About Old Testament II
Old Testament Survey Part II begins with Solomon's Kingdom and travels through the historical books that cover the divided kingdom, the exile, and the post-exilic period in chronological order. Participants also study where the prophetic books fit into the historical narrative.
Rachel Mayes will take the class through a printed summary of each week’s key points and provide additional background material about certain events, themes, doctrines or individuals. There will be quite a few handout pages. There will be opportunity for your questions.
Please note, it is not a prerequisite to have taken the first part of the Old Testament Survey prior.
Class Content
Week 1: Solomon's Life, Kingdom, & Writings
Week 2: The Divided Kingdom
Week 3: Intro to the Prophets - Joel, Amos, Hosea
Week 4: Prophetic Condemnation & Temporary Repentance - Isaiah 1-39
Week 5: Prophecies of Salvation & Consolation - Isaiah 40-66, Micah
Week 6: Great Sin & Coming Judgment - Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk
Week 7: The Fall of Judah - Jeremiah 1-39
Week 8: Tears for Jerusalem - Jeremiah 40-52, Lamentations
Week 9: Prophecy of the Departure and Return of God’s Glory- Ezekiel
Week 10: Prophecy & Proof of God's Sovereignty - Daniel
Week 11: : Return from Captivity to Rebuild Jerusalem & the Temple - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther
Week 12: Exhortation for Spiritual Renewal - Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Additional Content
Textbook: Encountering the Old Testament: A Christian Survey (books are also available for purchase from the church).