Old Testament Basics
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Lesson OneOld Testament Introduction8 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TwoThe Old Testament Story7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson ThreeColor Books, Wisdom/Poetry Books, and Prophetic Books7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FourThe Beginnings Era7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson FiveThe Settlement Era7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SixThe Kingdom Era7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson SevenThe Exile and Reconstruction Era7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson EightOld Testament Poetry7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson NineThe Wisdom Literature7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Lesson TenProphetic Books7 Activities|1 Assessment
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Course Wrap-UpCourse Completion2 Activities
Scripture Meditation
Spend some time carefully reading the Scripture passage below, utilizing the simple three-step method of Receive, Reflect, and Respond. Record your responses in your journal. Download the Course Workbook (PDF) to your device to complete these activities digitally. You may also choose to write your responses in your own journal.
Read 2 Timothy 3:16. Then read it again.
Receive | Retell in your own words what is happening in this text.
What is being described? Who are the characters and what are they saying or doing? Does the text tell us why they are doing or saying these things?
Read the passage again.
Reflect | Consider how this text contributes to your understanding of the Old Testament.
What can we learn about God and His relationship to humans from this text? Does this text bring to mind other passages of Scripture?
Read the passage one last time.
Respond | Connect this text to your own experience.
What does this verse teach you about why and how you should read the Old Testament?