Background to the New Testament

Welcome to Journey Through the New Testament!

Learning Objectives:
1. Review the story of the Old Testament.
2. Identify key terms and ideas in the development of the New Testament.
3. Identify the various historical empires governing Palestine during the Intertestamental Period.
4. Summarize the unifying factors for Jews during the Intertestamental Period.
5. Distinguish between the various political and religious groups of the Intertestamental Period.

Memory Verse:
Psalm 119:11 (NIV)
I have hidden your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Psalm 119:11 (ESV)
I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.

Each unit will provide a memory verse. It is up to you to commit these verses to memory. It might be good to have someone help keep you accountable. Psalm 119:11 is a great initial verse to memorize because it reminds us of the importance of committing God's Word to memory. It keeps us focused on him and helps us resist sin.