BTS 224 — Old Testament Books

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Biblical & Theological Studies

BTS 224 — Old Testament Books

Survey the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. Grasp its structure, literary diversity, and enduring revelation of God’s redemptive plan through Israel’s history and covenant.

What You’ll Learn


Canon & Structure

Understand how the Law, Prophets, and Writings form the Hebrew canon.

Historical Overview

Trace Israel’s story from creation to exile and restoration.

Theological Themes

Identify covenant, holiness, and redemption as unifying themes.

Poetic & Prophetic Books

Explore literary beauty and prophetic vision across diverse genres.

Messianic Expectation

See how the Old Testament anticipates Christ and the New Covenant.

Application Today

Learn how the Old Testament still shapes Christian faith and ethics.

Curriculum Overview


Module 1 — The Pentateuch

Study Genesis to Deuteronomy: creation, covenant, and the foundations of God’s people.

Module 2 — Historical Books

Examine Joshua through Esther, covering conquest, kingdom, and exile.

Module 3 — Poetic & Wisdom Books

Explore Psalms, Proverbs, Job, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs for divine wisdom and worship.

Module 4 — The Prophets

Survey the Major and Minor Prophets’ calls to justice, repentance, and future hope.

Instructor

Damion Barrett

Damion Barrett

Teacher and scholar passionate about unveiling the unity of Scripture and the glory of Christ from Genesis to Malachi.

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Discover the rich tapestry of the Old Testament—the law, history, poetry, and prophecy that reveal God’s unfolding redemption.

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