Foundations · ABOUT 260 MINUTES
Creation, covenant, exodus, kingdom, exile, wisdom, prophets, and the Old Testament hope that prepares the way for the New Testament.
Primary passage: Genesis 1-3
Genesis begins with God as Creator and with human beings bearing God’s image. The opening chapters establish themes of dignity, vocation, worship, stewardship, marriage, sin, judgment, mercy, and exile.
Primary passage: Exodus 19:1-20:21
God’s call of Abraham begins a covenant family through whom blessing is promised to the nations. Exodus then tells of Israel’s deliverance from slavery and formation as a covenant people.
Primary passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-17
Israel’s monarchy brings both promise and failure. David receives a dynastic promise, while later kings repeatedly expose the danger of power without faithfulness.
Primary passage: Jeremiah 31:31-34
The prophets confront idolatry, oppression, false worship, injustice, and covenant unfaithfulness. Their message is not merely prediction; it calls people back to God and interprets the meaning of historical crisis.
