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OLD TESTAMENT PENTATEUCH, LAW, TORAH top
OT Survey
Chronological Chart of OT Books Chronological Chart of OT Books
Hebrew Bible Hebrew Bible Books/ Canon Books/ Canon
Old Testament Map Survey Old Testament Map Survey | Maps Maps
OT Law, Pentateuch top
Genesis Index Index
Introduction to Genesis Introduction to Genesis
Purpose of Genesis (Genesis: God’s Redemptive Plan)
Structure of Genesis Structure of Genesis
Outline and Genealogies Outline and Genealogies
Unified Themes of Genesis Unified Themes of Genesis
Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 5 Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 5
Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 11 Genealogy Time Chart: Genesis 11
Ancient History - Chronology Ancient History - Chronology
Tracing the Two Seeds Of Mankind Tracing the Two Seeds Of Mankind
Genesis 1:1-2:3
The Worship of the Creator The Worship of the Creator
The Meaning of Creation The Meaning of Creation
Creation Lessons on God. Creation Lessons on God.
God and the World's Religions God and the World's Religions
Genesis & Birth Control Genesis & Birth Control
Genesis 1:11 God’s Ingenious Design Genesis 1:11 God’s Ingenious Design
Genesis 2:4-17
Preparation for Man (Genesis 2:4-6) Preparation for Man (Genesis 2:4-6)
Creation of Man (Gen. 2:7, 1:26-27) Creation of Man (Gen. 2:7, 1:26-27)
Purpose for Man (Genesis 2:8-17) Purpose for Man (Genesis 2:8-17)
Good and evil Good and evil from Genesis 2
Genesis 2-9
Genesis 2:18-25 Genesis 2:18-25 Great Marriages Happen!
Genesis 2:18-25 Genesis 2:18-25 The Foundation of Marriage
Genesis 2:24 Genesis 2:24 Leave & Cleave: Practical thoughts
Genesis 3:1-6 The Temptation The Temptation Questions 3:1-6 Questions 3:1-6
Genesis 3:7-13 The Fall The Fall Questions 3:7-13 Questions 3:7-13
Genesis 5: Genesis 5: Time chart of patriarchs (1)
Genesis 5: Genesis 5: Enoch's Secret Word: Methusaleh (1)
Genesis 6:1-3 Genesis 6:1-3 Finding a Wife the wrong and right way
Genesis 10-11 Noah's Sons & The Tower of Babel
Genesis 10-11 Genesis 10-11 Noah's Descendants Chart | Study Study
Genesis 11:1-9 Genesis 11:1-9 Tower of Babel | Study Study ; Destruction of Culture Destruction of Culture
Genesis 12-22 Abraham's Life
Genesis 12.1 Genesis 12.1 Abraham's Call
Genesis 12.2-3 Genesis 12.2-3 Abraham's Promises
Genesis 12:10-20; 20 Genesis 12:10-20; 20 ; Abraham's Detour:
Genesis 12.13-14 Genesis 12.13-14 Abraham's Detour
Genesis 14:1-24 Genesis 14:1-24 Steps for Spiritual Growth
Genesis 15 Genesis 15 Abraham's Means
Genesis 16-17 Genesis 16-17 Abraham's Second Detour
Genesis 16,17,22 Genesis 16,17,22 Failing to wait for God
Genesis 18-19 Genesis 18-19 Abraham's Lessons, Demise of a Culture, Lot's world
Genesis 22 Genesis 22 The Testing
Genesis 21-26 Isaac's Life
Learning to Trust and Yield Learning to Trust and Yield
Genesis 25-37 Jacob's Life
Genesis 25-37 Genesis 25-37 Jacob's Faith
Genesis 28 Genesis 28 Jacob's Meeting with God
Influence of Sin Influence of Sin
God and Man's Sin God and Man's Sin
Understanding Man's Sin Nature Understanding Man's Sin Nature
Understanding Jacob's Sins Understanding Jacob's Sins
Genesis 37-50 Joseph's Life
