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Geoff Williams

December 2011

Hi

As you know from the course plan, we will be continuing to have discussion sharing

types of study which will enable us to grow in God as individuals and as a group. The years

theme is Being a Biblical Christian but we are basing our study times with the group on theoutline of the Old Testament.

We will not be able to go too deeply into all of the Old Testament but it will serve as

an introduction for many of our group members to the relatively unknown area of Old

Testament studies. Many know various stories of the great Biblical characters: David, MosesAbraham Daniel etc but many also are not too aware of where they are in relation to each

other and the panorama of all that God was doing and revealing in the years that the Old

Testament covers.

I will be providing monthly study notes as before in the Ask Tell Share framework I

introduced to the Grace Family Freedom Stream Declarations we did as groups last year.This booklet is for you as a leader of the Home Groups in Torpoint and St Cleer. It provides

background brief introductions to the areas we will touch during the year. They are extracts

from the teaching notes I gave to my students in the various Bible Schools I led andlectured on over the years in churches across the South West. There is much more here

than we will be able to cover in our 2 session per month! Dont panic!! It may be that I will

produce some part of these notes as hand outs to the members.

As ever dont hesitate to get in touch with me or Martin if you want guidance, support,

a stand-in or you have suggestions for improvements.

Share your questions joys and blessings!

Thanks for you faithfulnessGod bless you much

Geoff WilliamsTorpoint


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Geoff Williams

January

1Old Testament Outline 39 Books

17 History Books

5 of Moses 12 History Books

5 Poetry Books

17 Prophecy Books

5 Major 12 Minor

The Pentateuch Genesis Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

The History Books Joshua Judges Ruth 1&2 Samuel1&2 Kings 1&2 Chron Ezra Nehemiah Esther

The Poetry Books Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

The Prophets (5 Major)Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel

The Prophets (12 Minor)Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah JonahMicah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai

Zechariah Malachi

History Writings Prophecy

17 5 17

Moses Israel Major Minor

5 12 5 12

Pre Post Pre Post

Exilic Exilic Exilic Exilic

9 3 9 3

G E N L D J J R 1S 2S 1K 2K 1Ch 2Ch Ez N E

Job Ps Prov Ecc S of S

Is J L E D H J A O J M N H Zp H Zc M


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Geoff Williams

2 Major Sections of the Old Testament

SECTION BOOKS EVENTS PEOPLE OTHER

BOOKS

Pre-Canaan Gen Creation

Choice of Israel

Adam

Abraham

Ruth, Job

Wilderness Exodus - Deut The Law Moses

In Promised

Land

Josh -1Sam Conquest

Settlement

Joshua

Gideon

Monarchy 1&2 Sam

1Kings,1Chron

Kingdom United

& Strengthened

Samuel

Saul

David

Solomon

Psalms

Proverbs

Eccles

Song of

Solomon

2 Kingdoms 1&2Kings

1&2 Chron

Kingdom Divided Elijah

Elisha

Prophets

Exile in

Babylon

2 Kings POWs in

Babylon

Ezekiel

Daniel

Jeremiah

Prophets

Esther

Return To

Israel

Ezra

Nehemiah

Return

Restoration

Rebuilding

Ezra

Nehemiah

Haggai

Zechariah

Malachi

Why Read The Old Testament?

1. Jesus used it.

2. Points to Jesus - prophecy and types3. Jesus fulfils it's longings and ceremonies

4. N.T. refers to it - "New is in the Old concealed, the Old is the New revealed"5. Builds our faith - Inspired and inspiring.6. Devotional value - e.g. Psalms inspires and reflects our praise / prayer.

7. Historical value - background and preparation for the gospel.8. Literary value - world's best seller.9. Life Lessons - 1 Cor 10.6,11 - the Old Testament stories are for our learning.


