The Old Testament deals primarily with the relationship between God and the nation of Israel. The Pentateuch deals with the creation of Israel and God establishing a covenant relationship with Israel. The historical books record Israel's history, its victories and successes along with its defeats and failures. The poetic books give us a more intimate look at God’s relationship with Israel and His passion for Israel to worship and obey Him. The prophetic books are God’s call to Israel to repent from its idolatry and unfaithfulness and to return to a relationship of obedience and spiritual fidelity.
Perhaps a better title would be the First Testament. The word "old" tends to give the idea of "outdated" or "not-relevant." That could not be further from the truth. Please read the following articles:
A survey of the Old Testament is a worthwhile and spiritually-enriching endeavor. Below are links to summaries of the various books of the Old Testament. We sincerely hope you find our Old Testament Survey beneficial in your walk with Christ.
Summary of the Book of Exodus
Summary of the Book of Leviticus
Summary of the Book of Numbers
Summary of the Book of Deuteronomy
Summary of the Book of Joshua
Summary of the Book of Judges
Summary of the Book of Ruth
Summary of the Book of 1 Samuel
Summary of the Book of 2 Samuel
Summary of the Book of 1 Kings
Summary of the Book of 2 Kings
Summary of the Book of 1 Chronicles
Summary of the Book of 2 Chronicles
Summary of the Book of Ezra
Summary of the Book of Nehemiah
Summary of the Book of Esther
Summary of the Book of Job
Summary of the Book of Psalms
Summary of the Book of Proverbs
Summary of the Book of Ecclesiastes
Summary of the Song of Solomon
Summary of the Book of Isaiah
Summary of the Book of Jeremiah
Summary of the Book of Lamentations
Summary of the Book of Ezekiel
Summary of the Book of Daniel
Summary of the Book of Hosea
Summary of the Book of Joel
Summary of the Book of Amos
Summary of the Book of Obadiah
Summary of the Book of Jonah
Summary of the Book of Micah
Summary of the Book of Nahum
Summary of the Book of Habakkuk
Summary of the Book of Zephaniah
Summary of the Book of Haggai
Summary of the Book of Zechariah
Summary of the Book of Malachi
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