Class Description

Old Testament Covenant is a study of the Old Testament as God's Unfolding Plan.  We begin with a unit on Exegesis and Hermeneutics, the methods used to study the Bible. The remainder of the course uses those principles to survey parts of the Old Testament.  We explore God's amazing and unfailing love for His people and the countless ways in which the Old Testament points to Christ.  Our goals are to enlarge our understanding of God's unfolding plan and to recognize and celebrate everyday moments of grace as His plan continues to unfold for us.       Old Testament Covenant Standards and Benchmarks.

Class Expectations

*Items to bring to class everday:

      Bible, notebook, and writing utensil

A. Assignments

1. Reading and writing assignments are given approximately three times per week.  Extended projects involve such topics such as the partiarchs, memorials, Psalms, prophets and our calling.
2. Credit for daily work is given on the basis of effort shown, understanding of biblical concepts and completion of the assignment.
3. Class participation is encouraged and expected.

B. Grades

1. Quizzes are given at the end of every unit.
2. There will be memorization of scripture passages.
3. Grades are based on class preparedness, discussion, notetaking, assignments and quizzes.

Class Outline

Unit One:

Introduction

Genesis

Unit Two:

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

Units Three & Four:

Joshua

Judges

Ruth

Samuel

Saul

David

Psalms

Units Five & Six:

The Divided Kingdom

Israel

Judah
The Prophets

Unit Seven:

The Exile and Return!