What Will You Learn?

• # Course Title
• Old Testament Survey
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• # Course Description
• Old Testament Survey is a foundational course from Solid Rock Baptist Institute designed to help students understand the books, history, covenants, people, prophets, and promises of the Old Testament.
• This course gives students a broad overview of Genesis through Malachi, including the books of Moses, the historical books, the poetry and wisdom books, the Major Prophets, the Minor Prophets, the exile, the return from captivity, and the expectation of the coming Messiah.
• Students will read the course textbook, complete workbook assignments, study the major divisions of the Old Testament, read the entire Old Testament, complete a final course assignment, and take a final exam covering both the curriculum and the Old Testament Scriptures.
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• # Course Summary
• A foundational textbook-based course that surveys the Old Testament from Genesis through Malachi. Students will study the books, major events, covenants, people, prophets, and promises of the Old Testament while also reading the entire Old Testament as part of the course requirement.
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• # What Will I Learn? / Course Benefits
• By completing this course, students should be able to:
• Understand the major divisions of the Old Testament.
• Identify the thirty-nine books of the Old Testament.
• Explain the basic storyline from creation to the close of Malachi.
• Understand the importance of the books of Moses.
• Recognize the major events in Israel’s history.
• Explain the importance of the exile and return.
• Understand the purpose of the poetry and wisdom books.
• Identify the Major Prophets and Minor Prophets.
• See how the Old Testament points forward to Jesus Christ.
• Gain a stronger foundation for understanding the New Testament.
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• # Target Audience
• New believers who want to understand the Old Testament.
• Church members who desire a stronger foundation in Scripture.
• Sunday school teachers and Bible teachers.
• Soul winners and ministry workers.
• Men called to preach.
• Students preparing for further Bible institute study.
• Any Christian who wants to better understand Genesis through Malachi.
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• # Requirements / Instructions
• Students should have a King James Bible, the Old Testament Survey textbook, and the student workbook.
• Students are required to read the entire Old Testament, Genesis through Malachi, before completing the final lesson and taking the final exam.
• Read each assigned chapter in the course textbook carefully.
• Complete the workbook questions and self-test sections as you move through the course.
• Do not rush through the required Bible reading. The goal is not only to finish the course, but to become more familiar with the Word of God.
• This course is textbook-based and does not require video lessons.
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• # Materials Included
• Student textbook PDF
• Student workbook PDF
• Old Testament reading requirement
• Lesson instructions
• Chapter review questions
• Self-test quizzes
• Final course assignment
• Final exam
• Course completion instructions
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• # Topic Title
• Course Lessons
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• # Topic Description
• This section contains the course downloads, lesson instructions, Old Testament reading requirement, final assignment, completion instructions, and final exam. Begin by downloading the textbook and workbook, then complete each lesson in order.
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• # Lesson 1 Title
• Course Downloads: Textbook and Workbook
• # Lesson 1 Description
• Before beginning this course, please download the student textbook and student workbook.
• 1. Download and read the course textbook.
• 2. Download the student workbook.
• 3. Complete each workbook section as you move through the lessons.
• 4. Read the assigned Old Testament passages as part of the course requirement.
• 5. Do not skip the review questions or self-test quizzes.
• Course Textbook:
• PASTE TEXTBOOK PDF LINK HERE
• Student Workbook:
• PASTE WORKBOOK PDF LINK HERE
• This course is textbook-based and does not require video lessons. Read the assigned textbook chapter for each lesson, complete the workbook questions, and mark each lesson complete as you progress through the course.
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• # Lesson 2 Title
• Lesson 1: Introduction to the Old Testament
• # Lesson 2 Description
• Read Chapter 1 in the course textbook: “Introduction to the Old Testament.”
• This lesson introduces the purpose, structure, divisions, and importance of the Old Testament. Students will learn why the Old Testament is essential for understanding the rest of the Bible and how it points forward to the Lord Jesus Christ.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 3 Title
• Lesson 2: The Books of Moses
• # Lesson 3 Description
• Read Chapter 2 in the course textbook: “The Books of Moses: Genesis through Deuteronomy.”
