Hardy Allen Leviste Villarosa

BSED (English) – I
CHS 1 – Reading and Interpreting the Hebrew (Section Y)
WF – 8:30 am – 10:00 am (MAH G)
Instructor: Karl James Evasco-Villarmea, PhD

“What I Know Now About The Hebrew Scripture/Old Testament”

The Hebrew Scripture or more commonly known as the Old Testament contains the
writings of ancient prophets and others who wrote under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost. It is a
record of God’s dealings with His children from the Creation to about 400 B.C. It gives an
account of the Creation, the Fall of Adam and Eve, the great flood in the days of Noah, and the
establishment of God’s covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, whom the Lord renamed
Israel. It records the history of God’s covenant people, the descendants of Jacob, who are called
“the house of Israel” or “the children of Israel.” It states how God delivered the children of Israel
from Egyptian bondage through the prophet Moses and led them to a promised land.

The Old Testament also contains the prophecies and warnings of the Lord’s ancient
prophets, whom He called to preach repentance to the children of Israel. Through His prophets,
the Lord gave the Israelites laws, covenants, and doctrines to prepare them for His coming and
teach them how to return to God and how to live in God’s presence.

Like all scripture, the Hebrew Scripture or the Old Testament teaches and testifies of
Jesus Christ and of His divinity. He is Jehovah, the God of the Old Testament. The laws and
ordinances Jesus Christ gave His people anciently helped them to have faith in Him as their
Messiah and Redeemer. A sincere study of the Old Testament can strengthen our faith in Jesus
Christ and help us learn to rely upon His teachings and His Atonement to receive salvation.

Furthermore, the Old Testament contains prophecies about the work Jesus Christ will do
in the last days before His Second Coming. It records how the ancient Israelites were conquered,
led away into captivity, and scattered throughout other nations because of their sins. Through His
ancient prophets, the Lord promised to gather the scattered Israelites in the last days. They would
come to a knowledge of the gospel and be restored to their lands of inheritance. We are living in
the days when many of these promises are being fulfilled.