Old Testament Narrow Results
resources for the study of the first 39 books of the Bible
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A Biblical Theology of the Flood Tertiary-LifelongDavidson shows that there is much evidence to show unity in the Genesis flood account. "A close reading of the Flood narrative as a coherent whole, with particular attention to the chiastic structure, resolves apparent discrepancies in the Genesis account."... -
A Human Sign-Child and the Divine Dragon-Slayer Grade 11-LifelongThe importance of historical and cultural background to study of the Old Testament. Context is essential to biblical studies. A productive approach to studying the Old Testament is to become aware of biblical time, language, and culture (TLC). Illustrations... -
A Legacy of Unfinished Business - Lessons from the Life of Saul Grade 11-Lifelong"The choices and actions we take today not only will impact our future, but also the lives of those who come after us." -
Adam and Eve - Lessons from the Old Story Tertiary-Lifelong"The divine ideal that no person has claim to unique privileges and superiority over others should triumph in God’s church as the vibrant demonstration of God’s will for humankind." -
All Psalms Christian Music - The Psalmistry Kindergarten-LifelongPsalmistry Music provides original Christian music lyrics and melodies based on the 150 Psalms for the purpose of teaching and worship. This collection offers a variety of music styles such as contemporary, gospel, spirituals, hymns, congregational, praise,... -
An Ancient Honor Roll Tertiary-Lifelong"When God names a person to the honor roll of the righteous, He recognizes a life of trusting God and His Word, no matter what." -
Biblical Research Institute Grade 9-LifelongThe Biblical Research Institute promotes the study and practice of Adventist theology and lifestyle as understood by the Seventh-day Adventist world church. The different functions of the Biblical Research Institute can be grouped under three main headings:... -
Biblical, Historical and Astronomical Evidence for the Use of an Autumnal Calendar in the Book of Ezra Grade 9-TertiaryThe Seventh-day Adventist Church contains in its "backbone" a doctrinal framework based mostly on its prophetic interpretations of the most important apocalyptic books: Daniel and Revelation. The most significant prophecy for Adventism, which laid... -
Creation Lab Video Series Kindergarten-Grade 8"Experience different aspects of God's creation through this educational series of short videos. Review each of the days of creation week to discover lessons in physics, chemistry, biology, and the Bible, through engaging experiments and illustrations." -
Daniel - A Man of God’s Own Choosing Grade 9-Lifelong"Daniel made God his strength, and the fear of God was continually before him in all the transactions of his life." -
Daniel - Vision of the End Tertiary-Lifelong"Doukhan delves into the biblical text, considering its words, noting its literary movement, and listening to its echoes throughout the Scriptures. The result is a document with new information and reflection which challenges thought and nurtures hope." -
Daniel Prophecy Chart Grade 9-Grade 12Created by a teacher, this chart is a "parallel comparison of Daniel 2, 7, and 8." Also includes a "historical component and the Adventist understanding of these three visions given to Daniel." -
Dialogue Editorial - Beware of Counterfeits LifelongDescribing three gifts God gave us at creation ("the holy estate of marriage, provision for education under God’s own care, and an entire day for both worship with the Creator and fellowship with each other") and how Satan has worked to distort... -
Dialogue Editorial: Things Left in the Fire Tertiary-LifelongIn this editorial, Omaña asks if we will resolve to remain faithful, just as the young men thrown into the fire did. -
Dialogue Editorial: Will you bounce back? Tertiary-LifelongConsider Joseph’s experience and what we can learn from how he bounced back from adverse circumstances. -
Does Genesis Really Teach a Recent, Literal, Seven-Day Creation Week and a Global Flood? Tertiary-Lifelong"We have no information in Scripture as to how long ago God created the universe as a whole. But there is evidence strongly suggesting that the Creation week described in Genesis was recent, some time in the past several thousand years, and not... -
Don’t Forget to Remember Grade 9-LifelongWith its official debut planned for 2020, the first online version of the Encyclopedia of Seventh-day Adventists will help ensure our church’s history and stories remain for future generations.... -
Ecclesiastes as Research - Autoethnography Through a Rear-vision Mirror Grade 11-Lifelong"The Bible is a book of many surprises. Not least of these is that it contains accounts of research. In a collection of 66 books mostly in Hebrew, Greek, and some Aramaic, through more than 40 Holy Spirit inspired authors, stretching over one and a... -