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February & March2. The Pentateuch (5 Books of Moses and the Law)

The name means 5 scrolls: the first 5 books of the Bible written by Moses (mostly)Genesis = Man ruined Exodus = Man redeemed

Numbers = Man serving Leviticus = Man worshippingDeuteronomy = Man remembering

GENESIS

Book of Beginnings

Seed Plot of the Bibleall the major doctrines are found there in seed form

Salvation "Skins" 3.21 Security "ark" Ch.6,7,8

Saved by faith Abraham 15.1 Trinity "us" 1.25,26Election Abraham 12.1 Separation Enoch 5.6Judgement Cain, Flood, Lot Sodom 19.1

There are over 200 references to it in the rest of the Bible.

Satan hates it, as it shows what he is like, what he did and does.Christ took it's historicity for granted,It is not mythical or merely poetical but historical.

It tells of human failure- it begins in a garden and ends in a coffin.

It tells of man's Generation 1.1De-generation 3.1-6and Re-generation 12.1

Man failed under conscience in Eden 3.1-6, and under the Patriarchs 12.1ff

EXODUS = Bondage in Egypt 1 - 2 Deliverance 3 - 12= Desert Discipline 12 19 Sinai-Law & Organisation 19 - 40

LEVITICUS = Basis of Fellowship = Sacrifice 1 - 18 Offerings 1 - 7

Priests 8 - 10 People 11 - 16Altar 17

= Conditions of Fellowship Separation 18 - 27 People 18- 20Priests 21 - 22 Feasts 23 - 24

Land 25 - 27NUMBERS = 4 sections

GOD Teaches 1-8 GOD Guides 9-10 GOD Corrects 11-20 GOD Helps 21-36

DEUTERONOMY =Book of Revolution Revelation Reformation and Remembrance

Moses Looks Back 1-4

Looks Up 5-26Looks Out 27-34


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3 Spotlight on Moses

There are over 700 references to Moses in every section of the Bible.He is to be regarded as the foremost man in the pre-Christian world.

He had 80 years preparation for 40 years service!

There are 3 main periods of his life1. As a Prince in Egypt - Ex 2

*As the Prince in the Palace - After remarkable preservation Moses could not shrug off his mother'sinfluence. He knew his people and his destiny

* In the Fight and the Flight he attempted to deliver the Israelites in his own way and strength- hefailed.

2. As a Shepherd in Midian - Ex 3,4

In Midian he was moulded by God.For 40 years in Egypt he was shown he was somebody.Now for 40 years in Midian he was shown to be Nobody!

At the Burning Bush God showed him he could be used by God in God's strength and timingHere he was Called from Activity - he had to Listen

Called to Acknowledge - he had to LearnCalled for Assurance - he had to Lean

Note his 4 Excuses:

A. " Who am I ?" Ex 3.11Answer " I'll be with you "

B. " Who are You ?" Ex 3.13Answers: God's Person v14 God's Perspective v18 God's Promise v17

God's Precepts v18 God's Perfect Knowledgev19God's Prospects v22

C. "They won't believe me!" Ex 4.1Answer: 3 Miracle Signs to be shown

Rod =====> Serpent = an Overcoming LifeHand ====> Leprosy = an Overwhelmed LifeWater ===> Blood = an Outpoured Life

D. " I'm not a public speaker" Ex 4.10

Answer " Take Aaron" Note God's Anger & Moses' Availability

3. As the Leader of the Israelites - Deut 32

ENERGY - he was divinely strengthened

INITIATIVE - he was the only one to come to the rescue.PERSUASIVE - with Israel with Pharaoh and with GodPERSISTENT - he didn't give up.SYMPATHETIC - he had concern for othersCOURAGEOUS - not afraid of anyone when he know God was with him.

UNDERSTANDING - he knew people's needsFULL OF FAITH AND VISION -he received these from God


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6. Ruth

Judges - Years of Darkness - Days of Glory Ruth - 1.1 - Pastoral Symphony after Military Marches

Always a godly remnant in worst of times

Book of Ruth - lovely story of a lovely woman.