Genesis 50:15-26 Genesis 50:15-26 Grace to Freely Forgive (Joseph)
Exodus
Exodus 3:14 Exodus 3:14 Discussion of "I am" and Yahweh
Exodus 20:5-6 Exodus 20:5-6 Influence of Parents
Exodus 33:7-11 Exodus 33:7-11 Building Excitement for Devotions
Exodus 33:12-19 Exodus 33:12-19 Biblical Word Study on 'Grace'
Numbers
Numbers Introduction and Overview Numbers Introduction and Overview (Preparing for The Lord's Battle)
Numbers Outline and chart Numbers Outline and chart (Preparing for The Lord's Battle)
Deuteronomy
Deuteronomy 2-3 Deuteronomy 2-3 Gaining Perpspective | Podcast Podcast
Deuteronomy 5:1-23 Deuteronomy 5:1-23 Knowing God
Deuteronomy 5:1-5 Deuteronomy 5:1-5 Our Gracious Calling
Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Deuteronomy 5:6-21 Our Loving Standard
Deuteronomy 5:22-23 Deuteronomy 5:22-23 Our Special Relationship
Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Deuteronomy 8:1-20 Developing Strong Christian Lives 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4
Deuteronomy 21:15-21 Deuteronomy 21:15-21 Reformation | 15-17 15-17 | 18-21 18-21 | Podcast Podcast
Deuteronomy 22:5 Deuteronomy 22:5 Gender Culture Sins
OLD TESTAMENT HISTORICAL BOOKS top
Joshua
Introduction, Outline and Purpose Introduction, Outline and Purpose of Joshua
Historical/Geographical Map Historical/Geographical Map of Joshua
Map of Canaan before the Conquest Map of Canaan before the Conquest
Joshua Joshua & Resolving Marital Conflict (many passages)
Joshua 1:8 Joshua 1:8 Diagram of Meditation's Importance
Joshua 1:10-18 Joshua 1:10-18 : Introduction to Moblizing God's People | Study Study
Joshua 1:10-11 Joshua 1:10-11 : A. Communicates God’s Will
Joshua 1:12-15: Joshua 1:12-15: B. Demands Total Participation
Joshua 1:16-18 Joshua 1:16-18 : C. Responds With A Clear Commitment
Joshua 6:1-27 Joshua 6:1-27 The Lesson from Jericho | Study Study
Joshua 6:1 Joshua 6:1 Our Need for God's Power
Joshua 6:2-5 Joshua 6:2-5 Our Discovery of God's Solutions
Joshua 6:6-27 Joshua 6:6-27 Our Participation in God's Victory
Joshua 6:1-27 Joshua 6:1-27 Summary: You can win too!
Joshua 7:1-15 Joshua 7:1-15 : Learning about Defeat and Failures | Study Study
Joshua 7:1-5 Joshua 7:1-5 : Falling into Failure
Joshua 7:6-10 Joshua 7:6-10 : Staying in Disgrace
Joshua 7:11-15 Joshua 7:11-15 : Road to Recovery
Joshua 10:1-43 Joshua 10:1-43 : Introduction & Study Questions Study Questions
Joshua 10:12-14 Joshua 10:12-14 Interpretations and Purpose Purpose
Joshua 10:1-11 Joshua 10:1-11 : A. Joshua's Sincere Obedience Questions Questions
Joshua 10:12-43 Joshua 10:12-43 : B. Joshua's Quest for God's Best
Joshua 13:1-33 Joshua 13:1-33 Finishing the Task Questions Questions
Joshua 21:1-45 Joshua 21:1-45 Obtaining Greater Portion Questions Questions
Judges
Background Background
Outline Outline
Introduction and summary Introduction and summary
Theme Theme (Cycle of Decline and Revival)
Judges 2:1-5 Judges 2:1-5 Making the Right Decisions - series | Questions Questions
Judges 2:10-19 Judges 2:10-19 Evaluating our Spiritual Lives
Judges 11:29-40 Joyful Sacrifice Judges 11:29-40 Joyful Sacrifice
Judges 13-16 Judges 13-16 Samson: Playing around with God - series
1 & 2 Samuel
