This session provides a foundational understanding of the Old Testament, focusing on its structure, organization, and purpose. The Old Testament consists of 39 books, which are traditionally categorized into three main sections:

1. Historical Books (Genesis – Esther): These books record God’s work in history, from the creation of the world to the formation of Israel as a nation. They include key narratives such as the Exodus, the conquest of Canaan, the reign of kings, and the exile to Babylon.
3. Poetical Books (Job – Song of Solomon): These books focus on wisdom, worship, and human experience. Psalms is a collection of songs and prayers, Proverbs offers practical wisdom, and Job explores human suffering and faith in God.
5. Prophetical Books (Isaiah – Malachi): These books contain the messages of God’s prophets, who called Israel to repentance and foretold future events, including the coming of the Messiah and God’s final judgment.

This session also introduces memorization techniques to help participants retain the order of the books and their key themes. By the end of this lesson, students will have a clearer understanding of how the Old Testament is structured and why it remains relevant today.

The Old Testament is filled with remarkable individuals who played significant roles in God’s plan. This session highlights ten key figures, including:

1. Adam & Eve – The first humans, whose disobedience introduced sin into the world.
2. Abraham – The father of faith, who received God’s promise of a great nation.
3. Joseph – Ssold into slavery by his brothers, but rose to power in Egypt and saved his family from famine.
4. Moses – Led the Israelites out of Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.
5. Joshua – Led Israel into the Promised Land, conquering Jericho and other cities.
6. Samson – A judge of Israel with supernatural strength, whose downfall came through personal weaknesses.
7. David – A shepherd who became king, wrote Psalms, and defeated Goliath.
8. Rehoboam – Solomon’s son, whose poor leadership led to the division of Israel.
9. Daniel – A prophet in Babylon who interpreted dreams and survived the lions’ den.
10. Nehemiah – Led the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls after the exile.

This session emphasizes how these people’s lives demonstrate God’s sovereignty, faithfulness, and justice, making their stories relevant to our faith today.

The New Testament consists of 27 books, divided into four main categories:

1. The Gospels (Matthew – John) – The life, teachings, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
2. History (Acts) – The birth and expansion of the early Church.
3. Epistles (Romans – Jude) – Letters from the apostles addressing theology and Christian living.
4. Prophecy (Revelation) – A vision of the end times and Christ’s final victory.

This session emphasizes how the New Testament fulfills Old Testament prophecies, revealing Jesus Christ as the long-awaited Messiah and Savior.

This session highlights key figures in the New Testament, including:

Jesus Christ – The Son of God and the central figure of the Bible.

The Twelve Apostles – Jesus’ closest followers who spread the Gospel.

Paul – A former persecutor of Christians who became the most influential apostle.

Mary & Joseph – Jesus’ earthly parents, who played crucial roles in His birth and early life before his ministry started.

John the Baptist – The prophet who prepared the way for Jesus.

These individuals played pivotal roles in establishing Christianity and fulfilling God’s plan to save humanity from sin.