Exegesis of Daniel 8:13-14 Tertiary-LifelongSo far it has been seen that the prophecy of Daniel 8 has been fulfilled, and this gives us confidence that the prophecies that still remain to be fulfilled will also be fulfilled. -
Exegetical Study of Isaiah 65:13-25 Grade 7-LifelongThis research is based on Isaiah 65:13-25, which is a divine declaration to create new heavens and a new earth and has as its central theme a promise of regeneration for God's people. The problem underlying the statement has to do with the appearance of contrasting... -
Five Coats One Purpose Grade 11-Lifelong"This is the story of our lives. We have dreams; we have plans. Then, suddenly, we fall into unexpected and difficult situations, circumstances over which we have no control. What can we do?" -
For Such a Time as This - A Play about Esther Grade 4-Grade 12In a play about the story of Esther, Trudy Wright provides a resource that students can experience as a reader's theater or perform for the school and community. Prop and costume ideas and stage settings are also provided. -
God as Commander in Chief Grade 5-Lifelong"I’ve always had difficulty understanding the extermination of the Canaanites by the Israelites under God’s orders. Can this type of war be justified?" -
God With Tertiary-Lifelong“'God with' is known both in the Old and New Testaments. The idea of 'God with' is applied to Jesus as Immanuel, and Jesus also uses it when speaking of the Holy Spirit.'" -
His Word Endures Forever! Tertiary-Lifelong"Psalm 119 declares the full sufficiency of God’s Word in the life of the believer." -
History, Philosophy, and Destiny - Insights from Daniel Tertiary-Lifelong"Daniel’s worldview and concept of the place of people and nations in God’s plan to redeem the world has deep relevance for us today." -
How Reliable Is Bible Prophecy? The Case of Daniel Tertiary-LifelongShea uses the book of Daniel to show that divine prophecy is historically reliable and theologically meaningful. -
How reliable is the Bible? Tertiary-Lifelong"Christianity derives its authority from the Word of God. Christ and His apostles regarded the Scriptures as a revelation of God, with an undergirding unity among its various teachings (see Matthew 5:17-20; Luke 24:27, 44, 45-48; John 5:39). Many church... -
How to Know When to Cut Your Ties Tertiary-Lifelong"I don’t know what issues you face, but I do know this. At some point, you will have to decide whether or not to cut ties. As you contemplate that decision, let the lessons from the story of Hezekiah guide you as they did me. Don’t try to... -
Inquiring Minds - By Design Grade 7-LifelongAt a time when the Biblical creation story is under attack, how should Christians relate to science? This 2012 NAD Teachers Convention presentation explains how a deeper understanding of scientific inquiry can help us better understand the Creator and think... -
Is Genesis History? Grade 5-LifelongWith the goal of providing "a reasonable case for Creation in six normal days, a real Adam and Eve, an actual fall, a global flood, and a tower of Babel," this film "features over a dozen scientists and scholars explaining how the world intersects... -
Is the Earth Special? Planetary Habitability and Genesis 1 Tertiary-Lifelong“We live in a universe where the Earth is habitable—and there is life on it. That is the most amazing fact confirmed every day by empirical, observational science. You and I are part of that miracle.” -
Is the God of the Old Testament Different from the One in the New Testament? Grade 9-Lifelong"The Bible’s portrayal of God is unified and consistent that God is a God of love in both the Old Testament and the New." -
Issues of the Sabbath Grade 1-TertiaryWhat is the rest mentioned in Hebrews 4:1 to 11, and how does it relate to the Sabbath? Hebrews 4:1 to 11 has been used, on the one hand, to support the fact that Christians should observe the Sabbath commandment; and, on the other hand, as evidence of the... -
JAE Editorial: One Small Suggestion and the Making of a Giant Preschool-Lifelong"The story of Moses, a familiar one among Bible students, is a example of God's powerful intervention and direction in the lives of His children."Additional articles in this issue include: Nurturing... -
Job - Faith, Suffering, and the Reality of God Tertiary-Lifelong"A look at how the Book of Job examines the ground of one man’s faith and the reality of his God, and how the book attests to the justice of God and speaks hope to all who suffer." -
Joseph Skit - Faith Amidst Isolation Grade 5-Grade 12Originally shared during a Pathfinder Sabbath at Pioneer Memorial Church, this skit includes 18 speaking roles. It focuses on the faithfulness Joseph showed to God. -
