The Old Testament is the FOUNDATION for the New! 39 books
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Longest Book: Psalms Shortest Book: Obadiah Genesis-Deu: written by Moses Joshua: written by Joshua Judges-2 Samuel: Samual 1-2 Kings: Isaiah 1-2 Chronicles-Ezra, Esther: Ezra Nehamiah: Nehamiah Psalms: 3 people – David, Moses, Hezakiah, Solomon Proverbs-Song of Solomon: Solomon Isaiah: Isaiah Jeremiah-Lamentations: Jeremiah
The rest wrote own books
REVIEW OF EACH BOOK IN THE OLD TESTAMENT
Genesis: foundation for the beginning of creation, It is a recording of generations of people It looks at the beginning of the world It shows the fall of man and promises the a redeemer to save mankind. Moses wrote it
· Exodus: Deliverance of the people from Egypt. It is the God's promise being fulfilled from Genesis 15. The nation of Israel is born in this book. Moses is called to lead the people across the Red Sea The 10 Commandments are found in this book
· Leviticus: The book of the Levites. This book relates to the holiness of God and God’s conditions for fellowshipping with Him. The sinful life of man is revealed in this book This is a book of sacrifice, holiness, priesthood and atonement. ·
Numbers: the walk of faith being introduced. The people of God must begin to trust in God to fulfill His promises to them. This book shows the seriousness of staying away from a life of sin. · Deuteronomy: This book contains the messages of Moses during the last years of his life. It gives a historical counting and stresses the main provisions, curses, blessings and desires of the covenant between God and man. The Ten Commandments are spoken of in this book.
· Joshua: This book gives a description of the conquest and division of Canaan. It is full of writings pertaining to prostitution, sacrificing of children and the immoral structure of the religious system. shows the faithfulness of God toward Israel. It stresses the importance of the written law of God. “This book of law shall not depart from your mouth...” Joshua 1:8. ·
Judges: This book depicts the wars that took place as the Hebrew people attempted to occupy the land. This book also stresses the importance of obedience to the law. The life of the people in this time is one of each person for them self. It is a selfish group of people with everyone thinking that they are right and everyone else is wrong. But, even with this, God shows His continued love and forgiveness to the people. · Ruth: Here in this book we find a people of faithfulness, godly people living a life of obedience to God even in times of idolatry and unfaithfulness. Ruth shows that all people can believe in God. The book is also a beautiful depiction of the everlasting supremacy and love of God towards His people. It shows that He truly cares for all people.
· 1st Samuel: This book covers the childhood of Samuel up to the start of King David’s reign. Samuel brings the people to a true time of worship to the Lord. This book revolves around the lives of Samuel, Saul, and David. This book stresses the relationship of sin and effects upon the people and the leaders. We also find the story of David and Goliath
· 2nd Samuel: Saul, the first king of Israel died at the closing of 1 Samuel, and King David begins his reign in this book. This book gives us a record of King David’s life of the throne. We find him setting up Jerusalem as the religious and political center of the nation. It is a book of victory, sinfulness, and the covenant of God with David and his lineage.
· 1st Kings: This book as the title denotes is a recording of the lives of the kings and also showing that the success or failure of any leader was truly significant upon their relationship with God. The Wisdom of Solomon is spoken of, the dedication of the temple of Solomon is found in chapter 8, the ministry of Elijah the visit of Queen Sheba
· 2nd Kings: This book gives us a look at the capture and fall of Israel and Judah. There is a brief telling of the history of Judah, a telling of the reign of the evil kings of Israel and the Babylonian captivity. We find also in this book the ministry of Elisha. A ministry full of miracles—the healing of Naaman, the raising of the Shunammite’s woman’s son and the leper. great revivals from Josiah and Hezekiah.
death of Jezebel
· 1st Chronicles: A book of racial and religious purity. An importance was placed upon the position of law, priesthood, and the Temple. The covenant relationship of the people to God is stressed We also find references to the covenant of David, the prayers of David and his reign
· 2nd Chronicles: King Solomon’s reign is recorded here along with the reign of all the kings of Judah This book shows the disobedience to the Mosaic Law as being the reason for the Babylonian captivity. Solomon’s prayer for wisdom. The dedication of his temple and a visit from Queen Sheba.
· Ezra: Records the fulfillment of God’s promise to restore Israel after her capture. King Cyrus overthrew Babylon in 539 and issued a decree allowing people to return to their homelands. Many of the people returned, many did not. the foundation for the temple was laid under the leadership of Zerubbabel.
