Instructor
Damion Barrett
Pastor-scholar helping students read the Old Testament as one story of God’s redeeming work — covenantal, Christ-centered, and hopeful.
Uncover the unity of the Old Testament through its central themes: creation, covenant, kingdom, exile, and restoration — all leading toward the coming of Christ.
See God’s purpose for humanity and creation from Genesis to Revelation.
Understand the covenants with Noah, Abraham, Israel, and David as God’s redemptive structure.
Explore Torah and Wisdom literature as covenant instruction shaping holy living.
Trace Israel’s journey from kingdom to exile and God’s promise of restoration.
Interpret prophetic texts that anticipate Messiah and the new covenant.
Discover how the OT story culminates in Christ and points to the Kingdom of God.
Overview of creation, fall, covenant, and redemption leading to Israel’s story.
Examine the Mosaic covenant, the function of the law, and its typological fulfillment.
Analyze the prophetic message of judgment and hope during Israel’s decline.
See how post-exilic writings prepare for the coming of Christ and the new covenant era.
Pastor-scholar helping students read the Old Testament as one story of God’s redeeming work — covenantal, Christ-centered, and hopeful.
★★★★★ “This course made the Old Testament come alive as one unified story.”
★★★★★ “Brilliantly connects covenant and kingdom through Christ.”
Q: Do I need to know Hebrew?
A: No — all readings are in English with optional Hebrew word studies.
Q: How is this different from NT Themes?
A: This focuses on the foundation and promises fulfilled in the New Testament.
Q: Is there a final project?
A: Yes — a thematic paper tracing one covenant or prophetic promise across Scripture.
See the grand design of God’s redemption through the covenants and promises of the Old Testament.
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