1 Samuel Overview and Introduction Overview and Introduction
1 Samuel 8:1-8 8:1-8 , 9-18 9-18 , 19-22 19-22 , Questions Questions | Podcast Podcast
1 Samuel Calling 9 Calling 9 , Questions Questions , Confirmation 10 Confirmation 10 , Questions Questions | Podcast Podcast
1 Samuel 13:8-13 Saul's Rejection 1 Samuel 13:8-13 Saul's Rejection
1 Samuel 14:1-2 The Spirit of Faith 1 Samuel 14:1-2 The Spirit of Faith
1 Samuel 15 15 1-3 1-3 , 4-9 4-9 , 10-15 10-15 , 16-23 16-23 , 24-31 24-31 , 32-35 32-35 , Questions Questions | Podcast Podcast
1 Samuel 16:6-13 Full-time ministry Full-time ministry
1 Samuel 18 Friendship and Jealousy Friendship and Jealousy
1 Samuel 29 Finding Lord's Strength Finding Lord's Strength
1 Samuel 30 Handling Testings Handling Testings
2 Samuel 23 Handling Success Handling Success | Questions Questions | Video Video color="red"(New)
2 Samuel 24 Avoiding Failures Avoiding Failures | Questions Questions | Video Video
2 Chronicles
2 Chronicles 6-7 2 Chronicles 6-7 Prayer & Revival
2 Chronicles 6:14-42 2 Chronicles 6:14-42 King Solomon's prayer 2 Chronicles 7.12-15
2 Chronicles 7.12-15 God's Promise for Revival
2 Chronicles 7.14 Revival P 2 Chronicles 7.14 Revival P A A R R (3)
2 Chronicles 20:1-30 2 Chronicles 20:1-30 Prayer: Study Questions Study Questions
Ezra
Ezra Overview Ezra Overview
Ezra Outline Ezra Outline
Ezra Questions Ezra Questions
Ezra 9-10 Ezra 9-10 Marrying a Non-Christian
Ezra 9:8-10 Ezra 9:8-10 At the Heart of Revival
Nehemiah
Overview of Nehemiah Overview of Nehemiah
Historical Picture of Nehemiah and Ezra Historical Picture of Nehemiah and Ezra
Nehemiah Overview and Notes Nehemiah Overview and Notes
Nehemiah Outline Nehemiah Outline
Nehemiah Historical Introduction Nehemiah Historical Introduction
Nehemiah Rebuilding the Walls Nehemiah Rebuilding the Walls
Nehemiah 1:1-2:5 Nehemiah 1:1-2:5
Nehemiah 1:1-4 Love for God Nehemiah 1:1-4 Love for God
Nehemiah 1:11-2.8 God's will Nehemiah 1:11-2.8 God's will
Nehemiah 2.9-20 Prepare Nehemiah 2.9-20 Prepare
Prayers that Changes the World 1:4-11 Prayers that Changes the World 1:4-11
Nehemiah 1:1-11 Prayer Nehemiah 1:1-11 Prayer
Nehemiah 1:05-11 Prayer Nehemiah 1:05-11 Prayer
Nehemiah 3:1-32 (1/2) Hope Nehemiah 3:1-32 (1/2) Hope
Nehemiah 3:1-32 (2/2) Gates Nehemiah 3:1-32 (2/2) Gates
Nehemiah 3 Jerusalem Map (pdf) Nehemiah 3 Jerusalem Map (pdf)
Nehemiah 4:1-6 Anger & Despair Nehemiah 4:1-6 Anger & Despair
Nehemiah 4:7-23 Anger & Fears Nehemiah 4:7-23 Anger & Fears
Nehemiah 4:7-23 Threats Nehemiah 4:7-23 Threats
Nehemiah 4:7-23 Overcoming Fear Nehemiah 4:7-23 Overcoming Fear
Nehemiah 5:1-05 Loans Nehemiah 5:1-05 Loans
Nehemiah 5:1-19 Counts Nehemiah 5:1-19 Counts
Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rumors Nehemiah 6:1-19 Rumors
Nehemiah 7:1-73 Restore Nehemiah 7:1-73 Restore
Nehemiah 8:1-12 Revival Nehemiah 8:1-12 Revival
Nehemiah 8:13-18 Obedience Nehemiah 8:13-18 Obedience
Nehemiah 9:1-38 Strength & Direction in Life Strength & Direction in Life
Nehemiah 10-12 Covenant Nehemiah 10-12 Covenant
Nehemiah 13:1-31 Restoration Nehemiah 13:1-31 Restoration
Old Testament Digital Library
This brief video introduces additional Old Testament teaching resources.
