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Survey of Christ in the Old Testament

Understand the Old Testament Like Never Before

This course is intended to survey the literature of the Old Testament to discern prophecies, patterns, and foreshadowings of the Messiah. Students are introduced to interpretive methods of biblical study, the ritual system and sanctuary symbolism of Israel, and historical understandings of the Messiah in the Old Testament, while exploring the ramifications this entails for teaching and preaching on the Old Testament in the church today.

Topics Covered in the Course

  • Big Picture and Fine Details
  • The Layered Bible: Metalepsis and Intertextuality
  • Prophecies and Jewish Expectations of the Messiah
  • Christophanies: Walking Backward to Bethlehem
  • Pencil Sketches: How Old Testament Individuals Outlined the Messiah’s Colorful Life
  • The Genesis of Revelation: Old Creation, New Creation, and the Messiah
  • Exodus Events: Passover, Red Sea, Manna, Water Rock, Bronze Serpent
  • Exoduses: Exile and Return as the Messianic Mission
  • The Sanctuary Garden of God: Eden as Temple and Temple as Neo-Eden
  • Furnished for Atonement: Sacrifices and Sanctuary Furnishings
  • Sacred Time and the Messiah
  • The Psalms as the Prayerbook of Jesus and the Church

 

Let's Get Started

This course contains twelve sessions, each containing a video lesson, course notes, and a quiz. You are also invited to join the discussion throughout the course as you watch these videos. You can complete this course at your own pace. So we encourage you to work through it at whatever pace is most comfortable for you. At the end, you will receive a 'Course Completion Certificate' via email. 

Professor

Chad Bird

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He has contributed articles to Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, Modern Reformation, The Federalist, Lutheran Forum, and other journals and websites. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God.

 

Curriculum

Big Picture and Fine Details
The Layered Bible: Metalepsis and Intertextuality
Prophecies and Jewish Expectations of the Messiah
Christophanies: Walking Backward to Bethlehem
Pencil Sketches: How Old Testament Individuals Outlined the Messiah’s Colorful Life
The Genesis of Revelation: Old Creation, New Creation, and the Messiah
Exodus Events: Passover, Red Sea, Manna, Water Rock, Bronze Serpent
Exoduses: Exile and Return as the Messianic Mission
The Sanctuary Garden of God: Eden as Temple and Temple as Neo-Eden
Furnished for Atonement: Sacrifices and Sanctuary Furnishings
Sacred Time and the Messiah
The Psalms as the Prayerbook of Jesus and the Church
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