Old Testament Theology I: Pentateuch and Former Prophets
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Lesson OneGod, People, and the Bible2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoIntroduction to the Book of Genesis2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeCreation and Structure of the Cosmos (Genesis 1)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourThe World of Mankind (Genesis 2)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveThe Fall and Fallenness (Genesis 3:1-13)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Curses (Genesis 3:14-24)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenThe Effects and Aftermath of the Fall (Genesis 3-4)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson EightThe World of the Flood (Genesis 5:1-6:8)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson NineThe Flood, Noahic Covenant, and Abram's Call and Commission (Genesis 6-12)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TenCovenant and Redemption in the Bible2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ElevenCovenant Commitment and Continuity in the Bible2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwelveIn the Wilderness and at Sinai2 Activities|2 Assessments
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Lesson ThirteenTheophany and Law at Sinai (Exodus 19–20)2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourteenThe Book of the Covenant, the Tabernacle, and God’s Presence2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FifteenIntroduction to the Levitical Regulations2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SixteenLevitical Regulations, Purity, and Holiness2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SeventeenThe Law, the Church, and the Christian Life - Part I2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson EighteenThe Law, the Church, and the Christian Life - Part II2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson NineteenThe Law, the Church, and the Christian Life - Part III2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwentyHistory and History Writing in Ancient Israel - Part I2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson Twenty-OneHistory and History Writing in Ancient Israel - Part II2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson Twenty-TwoThe Book of Joshua2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson Twenty-ThreeThe Period of the Judges and the Transition from Judge to King2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson Twenty-FourThe Institutions of Priest and Prophet in Joshua Through Kings2 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion1 Activity|1 Assessment
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Overview and Objectives
Lesson Overview
The Old Testament can be daunting. It is perceived by some as long, complex, and mired in ancient history. However, this lesson sets the stage for a comprehensive course on how the Old Testament is foundational for interpreting the whole canon. As an introduction to the course and his method, Dr. Averbeck explains the primary purpose of studying and teaching the Bible and introduces several principles that arise out of a verbal-plenary view of inspiration. He highlights certain attitudes that should permeate our approach to God’s Word whether we study it personally or teach it to others. Finally, he applies his approach by offering a brief summary of the overall biblical story.
Lesson Objectives
When you complete this lesson, you should be able to:
- State the most central purposes for teaching the Bible.
- Make use of the basic ways of understanding and applying the Bible.
- Consider the dynamic of the Holy Spirit in both learning and teaching the Bible.
- Contemplate the interacting roles of God, people, and the Bible in understanding spiritual truths.
- Gain an introductory glimpse into the theology of creation/rest and corruption/mess.
Personal Reflection
As you proceed through this lesson have the following question in mind.
How would you explain to a skeptic the concept of verbal-plenary inspiration of Scripture? How important is this concept in your personal theology?