Old Testament Survey
 

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Introduction
Survey Diagram
Antediluvian Period
Post Flood Period
Patriarchal Period
Wilderness Period
Period of Judges
Kingdom Period
Exile Period
The Restoration

Purpose of This Study

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To provide an historical framework of the entire Old Testament.
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To enhance further studies by providing a mental picture of how the Old Testament reveals God’s progressive plan of redemption to humankind.
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To briefly describe each of the following major Old Testament periods.

No.

Period

From

To

1

Antediluvian Period

Creation

Flood

2

Post-Flood Period

Flood

Abraham

3

Period of the Patriarchs

Abraham

Joseph

4

Wilderness Period

Exodus

Entering the Promised Land

5

Period of the Judges

Living in the Land

Samson

6

Kingdom Period

Saul

Divided Kingdom

7

Exile

Capture of Judah

Decree of Cyrus

8

Restoration

Return to the Land

Temple Restored

Why Study the OT?

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It gives us a deeper understanding of the New Testament.
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It helps us to better understand God’s master plan of redemption from creation to eternity.
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It gives deeper insights into God’s nature and character.
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It reveals man’s sinful nature and his need for a Savior.
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It helps us understand God’s will for humankind.
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Last modified: 07/03/08