This study covers Old Testament history from King Saul to the end of the Old Testament. As the pupil studies the Israelite kings, prophets, and the nations' responses to God's messengers, they see the importance of right choices and the awful results of rejecting truth. They follow the Israelite nation, both the Northern and Southern Kingdoms, to captivity because of their sin. They return with a remnant of Jews to rebuild the nation of Judah in the face of opposition from surrounding enemies.

The Bible is the pupil's textbook. The workbook guides the pupil through the study of the Bible as he looks up verses and answers the questions. A variety of questions types include multiple choice and filling in the blanks. There are also vocabulary studies and other educational exercises on such subjects as music in Bible times, the ten "lost" tribes of Israel, the doctors in Bible times. Five lessons focus on Life in Bible Times: "What Did People Wear?" "The Israelite Family," "Israel's neighbors," "Food and Mealtime Customs," and "Making a Living." Each of these lessons also includes a section on using Bible study books.

The pupil's book has 30 lessons divided into 6 chapters, a review for each chapter, and a final review. A test for each chapter and a final test are in a separate booklet with tear-out sheets.

The teacher's manual, bound with a durable cover, has a reduced copy of the pupil's workbook with the answers filled in. Oral reviews, main points, suggested memory passages, and other notes to the reader are in the margins.

Supplementary items (not included):

• Timeline

Table of Contents

• Time Line
• Teacher's Introduction

Chapter One: Israel Becomes a Kingdom

• 1. Saul—From Humble Son to Proud King
• 2. David the Fugitive
• 3. David the King
• 4. Solomon's Wisdom, Wealth, and Wicked Wives
• Chapter One Review
• 5. Life in Bible Times: What Did People Wear?

Chapter Two: The Northern Tribes Set Up a Separate Kingdom

• 6. The Northern Tribes Rebel
• 7. The Course of the Kingdom of Israel
• 8. God's Judgment Foretold on the House of Ahab
• 9. Elijah's Ministry and Miracles
• Chapter Two Review
• 10. Life in Bible Times: The Israelite Family

Chapter Three: Israel's Downfall

• 11. Elisha and the Sons of the Prophets
• 12. Elisha Brings God's Message to Israel
• 13. God's Judgment on the House of Ahab
• 14. The Collapse of Israel
• Chapter Three Review
• 15. Life in Bible Times: Israel's Neighbors

Chapter Four: David's Family Reigns Over Judah

• 16. The Kingdom of Judah (Rehoboam, Abijah, Asa, and Jehoshaphat)
• 17. Judah Corrupted by the House of Ahab (Jehoram, Ahaziah, Joash, and Amaziah)
• 18. Prosperity, Sin, and Revival (Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah)
• 19. Wicked Manasseh, Righteous Josiah (Manasseh, Amon, and Josiah)
• Chapter Four Review
• 20. Life in Bible Times: Foods and Mealtime Customs

Chapter Five: Judah Taken Captive

• 21. The Last Kings of Judah
• 22. Jeremiah—the Strong, Weeping Prophet
• 23. Daniel—Faithful Away From Home
• 24. The Jews in Babylon and Persia
• Chapter Five Review
• 25. Life in Bible Times: Making a Living

Chapter Six: The Jews After the Captivity

• 26. The Jews Return Home
• 27. Esther—the Jewish Queen
• 28. The Last Prophets
• 29. Between the Old and New Testaments
• Chapter Six Review
• 30. Old Testament Review

• Final Review: Reviewing What You Have Learned