This book will help you understand the redemptive story of the Old Testament through six major periods: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile and Temple, with the first letter of each heading making up the word CASKET. This acronym will enable you to memorize the storyline of the Old Testament and place key events, people and biblical books in their correct time period. The author takes you through each period step by step, explaining the major covenants and highlighting the most important people, events, and biblical themes. As you become familiar with storyline of the Old Testament you will learn that God's redemptive plan is climactically fulfilled in the New Testament with the coming Messiah. The acronym for the entire Bible is CASKET EMPTY, therefore, which points to the empty tomb of Jesus as the beginning of God's new creation, the assurance that death has been defeated, and the guarantee of our resurrection yet to come. Through the acronym CASKET EMPTY you will have a framework for remembering the entire sweep of the Bible with the person and work of Christ at the center.

Learn the Scriptures quickly and easily! Designed for the student of God's Word, Pastor Chuck Smith has written a verse-by-verse overview of the New Testament to help everyone study the Bible more effectively. As you place the New Testament Study Guide next to your Bible, you?ll discover key words that define Greek words commonly found in the New Testament; excerpts of Calvary Chapel Distinctives; biblical maps, charts, and diagrams to help visualize the text; and study questions for each book of the Bible.

Learning the Old Testament as one redemptive story through CASKET EMPTY® enables you to trace its storyline in chronological sequence through six key periods: Creation, Abraham, Sinai, Kings, Exile, and Temple, represented by the acronym CASKET. In this eighteen week study, you will learn about key people, events, and promises in the Old Testament and discover how God's plan of redemption is being fulfilled in Jesus. When used with the companion New Testament Bible Study, represented by the acronym EMPTY, the entire story of the Bible is traced from Genesis to Revelation-with Jesus at the center.

Greg Lanier Presents a Simple Method for Studying Old Testament Citations in the New Testament Many Bible readers have difficulty understanding the Old Testament's connection to the New Testament, and some even believe it's obsolete in light of God's new covenant. In reality, New Testament writers alluded to earlier books of the Bible roughly 300–400 times. The Old Testament isn't outdated; it's critical to understanding the rest of Scripture. In Old Made New, Greg Lanier explains how New Testament authors used the Old Testament to communicate the gospel and present the person and work of Jesus. He also explains what the Old Testament teaches Christians today about the church's identity and ethics. Writing for a broad range of readers, Lanier distills thorough research into simple, descriptive examples and tips. His 3-step method explains how to identify and explore an Old Testament passage and see how it's "remixed" in the New Testament to thoughtfully engage with Scripture. Download Study Guide Download Redemptive-Historical Bible Reading Plan Accessibly Written: Clear language and easy-to-follow methods make this resource helpful for laypeople, Sunday school leaders, and students Effective Bible Study Method: Includes the most recent research on Old Testament references in the New Testament, complete with a simple 3-step study plan to help readers apply it Comprehensive: Tables, worksheets, case studies, and notes guide readers through exciting, thorough Scripture study Appendices Included: Features the most agreed-upon citations, quotations, and allusions to the Old Testament in the New Testament, along with a Bible reading plan

Step by Step Through the Old Testament by Waylon Bailey and Tom Hudson provides a framework for understanding and interpreting the Old Testament, and teaches biblical background material.

The ideal accompaniment to any Bible. Are you ready to give an answer to anyone, anywhere, who might ask you about Jesus Christ? The only way to be prepared is to know and to memorize the Scriptures. The Old Testament Study Guide was designed to enhance your knowledge of the Bible quickly and easily. Pastor Chuck Smith has written a verse-by-verse overview of the Old Testament to help everyone study the Bible more effectively. Included are biblical maps, Hebrew word definitions, charts and diagrams, questions, and more.

Throughout the ages, people have turned to the Bible for guidance and hope. This Bible study book serves as a road map for the beginner to develop an appreciation of the Bible and make it a part of their daily living. All 66 books of the Bible are covered in detail, including: * Author of each book and the time frame in which it was written * Key themes for each book * Summary of the message in each book * A devotion for contemplation and further exploration Immerse yourself in the stories, prophecies, and messages of the Bible and discover anew the awe-inspiring force, mercy, and healing power of God and Jesus Christ. Graceful and inspiring, Bible Study for Beginners brings the reader back to the basics and opens the way to a direct relationship with the living Word of God.

Old Testament Use of Old Testament contains in one clearly arranged volume hundreds of scriptural allusions in the Old Testament, along with a hermeneutical profile of each Old Testament book's overall use of Scripture. A one-of-a-kind resource, it provides an invaluable beginning place for study of scriptural exegesis within the Old Testament.

A breakdown of the major elements of the Old Testament, with references to books and verses. Each book is broken down by: author, major characters, date written, setting, main themes, and a listing of major events with book and verse references.

Beholding His Glory, a twenty-two session course, shows us how all Scripture points us to our Redeemer, Jesus Christ. As we look at Old Testament people and events, we'll encounter problems that only Christ will solve, needs that only He will satisfy, and promises that only He can deliver. We'll learn to recognize and appreciate God's plan for our own lives, His awe-inspiring majesty, and His desire for personal intimacy with each one of us.