Description

Welcome to Paul’s masterclass Old Testament: The Story of Israel. Throughout this masterclass he will cover Israel’s history in the Old Testament from beginning to end, giving you practical and theological insight into the narrative that forms the backbone of the Bible. You will gain knowledge surrounding the biblical background, history, and context of the nation of Israel. You will finish this masterclass with a better understanding of the Old Testament and how this can help inform and shape your reading of the New Testament. Our prayer is that as you work through this course, you will grow deeper in your knowledge and understanding of how to read, study, and interpret the Word of God.

Overview

  • 1

    The Story of Israel

  • 2

    The Story of Moses and Yahweh

  • 3

    The Story of Law and Land

    • It only takes 2 weeks to walk across the Sinai Desert, so why did it take Israel 40 years? In this lesson, you’ll learn about the close connection between the law of God and the land of inheritance.

  • 4

    The Story of Judges and Disobedience

    • What does the Wild West and Israel have in common? In this insightful lesson, Paul outlines the days where there was no king in Israel and everyone did as they wanted.

  • 5

    The Story of Kingdom and Kingship

    • How does Israel, a collection of tribes, become a kingdom? Join Paul for an inspiring lesson on the rise and fall of Saul and the establishment of the Davidic Kingdom.
  • 6

    The Story of Wisdom and Folly

    • Is Solomon the greatest king in the story of Israel? In this lesson, Paul shows the stark difference between King Solomon of the Bible and King Solomon of ancient history.

  • 7

    The Story of Division and Prophets

    • What happens when the nation of Israel splits in two? In this lesson, Paul shares how God uses prophets to realign the Israelites back to the purposes and plans of Yahweh.

  • 8

    The Story of Invasion and Exile

    • Why did God allow the Promise Land to be taken away from Israel? Join Paul for an informative lesson on the fallout of Israel losing their temple, land, and throne.

  • 9

    The Story of Covenant and Expectancy

    • When will a new king come to restart the Davidic line? In Paul's final lesson, he gives insight into what the nation of Israel was expecting in a new a king and how Jesus challenged these expectations. Jesus changes everything!

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    Conclusion

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About Your Lecturer

Old Testament Lecturer

Paul McGhie

I have the incredible privilege of teaching the Bible to church leaders from all over the world. Every generation of pastors has the challenge of presenting an ancient message in new and contemporary methods, sensitive to their surrounding needs but authentic to the Spirit behind it – I get to help them meet this challenge.

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