OLD TESTAMENT POETICAL BOOKS top
Job
Introduction to Job Introduction to Job
Overview of Job Overview of Job
Christ and Purpose of Job Christ and Purpose of Job
Job 1:1-5 Job 1:1-5 T houghts on Life's Goals
Job 1:6-2:13 Job 1:6-2:13 Endurance for Serious Troubles
Job 3-37 Job 3-37 Search for Right Perspectives
Job 8 Job 8 Poverty Does Not Mean Rejection
Job 38-42:9 Job 38-42:9 Time before a Holy God
Job 42:10-17 Job 42:10-17 Satisfaction with Life's Reward
Psalms - Psalms RSS Feed Psalms RSS Feed
Introduction to the Psalms Introduction to the Psalms
Psalm 5 Psalm 5 Grace in the Old Testament
Psalm 8 Psalm 8 God's Glory & Self–Esteem Movement
Psalm 16:2 Psalm 16:2 “No Good Besides You”
Psalm 16:11 Psalm 16:11 Enjoying Pleasure
Psalm 19 Psalm 19 Journeying Closer to God and Imagery
Psalm 26:8 Psalm 26:8 My Favorite Hangout
Psalm 32:1-6 Psalm 32:1-6 (4) Overcoming bitterness, unforgiveness
Psalm 36:1-12 Psalm 36:1-12 (3) Watching movies with God
Psalm 45:4 Psalm 45:4 The Necessity of Truth
Psalm 52 Psalm 52 Waiting for Revenge
Psalm 55 Psalm 55 Trusting Through Treacherous Times
Psalm 63 Psalm 63 Six Aspects of Godly Prayers; Study Questions Study Questions
Psalm 73:25-28 Psalm 73:25-28 Principles of the Godly Man
Psalm 90 Psalm 90 Moses and Humility; Verse by Verse Verse by Verse
Psalm 89 Psalm 89 Learning How to Study OT Psalms
Psalm 91:1-16 Psalm 91:1-16 Fears & Securities
Psalm 94:19 Psalm 94:19 (13) Overcoming anxious thoughts.
Psalm 105:17,19 Psalm 105:17,19 Grace for Difficult Times
Psalm 106 Psalm 106 Finding God's Beautiful Grace
Psalm 106:10-15 Psalm 106:10-15 From Revival to Despair
Psalm 119:25 Psalm 119:25 Three Steps to Renewal
Psalm 119:156 Psalm 119:156 Revive Me!
Psalm 130 Psalm 130 Six Attitudes for Good Devotions
Psalm 139 Psalm 139 The Design of Our Lives
Proverbs
Proverbs 1:7-8 Proverbs 1:7-8 Developing a Good Conscience
Proverbs 4 Proverbs 4 The way to disciple your sons
Proverbs 16:1-4 Proverbs 16:1-4 From Planning to Purpose
16:1 Planning for disruptions Planning for disruptions
16:2 Receiving God's correction Receiving God's correction
16:3 Trusting God with our plans Trusting God with our plans
16:4 Desiring God's purpose Desiring God's purpose
Proverbs 30:1-4 Proverbs 30:1-4 Oracle of Agur
Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes Outline Ecclesiastes Outline
Ecclesiastes Design & Purpose Ecclesiastes Design & Purpose
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 The Pursuit of Pleasure | Questions Questions
Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Ecclesiastes 2:1-11 Seeking Pleasure
Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Ecclesiastes 3:1-22 Short commentary & Study Questions
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Independent Success | Questions Questions
Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 Ecclesiastes 9:13-10:20 - Bible Study Questions Song of Solomon
Song of Solomon 1:1-4 Song of Solomon 1:1-4
Song of Solomon 1:5-8 Song of Solomon 1:5-8
Song of Solomon 1:9-11 Song of Solomon 1:9-11
Song of Solomon 1:12-14 Song of Solomon 1:12-14
Song of Solomon 1:15-17 Song of Solomon 1:15-17
Song of Solomon 1 Study Questions Song of Solomon 1 Study Questions
Song of Solomon 2:1 Song of Solomon 2:1
Song of Solomon & Intimacy Song of Solomon & Intimacy
OLD TESTAMENT PROPHETICAL BOOKS top
Isaiah the Prophet
Book of Isaiah Plan and Outline