Joshua - Model in Leadership Tertiary-Lifelong"By his trust and confidence in God, Joshua left for all posterity a never-to-be-forgotten lesson: Victory in life over every conceivable obstacle, situation, or enemy is not to be found in human strength but in placing oneself in God’s everlasting... -
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Leadership - Acting Responsibly and Ethically - Lessons from the Life of Saul Kindergarten-Lifelong"The life of Saul is preserved in Scripture, not for us to decide his eternal destiny but for us to learn how to face life’s challenges. Saul’s life as a leader illustrates some of the most common ethical mistakes of leadership." -
Life Before Death - Contemplating Life when the Earth Was New Tertiary-LifelongZuccarelli examines a collection of scientific observations that may provide a foundation for reconciling Eden with reality. These include recent biochemical, genetic and physiological studies that bear on how long individual organisms may live. From these... -
Life, a Journey. God, the Guide. Tertiary-Lifelong"With God shaping your life into a magnificent journey, you can make that journey one of courage, beauty, dignity, and love." -
Light in the Shadows, Part 1: An Overview of the Doctrine of the Sanctuary Tertiary-LifelongThe role of the ancient sacrificial system in sanctuary services is explained in this mini-course, initially designed for continuing education. -
Noah's Ark - Creation Wiki Kindergarten-LifelongThis article discusses the construction of the ark, including dimensions, structural elements, material, techniques, and schedule. -
Not Me, Not You, but God! Lessons from the Life of Joseph Tertiary-Lifelong"Joseph’s enduring faith that God controls the affairs of humanity led him to overcome every trial. He seized the opportunity of standing before Pharaoh and used that moment to testify about his God." -
Not So with You! A Biblical Paradigm for Leadership Kindergarten-Lifelong"The notion of a close link between leadership and influence is very important in the Bible. This article examines a passage from Deuteronomy, which is often referred to as the 'Law of the King' (Deuteronomy 17:14-20), and deduces some basic points related... -
Old Testament Grade 8-LifelongThe Adventist Book Center sells books on the topic of the Old Testament including the following titles: Commentary on Daniel and Revelation; Daniel; David - Dancing Like a King; Exploring Ecclesiastes and Song of Solomon: A Devotional Commentary; Jesus Is... -
People of Color in the Bible Grade 1-LifelongWritten for adolescents and adults, this book uses maps, charts, scripture quotations, genealogies, geography and historical documentation to identify numerous people of color in the Bible. Quiz questions are included for each chapter. Additional resources... -
Prophecy - Connecting People to Jesus Tertiary-Lifelong“Through the prophetic word, God connects with us on a deep and personal level. Even though God is high above us and is beyond our comprehension, He still comes close to us through the working of the Holy Spirit, who can catch our attention and touch... -
Protection - Where Science, Ritual, and Moral Principles Meet Tertiary-Lifelong"To think that the Bible contains no sound scientific principles reflects an attitude that is poorly informed, as a little research and some critical reading shows." -
Searching for the Center of Adventist Theology - What Can Sanctuary, Ritual, and Theology Add to the Search? Tertiary-Lifelong"Biblical sacrifice is not to be understood as a bribe. It is public and transparent and involves clearly defined participants. It has to be this way since it is an extension (or a dimension) of the Great Controversy, where a public challenge to God’s... -
Strategic Environmental Analysis in Numbers 13 and 14 - An Opportunity for Two-way Faith Integration Grade 12-LifelongThis article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, considers Numbers 13-14 as it explores the concept of faith integration. -
The Abundant Life Bible Amplifier Series Grade 7-LifelongTake the time to explore God's precious Word like never before with The Abundant Life Bible Amplifier. You won't find the Bible Amplifier either boring or over your head. Instead, you'll delight in this refreshing way to unlock the meaning of God's Word. Titles... -
The Bible Narrated by Alexander Scourby Grade 5-LifelongBoth the Old and New testaments of the King James Version are narrated by Alexander Scourby. The most popular narration on the market, over 20,000,000 copies have been sold since the first recording. -
The Bible, Anthropology, and the Ancient Caveman Unit Grade 7-Grade 10"God created man in His image, so why are there bones that show evidence of manlike beasts? In the days before the flood, the amalgamation of man and beast was the ultimate sin that defaced the image of God. In Satan’s quest to be like the Most... -