Ruth's Love is Demonstrated chapters 1 and 2Chapter 1. Ruth Decides to Continue with Naomi.

Famine 1 in Judah. Should they have gone from God?Family 1 - 4 Elimelech and Naomi and 2 sons. 2 sons marry Moabite girls

- one being Ruth.Funerals 3 and 4 Naomi, 2 sons and husband die.Fear 11 What will the future hold? "Daughters in law go home".

Ruth expresses devotion in full way, v 16.

This is also her conversion to faith of Israel.They return to Bethlehem - sadder and wiser.

Chapter 2 Ruth's Decision to Care for NaomiField 2,2 No security but Mosaic Law of care for widows and orphans.

Ruths devotion was not mere words, but ACTION.

Fore planned 2, 2 As it happened - God in charge of everything.The very field belonging to a relation of the dead father- in -law.

The Eternal plan depended on which field she went to!Godly Boaz 2,8 Thoughtful and caring.

2, 15,16 Little did he know what was to be!Greatly Blessed 2, 17 Naomi sees the link! Boaz is a Kinsman - redeemer.

Ruth's Love is Rewarded chapters 3 and 4Chapter 3 Ruth Requests RedemptionFollowing customs of the day Ruth goes ahead. No immorality intended or suggested

3. 4- 18 Waiting often necessary for divine Purposes to be fulfilled.

Chapter 4 Ruth Receives RedemptionElders meet in square 4:2 A nearer relative declines to redeem Ruth so Boaz does. Boaz did it all not law and obligation ,but by Grace! Their son Obed

grandson -Jesse great-grandson - David - Christ.Outsiders included in Gods Redemptive Plan. i.e. Ruth- descendant of Lot - a heathen! Boaz -descendant of Jerichos Rahab.......... yet they were brought in.

Progression of Relationship:

Chap. 1: No redeemer

Chap. 2: In the field - service

Chap. 3: At his feet - respectChap. 4: In his family - relationship


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Geoff Williams

May & June7. 1 and 2 SamuelWHAT? Books of the Kingdoms

In the Hebrew Bible= Books of the Former Prophets

= Books showing God at work= 2 books not 4

* The books tell of the transition between the loose tribal leadership and theestablishing of the King and the eventual decline and fall of the United Kingdom.

* The royal history begins in the Book of 1 Samuel

* 1 Samuel covers around 115 years of Israel's history* 2 Samuel covers around 40 years of the history of God's chosen people

* Samuel started writing it, Nathan and Gad finished it off - 1 Chrn.29. 24WHO?

The main characters are Eli, Samuel, Saul and David.........ELI - a weakness which reduced his witness 1 Sam.3.13; 2.29SAMUEL - an obedience which enriched his service 1 Sam. 12.14SAUL - a greed that corrupted his dedication 1.Sam. 15.9DAVID - hardships which deepened his faith 1 Sam. 19.11

WHY?Main theme is "The establishing of the Kingdom"Key chapters:- 1 Sam. 8 - Israel demands a king: 9 - God chooses a king.

10 - Saul privately anointed.11 - Samuel's integrity.

8 Spotlight on SamuelCh. 1 to 3 = Birth and Childhood Ch 7 = Example of Godly leadership.

Ch. 8 to 16 = He establishes the kingdom.Ch. 19 = He heads a prophetic band.

EARLY INFLUENCES:

1 A Godly praying mother-her calling, crying and consecration.2 Her annual visits Shiloh where he grew up.3 Old Eli the priest. 4 Seeing the Ark of God captured because of national disobedience.