The Overview of the Book of Isaiah The Overview of the Book of Isaiah
The Purpose of Isaiah: Redemptive Chart of Isaiah The Purpose of Isaiah: Redemptive Chart of Isaiah
The Plan of Isaiah: Light & Dark Diagram The Plan of Isaiah: Light & Dark Diagram
The Chonology of Isaiah The Chonology of Isaiah
The Outline of Isaiah The Outline of Isaiah
Discussions of Main Sections of Isaiah Discussions of Main Sections of Isaiah
Isaiah Studies
Isaiah 6:1-12 Isaiah 6:1-12 Four Steps to Righteous Living
Isaiah 9:1-7 Isaiah 9:1-7 Names of Yahweh | Questions (New) Questions (New)
Isaiah 11:1-5 Isaiah 11:1-5 Spirit Dependent Living
Isaiah 11:6-16 Isaiah 11:6-16 Christ's Rule
Isaiah 26:9 Isaiah 26:9 The Steep Learning Curve
Isaiah 29-32 Isaiah 29-32 Waiting and Planning
Isaiah 38 Isaiah 38 Steps to Waiting upon God
Isaiah 40:1-5 Isaiah 40:1-5 Understanding Discipleship
Isaiah 43:1-2,7,18-21 Isaiah 43:1-2,7,18-21 Discovering the Will of God
Isaiah 50:4-5 Isaiah 50:4-5 The Heart of True Discipleship
Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 (52:13-53) The Making of a Godly Leader (ADT)
Isaiah 52:13-15 Isaiah 52:13-15 Isaiah 53:1-3 Isaiah 53:1-3 Isaiah 53:4-6 Isaiah 53:4-6 | Isaiah 53:7-9 Isaiah 53:7-9 Isaiah 53:10-12 Isaiah 53:10-12
Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 (52:13-53) Study questions on Suffering
Isaiah 53 Isaiah 53 (52:13-53:12) Reflections on Isaiah 53
Isaiah 60:1-5 Isaiah 60:1-5 A Shining Light
Isaiah 66:18-22 Isaiah 66:18-22 God's Glory to the Nations (Missions) Study Study
Jeremiah Theme of Unfaithful Men
Theme of Unfaithful Men
Jeremiah 9:23-24 Devouring Holes Jeremiah 9:23-24 Devouring Holes
Ezekiel
Ezekiel 14 Ezekiel 14 Misunderstandings Questions
Ezekiel 28:12-17 Ezekiel 28:12-17 The Devil & His Powers
Danie l
Daniel 1 Daniel 1 The Importance of Training
Jonah : ( Study Guide - purchase Study Guide - purchase )
Jonah Introduction Jonah Introduction
Jonah 1:1-6 Questions Jonah 1:1-6 Questions
Jonah 1:7-17 Questions Jonah 1:7-17 Questions
Jonah 1:1-17 Advanced Questions Jonah 1:1-17 Advanced Questions
Jonah 3:1-10 Misunderstandings Jonah 3:1-10 Misunderstandings
Jonah 3:1-3a God's Concern for Us Jonah 3:1-3a God's Concern for Us
Jonah 3:3b-10 God's Concern for All Jonah 3:3b-10 God's Concern for All
Micah
Micah Themes & Background Themes & Background
Micah Outline Summary Outline Summary
Micah 4:1-5 Mountain of the Lord Mountain of the Lord Questions Questions
Micah 4:11-5:5 Commentary Commentary
Zephaniah study - Call to Revival
Gathering Before His Throne Gathering Before His Throne
Relevance to our Lives Relevance to our Lives | Historical Historical | Overview Overview
A.Voluntarily Gathering 1:1-2:3 Questions Questions | Notes Notes | Outline Outline
B.Willingly Gathering 2:3-3:13 Questions Questions | Notes Notes | Outline Outline
C. Gladly Gathering 3:14-3:20 Questions Questions | Notes Notes | Outline Outline
Haggai studies: Rebuilding the Temple
Haggai Introduction Haggai Introduction
Haggai 1:1-11 Notes Notes Questions Questions
Haggai 1:12-2:9 Notes Notes Questions Questions
Haggai 2:10-23 Notes Notes Questions Questions
Discovering Effective Leadership in Haggai Discovering Effective Leadership in Haggai
Overcoming Discouragement and Depression in Haggai Overcoming Discouragement and Depression in Haggai
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