BIBLICAL LEADERSHIP EQUIPPING SCHOOL FOR SERVANTS (BLESS)

INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT SYLLABUS
June 9-Aug 25, 2022 (Every Thursday, 6-9pm)
Dr. Nomer Bernardino

I. COURSE DESCRIPTION.

This introductory course will usher the students to an intelligent and delightful study of representative books of the Old Testament that will assist them in studying the other books of the Bible. This course hopes to inspire the students to carefully observe, properly interpret and relevantly apply the passage or book to life and ministry. Each book is regarded as inspired Word of God and will be studied through the lenses of the historical, grammatical, literary, theological and gospel contexts.

II. COURSE OBJECTIVES

A. Encourage the students to do prayerful and focused PERSONAL study of some representative books of the Old Testament and to discover for themselves the simplicity, beauty, message and life transforming application of the books under study.

B. Introduce the students to exegetical and Christ-pointing analysis of the Old Testament so they can apply the principles learned in class in analyzing other books of the Bible.

C. Hopefully, as a result of this course, the students will be able to study, teach and preach from any book of the Old Testament given their experience in the class, dependence on the Holy Spirit and as they seek the contribution from OT books and internet articles.

III. ASSIGNMENTS

A. You are encouraged to do your personal assignments as early as possible and not the day before the class.

B. Prayerfully read the assigned passage or book. Aim to read the book in one seating or if not possible, as soon as you are able. Be observant as you read, feel free to mark or color your Bible. Take note of important or repeated observations, or even questions you may have.

C. You are discouraged from consulting Study Bibles, OT Introduction, OT Survey, Commentaries and internet resources BEFORE doing your assignment. But after you have written your assignments, you may do so, if you still have the time.

D. If ever you really like what you read from secondary materials and want to include it in your assignment, just put the necessary documentation or footnoting. In the footnote, include the author of the article or book, the title of the book or article, year published/copyrighted, and page.

E. The weekly assignment can be 1-2 page long. Email your assignment by 12 Noon Wednesday at nomerbernardino@gmail.com. Assignment submitted after that will no longer be considered for grading.

F. Group Work – Organize into groups of three, then choose from the seven listed topics for research. You will do individual research and meet face to face and/or online at your convenient times (between Aug 12-24) to deliberate and come out with group report. You will share the result on August 25. The grade for the group will be the grade of the members.