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Now for some comments from pastors and students who have taken the course:
A pastor comments:
It is a well-researched course that gives the student a historical and geographical perspective on Bible events. The many graphics of maps, archaeological finds and photos of Bible locations which were previously only a name in a book, break from the monotony of a lecture-only video course, and greatly enhance the learning experience.
Old Testament Bible History Illustrated lays a great foundation for further Bible study and gives an appreciation of biblical events as they relate to the world both now and then. Although the course moves quickly through the majority of the Old Testament, Pastor Hester takes time to inject some pointed rebukes, humour, and spiritual truths, along with numerous Bible outlines. I highly recommend this course as a worthwhile tool to educate, challenge and build the serious Bible student.
Another pastor comments:
From my years of studying various Bible courses, I have found Old Testament Bible History Illustrated one of the most helpful courses. It provided me with a framework for understanding the Old Testament chronologically and theologically. I particularly appreciated the scores of pictures and maps of places where it all occurred, the various outlines of the events of Old Testament books, the diverse practical applications and spiritual lessons for us as Christians today, and most importantly, seeing the Lord Jesus Christ as "The Key" to understanding all Scriptures.
A pastor's wife comments:
I thought I knew my Old Testament, but as the year progressed in the studies which were so carefully and thoroughly prepared, I realised that I had missed the practical lessons and God’s reason that stirred His dealings with His people. It is evident that much consideration and effort have been put into producing not only an audio presentation, but the amazing visuals which made the Bible come to life in its history and geography. Learning was not only appealing but simplified so that I could sit back and actually absorb what was being taught. Most importantly this course taught me to look for the person and character of Christ in every book and to "search the Scriptures…" John 5:39.
A "test-run" of the series in Sydney:
During the time Old Testament Bible History Illustrated was being developed, the course was run in its incomplete form. The testimonials of students and laypeople, young and old ran like these:
- I've never really known much about the Old Testament. Now I feel I have a good foundation to understand it.
- The pictures were so helpful and impressed themselves into my consciousness. Now when I read the Bible, these images keep flashing across my mind, and I feel I'm right there where the events happened.
- I appreciated the many practical comments in the lessons that applied to my everyday life. The studies aren't just theory. The historical outline helped me put the events of the Old Testament into a sensible order. I’m glad I learned it, though it was tedious at first.
- The Old Testament is no longer a mysterious jumble to me: this course has revolutionised my understanding of it. The course was a challenge: I haven't studied for a lot of years. I didn't make as high a grade as I would have liked, but I’m glad I took the course anyway since I learned so much.
It was an intresting and challenging course, and it was never hard! I encourage everyone to participate in this course. (A high school student)
- The Old Testament came alive for me. The lecturer had a great way of giving life and character to the Bible characters, and it has given me a thirst to search the Old Testament and learn from its exciting stories and truths.
- It is a tremendous help and blessing now during my quiet time of reading the Old Testament and meditating to actually understand and remember the background details from what I learned in class. The graphics in the lessons help me to picture historical places, people and events of the passage.
- It helped me heaps to get a general outline of the Old Testament and to see how ancient history fits in with the Bible.
- I enjoyed listening to a faithful man, to his experinces, the difficulties, and how the Lord dealt with him. The course made me ashamed how much I lack, but also made me more determined to study the Word of God. I recommend it to everyone who is serious about studying the Word of God.
- It helped me set a background in my mind for each book and event. It introduced me to Bible characters in a way that I could understand their motives and actions and learn from their mistakes. It also helped me understand symbols previously unknown to me.
- It enabled me to know my Bible and the God of my Bible in a new light. I learned many principles that I have applied to my life.
- I was able to get a more vivid picture of the Old Testament and how everything fits together.
- A great blessing! In devotional time reading Old Testament passages, I remember background details and because of the graphics, I can picture the historical places, people and events of the passage.
- The course gave me depth I needed to make the Old Testament alive, and it made me feel I was experiencing Old Testament life. Pastor Hester has a great way of giving the characters life and character. This course gave me more of a thirst to search the Old Testament and learn from its many exciting and interesting stories. Thanks!
This course placed Bible events in their right chronological order, where before they were all over the place in my mind. Moreover, it gave me a great foundation for better understanding people and events of the New Testament. This course really changed the way I read my Bible. Now I don’t just study the Word of God, but rather I study the God of the Word whom the more I study the more my amazement of Him and love for Him grow. Pastor Hester took my imagination to the areas where the events and history of each took place. I have been encouraging my children, my Sunday School children, the youth of our church and every Christian I come across to do this course and reap from the harvest that a godly man (Pastor Hester) has sown and invested in.