Old Testament

A son of Terah, born in Ur of the Chaldees (Gen. 11: 26, 31; 17: 5). A prophet of the Lord with whom the Lord made eternal covenants, through which all the nations of the earth are blessed. Abraham was originally named Abram.

The first man created on earth. His transgression in the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3) caused him to fall and become mortal. Adam and Eve were tempted by Satan, partook of the forbidden fruit, and were cast out of the Garden of Eden (Gen. 3).

The boat built by Noah to preserve life during the great flood. Make thee an ark of gopher wood (Gen. 6: 14). The ark rested on the mountains of Ararat (Gen. 8: 4).

The first woman to live on this earth (Gen. 2: 21-25; 3: 20). She was Adam's wife. In Hebrew the name means life and implies that Eve was the first mother on earth. Eve was tempted and partook of the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3).

A Greek word meaning origin or beginning. The book of Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament and was written by the prophet Moses. Chapters 1-4 relate the creation of the world and the development of the family of Adam.

God the Father: It is generally the Father, or Elohim, who is referred to by the title God. He is called the Father because he is the father of our spirits (Mal. 2: 10; Num. 16: 22; 27: 16).

An Old Testament patriarch. His birth to Abraham and Sarah in their old age was a miracle (Gen. 15: 4-6; 17: 15-21; 21: 1-8). Isaac was heir to the promises of the Abrahamic covenant (Gen. 21: 9-12).

A prophet of the Old Testament who prophesied from 740-701 B.C. As King Hezekiah's chief adviser, Isaiah had great religious and political influence. The book of Isaiah: A book in the Old Testament. Many of Isaiah's prophecies deal with the coming of the Redeemer, both in his earthly ministry (Isa. 9: 6) and as the Great King at the last day (Isa. 63). He also prophesied much about Israel's future.

The Lord gave the name Israel to Jacob, the son of Isaac and grandson of Abraham in the Old Testament (Gen. 32: 28; 35: 10). The name Israel can refer to Jacob himself, his descendants, or to the kingdom those descendants once possessed in Old Testament times (2 Sam. 1: 24; 23: 3).

A title of deep respect and honor for God the Father and the Savior Jesus Christ. The title refers to their positions as supreme, loving masters over their creations. Nothing is too hard for the Lord (Gen. 18: 14). The Lord spoke to Moses face to face (Ex. 33: 11). Thou shalt love the Lord thy God (Deut. 6: 5).

An Old Testament prophet who led the Israelites out of Egyptian bondage and gave to them a set of religious, social, and dietary laws as revealed by God. Was saved by Pharaoh's daughter (Ex. 2: 1-10). Fled to Midian (Ex. 2: 11-22). The angel of the Lord appeared to him in a burning bush (Ex. 3: 1-15). Announced plagues to come upon the Egyptians (Ex. 7-11). Led the children of Israel across the Red Sea (Ex. 14: 5-31).

Son of Elkanah and Hannah, Samuel was born in answer to his mother's prayers (1 Samuel 1). As a child he was placed in the care of Eli, high priest at the tabernacle at Shilo (1 Sam. 2: 11; 3: 1). The Lord called Samuel at a young age to become a prophet (1 Sam. 3). After Eli's death, Samuel became the great prophet and judge of Israel and restored law, order, and regular religious worship in the land (1 Sam. 4: 15-18; 7: 3-17).