Old Testament Seminary Student Study Guide Title Page How to Use This Manual Studying the Scriptures Old Testament Reading Chart Welcome to the Old Testament The Books of Genesis, Moses, and Abraham The Books of Genesis, Moses, and Abraham Abraham 3: The Premortal Life and Council in Heaven Moses 1: “This Is My Work and My Glory” Genesis 1; Moses 2: The Creation Genesis 2; Moses 3: The Creation of Eve Genesis 3; Moses 4: The Fall Genesis 4; Moses 5: Sacrifice and the Family of Adam Genesis 5; Moses 6: Enoch Teaches the First Principles of the Gospel Genesis 5; Moses 7: Zion Taken into Heaven Genesis 6; Moses 8: Noah’s Preaching Genesis 7: The Flood Genesis 8: The Rain Stops Genesis 9: A New Start Genesis 10: Noah’s Descendants Genesis 11: The Tower of Babel Abraham 1: Abraham Desires the Priesthood Abraham 2: Abraham Receives Covenants from God Genesis 12–13: Let There Be No Strife Genesis 14: Abraham Meets with Melchizedek Genesis 15: A Covenant Confirmed Gensis 16: Abraham Marries Hagar Genesis 17: The Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 18: “Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord?” Genesis 19: Sodom and Gomorrah Genesis 20–21: A Promise Fulfilled Genesis 22: The Sacrifice of Isaac Genesis 23: Sarah Dies Genesis 24: A Wife for Isaac Genesis 25: What is the Value of the Covenant? Genesis 26–27: Jacob Received Covenant Blessings Genesis 28: Jacob’s Sacred Experience Genesis 29: The Children of Jacob, Part 1 Genesis 30: The Children of Jacob, Part 2 Genesis 31: Jacob Leaves Padan-aram Genesis 32: Jacob Travels toward Home Genesis 33: Jacob Meets Esau Genesis 34: Vengeful Acts of Jacob’s Sons Genesis 35: Jacob Returns to Bethel Genesis 36–37: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors Genesis 38–39: Joseph’s Righteousness Genesis 40: Joseph in Prison Genesis 41: Joseph and the Pharaoh Genesis 42: Joseph’s Brothers Go to Egypt Genesis 43: Joseph’s Brothers Return to Egypt Genesis 44: Joseph Tests His Brothers Genesis 45: Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers Genesis 46: Father and Son Reunited! Genesis 47–48: Jacob Adopts Joseph’s Sons Genesis 49: Patriarchal Blessings for Israel’s Sons Genesis 50: Jacob and Joseph Die The Book of Exodus The Book of Exodus Exodus 1: Courageous Midwives Exodus 2: Moses’ Early Life Exodus 3: The Burning Bush Exodus 4: Moses Returns to Egypt Exodus 5: Hard-Hearted Pharaoh Exodus 6: I Am the Lord Exodus 7–10: The Plagues Exodus 11–12: The Passover Exodus 13: The Firstborn Exodus 14: Crossing the Red Sea Exodus 15: Murmuring, Part 1 Exodus 16: Murmuring, Part 2 Exodus 17: Murmuring, Part 3 Exodus 18: Keeping Moses from Wearing Away Exodus 19: At Mount Sanai Exodus 20: The Ten Commandments Exodus 21–23: An Eye for an Eye, and a Tooth for a Tooth Exodus 24: Seventy Elders See God Exodus 25–27; 30: The Tabernacle Exodus 28–29: The Priests in the Temple Exodus 31: Men Called to Work on the Tabernacle Exodus 32: The Golden Calf Exodus 33: Moses Sees the Lord Again Exodus 34: The Lesser Law Exodus 35–40: The Tabernacle Is Built and Dedicated The Book of Leviticus The Book of Leviticus Leviticus 1: The Burnt Offering Leviticus 2–7: Other Offerings Leviticus 8–9: The Consecration of Aaron and His Sons Leviticus 10: Priesthood Holders Must Be Holy Leviticus 11: A “Word of Wisdom” for the Israelites Leviticus 12: Clean and Unclean