Master the entire Old Testament — from Genesis to Malachi

A rigorous, book-by-book survey that equips pastors, teachers, and serious believers to read, interpret, and proclaim the Old Testament with scholarly confidence and pastoral depth.

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"Every page of the Old Testament is a window into the character of God — and I will not rest until you can see clearly through every one of them."

— Timothy Atunnise

What you'll learn

What you'll be able to do

Navigate every book of the Old Testament with confidence, understanding its historical context, literary genre, and theological purpose.
Interpret Scripture responsibly using established principles of biblical hermeneutics, typology, and genre-sensitive reading.
Articulate the unified redemptive storyline running from Genesis through Malachi and trace its fulfillment in the New Testament.
Explain the core Old Testament doctrines — God, humanity, sin, covenant, and the Kingdom — and apply them to Christian theology and ministry.
Use archaeological evidence, ancient Near Eastern background, and biblical geography to defend the historical reliability of the Old Testament.
Draw on the ethics, leadership models, and spiritual formation principles of the Old Testament to live and lead faithfully in the contemporary world.

How it works

A school that adapts to you

This isn't a set of static videos. Every lesson is generated live and tuned to where you actually are.

We learn your level

A quick placement check tailors your starting point so you're never bored or lost.

Lessons adapt as you go

Each lesson is written for your pace and your goal, adjusting as your skills grow.

Your AI coach keeps you moving

Checkpoints, feedback, and gentle nudges turn progress into a real result.

The curriculum

What's inside your school

12 modules · 60 lessons

Introduction to the Old Testament

Establishes the foundational tools and frameworks every student needs before opening a single biblical book.

1.1The Nature and Purpose of the Old TestamentIncluded
1.2Divine Inspiration and Canon FormationIncluded
1.3Historical and Cultural Background of the Ancient Near EastIncluded
1.4Languages, Texts, and Major ManuscriptsIncluded
1.5Interpreting the Old Testament ResponsiblyIncluded

The Pentateuch: Foundations of God's Redemptive Plan

Examines the first five books of the Bible as the theological and narrative foundation of all that follows in Scripture.

2.1Genesis: Creation, Fall, and the PatriarchsIncluded
2.2Exodus: Redemption, Covenant, and WorshipIncluded
2.3Leviticus: Holiness, Priesthood, and SacrificeIncluded
2.4Numbers: Wilderness Journey and Divine DisciplineIncluded
2.5Deuteronomy: Covenant Renewal and Preparation for the Promised LandIncluded

The Historical Books: Israel's National Story

Walks through Israel's history from Canaan's conquest to post-exilic restoration, reading events through a theological lens.

3.1The Conquest and Settlement of CanaanIncluded
3.2The Era of the Judges and Spiritual DeclineIncluded
3.3The United Monarchy Under Saul, David, and SolomonIncluded
3.4The Divided Kingdom and National ApostasyIncluded
3.5Exile, Restoration, and the Rebuilding of the NationIncluded

The Poetic and Wisdom Literature

Explores Israel's poetry and wisdom books as inspired reflections on worship, ethics, suffering, and the meaning of life.

4.1The Theology and Worship of the PsalmsIncluded
4.2Proverbs and the Pursuit of Divine WisdomIncluded
4.3Ecclesiastes and the Search for MeaningIncluded
4.4The Song of Solomon and Covenant LoveIncluded
4.5Job and the Mystery of Human SufferingIncluded

The Major Prophets

Surveys Isaiah through Daniel, hearing each prophet's distinct message within its historical crisis and redemptive-historical arc.

5.1Isaiah and the Vision of God's HolinessIncluded
5.2Jeremiah and the Call to Covenant FaithfulnessIncluded
5.3Lamentations and Hope Amid National JudgmentIncluded
5.4Ezekiel and the Glory of God in ExileIncluded
5.5Daniel and God's Sovereignty Over World EmpiresIncluded

The Minor Prophets

Reads the Twelve as a unified prophetic collection addressing covenant failure, divine judgment, repentance, and messianic hope.

6.1Hosea Through Joel: Covenant Love and Divine MercyIncluded
6.2Amos Through Jonah: Justice, Repentance, and CompassionIncluded
6.3Micah Through Nahum: Judgment and Future RestorationIncluded
6.4Habakkuk Through Zephaniah: Faith During National CrisisIncluded
6.5Haggai Through Malachi: Restoration and Messianic HopeIncluded

The Theology of the Old Testament

Synthesizes the Old Testament's major doctrines into a coherent theological framework for ministry and Christian thought.

7.1The Doctrine of GodIncluded
7.2The Doctrine of HumanityIncluded
7.3The Doctrine of Sin and RedemptionIncluded
7.4The Doctrine of CovenantIncluded
7.5The Doctrine of the Kingdom of GodIncluded

Major Themes of the Old Testament

Follows the Bible's great thematic threads from Genesis to Malachi, showing how each builds toward ultimate fulfillment.

