01Introduction
Why does the Old Testament matter? Starting from the beginning of God's story.
The Big Story · Old Testament Overview
History, literature, theology, and pastoral care — the main thread of the Old Testament: how God creates, chooses, covenants, and shapes a people pointing to the Messiah.
Old Testament overview lessons
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02The Geography of the Old Testament
The Ancient Near East, Canaan, and the world where Israel lived.
03The History of the Old Testament
The major periods and events across Old Testament history.
04The Primeval Era
Genesis 1–11: creation, the fall, the flood, and the scattering of nations.
05The Patriarchal Era
Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph: the call, the covenant, and the growing promise.
06The Egyptian Era
Exodus, the Sinai covenant, the wilderness, and entering Canaan.
07The Era of the Judges
Cycles of failure, cry, and rescue; the foreshadowing of kingship.
08The United Kingdom
Saul, David, and Solomon: the rise, glory, and cracks of kingship.
09The Divided Kingdom
Israel, Judah, and the voices of the prophets; the eve of exile.
10The Restoration Era
Exile, return, and rebuilding: temple, walls, and the people restored.
11The Wisdom Books
Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs: the voices of reverence and inquiry.
Entry page for the Old Testament Overview series. Lecture notes, PDFs, and teacher / student handouts are being added over time.