Leviticus 13–14: Leprosy Leviticus 15–16: The Day of Atonement Leviticus 17–18: Avoid Idolatrous Practices Leviticus 19–20: “Be Holy for I Am Holy” Leviticus 21–22: Holiness of the Priesthood Leviticus 23–25: Holy Days and Events Leviticus 26–27: Blessings or Cursings The Book of Numbers The Book of Numbers Numbers 1–4: The Census Numbers 5–8: Additions to the Law of Moses Numbers 9: The First Passover in the Wilderness Numbers 10: Leaving Sinai Numbers 11: The Israelites Driven by Their Appetites Numbers 12: Sustaining or Rejecting the Prophet Numbers 13–14: Scoping Out the Promised Land Numbers 15: Obtaining Forgiveness Numbers 16: Rebellion Against the Prophet Numbers 17–19: A Follow-up to a Tragic Incident Numbers 20: Thirty-Eight Years of Frustration Numbers 21: The Brass Serpent Numbers 22–24: The Story of Balaam Numbers 25–26: Cursing Israel Numbers 27: Choosing a New Leader for Israel Numbers 28–30: Old Commandments Still Apply Numbers 31: Balaam Dies Numbers 32: Land for Reuben and Gad Numbers 33–36: Instructions for the Promised Land The Book of Deuteronomy The Book of Deuteronomy Deuteronomy 1–3: A Review History Deuteronomy 4: “Take Heed to Thyself” Deuteronomy 5: The Ten Commandments Deuteronomy 6: The Great Commandment Deuteronomy 7: Marry in the Covenant Deuteronomy 8: Remember! Deuteronomy 9–10: The Lord Will Help Deuteronomy 11: Blessings or Cursings—You Choose Deuteronomy 12–13: Avoid Evil Practices Deuteronomy 14–17: Practices of God’s People Deuteronomy 18: True and False Prophets Deuteronomy 19–25: Specific Laws for a Chosen People Deuteronomy 26: Our Debt to God Deuteronomy 27–28: Blessings and Cursings Deuteronomy 29–30: Returning to the Lord Deuteronomy 31–32: The Song of Moses Deuteronomy 33: Blessings for Each Tribe Deuteronomy 34: Farewell to Moses The Book of Joshua The Book of Joshua Joshua 1: “Be Strong and of a Good Courage” Joshua 2: Spies in Jericho Joshua 3–4:Crossing the Jordan River Joshua 5: A Special Visitor Joshua 6: The Walls Came Tumbling Down Joshua 7: Conquering the City of Ai Joshua 8: Conquering Ai Joshua 9: Tricked by the Gibeonites Joshua 10: The Sun and Moon Stand Still Joshua 11–21: The Conquest of Canaan Continues Joshua 22: Settling the East Side of the Jordan Joshua 23–24: “Choosing You This Day” The Book of Judges The Book of Judges Judges 1: Who Shall Fight for Us? Judges 2–3: Ehud Delivers Israel Judges 4–5: Deborah the Prophetess Judges 6–8: Gideon Judges 9–10: The Cycle Continues Judges 11–12: The Story of Jephthah Judges 13: The Birth of Sampson Judges 14–15: One Mistake after Another Judges 16: Samson and Delilah Judges 17–21: Israel Suffers for Disobedience The Book of Ruth The Book of Ruth Ruth 1: “Where You Will Go, I Will Go” Ruth 2: Ruth Meets Boaz Ruth 3–4: Ruth and Boaz Marry The First Book of Samuel The First Book of Samuel 1 Samuel 1: “For This child I Prayed” 1 Samuel 2: Eli’s Sons 1 Samuel 3: Samuel Hears the Lord 1 Samuel 4–6: The Ark of the Covenant 1 Samuel 7: Repentance Brings the Victory 1 Samuel 8: “Give Us a King” 1 Samuel 9–10: Saul Anointed King 1 Samuel 11: Saul Leads Israel to Battle 1 Samuel 12: The Lord is Still King 1 Samuel 13: Saul Acts Foolishly 1 Samuel 14: A Foolish Oath 1 Samuel 15: The Importance of Obedience 1 Samuel 16: The Lord Chooses a New King 1 Samuel 17: David and Goliath 1 Samuel 18–23: Saul Seeks David’s Life 