Old Testament Study Guide, Pt. 1: Genesis to Numbers (Making Precious Things Plain)

Genesis to Numbers. This volume is the first of three on the Old Testament. It begins with a discussion of the importance of studying the Old Testament, and the role of Jesus Christ in the Plan of Salvation and His selection as our Savior in the premortal council in heaven. We read concerning the process of creation, the placing of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, and their fall into mortality. We learn briefly about Cain and Abel, followed by brief discussions of all the patriarchs from Adam to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. We follow the story of Joseph in Egypt followed by the migration of Jacob’s family to that land for survival. We read of the rise of Moses, the Exodus, and the events at Mt. Sinai. Then we study the rebellion of the children of Israel and their wandering in the wilderness for 40 years. The cover features a beautiful image of Abraham’s Journey from Ur to Canaan, painted by Jozsef Molnar in 1880.Table of Contents:Ch. Title Scripture Refs ** Studying the Old Testament (D&C 1)1. The Lord’s Work and Glory (Moses 1)2. The Council in Heaven (Abr 3; Moses 4:1-4)3. The Creation (Moses 1:27-42; 2-3)4. The Fall of Adam & Eve (Moses 4:51-55; 6:48-62)5. Cain & Abel; the prophet Enoch (Moses 5-7)6. Noah & the Ark; Tower of Babel (Moses 8; Gen 6-9, 11)7. The Abrahamic Covenant (Abr 1-2; Gen 12, 17)8. Abraham’s Faithful Example (Gen 13-14, 18-19)9. Abraham & Isaac’s Great Test (Abr 1; Gen 15-17, 21-22)10. Isaac, Jacob, & Twelve Tribes of Israel (Gen 24-29)11. Joseph’s Captivity & Integrity (Gen 34, 37-39)12. Joseph’s Greatness and Legacy (Gen 40-45)13. Moses, Passover, & the Exodus (Exo 1-3, 5-6, 11-14)14. Israel’s Covenant Opportunity (Exo 12-20, 32-34)** 10 Commandments & Laws of Moses (Exo 20-24, 32-34)** The Wilderness Tabernacle (Exo 25-31, 35-40)** Sacrifices and Carnal Commandments (Lev 1-18)15. Israel’s Wilderness Wanderings (Num 11-14, 21)16. True Prophets Do Only God’s Will (Num 22-24; 31:1-16)** Special chapters providing additional information