· Nehemiah: The book of Nehemiah completes the history of the restoration of the people from exile in Babylon
· Esther: This book speaks of the danger to God’s people the devotion of Mordecai, and the decree of Haman and Mordecai’s appeal to Esther. tells of the deliverance of God’s people. The defeat of Haman, the defeat of Israel’s enemies and Mordecai’s fame.
· Job: This book touches upon a question that still seems to plaque mankind today— why does it seem that even God’s people suffer. Since God is a God of love and compassion, why do men and women of God seem to suffer at times? This book tells of the necessity to acknowledge the supremacy of God and gives us the answer to why men and women of God seem to suffer—all suffering is due to sin! Elihu testified to suffering being a purifying the righteous of God. When we suffer and go before God asking Him to cleanse and forgive we grow. God’s purpose is shown here in this book, we, the believer must get rid of “SELF.” We must place complete trust in God.
· Psalms: The book of praises. This book of Psalms shows judgments and curses. All of the psalms though are show the righteousness and love of God towards His people as well as His judgment towards those that deny Him. This book is a book given to draw the people into praise of God.
· Proverbs: A book of parables and sayings full of wisdom. This is a book devoted to the wisdom of how to live a godly life. This book is for all people.
· Ecclesiastes: The theme of this book shows us that when we look at life, although it seems to be empty and going nowhere, full of unexplainable situations and happenings it is not hopeless. God desires us to live our life to its fullest realizing that our life is a great gift from God. Those that are wise will live in obedience to God. Those that are wise will recognize that God is all in all. · Song of Solomon: A book that teaches God’s love for His people.
· Isaiah: Isaiah speaks frequently about the coming of a messiah.
· Jeremiah: The book of the prophet. Jeremiah was ordered by God to deliver a message to the people. The book is full of warnings against sin. The book also gives a message of hope.
The book gives a prediction of the coming Messiah
· Lamentations: This is a book of poetry written as a lament over the destruction of Jerusalem.
· Ezekiel: This book contains prophecies against Judah and Jerusalem. Speaks of the overthrow of Gog. Gives prophecies against foreign nations. Speaks of the restoration of Israel and the millennial kingdom.
· Daniel: A book also of prophecies. The future of Persia, Babylon, Greece and Rome The prophecy of seventy weeks of years and the activities of the antichrist. The book speaks of angels and the resurrection of Christ story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego in the fiery furnace and Daniel in the den of lions.
· Hosea: This book gives a view of God’s steadfast love for Israel. Although Israel has been unfaithful, God still loves her. The book speaks of the sins of the people, the reality of the judgment that will come to them and the assurance of God’s unending love.
· Joel: book also of prophecy God’s intervention. God’s outstretched hand to Israel, the drought and the locusts symbolize the punishment for the sins of the people. The book speaks of desolation and deliverance.
· Amos: This book delivers a call to the people to come out of their evil life styles and pagan worship. It is a call to repent and turn away from the sinful life.
· Obadiah: This book speaks of the downfall of Edom. It gives the reasons for the destruction of Edom—lack of brotherly love; love of self, and for its hostile attitude.
· Jonah: This book tells us that God cares for the entire world. The book of Jonah is full of miracles:The calming of the sea, the great fish that Jonah was in, Jonah being thrown upon dry land,
· Micah: This book details the destruction of Samaria and Judah · Nahum: This book shows the majesty of God and The judgment of God is described also. · Habakkuk: this book we find that question of why did God allow troubles to happen. And again the answer is the same—when man changes the way he is and turns from sin. God’s goodness and power is shown supreme over evil.
· Zephaniah: Judgment seems to be the central point of this book. tells of the doom of the heathen nations depiction of the Millennium. There are prophesies of blessings also and an exhortation for the people to repent.
· Haggai: book of encouragement given to all people. This book calls for the construction of the temple, a call to courage, a call to cleanliness and a call to confidence. · Zechariah: Zechariah also gave many prophecies about Christ. Zechariah spoke of the birth of Christ and he spoke of things that would happen at the Second Coming of Christ.
This is a book of hope.
· Malachi: call to repentance and to worship God in truth. Malachi speaks of God’s compassion for Israel. God’s complaint against Israel His condemnation of the people. Tithes and offerings
GAMES #1 Who can stand and recite the books of old testament? #2 Who can put the books in correct order on the board? #3 Review of Lesson (Bible Jeporady) 2 people w/ 2 stations 2 markers and pens Answer What is…. Class sings songs