1 Samuel 24: Respect for the Lord’s Anointed 1 Samuel 25–26: Love Your Enemies 1 Samuel 27: David among the Philistines 1 Samuel 28: Saul’s Spiritual Darkness 1 Samuel 29–31: David’s Success and Saul’s Death The Second Book of Samuel The Second Book of Samuel 2 Samuel 1–3: After Saul’s Death 2 Samuel 4–5: David Becomes King 2 Samuel 6: The Ark of the Covenant Comes to Jerusalem 2 Samuel 7: David Wants to Build a Temple 2 Samuel 8–10: David’s Political and Personal Success 2 Samuel 11–12: David’s Tragic Mistakes 2 Samuel 13–14: The Sins of David’s Children 2 Samuel 15–18: Absalom Seeks to Be King 2 Samuel 19–20: Continued Troubles for David 2 Samuel 21–23: More about David 2 Samuel 24: More of David’s Mistakes The First Book of the Kings The First Book of the Kings 1 Kings 1–2: The Death of David 1 Kings 3: What Shall I Give Thee? 1 Kings 4: Solomon Organizes the Kingdom 1 Kings 5–7: Solomon Builds a Temple 1 Kings 8: The Temple is Dedicated 1 Kings 9: The Lord Appears to Solomon 1 Kings 10: The Queen of Sheba Visits 1 Kings 11: Solomon Turns from the Lord 1 Kings 12: A Divided Kingdom 1 Kings 13–14: Double Trouble 1 Kings 15–16: New Kings, Old Problems 1 Kings 17: Elijah the Prophet 1 Kings 18: Elijah versus 450 Priests of Baal 1 Kings 19: Elijah Learns More about the Holy Ghost 1 Kings 20–21: Ahab’s Continued Disobedience 1 Kings 22: The Prophet Micaiah The Second Book of the Kings The Second Book of the Kings 2 Kings 1: The King Seeks Help from Idols 2 Kings 2: Elijah Taken into Heaven 2 Kings 3–4: Miracles 2 Kings 5: The Healing of Naaman 2 Kings 6–7: Trust the Prophets 2 Kings 8: Righteousness amid Great Wickedness 2 Kings 9–10: Ahab’s Descendants Destroyed 2 Kings 11–14: More Wicked Kings, Part 1 2 King 15–16: More Wicked Kings, Part 2 2 Kings 17: The Northern Kingdom (Ten Tribes) Taken Captive 2 Kings 18–19: Righteous King Hezekiah 2 Kings 20: More About Hezekiah 2 Kings 21: Wicked King Manasseh 2 Kings 22–23: The Power of the Word 2 Kings 24–25: Judah Taken Captive by Babylon The First and Second Books of the Chronicles The First and Second Books of the Chronicles 1 Chronicles 22:5–19: Preparing to Build the Temple 1 Chronicles 29:29: “The Acts of David the King” 2 Chronicles 3:1: Solomon Begins to Build the Temple 2 Chronicles 7:1–12: The Glory of the Lord 2 Chronicles 11:13–17: The Levites Return 2 Chronicles 15: Asa Obeys a Prophet’s Counsel 2 Chronicles 20: Asa’s Son Jehoshaphat 2 Chronicles 26:14–21: Uzziah Becomes a Leper 2 Chronicles 29:1–11: “Be Not Now Negligent” 2 Chronicles 36:11–16: Wickedness in Jerusalem The Book of Ezra The Book of Ezra Ezra 1: Cyrus Fulfills Prophecy Ezra 2: Who Returned? Ezra 3–6: The Building of the Temple Ezra 7: Ezra—Teacher of the Law Ezra 8: Journey to Jerusalem Ezra 9–10: Marriages to Non-Israelite Wives The Book of Nehemiah The Book of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1: Nehemiah’s Prayer Nehemiah 2: Nehemiah Goes to Jerusalem Nehemiah 3–4: The Builders Face Opposition Nehemiah 5: Nehemiah: A Great Leader Nehemiah 6: Nehemiah Finishes the Walls Nehemiah 7: The Names of Those Who Returned Nehemiah 8: Ezra Reads the Scriptures to the People Nehemiah 9–10: The Power of the Word Nehemiah 11–12: The Dedication of the Wall Nehemiah 13: Nehemiah Continues to Preach Repentence The Book of Esther The Book of Esther Esther 1–10 The Book of Job The Book