From the opening words of Genesis to the closing silence of Malachi, the Old Testament tells one story — God creating, humanity falling, and the Almighty launching a rescue operation that will cost Him everything. This survey course walks you through the Torah and the covenant with Abraham, the wilderness wanderings and the conquest, the rise and fall of kings, the wisdom tradition that teaches us how to live, and the prophets who thunder both judgment and hope. You will not just learn dates and names — you will see how every chapter points forward to the ultimate Restorer, and how the wounds of ancient Israel mirror the wounds of the people you are called to serve.
The restoration story begins in Genesis 3. Every Soul Restorer must know the grand narrative arc from Eden through exile to the promise of return. This course surveys the entire Old Testament as one unfolding drama of creation, fall, and the relentless pursuit of a God who refuses to let His people stay broken.
Study the Pentateuch — creation, the fall, the flood, the patriarchs, the exodus, the law, and the covenant that anchors everything.
Module quizzes (4 quizzes)
Timeline project: create an annotated timeline of Old Testament history with restoration themes
Thematic essay: trace one restoration theme through the entire Old Testament
Final examination
Passing score: 70% on all assessments. Students who do not meet the passing score may retake assessments after additional study.