Old Testament Geographical Historical Survey
Understanding the OT Message by Maps
A Summary of Old Testament History by Map
This chronological walk through the Old Testament provides a comprehensive view of the Old Testament. Each Old Testament book has its own context which is necessary to know to profit from its study and reading. Every Christian should have a good comprehensive understanding of the Old Testament. This map serves that purpose and is great for new and old believers.
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Instructions for the OT Geographical Summary
The 11 numbered places trace the significant Old Testament happenings. Each station is explained. After explaining it, have the student (maybe it is yourself - that is okay) take you through it. When they forget something, remind them. If they are a little familiar with the Bible, they should be able to go through the chart right after you do. Coach them. If they are unfamiliar with the Bible, then have them study and practice with the study sheet at home and then next time have them review the Old Testament with you!
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(a) Abraham, Sarah, & Terah leave Ur to go to Canaan via (b) Haran.
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Abraham's 2 sons: Isaac and Ishmael
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After 400 years, Moses leads Israelites out (Exodus) |
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Moses received the Law at Mt. Sinai.(Exodus/Leviticus) |
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Twelve spies sent to Canaan but because of unbelief the
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Second Covenant (Deuteronomy) before crossing Jordan River. |
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Joshua invades/conquers/divides up Canaan=> Israel.
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The Northern Kingdom (Israel) is captured by Assyria in
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The Southern kingdom (Judah) is captured by the
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After 70 years in captivity, Israelites returned
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The people of God are back in land without king.
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Other references:
A Large Old Testament Survey Map (download pdf)
A Student Practice Map (no Bible Books) (download pdf)
A Student Practice Map (no Books or paths) (download pdf)
A Student Practice Map (blank) (download pdf)
Old Testament Books in a Chronological Chart
We have a copy that does not have the OT Book names in it. The student then is challenged to supply them after the explanation is given. This requires of course familiarity with the names of the Bible. Click to download this map (pdf).
A Short Old Testament Overview
Each Old Testament book has its historical context.
Genesis shows how God called a man out from the world to live by faith. And yet it leads this same people that is shaped by this faith back into captivity. Joseph is a type for Messiah in enduring hardships and being greatly rewarded. They are left in Egypt. Exodus (lit. road out in Latin) shows the leaving of Egypt (and the world) under the leadership of Moses (a type for the Messiah). Numbers shows the fight between faith and doubt and the consequences of giving into doubt and the flesh. We all have our personal struggle we must win. Deuteronomy (literally second covenant) shows how God again gives the convenant for his people as they go into the land of Canaan.
Joshua (literally Jesus or Deliverer) leads people into the land. The people themselves must conquer it; Joshua only provides the way. Judges shows the failure of God's people to focus on God's purposes. This leads to the request to be like the world and have a king and an army in 1 Samuel. This leads to a confidence in the flesh more than God. 2 Samuel shows the glorious kingdom of David and the promise of the Messiah. 1 and 2 Kings records the many prophets that God sent to call God's people back to Himself but their stubborn refusal which brought forth the captivity first of the Northern Kingdom of Israel and then 150 years later the Southern Kingdom of Judah.
The Northern Kingdom never came back, but God miraculously intervened in world history by causing the Southern Kingdom of Judah along with God's Word and its promises to come back 70 years later as recorded in Ezra and Nehemiah. This closed the time of the Old Testament writings around 400 BC. It was as if God was silent unto the time of Jesus 400 years later. But meanwhile, an expectancy for the promised Messiah grew and grew.
OLD TESTAMENT ARTICLESIncluding many maps and diagrams |
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| OT Survey Chronological Chart of OT Books Hebrew Bible Books/ Canon Old Testament Geographical Historical Map OT Law, Pentateuch Genesis Index Introduction to Genesis Outline and Genealogies Unified Themes of Genesis Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 5 Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 11 Ancient History - Chronology Tracing the Two Seeds Of Mankind Genesis 1:1-2:3 The Worship of the Creator The Meaning of Creation Creation Lessons on God. God and the World's Religions Genesis & Birth Control Genesis 2:4-17 Preparation for Man (Genesis 2:4-6) Creation of Man (Gen. 2:7, 1:26-27) Purpose for Man (Genesis 2:8-17) Good and evil from Genesis 2 Genesis 2-9 Genesis 2:18-25 Great Marriages Happen! Genesis 2:18-25 The Foundation of Marriage Genesis 2:24 Leave & Cleave: Practical thoughts Genesis 5: Time chart of patriarchs (1) Genesis 5: Enoch's Secret Word: Methusaleh (1) Genesis 6:1-3 Finding a Wife the wrong and right way Genesis 12-22 Abraham's Life Genesis 12.1 The Call Genesis 12.2-3 The Promises Genesis 12:10-20; 20; Place Detour: Genesis 12.13-14 Person Detour Genesis 15 The Means Genesis 16-17 Procedure Detour Genesis 16,17,22 Consequences of failing to wait for God Genesis 22 The Testing Genesis 25-37 Jacob's Life Influence of Sin God and Man's Sin Understanding Man's Sin Nature Understanding Jacob's Sins Genesis 50:15-26 Grace to Freely Forgive (Joseph) Exodus Exodus 3:14 Discussion of "I am" and Yahweh Exodus 20:5-6 Influence of Parents Exodus 33:7-11 Building Excitement for Devotions Exodus 33:12-19 Biblical Word Study on 'Grace' Numbers Numbers Overview, Intro, Themes (The Lord's Battle) Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 22:5 Gender Culture Sins |
OT Historical Books Joshua Introduction, Outline and Purpose of Joshua Historical/Geographical Map of Joshua Map of Palestine before the Conquest Joshua & Resolving Marital Conflict (many passages) Joshua 1:8 Diagram of Meditation's Importance Judges Background Outline Theme (Cycle of Decline and Revival) Judges 2:10-19 Evaluating our Spiritual Lives Judges 13-16 Samson 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Full-time Ministry 2 Chronicles/Ezra 2 Chronicles 6-7 Prayer & Revival 2 Chronicles 6:14-42 King Solomon's prayer 2 Chronicles 7.12-15 God's Promise for Revival 2 Chronicles 7.14 Revival P A R (3) 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Prayer: Study Questions Ezra Ezra Overview, Ezra Outline Ezra Questions Ezra 9-10 Marrying a Non-Christian Ezra 9:8-10 At the Heart of Revival Nehemiah Overview of Nehemiah Historical Picture of Nehemiah and Ezra Complete Nehemiah series (21 sermons+)
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Micah
Micah Themes & Background Micah Outline Summary Micah 4:1-5 Mountain of the Lord Questions Micah 4:11-5:5 Commentary Zephaniah study - Call to Revival Gathering Before His Throne Relevance to our Lives | Historical | Overview A.Voluntarily Gathering 1:1-2:3 Questions | Notes | Outline B.Willingly Gathering 2:3-3:13 Questions | Notes | Outline C. Gladly Gathering 3:14-3:20 Questions | Notes | Outline Haggai studies: Rebuilding the Temple Haggai Introduction Haggai 1:1-11 Notes Questions Haggai 1:12-2:9 Notes Questions Haggai 2:10-23 Notes Questions Discovering Effective Leadership in Haggai Overcoming Discouragement and Depression in Haggai |
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