8.1Creation, Fall, and RedemptionIncluded
8.2Covenant, Promise, and ElectionIncluded
8.3Law, Grace, and HolinessIncluded
8.4Worship, Sacrifice, and AtonementIncluded
8.5The Messiah and the Coming KingdomIncluded

The Geography, Archaeology, and Chronology of the Old Testament

Grounds the biblical narrative in real time, real places, and real artifacts, building confidence in its historical reliability.

9.1The Geography of the Biblical WorldIncluded
9.2Archaeological Discoveries and Biblical ReliabilityIncluded
9.3Ancient Nations and Biblical HistoryIncluded
9.4Chronological Framework of the Old TestamentIncluded
9.5Historical Accuracy and Biblical InterpretationIncluded

The Literary Structure and Interpretation of the Old Testament

Develops genre-sensitive reading skills and sound hermeneutical method for every type of Old Testament text.

10.1Literary Genres in the Old TestamentIncluded
10.2Principles of Biblical HermeneuticsIncluded
10.3Symbolism, Typology, and Prophetic ImageryIncluded
10.4Hebrew Poetry and Narrative TechniquesIncluded
10.5Applying Old Testament Truth TodayIncluded

The Old Testament in the Light of the New Testament

Demonstrates the canonical unity of Scripture by tracing how the Old Testament anticipates, shapes, and is fulfilled in the New.

11.1Christ in the Old TestamentIncluded
11.2Messianic Prophecies and Their FulfillmentIncluded
11.3The Continuity of God's Redemptive PlanIncluded
11.4Old Testament Quotations in the New TestamentIncluded
11.5The Lasting Significance of the Old Testament for the ChurchIncluded

Contemporary Relevance and Lasting Impact of the Old Testament

Translates Old Testament study into personal transformation, ethical wisdom, ministry effectiveness, and faithful living.

12.1Spiritual Formation Through Old Testament StudiesIncluded
12.2Ethical Principles for Modern SocietyIncluded
12.3Leadership Lessons from Old Testament CharactersIncluded
12.4The Old Testament and Christian MinistryIncluded
12.5Living Faithfully in Light of God's Unchanging WordIncluded

Who it's for

Is this you?

The Preaching Pastor

Wants to preach confidently through Old Testament books without skipping over Leviticus, the Minor Prophets, or the difficult conquest narratives.

The Seminary Student

Building rigorous biblical foundations and needs a structured, academically grounded survey to complement formal theological training.

The Bible Teacher

Leads small groups or Sunday school classes and wants the hermeneutical tools and theological depth to teach the Old Testament accurately and compellingly.

The Devoted Layperson

Has read through the Bible multiple times but wants to finally understand the historical context, literary structure, and theology behind every book.

The Aspiring Theologian

Passionate about biblical theology and wants a canon-wide framework — tracing covenant, typology, and messianic promise from Genesis through Malachi.

The Ministry Leader

Counsels, disciples, and leads others and wants to draw on the Old Testament's ethics, leadership models, and wisdom literature for real-world ministry application.

Questions

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Your teacher

A note from your teacher

Timothy Atunnise

Perhaps you have stood in the pulpit — or in front of a Bible study group, or simply alone with your Bible — and felt the weight of how much of the Old Testament you have not yet fully understood. You know it matters. You believe it is inspired. But between the genealogies and the holiness codes and the oracle against Moab, something slips through your fingers before you can quite grasp it. If that is where you are, I want you to know: that experience is not a sign of weak faith. It is an invitation to go deeper.

I created this course because I am convinced that the Old Testament is not merely background material for the New — it is the architecture of all Christian thought. The covenants, the sacrificial system, the prophetic office, the Psalms of lament and praise, the wisdom of Proverbs and the raw honesty of Job — these are not ancient curiosities. They are the vocabulary God chose to reveal Himself, and they are indispensable for anyone who wants to know Him well, preach Him faithfully, or lead others toward Him with integrity.

What you will find in this course is not a breathless race through 39 books. It is a guided, careful journey — book by book — that takes the historical context, the literary form, and the theological argument of every portion of the Hebrew canon seriously. We will spend real time in Leviticus, because holiness matters. We will sit in Lamentations, because God meets His people in grief. We will read the Minor Prophets not as a footnote but as a chorus of urgent voices that still speak. And throughout it all, we will be asking the questions that matter most: What was God saying to His original audience? How does this text fit within the whole redemptive story? And what does it demand of us today?

I also want to address the concern I hear most often from prospective students: "I'm not a scholar — will this be over my head?" The answer is no. Rigorous does not mean inaccessible. I have taught these materials to seminary students and to lifelong laypeople sitting in church basements on Tuesday evenings, and the goal is always the same: to lower the drawbridge into the text, not raise it higher. Technical concepts are explained; theological vocabulary is defined; hard passages are engaged honestly rather than explained away.

By the time you complete this course, you will be able to open any book of the Old Testament and know where you are — historically, literarily, theologically. You will have a canon-wide framework for the gospel that will reshape your preaching, your teaching, your devotional life, and your understanding of who God is. That is not a small thing. It is, I believe, a lifelong gift. I would be honored to give it to you. Come and study the Word.