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Old Testament Overview: Key Themes Explained

January 29, 2025
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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
  • 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
Below are the links to this Bible study.

 

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Old Testament Survey, Scriptural Articles

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