Sermon Notes
Reading the Bible Chronologically (2017): Old Testament Survey
[7] The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple; [8] the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes; [9] the fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever; the rules of the LORD are true, and righteous altogether. [10] More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey and drippings of the honeycomb. [11] Moreover, by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. [12] Who can discern his errors? Declare me innocent from hidden faults. [13] Keep back your servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me! Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. [14] Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your sight, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. [Ps 19:7-14]
- Why Study the Old Testament?
- Common Myths…
- “The Old Testament is ___________________________.”
- “The OT is _____________________________.”
- “The OT is _____________________________.”
- “The OT is _____________________________.”
- The Central Message…
- “The Old Testament is ____________________________.”
- How Should We Study the Old Testament? Examining 3 Dimensions
- The _______________________ dimension.
- The _______________________ dimension.
- The _______________________ dimension.
- What is the Old Testament? The OT as Literature
- A collection of ________ books…
- Traditionally classified according to _____________:
- Law
- History
- Prophecy
- Poetry
- Rich in literary _______________:
- Historical narratives.
- ______________ and statutes.
- Prophetic oracles.
- Genealogies.
- _____________.
- Wisdom sayings.
- Laments.
- Apocalyptic ______________.
- Many more…
- Written by a variety of authors…
- One __________________ author- the Holy Spirit.
- Various human authors.
- Predominantly written in ______________________, though some is in Aramaic.
- Written over a span of around 1,000 years.
- Earliest parts written around ___________ B.C.
- Latest parts written around ___________ B.C.
- How did we get the Old Testament?
- Collected into a ____________.
- Transmitted through ___________.
- Translated through servants.
- Septuagent = the __________________ Old Testament.
- When and Where did the Events of the Old Testament Take Place? The Old Testament as History
- The OT is a _____________ story set in _____________ history.
- Real places.
- Real ______________.
- Real ______________.
- Old Testament history made simple…
- In the beginning…. __________________, then something.
- Creation… life… creatures… _____________ made in God’s image.
- The Garden of Eden quickly becomes the location of the ____________ of man (humanity).
- Humankind rebels at the Tower of Babel- the result is division and dispersion.
- A new beginning… God’s faithfulness to ________________ and his family.
- Abraham’s prosperity turns into Israel’s slavery.
- The _______________ – Moses leads Israel out of Egypt.
- God gives Israel the ___________.
- The people enter the promised _____________, where they are ruled for a while by judges.
- Eventually a kingdom is established, epitomized by King __________________ and his son Solomon.
- Solomon builds a __________________, home of the ark of the covenant and center of the people’s worship.
- After Solomon dies, the kingdom divides into Israel (northern kingdom) and Judah (southern kingdom).
- Idolatry grows.
- Assyria destroys _________________ in 722 B.C.
- Babylon destroys ________________ in 586 B.C.
- Survivors are taken into exile in Babylon for the next ________ years.
- A remnant returns to Jerusalem and rebuilds the temple.
- But Israel still longs for the glory it knew under David.
- Thus the OT becomes a story without an ______________…
[105] [Nun] Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. [Ps 119:105]
