January 4, 2025 - Genesis
Teacher: Darrell Rott
Darrell will be focusing the study on the Covenants mentioned in Genesis and throughout the Bible.
- Edenic Covenant: Genesis 2:15
- Adamic Covenant: Genesis 3:14-19
- Noahic Covenant: Genesis 9:11
- Abrahamic Covenant: Genesis 12:1-3; Galatians 3:7-12
- Mosaic Covenant: Exodus 19:3-8
- Davidic Covenant: 2 Samuel 7:9-19; Psalms 89
- The New Covenant: Hebrews 8:1-13; Ezekiel 36:22-32
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Short Outline of the Book of Genesis from the Today's English Version:
- Creation of the universe and of mankind (1:1 – 2:25)
- The beginning of sin and suffering (3:1-24)
- From Adam To Noah (4:1 – 5:32)
- Noah and the flood (6:1 – 10:32)
- The tower of Babylon (11:1-9)
- From Shem to Abram (11:10-32)
- The patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, Jacob (12:1 – 35:29)
- The descendants of Esau (36:1-43)
- Joseph and his brothers (37:1 – 45:28)
- The Israelites in Egypt (46:1 – 50:26)
January 11, 2025 - Exodus
Teacher: Gordy Gates
- What is the archaeological evidence for the Exodus?
- The longest description of God's character in the Bible is found in Exodus. Can you find its location?
- Why did Moses need to take off his sandals at the burning bush?
- As you read, observe the development of Abrahamic monotheism in the book of Exodus.
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Short Outline of the Book of Exodus from the Today's English Version:
- The Israelites set free from Egypt (1:1 – 15:21)
- Slaves in Egypt (1:1-22)
- Moses’ birth and early life (2:1 – 4:31)
- Moses and Aaron confront the king of Egypt (5:1 – 11:10)
- The Passover and the departure from Egypt (12:1 – 15:21)
- From the Red Sea to Mount Sinai (15:22 – 18:27)
- The Law and the covenant (19:1 – 24:18)
- The Covenant Tent and instructions for worship (25:1 – 40:38)
January 18, 2025 - Leviticus
Teacher: Walter Sackett
Is there enough in the Torah for us to be saved? Is there enough for us to have a trusting relationship with God? Do we need the New Testament?
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Short Outline of the Book of Leviticus from the Today's English Version:
- Laws about offerings and sacrifices (1:1 – 7:38)
- The ordination of Aaron and his sons as priests (8:1 – 10:20)
- Laws about ritual cleanness and uncleanness (11:1 – 15:33)
- The Day of Atonement (16:1-34)
- Laws about holiness in life and worship (17:1 – 27:34)
January 25, 2025 - Numbers
Teacher: Mark Johnson
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Short Outline of the Book of Numbers from the Today's English Version:
- The Israelites prepare to leave Mount Sinai (1:1 – 9:23)
- The first census (1:1 – 4:49)
- Various laws and rules (5:1 – 8:26)
- The second Passover (9:1 – 21:35)
- From Mount Sinai to Moab (10:1 – 21:35)
- Summary of the journey from Egypt to Moab (33:1-49)
- Instructions before crossing the Jordan (33:50 – 36:13)
February 1, 2025 - Deuteronomy
Teacher: Stephen King
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Short Outline of the Book of Deuteronomy from the Today's English Version:
- Moses’ first discourse (1:1 – 4:49)
- Moses’ second discourse (5:1 – 26:19)
- The Ten Commandments (5:1 – 10:22)
- Laws, rules, and warnings (11:1 – 26:19)
- Instructions for entering Canaan (27:1 – 28:68)
- The covenant renewed (29:1 – 30:20)
- Moses’ last words (31:1 – 33:29)
- The death of Moses (34:1-12)
February 8, 2025 - Joshua
Teacher: Ed Reifsnyder
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Short Outline of the Book of Joshua from the Today's English Version:
- The conquest of Canaan (1:1 - 12:24).
