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Old Testament Survey

Old Testament Survey

In modern times, the Old Testament is often taught as individual stories of great and not-so-great men with some kind of moral teaching. However, that was not the original intent when God wrote it or when the early believers read it. Instead of isolated stories, the entire Bible can be viewed as one single story with the climax and resolution being the death and resurrection of Christ. The beauty of the Old Testament is that God was clearly weaving this story together from Creation all the way through until the coming of Jesus. This course will explore the overarching story of the Old Testament highlighting themes, providing practical application for all who would follow Jesus, and pointing to the need for and fruition of a Savior. Jesus himself saw the Old Testament through the lens of his saving work. After his resurrection, he appeared to two men, and scripture says, “And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he [Jesus] explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). This is the endeavor of this class, to see Jesus from Moses to the Prophets.

Credit

0.5 (One semester)

Course Versions​

Only available as a regular course

Prerequisites

None

Recommended Grade Levels

9th–12th

Required Materials

Book(s): Bible (or access to BibleGateway.com)

Digital content: Students are required to purchase, rent, or borrow the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. 

Students are also required to choose another movie depicting the end of time, such as 2012 or the Left Behind series.

In addition to a computer with an Internet connection, most courses require speakers (or headphones); a digital camera or scanner to take photos of completed work; a printer; common household items; access to research materials; and productivity software for word processing, presentations, etc.

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