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Thomas Purifoy explores key themes from Genesis 1–2, including the image of God, creation, and humanity’s purpose. This lesson covers what it means to be made in God's image, the role of the Trinity in creation, and the cultural mandate to multiply and rule. The two trees in Eden are discussed as real, symbolic, and sacramental—meant to teach obedience and reveal spiritual truths. Join Thomas as he encourages students to root all understanding in Scripture itself, starting with Genesis!
Understanding the Old Testament is an in-depth homeschool curriculum that looks at many aspects of the Old Testament, including interpreting the text, the relationship between archeology and the Bible, issues regarding authorship and inspiration, Israel and other ancient cultures, covenant and promise, and how the Old Testament leads to the coming of Jesus Christ.
This course is designed to provide students with a complete background in the Old Testament to understand how to interpret the New Testament. The primary goal of this class is to teach students better to appreciate God’s revelation to man in the Old Testament, including what His Word means to us today.
Topics include:
00:00 - Why daily Bible reading builds spiritual habits
02:29 - How Genesis connects to the whole Bible
03:25 - What defining yourself as God's image means
05:25 - How Genesis reveals the Trinity early
11:30 - Why humans reflect God's unlosable qualities
14:56 - How knowledge of God can be lost
17:14 - What holiness means in relation to God
18:43 - Why man's purpose includes dominion
21:08 - How idols contrast with God's living images
24:01 - Why God rested to model the Sabbath
27:30 - What Toledot sections organize in Genesis
31:49 - Why no plants sprouted before man
32:45 - How man combines dust and divine breath
35:13 - Why personhood lasts beyond the body
38:37 - What makes the Garden of Eden special
40:23 - Where the tree of life appears in Revelation
45:33 - How trees symbolize deeper spiritual truths
49:42 - Why God placed the forbidden tree there
55:15 - How the tree tests obedience to God
57:28 - Why text authority guides Bible understanding
Thomas Purifoy gives students:
- Historical insight to all the major books of the OT and Biblical characters.
- An introduction to Biblical theology of the Old Testament.
- Connections between the Old and New Testaments.
- Practice using a Study Bible and associated commentary.
- A deeper understanding of redemptive history and God’s relationship to man.
- A plan to read the entire Old Testament in two semesters.
Full class includes:
- 28 videos (~1 hour each)
- Weekly Assignments
- Old Testament Reading Plan
- Links to Online Bible Resources
Requires: Study Bible (recommended versions listed in the course)
Theological Note: The teacher approaches the text from a literal, historical, and creedal perspective. He affirms plenary inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility, and scriptural clarity. In light of that, he seeks to present the Old Testament in a way that would be pleasing to all who take the Bible to be the Holy Word of God.
Credit: 1 full credit for high school students.
Perfect for homeschool kids 13+!
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Shop the full homeschool curriculum here: compassclassroom.com/shop/product/understanding-the-old-testament-lectures-course
View 3 lessons (2 videos) for free! mycompassclassroom.com/courses/old-testament
Thomas Purifoy explores key themes from Genesis 1–2, including the image of God, creation, and humanity’s purpose. This lesson covers what it means to be made in God's image, the role of the Trinity in creation, and the cultural mandate to multiply and rule. The two trees in Eden are discussed as real, symbolic, and sacramental—meant to teach obedience and reveal spiritual truths. Join Thomas as he encourages students to root all understanding in Scripture itself, starting with Genesis!
Understanding the Old Testament is an in-depth homeschool curriculum that looks at many aspects of the Old Testament, including interpreting the text, the relationship between archeology and the Bible, issues regarding authorship and inspiration, Israel and other ancient cultures, covenant and promise, and how the Old Testament leads to the coming of Jesus Christ.
This course is designed to provide students with a complete background in the Old Testament to understand how to interpret the New Testament. The primary goal of this class is to teach students better to appreciate God’s revelation to man in the Old Testament, including what His Word means to us today.
Topics include:
00:00 - Why daily Bible reading builds spiritual habits
02:29 - How Genesis connects to the whole Bible
03:25 - What defining yourself as God's image means
05:25 - How Genesis reveals the Trinity early
11:30 - Why humans reflect God's unlosable qualities
14:56 - How knowledge of God can be lost
17:14 - What holiness means in relation to God
18:43 - Why man's purpose includes dominion
21:08 - How idols contrast with God's living images
24:01 - Why God rested to model the Sabbath
27:30 - What Toledot sections organize in Genesis
31:49 - Why no plants sprouted before man
32:45 - How man combines dust and divine breath
35:13 - Why personhood lasts beyond the body
38:37 - What makes the Garden of Eden special
40:23 - Where the tree of life appears in Revelation
45:33 - How trees symbolize deeper spiritual truths
49:42 - Why God placed the forbidden tree there
55:15 - How the tree tests obedience to God
57:28 - Why text authority guides Bible understanding
Thomas Purifoy gives students:
- Historical insight to all the major books of the OT and Biblical characters.
- An introduction to Biblical theology of the Old Testament.
- Connections between the Old and New Testaments.
- Practice using a Study Bible and associated commentary.
- A deeper understanding of redemptive history and God’s relationship to man.
- A plan to read the entire Old Testament in two semesters.
Full class includes:
- 28 videos (~1 hour each)
- Weekly Assignments
- Old Testament Reading Plan
- Links to Online Bible Resources
Requires: Study Bible (recommended versions listed in the course)
Theological Note: The teacher approaches the text from a literal, historical, and creedal perspective. He affirms plenary inspiration, inerrancy, infallibility, and scriptural clarity. In light of that, he seeks to present the Old Testament in a way that would be pleasing to all who take the Bible to be the Holy Word of God.
Credit: 1 full credit for high school students.
Perfect for homeschool kids 13+!
#compassclassroom , #oldtestament , #education , #learning , #homeschoolcurriculum , #homeschool , #bible , #christianworldview , #genesis
