Judges - Esther - Reformed Theological Seminary

Introduction

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss genre, plot, characterization, and other elements involved in interpreting Old Testament narrative

Interpreting Narrative: Literary, Historical, and Theological Perspectives Part 1

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss genre, plot, characterization, and other elements involved in interpreting Old Testament narrative Summarize historical issues related to authorship of the Old Testament historical books Explain the Deuteronomistic History

Interpreting Narrative: Literary, Historical, and Theological Perspectives Part 2

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss genre, plot, characterization, and other elements involved in interpreting Old Testament narrative Summarize historical issues related to authorship of the Old Testament historical books Explain the Deuteronomistic History

Kingship: The Restoration of Human Dominion

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss Deuteronomy 17 as foundational for kingship Summarize the historical development of kingship in Scripture Explain how Christ ultimately fulfills kingship

Introduction to Judges: Israel's Failed Mission

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Exegete Judges 1-3:6 Explain the message of Judges

The Downward Spiral of the Canonization of Israel Part 1

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the cycles of apostasy and deliverance of Israel as found in Judges Explain how the major judges evidence the downward spiral of Israel Exegete Judges 3:7-16:31

The Downward Spiral of the Canonization of Israel Part 2

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the cycles of apostasy and deliverance of Israel as found in Judges Explain how the major judges evidence the downward spiral of Israel Exegete Judges 3:7-16:31

The Downward Spiral of the Canonization of Israel Part 3

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Explain the cycles of apostasy and deliverance of Israel as found in Judges Explain how the major judges evidence the downward spiral of Israel Exegete Judges 3:7-16:31

Ruth: Covenant Loyalty Brings Covenant Blessings

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss introductory matters such as background, authorship, and date of Ruth Summarize the message of Ruth Exegete the book of Ruth

Samuel and the Crisis of Leadership

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Discuss introductory matters such as background, authorship, and date of 1 & 2 Samuel Summarize the theme of Israel's need for a king

Saul: A king LIke the Other Nations

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Exegete 1 Samuel 8-15 Summarize the rise and fall of Saul's kingship

David: God's Choice for a King Part 1

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Summarize how David's kingship is portrayed Exegete 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 4

David: God's Choice for a King Part 2

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Summarize how David's kingship is portrayed Exegete 1 Samuel 16 through 2 Samuel 4

David: The Kind After God's Own Heart

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Summarize David's rise to power in Judah Describe David's reign as portrayed in 2 Samuel 5-20 Explain how David fulfills the ideal for kingship

Solomon: The Worldwide Glory of God's Kingdom

April 1, 2014 • Dr. Richard P. Belcher, Jr.

Summarize the message of 1 & 2 Kings Explain how Solomon's kingdom fulfills the ideal for kingdom Exegete 1 Kings 1-11