Adult Bible School

with Dr. Carol Kaminski

Dr. Carol Kaminski is Senior Professor of Old Testament at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. She has authored two books on Genesis, and her commentary on 1-2 Chronicles has recently been published in Zondervan’s Story of God Commentary Series, along with her Cultivating Godliness Bible study in Chronicles. She is an author and Bible teacher known for her popular CASKET EMPTY Bible curriculum, which provides Bible study resources and training programs for churches in the US, and it has been translated into six languages. The memorable acronym CASKET EMPTY points to the death and resurrection of Jesus as the center of the biblical story. Originally from Australia, Carol and her husband Matt live in Topsfield, Massachusetts. They have two boys, Robert and Ryan, and Matt serves as Senior Pastor of First Congregational Church Boxford.

Monday

In this session you’ll be introduced to the storyline of the Old Testament through the memorable acronym CASKET (which is the first part of the CASKET EMPTY acronym). Dr. Kaminski will teach on the first two periods, Creation and Abraham, focusing on the central figures of Adam, Noah, and Abraham, along with the Abrahamic covenant and promises.

Tuesday

The redemptive story of the Old Testament will continue with the period of Sinai, as Dr. Kaminski traces the storyline from Exodus to the book of Ruth. She will focus on the central figure of Moses, the Mosaic covenant, the tabernacle, and entrance into the promised land under Joshua.

Wednesday

This session focuses on the period of Kings, covering the united monarchy (Saul, David, and Solomon), the division of the kingdom, and the northern and southern kingdoms. Focus will be on the Davidic covenant, the Jerusalem Temple and prayer, and the prophetic hope of a new covenant and a Davidic king from the line of Judah.

Thursday

The storyline of the Old Testament will conclude with the periods of Exile and Temple, as God’s people return to Jerusalem, rebuild the temple, and renew the covenant. Attention will be given to Daniel and the prophetic hope beyond the exile, along with the prophets Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi, which prepare the way for the coming Messiah.