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What is an Old Testament Survey?

• An Old Testament Survey is an examination of each book of the Old Testament to determine its central theme and how it fits within the overall theme of the Bible.
• Understanding the big picture of each book, not a chapter by chapter or verse by verse study of the books of the Bible

• The Old Testament is made up of 39 books
• The Old Testament covers a period of time of over 4000 years
• The Old Testament covers the Old Covenants and is a foundation to the understanding and fulfillment of the New Testament/New Covenant
• The Old Testament is a history book of the Hebrew nation and people

1. Genesis – He is the Seed of Woman
2. Exodus – He is the Passover Lamb
3. Leviticus – He is the Atoning Sacrifice
4. Numbers – He is the Smitten Rock
5. Deuteronomy – He is the Prophet
6. Joshua -He is the Captain of Lord’s Host
7. Judges – He is the Deliverer
8. Ruth – He is the Heavenly Kinsman
9. Kings – He is the Promised King
10. Nehemiah – He is the Restorer
11. Esther – He is the Advocate
12. Job – He is our All and All
13. Proverbs – He is our Pattern
14. Ecclesiastes – He is our goal
15. In the books written by the prophets- He is the coming Prince of Peace
16. In the Gospels- Christ coming to seek and save
17. Acts –Christ risen
18. In the books of the Epistles – Christ the Father’s right hand
19. Revelations – Christ returning and reigning

• The Law (Pentateuch, Torah)
  • Genesis – Deuteronomy
• The Historical Books
  • Joshua – Esther
• The Poetic Books
  • Job – Song of Solomon
• The Prophetic Books
  • Isaiah – Malachi
  • Major Prophets
    • Isaiah -Daniel
  • Minor Prophets
    • Hosea – Malachi