Old Testament Survey

Malachi

The people in Jerusalem are just as corrupt as their ancestors who returned from exile 100 years ago. Malachi confronts their sins, pointing out that Israel cannot be faithful to the covenant God made with them. Yet God will not abandon His people, and promises a Messiah to the remnant who are still faithful to Him. This is the last Israel will hear from God, and 400 years will pass before the appearance of John the Baptist announcing the coming of Jesus. -- Notes [https://rock.ccbcfamily.org/GetFile.ashx?id=312748]

Nehemiah

Nehemiah leaves behind comfort and prestige for hardship and the unknown in order to build up the wall of Jerusalem as well as building up God’s people as they face adversity. -- Notes [https://rock.ccbcfamily.org/GetFile.ashx?id=312490]

Esther

Though it's the only book in the Bible that never mentions God, Esther conveys events with such perfect literary symmetry that a profound theological point is made: God’s providence is at work in everything on behalf of his people. -- Notes [https://rock.ccbcfamily.org/GetFile.ashx?id=311976]

Zechariah

Almost 70 years after returning home after their exile to Babylon, the Israelites wondered if the promises of a new Jerusalem would ever be fulfilled. The prophet Zechariah answers their concerns through dreams and visions, challenging God's people to remain faithful. -- Notes [https://rock.ccbcfamily.org/GetFile.ashx?id=311670]

Haggai

The remnants of Israel who returned from exile have let their priorities become self-centered when they should have been focused on God, so Haggai encourages the people to continue rebuilding the temple. -- Notes [https://rock.ccbcfamily.org/GetFile.ashx?id=311374]