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44 Cards in this Set
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Genesis Outline
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Beginning of the world, humanity, and the Hebrew nation
1-4 Creation and Fall 5-Adam to Noah 6-9-Flood Story 10-Noah to Nations 11-Babel 12-25-Life of Abraham 25-27-Life of Isaac 28-36-Life of Jacob 37-50-Life of Joseph |
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Exodus Outline
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Release of the Hebrew nation from captivity in Egypt and the giving of the Law
1-4-Oppression and Early Moses 5-15-God delivers Israel 15-18-Wilderness Testing 19-24-Covenant at Sinai 25-31-Tabernacle Worship 32-35-Israel's Unfaithfulness 35-40-Israel Obeys/Builds Tabernacle |
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Leviticus Outline
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Laws of the Priesthood
1-7-Sacrifices 8-10-Practical app of Sacrifices -10-Nahab and Abihu killed 11-16-Purity and Impurity Laws -16-Day of Atonement 17-26-Holiness Code -Sabbath/Jubilee |
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Numbers Outline
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Forty Years in the Wilderness
1-10-Preparing to leave Sinai 5-Law of Jealousy/Adultery 6-Law of Nazirite Vow 11-25-Rebellion and Wanderings 12-Miriam and Aaron Rebel 13-Spies sent into land 16-Korah's Rebellion 17-Moses strikes rock 21-Bronze Serpant 22-25-Balaam's story 26-36-Census and Directions |
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Deuteronomy Outline
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Reviewing the Law before entering the Promised Land
1-4-Historical Prologue 5-26-Covenant Stipulations 5-Ten Commandments 6-Greatest Command/Shema 27-28-Blessings and Curses 29-30-Covenant Renewal and Appeal *choose life or death 31-34-Historical Conclusion -31-Commission of Joshua -34-Death of Moses |
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Joshua Summary
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Conquest of Canaan
Israel takes possession of the land as Joshua leads them to follow God. Gives a history of the conquest of the Promised land. |
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Judges Summary
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Cycles
a spiraling cycle of Israel's disobedience and God's gracious intercession. Shows that God's judgment against sin certain, but God often is gracious with his forgiveness and restoration. The book bridges the gap between the death of Joshua and the inauguration of the monarchy and shows the moral and political degradation of a people who neglected their God. |
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Ruth Summary
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Kinsman-Redeemer
Account of the young gentile widow Ruth who followed her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Bethlehem. There she is "redeemed" by Boaz. |
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1 Samuel Summary
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Kingdom
The account of the transition of leadership in Israel from judges to kings. 1-7-Samuel's early years 7-15-Samuel with Saul 16-31-Samuel with David |
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2 Samuel Summary
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The account of David's kingship over Israel.
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1 Kings Summary
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The reign of Solomon and the separation of Israel and Judah.
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2 Kings Summary
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Last 130 years of Israel's and the last 250 years of Judah.
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1 Chronicles Summary
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Genealogies and reign of David
A positive portrayal of the reign of David |
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2 Chronicles Summary
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Reign of Solomon and the history of Judah until captivity
A positive portrayal of Judah. |
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Ezra
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Return
Continues the OT narrative of 2 Chron. by showing how God fulfills his promise to return his people to the Land of Promise after seventy years of exile. Ezra relates the story of two returns from Babylon--the first under Zerubbabel to rebuild the Temple and the second under Ezra to rebuild the spiritual condition of the people. |
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Nehemiah Summary
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Building the Walls
Nehemiah leads the final return to Jerusalem after the Babylonian exile. His concern for Jerusalem and her inhabitants prompts him to call the people to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in spite of opposition from her neighbors and resistance within. |
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Esther Summary
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Jews saved from extermination
Though this book never mentions the name of God, his sovereignty and loving care for his people is seen throughout the book. This book shows the story of life for the Jews in Persia. Haman's plot to bring disaster to the Jews is countered by the courage of Esther and the counsel of her wise cousin Mordicai, resulting in a great deliverance which is celebrated by the Feast of Purim. |
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Job Summary
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God's sovereign role in suffering and testing of his servants
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Psalms Summary
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A collection of the songs of Israel
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Proverbs
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collection of sayings and parables depicting godly wisdom
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Ecclesiastes Summary
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Shows the emptiness of life outside the covenant with God.
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Song of Songs
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Covenant love between husband and wife. A glorification of marital love.
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Isaiah Outline
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A. 1-35 Trust in God in Alone
-1-6 Judah's Rebellion -7-13 book of Emmanuel B. 36-39 Hezekiah and Babylon C. 40-66 The Lord Delivers -40-48 Under Babylon, but remnant -49-47 Servant and His Ministry -58-66 Salvation and Judgment |
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Lamentations
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Jeremiah weeps over his suffering and the disobedience, and impending judgment of Jerusalem; affirms God's faithfulness in covenant in spite of circumstances
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Hosea Summary
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Israel described as as God's unfaithful wife
Written to the N. Kingdom of Israel. Outwardly the nation was enjoying a time of prosperity and growth; but inwardly, moral corruption and spiritual adultery permeated the lives of the people. The prophet Hosea was instructed to marry and unfaithful wife, and was used to illustrated the nation's unfaithfulness. |
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Joel Summary
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Locusts
Judah called to repentance after experiencing disastrous cloud of locusts. The book warns of approaching judgment, calls for repentance, and gives God's people hope of the coming day of salvation. |
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Amos Summary
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Judgment-Wickedness of Israel condemned. Addresses the excessive pursuit of luxury, self-indulgence, and oppression of the poor which characterized the period of prosperity and success in the Northern Kingdom of Israel under Jereboam II. Israel cannot be content to be complacent about her standing before God. AS she embraces the judgment coming against the nations so she must acknowledge that she is under the same (if not higher) obligation to honor the LORD. Vision of plumb line, basket of ripe fruit- Prepare to meet your God.
