shared are intended to round out the student’s survey and to give suggestions for further study at a later time V KEY WORDS AND VERSES Certain words and verses can usually be identi ed with the particular theme of each Bible book Suggestions are made here, but the reader is urged to look for more VI APPLICATIONS The questions asked here will help the reader apply the teachings of the Old Testament book to his own life and times VII FURTHER STUDY Suggestions for further study are intended for those who want to pursue various themes of the book in greater detail This study is not a part of the survey process VIII SELECTED READING Three types of books are cited here: general introduction, commentary, and special subjects For the most part, the lists are of books in print, written from a conservative, evangelical viewpoint (Exceptions are not identified as such.) IX SURVEY CHART I hope that this survey guide will introduce the reader to many fascinating and inspiring journeys through this wonderful book of God, the Old Testament Priceless are the promises to him who delights in the Scriptures In the words of the psalmist, such a believer “will be like a tree rmly planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers” (Psalm 1:3) Introduction to the Old Testament The Survey Method of Study ... introduce the reader to many fascinating and inspiring journeys through this wonderful book of God, the Old Testament Priceless are the promises to him who delights in the Scriptures In the words of the. .. for further study are intended for those who want to pursue various themes of the book in greater detail This study is not a part of the survey process VIII SELECTED READING Three types of books... streams of water, which yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither; and in whatever he does, he prospers” (Psalm 1:3) Introduction to the Old Testament The Survey Method of Study