The Bible, Substance Abuse, and the Patriarchs Grade 7-Grade 12"This unit will give students biblical texts and thought provoking academic information that will teach them more about how to stay away from substance abuse. This unit will also show how some of our patriarchs went through problems with substance abuse... -
The Divine Timetable - Daniel Chapters 8 and 9 Grade 9-LifelongApproximately 10 years had passed since Daniel had received the vision of the 2,300 evenings and mornings recorded in chapter 8. Although an angel told him, "You keep the vision for it is for many days" (Dan. 8:26), he longed to know the meaning... -
The Ethical-Religious Framework for Shalom Tertiary-LifelongThis article, written by a Seventh-day Adventist business scholar, explores the Biblical concept of Shalom and its implications for the Ten Commandments and business. -
The God of the Flood - Holy, Just, and Gracious Grade 9-Lifelong"The biblical narrative of the Flood shows God as powerful yet also merciful, as One who pronounces judgment against the wickedness of humankind, and at the same time shows saving mercy and grace to those who accept Him." -
The Gospel That Came to Abraham Tertiary-Lifelong"Trusting God to fulfill His promises, especially at a time of greatest discouragement, is an integral part of salvation." -
The Lord Will Provide - Meditation on Genesis 22 Tertiary-Lifelong"God’s blessings are not only reserved for the future world to come, but also are a reality already here and now." -
The Prophecy of the Man Clothed in White Raiment - Daniel 12:5-13 Grade 10-LifelongOne of the most intriguing messages in the book of Daniel is the prophecy of Daniel 12:5-13. This section is the epilogue of the book of Daniel and contains a prophecy of the "man clothed in linen." It presents a warning and a promise for God's people... -
The Story of Ruth - A Play Grade 4-Grade 12Trudy Wright provides this play about the story of Ruth, a resource that students can experience as a reader's theater or perform for the school and community. Prop and costume ideas and stage settings are also provided. -
The Ten Plagues of Egypt Graphic Organizer Grade 9-Grade 12NOTE: Although you may still find the activity useful, this resource corresponds with the previously used NAD Bible curriculum, not the Encounter program. "This is a complimentary assignment for the [His Story: Just in Time] lesson on... -
The Unlikely Heroes of Judges Tertiary-LifelongTwo professors from seemingly diverse disciplines, English Literature and Biblical Studies, present a case for teaching the Old Testament Book of Judges as an upper division interdisciplinary course. This article explores all Judges has to offer both students... -
Three Christian Origins Models - Some Theological Implications TertiaryThis article discusses three origins models: Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth (or Progressive) Creationism, and Theistic Evolution. Given for each are the definition and proponents, and theological implications for the doctrine of Scripture, the doctrine... -
To Church or Not to Church? Tertiary-Lifelong"Church is about our need to stick together, to learn to get along while still here on earth, and it is about service to the world around us." -
Unique Cosmology of Genesis 1 Tertiary-Lifelong"The Genesis narrative of Creation not only presents the true account of origins, but in so depicting it, provides a great many safeguards against mythology. The account uses certain terms and motifs and employs them with a meaning and emphasis expressive... -
Unlocking Bible Prophecies 2.0 Grade 7-LifelongPresented by Cami Oetman, vice president of Adventist World Radio, this 15 part series is a master class in Bible study and Bible prophecy. "By looking at Revelation and Daniel, as well as other books of the Bible, you’ll find that the Bible itself... -
What Have They Seen? Tertiary-Lifelong"In a moment of self-pride, we can miss an opportunity of a lifetime. Where we are, why we are, and who we are must all reflect God’s eternal purposes in life — and not our fleeting wishes." -
When Death Was Not Yet - The Testimony of Biblical Creation Tertiary-Lifelong"The biblical view of death is essentially different from the one proposed by evolution. While the belief in evolution implies that death is inextricably intertwined with life and therefore has to be accepted and eventually managed, the biblical teaching... -
Zipporah - The Voice of Silence Tertiary-Lifelong"Zipporah chose the destiny of silence, retreating into herself as a mysterious and quiet person. She preferred to hide under the mask of silence, choosing the strategy of being second."