Old Testament Study Guide

Get a crash course in the most beloved book of all time—the Bible. Simplifying the words and concepts of the Bible doesn’t have to be an overwhelming undertaking. From Exodus to the prophets and the Psalms and Revelation, Bible 101 gives you a basic overview of every part of this important book. Written in easy-to-understand language, Bible 101 offers a fascinating—and memorable—glimpse at the sacred stories, traditions, and doctrines that appear in the New and Old Testaments.

The Old Testament is a most valuable book of scripture. It teaches the mercy and willingness of Jehovah, the premortal Jesus Christ, to forgive. It teaches and illustrates time and again what kinds of thinking and actions we need to avoid if we desire to remain firmly on the covenant path. And it teaches how to repent and return to Christ, whose arms of mercy are extended all the day long (Isaiah 65:2), inviting us to repent. In this third edition, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the Old Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills.

Horatius Bonar’s exegesis of the Old Testament is a voluminous work of 84 chapters. It deals with passages from the book of Genesis to the book of Malachi, covering themes like sin, despair, holiness, blessing, and deliverance.

A man named Samson did WHAT with his bare hands? God used WHAT to feed Elijah? The Israelites did WHAT to knock down the walls of Jericho? If you want to learn the answers to these and other interesting Bible facts, let our 101 questions on the Old Testament take you back to those ancient times!

Enjoy the magnificent panorama of Scripture like never before! Pastor Skip Heitzig shares a "flight" plan for the books of the Old Testament to help you better understand the context and significance of each. If you have ever found yourself getting lost and wandering from verse to verse in Scripture, put yourself firmly on track with the clear aerial view offered in The Bible from 30,000 Feet: Old Testament.

The Old Testament is a most valuable book of scripture. It teaches and illustrates time and again what kinds of thinking and actions we need to avoid if we desire to remain firmly on the covenant path. And it teaches how to repent and return to Christ, whose arms of mercy are extended all the day long (Isaiah 65:2), inviting us to repent. In this third edition, noted teacher and gospel scholar David J. Ridges brings the Old Testament to life with his well-known teaching skills. It is much expanded over previous editions.

Are you a grandmother who wants to leave a legacy of faith, love, and wisdom for your family? The Grandmother’s Guide to Proverbs 31 is your warmhearted companion on that journey. Inspired by the timeless beauty of Proverbs 31:10–31, this 21-day devotional invites you to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the powerful influence of a woman who walks with God. Each day offers a short, encouraging devotion, thoughtful questions, and a moment to pray over your children, grandchildren, and the generations to come.

The Bible is widely considered to be the most profound collection of books in all of history, and it includes messages and stories that are still referenced today in the secular world. But it’s long, complicated, hard to read, and not organized in chronological order. In The Short Bible, author Dr. Peter Bylsma offers basic facts about the Bible, discusses the development of the modern Bible, and reviews its themes. He summarizes all the books of the Old and New Testaments in 25 short, easy-to-understand chapters, capturing the epic stories, characters, and main ideas.

In 970 BC, Solomon ben David ascended his father's throne. During his reign, Israel became the envy of the nations. Unsurpassed in riches, power, and prestige, Solomon embodied the pinnacle of God's blessing on his people. In 586 BC, Israel's capital collapsed before Nebuchadnezzar, and the nation was exiled in disgrace far away to Babylon. This is the story of how to lose a kingdom in 400 years.

Genesis is a book of beginnings. It introduces us to several biblical themes, including God's authorship of life. In a world that blames the Creator for disasters and credits luck or karma for life's blessings, God's people need reminding that he is crafting a wondrous story of redemption and grace. Within Genesis, we are called to play the part of faithful children so that we might overcome this world and inherit the one to come.

The Book of Psalms, treasured in both Jewish and Christian traditions, is a spiritual treasure trove that reveals the heart of prayer and worship. What many may not fully realize is how powerfully the Psalms foreshadow and reflect the life, mission, and emotional experiences of Jesus Christ. When we read the Psalms through a Eucharistic and Christological lens, we encounter Jesus praying, suffering, rejoicing, forgiving, longing, and surrendering — all echoing the cries, hopes, and victories recorded by King David and other psalmists centuries before the Incarnation.

This book is for people who want a clearer understanding of the Bible. With modern language and brief, digestible short explanations of each story, it should be used as a guide to learning about the Old Testament, helping you to decode it and comprehend the Bible better.