The Prophets – Supplement
The Prophets In Chronological Order Ninth Century — Early Assyrian Period Eight Century — Assyrian Period Seventh Century — Chaldean Period Sixth Century — The Exile Sixth and Fifth Centuries — Post Exilic Period
The Prophets Lesson #16
Isaiah 28:1-35:10 Outline I. Denunciation (1:1-39:8) A. Woes and blessings (28:1-35:10). Notes Isaiah 28:1-29 Isaiah 29:1-31:9 Isaiah 32:1-20 Isaiah 33:1-24 Isaiah 34:1-35:10
Old Testament History Lesson #23
Ezra 1:1-10:44 Outline I. Observations About Life In Captivity II. Return Of The Exiles And Temple Reconstruction (1:1-6:22) A. Return of the exiles (1:1-2:70). B. Rebuilding of the temple (3:1-6:22). III. Ezra’s Return And Reforms (7:1-10:44) A. The return of Ezra (7:1-8:36). B. Ezra’s reforms (9:1-10:44). Notes Observations About Life In Captivity Ezra 1:1-2:70 Ezra […]
Old Testament History Lesson #27
The Persian Period Introduction Galatians 4:4 says, “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.” There is benefit to learning the background of the time in which Jesus was born because it can help us to better understand groups that we […]
Old Testament History Lesson #26
The Persian Period Introduction Galatians 4:4 says, “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law.” For many of us, the time between the testaments is a “dark” period because Christians generally do not know much of it. However, there is benefit […]
Old Testament History Lesson #25
Nehemiah 1:1-13:31 Outline I. Nehemiah’s Return And Reconstruction Of The Wall (1:1-7:3) A. Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem (1:1-2:10). B. Reconstruction of the wall around Jerusalem (2:11-7:3). II. Reformation Of The Remnant (7:4-13:31) A. List of the returning exiles (7:4-73).B. Renewal of the covenant (8:1-10:39). C. Dedication of the wall (11:1-12:47). D. Reform of the people […]
Old Testament History Lesson #24
Esther 1:1-10:3 Outline I. Esther Becomes Queen Of Persia (1:1-2:23) A. Queen Vashti’s fall (1:1-22).B. Esther’s rise (2:1-18).C. Mordecai uncovers a plot against Xerxes (2:19-23). II. Plot To Destroy The Jews (3:1-4:17) A. Mordecai’s refusal to bow to Haman (3:1-6).B. Haman’s plot to destroy Mordecai and his people (3:7-15).C. Mordecai appeals to Esther for help […]
Old Testament History Lesson #31
The Hellenistic Period Introduction This final lesson will consider two miscellaneous topics: the origin of Jewish sects and the rise of Apocalyptic literature. These topics will introduce us to several aspects of Jewish history which we encounter in the New Testament, particularly the gospels. By understanding the intricacies of the Jewish culture we can better […]
Old Testament History Lesson #30
The Hellenistic Period Introduction With the death of the last of the sons of Mattathias, in 135 B.C., the heroic age of the Maccabean struggle came to an end. The generation which had fought for religious liberty was dying out. The new generation was proud of the Maccabean victories and hopeful of even greater successes […]
Old Testament History Lesson #29
The Hellenistic Period Introduction Although Alexander’s large empire was divided into multiple parts after his death, Hellenism still played a great part in the development of Jewish society. However, the Jews could not be forced to accept these new ways. A revolt occurred in 166 B.C. which would set the stage for an independent Jewish […]