of Job Job 1: Job Loses Everything, Except … Job 2: More Trials for Job Job 3: Why Was I Even Born? Job 4–31: Job’s Friends Give Him Counsel Job 32–37: A Fourth Friend Job 38–39: The Lord Speaks Job 40–42: Job Passes the Test The Book of Psalms The Book of Psalms Psalm 22: A Psalm about Jesus Christ Psalm 23: “The Lord Is My Shepherd” Psalm 24: The Joy of the Lord’s Coming Selected Verses from Psalms The Proverbs The Proverbs Proverbs: An Overview Ecclesiastes or, the Preacher Ecclesiastes or, the Preacher Ecclesiastes 1–2: “All Is Vanity” Ecclesiastes 3: Make the Best of Life While You Can Ecclesiastes 4–5: What Brings Happiness? Ecclesiastes 6: All Is Still Vanity Ecclesiastes 7–11: Finding Some Contentment in Life Ecclesiastes 12: The Conclusion The Song of Solomon The Book of Isaiah The Book of Isaiah Isaiah 1: Isaiah Calls Israel to Repentence Isaiah 2: Come to the Mountain of the Lord Isaiah 3: Prophecies against the Proud Isaiah 4: Blessings for the Humble Isaiah 5: The Sins of Israel Isaiah 6: Isaiah Sees the Lord Isaiah 7–8: Trust the Lord Isaiah 9: A Prophecy about the Coming of the Messiah Isaiah 10: The Destroyers Shall Be Destroyed Isaiah 11: Events in the Future Isaiah 12: Praise the Lord Isaiah 13–14: Babylon and Lucifer Isaiah 15–23: Prophecies against Nations That Do Not Serve the Lord Isaiah 24: A Wicked World Destroyed Isaiah 25: Isaiah Praises the Lord Isaiah 26: Isaiah’s Song of Praise Isaiah 27: The Lord and His Vineyard Isaiah 28: Counsel for a Prideful People Isaiah 29: A Marvelous Work and a Wonder Isaiah 30–32: Trust in the Lord Isaiah 33–34: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Isaiah 35: A Message of Hope Isaiah 36–39: The Story of King Hezekiah Isaiah 40: The Lord’s Power and Greatness Isaiah 41–47: Redeemer of Israel Isaiah 48: An Invitation to Come Back Isaiah 49: A Message to Scattered Israel Isaiah 50: Return to the Lord Isaiah 51–52: Awake! And Come unto Him Isaiah 53: Jesus Christ’s Suffering Fortold Isaiah 54: The Kind Husband Isaiah 55: An Invitation from the Lord Isaiah 56: The Lord Saves All Nations Isaiah 57: The Lord Has Power to Heal Isaiah 58: Fasting and the Sabbath Isaiah 59: Sins and Consequences Isaiah 60: Let Your Light Shine Isaiah 61: The Mission of the Lord and His Servants Isaiah 62: The Redemption of the House of Israel Isaiah 63: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Isaiah 64: The Prayer of the Righteous Isaiah 65: The Millenium Isaiah 66: The Hope of Zion The Book of Jeremiah The Book of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1: Jeremiah’s Call Jeremiah 2–3: Judah’s Sins and Jeremiah’s Message Jeremiah 4–6: “We Have No Need to Repent” Jeremiah 7: Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 8: More Judgement against Judah Jeremiah 9–10: Jeremiah Weeps and prays for Judah Jeremiah 11–15: The Judgements of God Jeremiah 16: Hope in the Latter Days Jeremiah 17: The Sins of Judah Jeremiah 18–19: Pottery and Judah Jeremiah 20: Jeremiah’s Troubles Jeremiah 21–22: Prophecies for Two Kings Jeremiah 23: False Prophets Jeremiah 24: Good and Bad Fruit Jeremiah 25–26: Rejecting Prophets Leads to Captivity Jeremiah 27–28: The Yoke of Babylon Jeremiah 29: Jeremiah’s Letter to the Captives Jeremiah 30: The Lord Promises Help Jeremiah 31: The Gathering if Israel Jeremiah 32: Jeremiah Buys Land Jeremiah 33: Peace in Jerusalem