- The division of the land (13:1 – 21:45)
- The land east of the Jordan (13:1-33)
- The land west of the Jordan (14:1 – 19:51)
- The cities of refuge (20:1-9)
- The cities of the Levites (21:1-45)
- The eastern tribes return to their territory (22:1-34)
- Joshua’s farewell address (23:1-16)
- The covenant renewed at Shechem (24:1-33)
February 15, 2025 - Judges
Teacher: Tony Hunter
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Short Outline of Judges from Today's English Version
- Events up to the death of Joshua (1:1 – 2:10)
- The judges of Israel (2:11 – 16:31)
- Various incidents (17:1 – 21:25)
February 22, 2025 - Ruth
Teacher: Dee Briggs
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Short Outline of Ruth from Today's English Version
- Naomi returns to Bethlehem with Ruth (1:1-22)
- Ruth meets Boaz (2:1 – 3:18)
- Boaz marries Ruth (4:1-22)
March 1, 2025 - 1 Samuel
Teacher: Mollie Dupper
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Short Outline of the Book of 1 Samuel from the Today's English Version:
- Samuel as judge of Israel (1:1 – 7:17)
- Saul becomes king (8:1 – 10:27)
- The first years of Saul’s reign (11:1 – 15:35)
- David and Saul (16:1 – 30:31)
- The death of Saul and his sons (31:1-13)
March 8, 2025 - 2 Samuel
Teacher: Won Huh
This week, we look at 2nd Samuel which covers the rise and reign of King David over Israel.
- I’m going to focus on God's covenant promise to David in Chapter 7.
- What is the significance of this covenant and did he deserve it?
- This covenant is repeated by Angel Gabriel to let Mary know that she was chosen to be the mother of Jesus.
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Short Outline of the Book of 2 Samuel from the Today's English Version:
- David’s reign over Judah (1:1 – 4:12)
- David’s reign over all Israel (5:1 – 24:25)
- The early years (5:1 – 10:19)
- David and Bathsheba (11:1 – 12:25)
- Troubles and difficulties (12:26 – 20:26)
- The later years (21:1 – 24:25)
March 15, 2025 - 1 Kings
Teacher: Stephen King
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Short Outline of the Book of 1 Kings from the Today's English Version:
- The end of David’s reign (1:1 – 2:12)
- Solomon becomes king (2:13-46)
- Solomon’s reign (3:1 – 11:43)
- The early years (3:1 – 4:34)
- The Temple is built (5:1 – 8:66)
- The later years (9:1 – 11:43)
- The divided kingdom (12:1 – 22:53)
- The revolt of the northern tribes (12:1 – 14:20)
- The kings of Judah and of Israel (14:21 – 16:34)
- The prophet Elijah (17:1 – 19:21)
- King Ahab of Israel (20:1 – 22:40)
- Jehoshaphat of Judah and Ahaziah of Israel (22:41-53)
March 22, 2025 - "The Anger of God"
Teacher: Mark Johnson
March 29, 2025 - 2 Kings
Teacher: Gordy Gates
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Short Outline of the Book of 2 Kings from the Today's English Version:
- The divided kingdom (1:1 – 17:41)
- The prophet Elisha (1:1 – 8:15)
- The kings of Judah and of Israel (8:16 – 17:4)
- The fall of Samaria (17:5-41)
- The kingdom of Judah (18:1 – 21:26)
- From Hezekiah to Josiah (18:1 – 21:26)
- Josiah’s reign (22:1 – 23:30)
- The last kings of Judah (23:31 – 24:20)
- The fall of Jerusalem (25:1-30)
April 5, 2025 - 1 Chronicles
Teacher: Walter Sackett
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Short Outline of the Book of 1 Chronicles from the Today's English Version:
- Genealogies and lists (1:1 – 9:44)
- The death of Saul (10:1-14)
- The reign of David (11:1 – 29:30)
- Troubles and achievements (11:1 – 22:1)
- Preparations for the building of the Temple (22:2 – 29:30)
April 12, 2025 - 2 Chronicles
Teacher: Mark Johnson
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Short Outline of the Book of 2 Chronicles from the Today's English Version:
- The reign of Solomon (1:1 – 9:31)
- The early years (1:1-17)
- The Temple is built (2:1 – 7:10)
- The later years (7:11 – 9:31)
- The revolt of the northern tribes (10:1-19)
- The kings of Judah (11:1 – 36:12)
- The fall of Jerusalem (36:13-23)
April 19, 2025 - Ezra and Nehemiah
Teacher: Ed Reifsnyder
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Short Outline of Ezra from Today's English Version
- The first return from exile (1:1 – 2:70)
- The Temple is rebuilt and dedicated (3:1 – 6:22)
- Ezra returns with other exiles (7:1 – 10:44)
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Short Outline of Nehemiah from Today's English Version
- Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem (1:1 – 2:20)
- The walls of Jerusalem are rebuilt (3:1 – 7:73)
- The Law is read, and the covenant is renewed (8:1 – 10:39)
- Further activities of Nehemiah (11:1 – 13:31)
April 26, 2025 - Esther
Teacher: Mollie Dupper
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Short Outline of Esther from Today's English Version
- Esther becomes queen (1:1 – 2:23)
- Haman’s plots (3:1 – 5:14)
- Haman is put to death (6:1 – 7:10)
- The Jews defeat their enemies (8:1 – 10:3)