1. How is the Old Testament Organized? NOT Chronologically (in order of when it happened) Organized by SUBJECT 1. Books of Law 2. Books of History 3. Books of Poetry and Wisdom 4. The Major Prophets 5. The Minor Prophets

2. Books of the Law Called The Pentateuch – penta means five – Moses is the author God's rules, how they were broken, and the story of their temporary solution. 1. Genesis 2. Exodus 3. Leviticus 4. Numbers 5. Deuteronomy

3. Books of History The Story of the nation of Israel. Written by several authors. 1. Joshua 2. Judges 3. Ruth 4. 1Samuel 5. 2 Samuel 6. 1 Kings 7. 2 Kings 8. 1 Chronicles 9. 2 Chronicles 10. Ezra 11. Nehemiah 12. Esther

4. Books of Poetry and Wisdom Praise to God and tips for Godly living. 1. Job 2. Psalms 3. Proverbs 4. Ecclesiastes 5. Song of Solomon

5. The Major Prophets Gods words and warnings to the nations of Israel and Judah. Called MAJOR because of the size of the book, not because they were more important. 1. Isaiah 2. Jeremiah 3. Lamentations 4. Ezekiel 5. Daniel

6. The Minor Prophets Gods words and warnings to the nations of Israel and Judah. Called MINOR because the books are smaller in size than the Major Prophet books. 1. Hosea 2. Joel 3. Amos 4. Obadiah 5. Jonah 6. Micah 7. Nahum 8. Habakkuk 9. Zephaniah 10. Haggai 11. Zachariah 12. Malachi

7. Genesis " Beginnings" Beginnings of the world Beginnings of Life Beginnings of Mankind Beginnings of Sin Beginnings of the nation of Israel Abraham- Father of the nation, makes covenant with God Issac- The promised son of Abraham Jacob- Name changed to Israel, his 12 sons become the 12 tribes of Israel Judah- Carries the line of Christ Joseph- Carries the blessing, saved the nation by getting them to Egypt Levi- The priests Beginning's of God's solution (God's pro

8. Exodus "Way Out" God uses his servant Moses to remove them from slavery and to take them back to the promised land (that they left when the famine occured and Joseph saved them) 10 Plagues of Egypt The Feast of Passover Leviticus Named for the Priests Contains the laws for the priests Only men from the tribe of Levi could be priests The laws are the temporary solution to the permanent problem of sin Rules for holy living How to offer sacrifices

9. Numbers The 40 Years Contains the census of Israel Contains the story of the 40 years in the desert -Israel reaches the promised land - Only Joshua and Caleb bring back a good report - Israel must wander as a punishment Deuteronomy "Second Law" Moses gives his final speeches and reviews the laws Moses Dies Joshua is chosen to lead the Israelites into the promised land

10. Joshua Conquest of the Promised Land God gives Israel the promised land A record of the formation of the army A record of the battles - Jericho falls Judges "God's Rulers" God appoints Judges to oversee Israel and to solve any problems Israel begins to decline into sin and starts to turn away from the laws of God - Most of the Judges were weak Notable Judges- Deborah, Gideon, Samson...12 total judges in this book

11. Ruth Story of Love Written to show the Israelites that true love sometimes requires uncomprimising sacrifice God will bless those that live obediant lives. God forshadows a redeemer- Ruth's sacrifice leads her to her redeemer Boaz Ruth became David's great-grandmother I Samuel Israel Chooses a King Samuel rises up as the last judge of Israel- He followed God The people demand a king (what God does not want) and God tells Samuel to annoint Saul Saul starts out well, but eventually diobeys God. God becomes angry with Saul and has Samuel annoint David as the next king, ending Saul's line.