Rhema : Old Testament Literature
March 16 - 18, 7:30 pm - 4:30 am 2023
Take an exciting journey through the Old Testament! See how God has revealed Himself to a people and weaved HIStory from the very beginning of time to this present day. The past has much to teach us TODAY for the FUTURE!
About the Speaker
Rev Mervin Walton was an IT manager before entering fulltime pastoral and teaching ministry. He was trained as a chaplain to hospital patients and staff and has also counseled and ministered to juvenile and adult prisoners in US penitentiaries. He and his wife Helen are now based in Singapore and they minister widely in the USA and Asia.
Course Description:
The emphasis in this course is not on historical facts but on pertinent truths. The Apostle Paul had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthians concerning Old Testament history: Now all these things happened to them (the Israelites) as examples (types), and they were written for our admonition (instruction), upon whom the ends of the world (ages) are come.” (I Cor. 10:11) In this course, the Old Testament will be explored by studies on Old Testament chronological events and their significance.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, students will:
- Recall the books of the Old Testament and their classification in order.
- Recall the theme of each book of the Old Testament in brief.
- Remember the names of the leading Old Testament characters and the significance of their lives as revealed in the Scriptures.
- Be familiar with the Old Testament historical events in chronological order.
- Realize that knowledge of the Old Testament contributes to a right understanding of the New Testament.
- Understand something of the nature of God and man as revealed in the Old Testament.
- Trace the great theme of redemption throughout the Old Testament. Note that the central figure in the redemptive plan is the promised Messiah, the Lord Jesus Christ.
- Take advantage of the wealth of illustrative material found in types, shadows and historical events of the Old Testament.
ON-SITE & ONLINE
Schedule:
16th Mar : 7.30pm – 10.15pm
17th Mar : 7.30pm – 10.15pm
18th Mar: 8.30am – 12.30pm, 2.00pm – 4.30pm
Course Fee: RM100
Application fee: RM25 (new registrants only)
SPECIAL PROMO!
*New students enjoy 2 modules FOC!
*Spouses enjoy 50% discount off course fees til graduation!