Overview and Summary. The book of Job is considered by many scholars to be one of, or perhaps, even the oldest book of the Hebrew Bible. The writer of the book is not named. Speculation attributes it to Moses, Solomon or even Job himself. The date of the writing would be determined by the author. …
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93652.7 Psalms
A. Overview and Summary. B. Psalm 2 speaks of the coming Kingdom of Christ: “The LORD said to me, “You are my Son; today I have begotten you. Ask of me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession” (Vs.2:7b-8). C. Psalm 3 was written by David …
93652.8 Proverbs
A. Overview and Summary. B. Chapter 1 opens with the following: “To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one …
93652.9 Ecclesiastes
A. Overview and Summary. B. Chapter 1 introduces us to the “teacher” or “preacher” by someone else (Vs. 1:1). We do not know who that person is, but he reappears at the close of chapter twelve. We are told that the teacher is the “son of David, king in Jerusalem” (Vs. 1:1) which seems to …
93653.1 Isaiah
A. Overview and Summary. B. Chapter 1 presents Judah as an utterly corrupt nation: “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, offspring of evildoers, children who deal corruptly! They have forsaken the LORD, they have despised the Holy One of Israel, they are utterly estranged” (Vs. 1:4). C. Chapter 2 gives a preview of …
93651 Old Testament Introduction
93651.1 Genesis
Overall Theme: Genesis begins with the story of creation and ends with the nation of Israel in Egypt. The book is sometimes referred to as where the seeds of major themes of the entire Bible are planted that will find a harvest in the New Testament. A. Chapters one through five. Creation to Noah B. …
93651.8 Ruth
A. Theme and Background. B. Chapter One. C. Chapter Two. D. Chapter Three. E. Chapter Four. F. Discussion Questions, Application and Passing it on.
93651.9 1 Samuel
A. Theme and Background. B. Chapters one through seven. C. Chapters eight through fifteen. D. Chapters 16 through 31. E. Discussion questions, application and passing it on.
93651.2 Exodus
Overall Theme and Background. The authorship of Exodus is attributed to Moses under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit and the dominate historical narrative is the Nation of Israel’s departure from Egypt at about 1445 BC. It marks the end of years of oppression under the Egyptians and the beginning of the fulfillment of God’s …