Kingdom, Covenants & Canon of the Old Testament
Explore the basic theology and overarching story of the Old Testament, and why it is still relevant for Christians today.
About this Lesson Series
- Instructor
- Richard L. Pratt, Jr. & Guests
- Discipline
- Old Testament
- Course Group
- Introduction to Biblical Studies
- Download
- Course Materials, Academic Packets
This series has been redesigned and enhanced with updated graphics and professor interviews. Previous edition: 2005
If someone asked, "What is the Old Testament about?" would you have an answer? Could you describe its basic theology and overarching story? Would you be able to explain why the Old Testament is relevant for Christians today?
Unfortunately, many modern Christians lack a firm understanding of the theology and significance of the Old Testament. As a result, they are inadvertently attempting to live their Christian lives based only on the New Testament.
Yet, Jesus and his apostles taught that the Old Testament is very important for Christians. As a matter of fact, when Paul told Timothy that all Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, he was referring primarily to the Old Testament.
Series Goals
- Orient viewers to the overarching message of the Old Testament.
- Summarize the theological emphases of the Old Testament.
- Provide a strategy for applying the Old Testament to modern life.
Lessons in this module
- 1 Why Study the Old Testament?Investigates the importance of the Old Testament, exploring the distance between the Old Testament and our day, the relevance of the Old Testament, and application of the Old Testament.
- 2 The Kingdom of GodExplores a proper understanding of the Bible's theology of the Kingdom of God by providing the most comprehensive outlook on the Old Testament.
- 3 Divine CovenantsExplores how God governed his kingdom through a series of covenants that he established in Old Testament history.
- 4 The Old Testament CanonExplores how the Old Testament canon presents specific guidance by examining the Old Testament as mirror, window and picture.