EXTREME IMPORTANCE1. Priest - 1 Sam. 7.9.although he was not of a priestly family2. Prophet - 1Sam. 9.9.declaring God's mind to the people

3. Judge- 1 Sam. 7.15, 16. this was his middle life activity4. Respected -1 Sam. 3.20 & 9.6 unbribable, beyond reproach

ESPECIAL IMPACT1.He anoints Saul as king Chap 10 2.Announces Saul is rejected Chap. 15

3.Anoints David as king Chap.16 4.All mourn his death Chap. 25

EMPOWERED BY INTERCESSIONHis name means asked of God, prayer was his origin and prayer was an ongoing aspect of hischaracter..........1 .Child of prayer. Ch.3

2.Victory through prayer. Ch.73.Request for king received and considered in prayer. Ch. 4.4. Prayed faithfully. Ch. 12.19 to 23

1 & 2 Samuel

&

1 & 2 Kings


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9. 1 and 2 Kings.

* Originally 1 book in the Hebrew Bible.

* Cover 400 years from David's death to the destruction of Jerusalem.* Jewish tradition credits Jeremiah as the writer of the book.* The problem of writing the histories of parallel kingdoms is dealt with in a skilful way:

the reign of the first king of Israel is covered then the reigns of all the kings of Judah whooverlapped him, then the next king of Israel and so on.

* Spiritual considerations are again the criterion for assessing how much space is given to each king.The writer usually comments on how much the king conformed to right worship and whetherthey abolished the ' high places' of Caananite worship.

* Show the growth, zenith, decline and exile of God's chosen nation.

1 Kings. 1 - 11 = United Kingdom under Solomon

1 Kings. 3 - 8 = Solomon's rise.1 Kings. 9 11 = Solomon's decline.1 Kings. 12 -22 = The divided kingdom.

= The ministry of Elijah in Israel.2 Kings. 1 17 = The history of the 2 kingdoms.

2 Kings. 18 25 = Judah survives then exiled to Babylon

* There were 19 kings of Israel - all bad!* There were 20 kings of Judah - 6 good, 4 mixed and the rest bad.

Principal Facts to Remember:

Northern Southern

Name

Capital

Religious centre

First king

Chief figures

Conquered by

IsraelSamariaBethel and Dan

JeroboamElijah - prophetElisha - prophet

Amos - prophetHosea - prophetAssyria 722 BC.

JudahJerusalemJerusalem

RehoboamHezekiah ( reformer)Josiah ( reformer)

Isaiah - prophetJeremiah - prophetBabylon 586 BC.


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Geoff Williams

12 Spotlight on David

* 1 Sam. 16 - 1 Kings 2.

* Life had different moods- Youthful shepherd Jesse's youngest Giant slayerSaul's personal musician Kings elect Psalm writerIneffective father Champion Adulterer

* Mountain peak of bible people.* A man after God's own heart.

ANOINTED AS GOD'S MONARCH

1 Sam. 16. 11 - humanly undistinguished but divinely anointed by Samuel.

AWAITING GOD'S MOMENT

Training time: 16. 14 - 23. Regularly in God's presence and Saul's court

Chap. 17 = David versus GoliathChap. 18 = Jonathan's friendship. David's success. Saul's jealousy.

Chap. 21 = David begins his years as hunted fugitive.Chap. 22 = Keeps a prophet nearby so can hear from God.

Chap. 24, 26 = Shows mercy to Saul twiceChap. 31 = Saul dies and David mourns.

ACCESSION AS GOD'S MONARCH

2 Sam. 1 - 4 = Civil war between North and South Israel.2 Sam. 5 = David rules over all Israel.

= Takes Jerusalem as his and the country's capital.2 Sam. 6 = He brings back the ark to Jerusalem.2 Sam. 7 = God stops him building the Temple.

The country enjoys expansion, rest and blessing.

ACCEPTING GOD'S MERCIES.

Chap. 11 = He sins with Bathsheba.Chap. 12 = He is confronted by Nathan the prophet.

* "As you sow you shall reap"* David's lust lead to adultery, deceit, deviousness, murder, incest, fratricide, rebellion.

* "Wages of sin is always death"

David is a mixture of simplicity, complexityand spirituality with humanity."


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July

13 Nehemiah

Israel

Judah

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Captivity

Exile

721 B.C.

597 B.C.

Assyria .

Babylon

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