Lesson 1
The Old Testament Division
PRINCIPAL EVENTS
Prelude.—The story of creation (Gen. 1, 2). God was the author of all and no idolatry was to be permitted.
First Period.—Adam, the first man; sinned and fell (Gen. 3).
Second Period.—Noah, the head of a family, saved in the ark from a devastating flood; a new beginning for the human race, followed by another failure (Gen. 6, 7, 8). The tower of Babel (Gen. 11:4). Confusion of tongues (Gen. 11:5-9).
Third Period.—The chosen family, under Abraham, broadens to tribal life. The descent to Egypt (Gen. 46). Prosperity (Gen. 47:11), followed by oppression (Exod. 1:8-22). Moses the deliverer (Exod. 3:1-11). The march out of Egypt (Exod. 12). Legislation at Mount Sinai (Exod. 20). Entry into Canaan (Josh. 1-4). Times of the Judges. (Judg. 1 to 21).