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Obadiah Summary
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Doom of Edom-Edom is condemned for cruelty towards Judah. Obadiah, pronounced condemnation against Edom and prophesied their total distruction because of their persistent opposition to God's people.
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Johan Summary
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Grace and Mercy to Ninevah
God loves the world and its people, even the godless (Ninevah) and the hardhearted (Jonah). God accomplishes his purposes despite the defects of his servants. Jonah learns that “salvation is of the Lord” (2:9), and God’s grace extends to all who respond to his message with repentance. Jewish nationalism blinds God’s covenant people to his compassion for Gentiles. God fishes for men: both the Gentile people of Ninevah and his reluctant servant Jonah. |
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Micah Summary
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Lawsuit
Burdened by the abuse of the poor, the book rebukes anyone who would use social status or political power for personal gain. Micah divides into three section which 1) expose the sin of his countrymen, 2) pictures the punishment God is about to send, and 3) holds out the hope of restoration once that discipline has ended. Micah points to a restoration of God's work in Judah. Has similarities to Isaiah. |
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Nahum Summary
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Ninevah Falls
In contrast to Jonah, Nahum proclaims the downfall of the great Assyrian city of Ninevah. They had forgotten their revival and returned to their habits of violence, idolatry, and arrogance. As a result, Babylon will destroy the city so that no trace of it will remain. |
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Habakkuk Summary
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Faith-God to use Babylon to judge Judah
During the decline of Judah. Although repeatedly called to repentance, the nation stubbornly refused to change her sinful ways. Asking how long this intolerable situation would continue, he is told by God that Babylonians will be his chastening rod on the nation. Though perplexed, Habakkuk acknowledges that the just in any generation shall live by faith, not by sight, and he concludes by praising God's wisdom even though he doesn't fully understand God's ways. |
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Zephaniah Summary
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The Day of the Lord
Focuses on the appointed day of hte Lord for the judgment of all humans. Book centers around the initial warning that the day of the Lord is coming and applies the coming judgment to Judah, Assyria, and several other surrounding nations. The book closes with a vision of the future of Jerusalem and the hope of blessing and solace in the Messiah. |
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Haggai Summary
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Build the House of the Lord
Haggai confronts those who prefer to build their own "paneled houses" while the temple of God remains in a ruined state. The result of these things is that the Lord has withheld blessings from the land until the priority of the Lord's house is restored. Once work begins, God freely restores his blessings upon the people and the land. |
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Zechariah Summary
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The Messiah is Coming
Zechariah is sent by the Lord to encourage the people of God to remain diligent in their rebuilding of the temple because it will one day be the habitation of the Messiah. |
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Malachi Summary
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The Messenger of the Lord
Malachi is God's messenger to his rebellious people. His Message is one of judgment and confrontation for the corruption of the priests, the self-righteousness of the people, and the generally accepted wickedness of the culture. The format of the book is dialogical, in which M. asks a question, the people provide an answer, and there is a response from the Lord. Some of the topics addressed in Malachi include, divorce, tithing, worship, and hypocrisy. Malachi ends with a promise of a redeemer after the fashion of the great prophet Elijah. |
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1 Thessalonians Summary
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Keep on--Christ is coming
Paul writes with gratitude and affection to a church that he had visited only briefly. He offers words of encouragement to a faithful but struggling church, and focuses particularly on the encouragement offered by the return of Christ. |
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2 Thessalonians Summary
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Hold on-Christ is coming
Paul writes with gratitude and affection to a church that he had visited only briefly. He offers words of encouragement to a faithful but struggling church, and focuses on clarifying misunderstandings concerning the return of Christ. |
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1 Timothy Summary
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Order in the Church
Now aged, and experienced, Paul writes to his young protege in the faith, Timothy, a young pastor facing heavy responsibility. Paul letter provides Tim with encouragement and coaching in ministry. |
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2 Timothy Summary
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Lead the Church
Paul's second letter provides Timothy with encouragement towards continued faithfulness in ministry and Paul's last words to Tim. |
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Titus Summary
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Teach the Church
Written to an associate of Paul who works as Paul's apostolic representative. This brief letter focuses on Titus' role and responsibility in the organization and supervision of the churches on the island of Crete. |
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Philemon Summary
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Reconciliation
A model of courtesy, discretion, and loving concern for the forgiveness of one who would otherwise face severe consequences. |
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James Summary
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Faith expresses itself through works
To expose hypocritical practices and to teach right Christian behavior. James exhorts the believer to exercise faith through good works. Faith without works cannot be called faith. Faith without works is dead, and a dead faith is worse than no faith at all. Faith must work; is must produce; mere mental assent is insufficient. Throughout his epistle to Jewish believers, James integrates true faith and everyday practical experience by stressing that true faith must manifest itself in works of faith. |
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1 Peter Summary
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Faith withstanding Suffering
To offer encouragement to suffering Christians. Addresses Christians facing persecution for their faith. As a comfort, Peter reminds them of their heavenly inheritance and he encourages them to live lives of submission to God. |
