This course provides an introductory study of the characteristics and content of each of the 39 Old Testament books. Students will read through the Old Testament thoroughly and use workbooks that explain the background, features, structure, and outline of each book. Summarizing the structure and outline of each book is a very important part of this course. Through this learning process, students will also discover that the 66 books of the Bible are one book with a consistent theme. Areas of academic debate such as authorship, dating, and literary analysis are covered only to the extent needed for understanding the text. * International seminars use the English edition 'Incredible Journey 1'.
Identify the genre classification of all 39 Old Testament books along with the overall structure and connections as one book, and organize how they connect to the New Testament.
Understand the history from God's creation to the coming of Jesus in a holistic, chronological flow and explain the close connection between ancient history and the Bible.
Understand God's purpose revealed in the sequence of events from Creation and Exodus to the conquest of Canaan, the rise and fall of the Israelite kingdom, exile, and return, and draw lessons from the various people who responded to God's will.
Identify the prophets who prophesied and worked toward the coming of Jesus Christ, and understand the content and context of their messages.