to the content and themes of the Old Testament

(28 min. 00 sec.)
Old Testament Law
Old Testament Law

Description of the structure and teachings of the Old Testament Law

(32 min. 00 sec.)
Historical Books
Historical Books

The story of how the Israelites conquer the promised land and begin to live there. God gives the Israelites victory and prosperity, they forget God and disobey His law, God punishes them, they repent, and God raises up a "judge" to deliver them, and they become prosperous. The cycle is repeated.

(31 min. 00 sec.)
Prophetical Books
Prophetical Books

Historical setting of each of the prophets, and analysis of the content and literary style of their messages.

(34 min. 00 sec.)
Poetical Books
Poetical Books

Wisdom is the ability to make right choices in life. Different types of poetry in these books have a central theme that wisdom comes from God.

(24 min. 00 sec.)