Old Testament

Genesis

This first book of the Bible begins with the history of creation followed by mankind’s asserting its independence from God. Nevertheless, God demonstrates His saving grace and His promises for abundant life in the instructions He gives. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Exodus

God continues delivering on His promise to make of Abraham a great nation by delivering the Israelites from bondage with visible and unmistakable signs and wonders. He then gives the nation verbal and written instructions how to live righteous lives. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Leviticus

Providing the foundational concepts of sin, sacrifice, and atonement, Leviticus shows God present with His people. Moreover, since God is holy, so must His people be holy. Man is meant to be like God in his character. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Numbers

Despite the enormity of the task of moving a large number of people and animals on such a large journey, God proves His faithfulness and provision for His people despite their repeated failures. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Deuteronomy

Moses composes a farewell message of exhortation to the next generation of Israelites from those who left Egypt. He stresses obedience to the commandments of God. The book includes the prophetic Song of Moses. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Joshua

Joshua testifies to God’s faithfulness in fulfilling His promise to give the land of Canaan to the descendants of Abraham. “Not a word failed of any good thing which the Lord has spoken to the house of Israel. All came to pass.” Taught by Tom Bradford.

Judges

“In those days there was no king. and every man did what was right in his own eyes.” The Israelites live in a repeating pattern of sinning, being oppressed by pagans, crying out to God, and having God provide a savior for them. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Ruth

Na’omi returns to Bethlehem with her daughter-in-law Ruth after the death of her husband and two sons. Ruth makes a solemn promise that leads to her marriage to Boaz, thus securing her place in the lineage of the Messiah. Taught by Tom Bradford.

1 Samuel

The tribes of Israel lack concern for their divine King. This grows into a desire to be like other nations by having an earthly king. God gives them what they want but warns that they will also have to suffer the consequences. Taught by Tom Bradford.

2 Samuel

David assumes the throne and becomes king first over Judah; however, there is bloodshed before he takes over as king of the whole nation. The new capital Jerusalem becomes home to the Ark of God. Taught by Tom Bradford.

1 Kings

Kings is theological history. It deals with all of the tribes of Israel as God’s elect and the prophets as bearers of God’s Word. The building of the Temple is a major event, and His Law still serves as the standard of conduct. Taught by Tom Bradford.

2 Kings

Ezra

Originally, Ezra and Nehemiah composed one historical story. Ezra gives an account of the Jews returning to Judah, all the people (not just leaders) taking part in rebuilding the Temple, and the opposition to it. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Nehemiah

Nehemiah, as governor of Judah, was concerned with rebuilding the wall, reviving the economy, growing the Jewish population, and providing safety and security for the exiles who returned from Babylon. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Esther

Esther is a fascinating story of the selection of Esther as Queen, followed by Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews. Esther makes a daring and bold decision to save her people that could condemn her along with them. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Daniel

Daniel contains four visions that are predictive of future times. God’s people will find comfort in knowing that even if Jerusalem and its Temple are destroyed and God’s people are in exile, God remains supreme and in control. Taught by Tom Bradford.

Hosea

In the book of Hosea, God sends Hosea to Israel during the reign of King Jeroboam II to communicate God’s despair over their perpetual idol worship and dependence on outside nations.

Joel

Amos

Obadiah

The book of the minor prophet Obadiah.

Jonah

Haggai

A brief prophetic book where the prophet Haggai urges the Israelites to prioritize rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem after their return from exile. Haggai’s message leads to the people’s renewed commitment to the Temple’s reconstruction, promising their obedience brings God’s blessings.

Zechariah

Zechariah, encourages rebuilding the Temple, offers visions of future hope, divine protection, and promises of a Messiah. The text comes alive with Tom Bradford’s insightful teachings.

OT Survey

Discover the magnificence of God and His eternal plan for mankind. Taught in the context of its original Hebrew language, culture, and history, Tom Bradford uses the latest scholarship to reveal colorful and soul-searching insights into Scripture.