Jeremiah 34: Condemnation of Zedekiah and the Jews Jeremiah 35: The Rechabites Jeremiah 36: Baruch the Scribe Jeremiah 37–44: Babylon Conquers Judah Jeremiah 45: The Righteous Also Have Trials Jeremiah 46–51: Destruction of Nations Jeremiah 52: Jeremiah’s Last Writing The Lamentations of Jeremiah The Lamentations of Jeremiah Lamentations 1: The Consequences of Sin Lamentations 2–4: Why Judah Was Punished Lamentations 5: Jeremiah’s Plea The Book of Ezekiel The Book of Ezekiel Ezekiel 1: Ezekiel’s Vision of God’s Glory Ezekiel 2–3: Ezekiel’s Call to Serve Ezekiel 4–5: Prophecies of Jerusalem’s Destruction Ezekiel 6–7: Sin and Destruction Ezekiel 8–11: Why Jerusalem Was Conquered Ezekiel 12–17: Why Captivity Ezekiel 18: Responsibility for Sin Ezekiel 19–20: Leaders Who Won’t Listen Ezekiel 21–24: Wickedness Leads to Destruction Ezekiel 25–32: The Punishment of Other Nations Ezekiel 33: Watchment on the Tower Ezekiel 34: The Shepherds of Israel Ezekiel 35: Destruction of Edom Ezekiel 36: A Message of Hope Ezekiel 37: Two Visions of Restoration Ezekiel 38–39: The Battle of Gog and Magog Ezekiel 40–42: Ezekiel’s Vision of a Temple Ezekiel 43–44: The Glory of God Fills the Temple Ezekiel 45–46: More about the Temple Ezekiel 47: The Healing Waters of the Temple Ezekiel 48: Israel Gathers and the Lord Is with Them The Book of Daniel The Book of Daniel Daniel 1: Faithful Young Israelites Daniel 2: Nebuchadnezzar’s Dream Daniel 3: Three Valient Young Men Daniel 4–5: Two Prideful Kings Daniel 6: Daniel in the Lion’s Den Daniel 7–12: Daniel’s Prophetic Dreams and Visions The Book of Hosea The Book of Hosea Hosea 1–3: A Marriage Covenant Hosea 4–5: A Call to Return to the Lord Hosea 6: God Desires Sincere Repentance Hosea 7–10: Israel Reaps What She Planted Hosea 11: Evidence of God’s Love Hosea 12–14: A Call to Return to the Lord The Book of Joel The Book of Joel Joel 1: Learn from a Locust Invasion Joel 2: Who Can Survive the Day? Joel 3: A Great Battle The Book of Amos The Book of Amos Amos 1–2: Condemnation of Israel and Surrounding Nations Amos 3: The Role of Prophets Amos 4: “I Tried to Help You” Amos 5: Seek the Lord and Live Amos 6: Woe to Those at Ease Amos 7–9: Five Visions of Amos The Book of Obadiah The Book of Obadiah Obadiah 1: Redeeming the Dead The Book of Jonah The Book of Jonah Jonah 1–2: Can You Run from the Lord? Jonah 3–4: Jonah at Nineveh The Book of Micah The Book of Micah Micah 1–2: Both Israel and Judah to Fall Micah 3: Wicked Leaders Rebuked Micah 4: The Lord Will Reign in Zion Micah 5: The Coming of the Messiah Micah 6–7: Israel’s Sins and the Lord’s Mercy The Book of Nahum The Book of Habakkuk The Book of Habakkuk Habakkuk 1–2: Questions and Answers Habakkuk 3: Habakkuk’s Prayer The Book of Zephaniah The Book of Zephaniah Zephaniah 1–2: Judgement Day Zephaniah 3: Words of Encouragement The Book of Haggai The Book of Haggai Haggai 1: Finish the Temple Haggai 2: Keep Building The Book of Zechariah The Book of Zechariah Zechariah 1–6: Eight Visions of Zechariah Zechariah 7–8: Present and Future Jerusalem Zechariah 9: The Coming King Zechariah 10: Latter-day Promises Zechariah 11–13: The Jews and Their Savior Zechariah 14: The Second Coming of Jesus Christ The Book of Malachi The Book of Malachi Malachi 1: Insincere Worship Malachi 2: The Priests Called to Repentance Malachi 3–4: The Lord’s Coming