The OT People, Topics and Facts section brings together key figures, themes, and historical anchors from the Old Testament to support careful study, teaching, and ministry application. It functions as a reference library rather than a devotional or formational guide, helping readers locate information quickly while remaining grounded in the biblical text.
This section is designed to assist ministers, teachers, evangelists, chaplains, elders, and overseers in navigating the Old Testament with clarity and restraint. When people, topics, or events are removed from their historical and covenantal context, interpretation often drifts. The purpose here is to slow that drift by organizing material in a way that respects authorial intent, audience, and redemptive setting.
Within this section, you will find entries that address significant Old Testament individuals, recurring themes, covenant concepts, places, practices, and factual details that shape the narrative of Scripture. Topics may draw from the Law, the historical books, the wisdom literature, and the prophets, allowing readers to observe how God’s revelation unfolds across time and circumstance.
Use this section as a reference aid for sermon preparation, Bible study, apologetics, and pastoral counseling. It is intended to help answer foundational questions. Who is this person. What role do they play in the biblical narrative. Where does this topic emerge. How does it function within God’s covenant with Israel. Those questions may seem basic, but faithful ministry depends on answering them accurately before drawing conclusions or applications.
This section supports informed study by gathering facts and themes in one place, equipping servants of God to handle the Old Testament with care, precision, and reverence.
The Ten Commandments, or Decalogue, serve as the cornerstone of the Mosaic Law, symbolizing God’s covenantal principles for His people. They are not merely rules but embody a theological framework for understanding divine-human and human-human relationships. Examining their implications and their sequential order reveals a …
The Ten Plagues of Egypt, as described in the Book of Exodus in the Bible, were a series of divine punishments brought upon Egypt by God through Moses. Here is a list of the plagues along with their corresponding scriptural citations: 1. Water Turned into …
Below is a summary of some of the more well known prophets of the Old Testament, along with scriptural citations for each. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, but it covers some of the key figures and their corresponding biblical references: 1. …
Below you will find a list of all the Kings of Israel and Judah from the Old Testament in chronological order, along with relevant scriptural citations: Kings of Israel: 1. Saul (reigned around 1020-1000 BC) – 1 Samuel 10:1, 1 Samuel 13:1-2 2. David (reigned …
The account of Ruth and Boaz is a beautiful story of loyalty, redemption, and love found in the Old Testament book of Ruth. This book portrays the faithfulness of God and highlights the importance of kindness and compassion. Here is the narrative of Ruth and Boaz, …
