Old Testament Institute Teacher Manual Title Page IntroductionHelps for getting started The Living Christ: The Testimony of the ApostlesIdeas for helping students study “The Living Christ: The Testimony of the Apostles” Ideas for the First Day of ClassIdeas for the first day of class Moses 1; Abraham 3The sacred visions of Moses and Abraham Genesis 1–2; Moses 2–3; Abraham 4–5Under the direction of Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ created the earth Genesis 3–4; Moses 4–5The Fall was an essential part of God’s plan. We can be redeemed through Jesus Christ Genesis 5; Moses 6Enoch was called and empowered by God to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ Moses 7Enoch and his city became the Lord’s people of Zion and were taken into heaven Genesis 6–11; Moses 8The Flood and the Tower of Babel Genesis 12–17; Abraham 1–2God’s dealings with Abraham and his family Genesis 18–23Lot’s family flees the destruction of Sodom. Abraham obeys the Lord Genesis 24–33Accounts from the lives of Isaac and Rebekah, and their sons Jacob and Esau Genesis 37–41Joseph was sold as a slave into Egypt. The Lord was with Joseph through his trials Genesis 42–50Joseph leads Egypt through famine and saves his family Exodus 1–6Moses is called by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt Exodus 7–13God sends ten plagues to Egypt. He institutes the Passover to spare the Israelites from the tenth plague Exodus 14–18The parting of the Red Sea and manna in the wilderness Exodus 19–20; 24; 31–34The Lord covenants to make Israel a peculiar treasure and reveals the Ten Commandments Exodus 35–40; Leviticus 1; 4; 16; 19The Lord commanded the Israelites to build a tabernacle and to offer sacrifices. Numbers 11–14; 20–24; 27Moses sends spies to search the promised land. He raises up the brass serpent in the wilderness. Deuteronomy 6–8; 15; 18; 29–30; 34Moses’s final counsel to the children of Israel before they entered the promised land. Joshua 1–8; 23–24The children of Israel enter the promised land. Judges 2–4; 6–8; 13–16Israel repeatedly falls into sin, but God raises up judges to deliver them when they repent. Ruth 1; 1 Samuel 1–7Ruth demonstrates her faithfulness. The Lord speaks to Samuel. 1 Samuel 8–10; 13; 15–16The rise and fall of King Saul, and the anointing of David as the next king. 1 Samuel 17–18; 24–26; 2 Samuel 5–7David defeated Goliath. Years later, Abigail interceded to help resolve a conflict between David and Nabal. 2 Samuel 11–12; 1 Kings 3; 6–9; 11The fall of King David, and the rise and fall of King Solomon. 1 Kings 12–13; 17–22Elijah blesses a widow, calls down fire from heaven, and hears the Lord speak to Him through a still, small voice. 2 Kings 2–7Elisha is called as prophet and performs many miracles. 2 Kings 16–25The accounts of Kings Hezekiah and Josiah and the events leading to the scattering of Israel. 2 Chronicles 14–20; 26; 30King Asa and Jehoshaphat received the Lord’s help in their trials as they turned to Him and followed His prophets. Ezra 1; 3–7; Nehemiah 2; 4–6; 8After their return from Babylonian exile, the Jews rebuilt the temple and restored the walls of Jerusalem with the help of the Lord. EstherEsther becomes queen of Persia and saves the Jews. Job 1–3; 12–14; 19; 21–24; 38–40; 42Job endured severe challenges, but he remained faithful to God and was ultimately blessed by the Lord. Psalms 1–2; 8; 19–33; 40; 46A selection of psalms that invite readers to worship Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ. Psalms 49–51; 61–66; 69–72; 77–78; 85–86These psalms explore what it means to rely on Jesus Christ and how a testimony of Him can influence others. Psalms 102–103; 110; 116–119; 127–128; 135–139; 146–150Psalms that describe the power of the word of God, the blessings of children, and praises to the Lord. Proverbs 1–4; 15–16; 22; 31; Ecclesiastes 1–3; 11–12Proverbs and Ecclesiastes encourage us to seek wisdom, trust in the Lord, and value the things over God over earthly pursuits. Isaiah 1–12The calling of Isaiah and his initial prophecies to the people of Judah and Israel. Isaiah 13–14; 22; 24–30; 35Isaiah prophesied of the Restoration of the gospel and the destruction of the wicked at the Second Coming. Isaiah 40–49Through Isaiah, the Lord spoke words of comfort to the Israelites. Isaiah 50–57Isaiah prophesied of the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ and of the latter-day gathering of Israel. Isaiah 58–66Isaiah’s teachings about fasting, Sabbath day observance, the Savior’s mission, and the Millennium. Jeremiah 1–3; 7; 16–18; 20The prophet Jeremiah taught about the Savior’s willingness to forgive and prophesied of the gathering of Israel in the latter days. Jeremiah 31–33; 36–38; Lamentations 1; 3Jeremiah prophesied of the gathering of Israel and lamented the destruction of Judah. Ezekiel 1–3; 33–34; 36–37; 47Ezekiel is called as a prophet and is taught in a vision about the blessings of worshipping. Daniel 1–7Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego remained faithful to God despite difficult circumstances. The Lord delivered them in their trials. Hosea 1–6; 10–14; JoelThe book of Hosea symbolically teaches of the Lord’s covenantal love and mercy. Joel prophesied that the Spirit of the Lord would be poured out in the last days. Amos; Obadiah; JonahAmos preached to the people in the Northern Kingdom. Jonah initially disobeyed a call from the Lord before preaching to the people in Nineveh. Micah; Nahum; Habakkuk; ZephaniahMicah prophesied of the destruction of Jerusalem and of a merciful God. Habakkuk chose to remain faithful while waiting for answers. Haggai; Zechariah Haggai and Zechariah urged the Jews to rebuild the temple. Zechariah prophesied of the Second Coming. MalachiMalachi taught about the Lord’s law of tithing and prophesied that Elijah would restore the sealing authority to the earth.