• This lesson surveys the first five books of the Bible, including creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, the Exodus, the giving of the law, the wilderness journey, and Israel’s preparation to enter the promised land.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 4 Title
• Lesson 3: The Historical Books Before the Exile
• # Lesson 4 Description
• Read Chapter 3 in the course textbook: “The Historical Books Before the Exile.”
• This lesson surveys Joshua through 2 Chronicles, including the conquest of Canaan, the period of the judges, the rise of the monarchy, the reigns of Saul, David, and Solomon, the divided kingdom, and the decline of Israel and Judah.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 5 Title
• Lesson 4: The Post-Exilic Books
• # Lesson 5 Description
• Read Chapter 4 in the course textbook: “The Post-Exilic Books: Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.”
• This lesson explains the return from Babylonian captivity, the rebuilding of the temple, the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls, the ministry of Ezra and Nehemiah, and God’s providential care for His people in Esther.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 6 Title
• Lesson 5: The Poetry and Wisdom Books
• # Lesson 6 Description
• Read Chapter 5 in the course textbook: “The Poetry and Wisdom Books.”
• This lesson surveys Job through Song of Solomon, including suffering, worship, wisdom, practical living, the fear of the Lord, the vanity of life without God, and biblical love and devotion.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 7 Title
• Lesson 6: The Major Prophets
• # Lesson 7 Description
• Read Chapter 6 in the course textbook: “The Major Prophets.”
• This lesson surveys Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. Students will learn about prophetic warning, judgment, captivity, restoration, the suffering servant, the glory of God, and the prophetic future.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 8 Title
• Lesson 7: The Minor Prophets
• # Lesson 8 Description
• Read Chapter 7 in the course textbook: “The Minor Prophets.”
• This lesson surveys Hosea through Malachi. Students will study the messages of the twelve shorter prophetic books, including calls to repentance, warnings of judgment, promises of restoration, and the closing expectation of the Old Testament.
• Continue your required Old Testament reading.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 9 Title
• Lesson 8: Christ in the Old Testament
• # Lesson 9 Description
• Read Chapter 8 in the course textbook: “Christ in the Old Testament.”
• This lesson shows how the Old Testament points forward to the Lord Jesus Christ through promises, pictures, sacrifices, types, offices, covenants, and prophecies.
• Continue and complete your required Old Testament reading before moving to the final assignment and final exam.
• After reading the chapter, complete the review questions and self-test section in your student workbook.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 10 Title
• Final Course Assignment
• # Lesson 10 Description
• Before completing this final assignment, students should have read the entire Old Testament, Genesis through Malachi.
• After completing your final course assignment, email it to [info@solidrockbaptist.online](mailto:info@solidrockbaptist.online) if you would like it reviewed for certificate completion.
• Complete a written summary of the Old Testament using the following instructions:
• 1. List the major divisions of the Old Testament.
• 2. Briefly summarize the main message of each division.
• 3. Explain why the exile and return are important in Old Testament history.
• 4. Identify at least five Old Testament people who played major roles in God’s plan.
• 5. Identify at least five Old Testament prophecies, pictures, or promises that point to Christ.
• 6. Explain how reading the Old Testament helped you better understand the Bible.
• 7. Give one practical truth from the Old Testament that strengthened or challenged you.
• Please save a copy of your completed assignment for your own records before emailing it.
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
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• # Lesson 11 Title
• Course Completion Instructions
• # Lesson 11 Description
• Before marking this course complete, make sure you have finished the following:
• 1. Read the full Old Testament Survey textbook.
• 2. Downloaded and used the student workbook.
• 3. Completed all lesson sections in the workbook.
• 4. Answered the review questions.
• 5. Completed the self-test sections.
• 6. Read the entire Old Testament, Genesis through Malachi.
• 7. Completed the final course assignment.
• 8. Taken the final exam.
• To request certificate review, email your completed final course assignment to [info@solidrockbaptist.online](mailto:info@solidrockbaptist.online).
• When finished, mark this lesson complete.
• Congratulations on completing Old Testament Survey from Solid Rock Baptist Institute.