14 God’s Commandments
Is the Old Testament Law relevant today? Jesus says I came not to abolish the Law, but to fulfil it. He gives God’s commands a new perspective and takes it up a level higher. God gave the...
13 Israel – Leanness of Soul
"In their hearts they turned to Egypt". In spite of being God’s chosen people, Israel suffers from the leanness of soul syndrome.We understand the meaning of: Prosperity of soul Leanness...
12. Moses – Humble Faith
Born in Egypt, Moses is beautiful in God’s eyes. He experiences the best of worldly knowledge, power and riches as well as spiritual power and riches yet remains most humble in all the...
11 God’s Special interventions
We have seen God’s activity throughout Genesis. Was Jesus involved? How do we know it was Jesus? What message does He communicate on those occasions?We: Understand Christ’s role throughout...
10. God’s Direct interventions – Genesis
God is actively participating in our lives. In Patriarchal ages and throught the Bible we see specific instances of God’s active involvement. We: Understand how proactively and actively...
9. Joseph – Unwavering Faith
The touching story of Joseph inspires, as he transitions from father’s pet to second most powerful person in the world. As God is with him throughout, what looks like the end of the game,...
8. Jacob Compelling Faith
It is Jacob, who becomes Israel and father's/grandfather's children who represent the tribes of Israel. God deals with deception and brings out his passion and drive for the right things....
7 Isaac – Gliding Faith
Isaac is “gliding” on the faith and blessings of his father. While he does carry the legacy to some extent, we do see numbness to God taking over and complacency setting in. Abraham -...
6 Abraham – Soaring Faith
At the time God calls Abraham to father the nation Israel, civilization prospers and grows; almost all have fallen away from God. Abraham takes time to respond and build faith but...
5 Job – Faith under Fire
Job enjoys close fellowship with God. Caught between a crossfire between God and Satan, he stands firm defying Satan before his proud father God and getting to see God in a new light....
4 The World in Confusion – Babel
After saving the world, Noah himself takes a fall. Again God steps into a godless world – this time, in a much more subdued manner. Objectives Standards falling Irony of Noah Irony of Noah...
3 From Fall to Flood
As earth’s population grow, murder, lust and evil spread their tentacles into every aspect of creation. While God saves Noah and his family, ample warnings sound out to the rest of the...
2 Adam – A Fallen Faith
The word from God, a burst of light; the world was born. Creation, culminating with the crown of creation, Adam and Eve, was good in God’s eyes. Objectives A Perfect World Forbidden Fruit...
1 Old Testament Summary
Why is the Old Testament important to us? Timothy emphasizes that “All Scripture is God-breathed.” The amazing unity of theme and purpose make it nothing less than the living word of...