Nations University BRS 123: Theology of the Hebrew Scriptures - Module 1

What idea identifies the reason why it is futile for the nations to plot against Jerusalem?

The enemy cannot prevail against God's 'anointed one.'

Who is the enemy in the Song of Moses Exod. 15:9?

Pharaoh's army

Which promise did God make specifically to Abraham?

Make a great nation of Abraham's descendants

What does the episode of the burning bush in Exodus 3 indicate about God?

Revealed himself as 'I Am who I Am'

Finding wisdom is conditioned on what?

Listening to the sages

What assumption best represents the relationship between each biblical book and the OT canon?

The books of the Hebrew canon form a coherent whole.

What is the lasting significance of the establishment of David's house?

A descendant of David shall continue to reign over God's kingdom.

How does the value of the OT compare to the NT?

The Old Testament has the same inherent value as the New Testament, for it describes the same God.

What relationship did the king in Jerusalem have with God?

Son to father

What subject sets the tone for the Song of Moses?

Yahweh

What is basically 'theological' about Genesis 1?

'In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.'

In David's prayer (1 Chr 17), what is the emphasis on?

God, who acts

What word best describes Yahweh in the Song of Moses?

Power

What does the Book of Job advocate?

Not all 'wisdom' is well-founded

What key word helps the reader understand Ecclesiastes?

Meaningless

What did God instruct Israel to put on their houses for the Passover?

Blood

Which assumption reveals the true message of the Bible?

God revealed himself and his intentions to mankind through the Hebrew Scriptures.

What is the most appropriate question to ask of Joshua, Judges, Samuel, Kings?

What does this material reveal about God?

What did covenant renewal at Joshua's farewell indicate about Israel?

Israel was wholly devoted to Yahweh.

Why does OT theology have application today?

Its presentation of God and his acts is consistent with that of the New Testament.

What did 'knowing' God in OT times demand?

A right heart as well as right action.

What would Israel 'know' because of God's mighty acts?

Yahweh is the God who brought them out from Egypt.

What is the correct statement about modern Bible texts?

Modern Bible texts accurately convey the original message with few exceptions.

What did Yahweh do for Israel when he delivered them from Egypt?

Redeemed them.

What role did kings and prophets play in Israel?

They kept the Sinai covenant fresh in the minds of the people.

Which assumption yields the true message of the OT?

The New Testament is a continuation of Old Testament thought.

What is the fundamental problem with Israel's demand for a king?

Israel rejected Yahweh as their king.

Which idea from Genesis 1-2 carries no theological significance?

'No shrub of the field had yet appeared.'

What is the most significant concept in the OT?

Covenant.

What does Passover commemorate?

Yahweh's judgment on all the gods of Egypt.

What does 'the message of the OT is theological' mean?

Its concerns include Israel's faith in relationship with God.

To 'know' God is to what?

Trust that God is always right and be loyal to him.

What is the central theological thought in Ezra 10?

Spiritual relationship with God is threatened by unfaithful behavior.

How does Genesis 3 present Satan?

As an accuser.

How is OT salvation primarily understood?

Deliverance from immediate danger or an undesired situation.

What is the pattern in the creation narrative?

Light, water, land.

Who led a song similar to the Song of Moses?

Miriam.

What is the purpose of Genesis 12-50?

Reveal God's choice of Abraham to carry out his purpose.

What do genealogies, proverbs, and songs contribute to?

Conveying theological concepts.

What was the real reason Israel requested a king?

Israel was not dedicated to covenant loyalty.