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Instructor John Buckley
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Old Testament I: Creation and Covenants

Overview

[Begin Transcript] How did we get here? What do the different feasts and the promises given to the patriarchs in the first five books of the Bible that we call the Pentateuch have to do with me today? Join us in Creation and Covenants as we unlock the mysteries and bring out the passionate promises of God and apply it to our world today, as we get to see the cornerstone books of the Bible come alive. [End Transcript]

Course Description: This course surveys the books of the Pentateuch placing special emphasis on biblical beginnings and the development of the covenants as foundational for God's working in the rest of Scripture. Attention is given to background matters, and critical and theological issues.

Learning Outcomes: The learner will:

  1. Recall the major events, characters, themes and structures of the text.
  2. Explain how the narrative of the text informs their theology.
  3. Integrate background material in the interpretation of the text.
  4. Assess critical approaches to the text.
  5. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate and synthesize appropriate scholarly resources.
  6. Employ the text in their spiritual and biblical growth.

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Laying the Foundation
This unit introduces us to Old Testament and the Pentateuch. George Koon is introduced as a guest speaker and gives his thoughts on Genesis and Hamartiology (Doctrine of Sin).

View:Introduction of the Old Testament
View:Introduction of George Coon
View:Genesis as the Foundation
View:Sin Enters the World
Read:Shirley, “History of Redemption"
Complete:Journal Assignment 1
Complete:Journal Assignment 2
Submit:Quiz 1
Submit:Quiz 2

Unit 2: The Sovereign God Beginnings
This unit will investigate how God created the world and the beginning of His interaction with His people.

View:Introduction
View:Creation to the Patriarchs
View:Patriarchs to Joseph
CompleteInvestigating the Biblical Narrative – Genesis
Complete:Journal Assignment 3
Submit:Quiz 3
Submit:Quiz 4

Unit 3: The Almighty God of Redemption
In this unit special attention will be given to God’s power, His holiness, and the dwelling of His presence.

View:Introduction
View:From Bondage to Deliverance
View:The Law and the Tabernacle
Complete:Investigating the Biblical Narrative – Exodus
Complete:Journal Assignment 4
Submit:Quiz 5
Submit:Quiz 6

Unit 4: The Holy God of Fellowship
The special focus of this unit will be on the holiness of God, and what he required for His people to also be holy.

View:Introduction
View:How to be Holy
View:Day in the Life of a Priest
Complete:Investigating the Biblical Narrative – Leviticus
Complete:Journal Assignment 5
Submit:Quiz 7
Submit:Quiz 8

Unit 5: The Righteous God of Testings
This unit will look at the arrangements to enter Canaan, punishment for their unbelief, and preparations to enter Canaan.

View:Introduction
View:Preparations and Punishment for God's People
View:Practical Aspects of Worldview
Complete:Investigating the Biblical Narrative – Numbers
Complete:Journal Assignment 6
Submit:Quiz 9
Submit:Quiz 10

Unit 6: The Unfailing God of Reminders
This unit will look at the history of Israel, the future of Israel, and a special focus on chapter 6 as it applies today.

View:Introduction
View:Restatement of the Law for a New Generation
View:Practical Actions for All Generations
View:New Commitment for a New Generation
Complete:Investigating the Biblical Narrative – Deuteronomy
Complete:Journal Assignment 7
Submit:Quiz 11
Submit:Quiz 12

Submit:Course Final Examination

The courses available through the Blue Letter Bible Institute are taught from a range of evangelical traditions. Therefore every idea and principal conveyed in each course may not necessarily be held in total by the ministry of Blue Letter Bible or the Blue Letter Bible Institute. For more information please visit our site at www.BlueLetterBible.org.

Note: All Scripture references are taken from the New International Version (NIV) unless otherwise indicated.

Lesson List
Unit 1: Laying the Foundation
Lesson 1
Introduction of the Old Testament
Lesson 2
Introduction of George Coon
Lesson 3
Genesis as the Foundation
Lesson 4
Sin Enters the World
Lesson 5
Reading
Lesson 6
Journal Assignment 1
Lesson 7
Journal Assignment 2
Unit 2: The Sovereign God of Beginnings
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Creation to the Patriarchs
Lesson 3
Patriarchs to Joseph
Lesson 4
Investigating the Biblical Narrative
Lesson 5
Journal Assignment
Unit 3: The Almighty God of Redemption
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
From Bondage to Deliverance
Lesson 3
The Law and the Tabernacle
Lesson 4
Investigating the Biblical Narrative
Lesson 5
Journal Assignment
Unit 4: The Holy God of Fellowship
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
How to Be Holy
Lesson 3
Day in the Life of a Priest
Lesson 4
Investigating the Biblical Narrative
Lesson 5
Journal Assignment
Unit 5: The Righteous God of Testings
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Preparations and Punishment for God's People
Lesson 3
Practical Aspects of Worldview
Lesson 4
Investigating the Biblical Narrative
Lesson 5
Journal Assignment
Unit 6: The Unfailing God of Reminders
Lesson 1
Introduction
Lesson 2
Restatement of the Law for a New Generation
Lesson 3
Practical Actions for All Generations
Lesson 4
New Commitment for a New Generation
Lesson 5
Investigating the Biblical Narrative
Lesson 6
Journal Assignment