BIB 111 - Dr. Jones - Exam 3 Study Guide Questions

What is the Outline of Deuteronomy that Dr. Jones gave in class?

I. Preamble (1)

II. Historical Prologue (1-4)

III. Stipulations (4-26)

IV. Curses, Blessings, and Ratification (27-30)

V. Succession Arrangments (31-34)

What are the three parts of the Jewish canon in order in English?

1. Law

2. Prophets

3. Writings

What are the 6 biblical covenants in order? (Both their names and with whom thaey were made)

1. Adam - Foundations

2. Noah - Stability

3. Abram - Promise

4. Moses - Law

5. David - Kingship

6. Christ - Fulfillment

Be able to place the following on a map:

Babylonia, Assyria, Persia, Israel, Judah, Syria

Okay

What two things does Deuteronomy hold together that we tend to think of as opposites?

Law and Love

What does the Greek title of the Book of Deuteronomy mean?

Second Law or Repeated Law

What are the three most cited OT books by the NT authors (in order of most to least cited)?

1. Psalms

2. Isaiah

3. Deuteronomy

To whom is the book of Deuteronomy addressed?

The second generation

How is Deuteronomy a covenant renewal document?

It was written so that the second generation could affirm that they know what is asked of them

What does Moses mean the people are supposed to do when he asks them to "choose life"?

They must choose against death, it is not merely preference

Why do some scholars call Deuteronomy a theologized treaty document?

It closely resembles ANE Suzerain-Vassal treaties

When covenants set out blessings for obedience and curses for disobedience, what are the two areas inwhich the people will be blessed and/or cursed?

Personal lives and community

What is love in the book of Deuteronomy and how does it relate to modern, Western notions of love?

Love in the Bible is rooted in emotion and expressed in action. Unlike modern Western love, it can be commanded.

When Jesus gives the "Greatest commandment" in the NT, what passage in Deuteronomy does he cite?

The "Shema" - Deuteronomy 6:4-9

What is the Shema? What does "Shema" mean?

"Shema" is Hebrew for "Hear". It is the most important passage in the Torah, it spells out who God is.

"God is One" in the Shema: What are the possible meanings of this phrase, and which did I say was thebest interpretation?

Monolatry - One God of Isreal chosen out of all other gods (best interpretation)

Monotheism - Only one God exists

What is the relationship between the First commandment and the Shema?

The beggining of the Shema is actually a reitteration of the First commandment

How is the confession that "God is one" in Deut 6:4 potentially a hurdle for first-century Jews believing that Jesus was the Son of God?

Without the concept of the Trinity Jesus being the son of God would seem to be contradictory to that statement

The Book of Joshua is among the prophetic books in the Jewish canon. How might that challenge us to think a bit differently about the book of Joshua, rather than simply calling it "a historical book"?

It relays the historical narrative of what happened in order to convey the message that God wanted told, rather than merely being a retelling of the facts.

What emphases in the Book of Joshua continue those of Deuteronomy?

God's Providence

What New Testament figure does Joshua foreshadow, both in name and in role(s)?

Jesus

What is main theme of the book of Joshua?

God's fulfillment of his promise to Abraham in giving his descendants the land

What people group stand as a symbol of evil in the Book of Joshua?

The Canaanites

What covenant promise does the acquisition of the land of Canaan fulfill?

God's covenant with Abraham

In what kind of warfare are the Israelites supposed to destroy the indigenous population in Canaan completely?

Herem warfare

Where do we find herem warfare mentioned in the Book of Deuteronomy, and what is the rationale given there for it?

Deuteronomy 20:16-18 the people ther will lead you into their sinful ways if you leave any alive

Why was herem warfare effective under Joshua's leadership.

Because God gave him the strength he needed to utterly conquer the Canaanite cities. (IDK ask others)

How does "the ban" relate to the first commandment?

It is to prevent any surviving Canaanites from leading Israelites into idolatry.

What form of government was practiced in ancient Israel before Saul became king?

Theocracy

How does the NT talk about God's people, government, land, and warfare differently? Where does Paul specifically treat the notion of war in his epistles, and what does he say?

Paul talks about war against the spiritual forces of evil and the armor of God in Ephesians 6.

How does the picture of the Canaanites in the Book of Judges differ from that in the Book of Joshua?

They are not all completely destroyed

After the death of Joshua, what is lacking that leads the tribes of Israel into this crisis?

Clear central leadership

What is a "judge" in the Book of Judges?

Military savior, authorized by God, successful for his/her tribe or samll group

Who are the major judges?

Samson, Gideon, Deborah, Othniel, Ehud, Jepthah

Who are the minor judges?

Shamgar, Tola, Jair, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon

What is the main difference between the major and minor judges?

How much is said about them

Why was the leadership of the judges insufficient?

It could not unite all of Israel

What do I mean by the "cycles of the judges"

The cycle of the people falling into sin, God punishing them, them crying out to God for help, God sending a Judge to save them, and the judge keeping them in line until their death

What does the Book of Judges argue that Israel needs?

A king

What form of government does Samuel represent?

Theocracy

What new (to the Israelites) form of government does Saul represent?

Monarchy

Why do the Israelites want a king?

To be like the other nations

What was the problem with having a king, according to 1 Samuel 8?

He will take their children and their property

What is the theme of the Book of Samuel (notice the repeated word in the outline I gave you)?

Kingdom

How does 1 Sam 1-7 overlap with the theme in the last portion of the Book of Judges?

The Judges weren't the answer, the priests aren't the answer and so the people want a King.

What family in 1 Samuel exemplifies this "anarchy under the Levites"?

Eli's family

What special child is born in the Book of Samuel who is to continue the spirit-filled leadership of Moses?

Samuel

What three roles did Samuel serve in?

1. Priest

2. Prophet

3. Judge (legal)

Why did God say he rejected Saul as king?

Saul rejected the Lord's commands

Which two figures compete for the kingship after Saul's death? Where are their headquarters?

Ishbosheth/Ishbaal - Mahaniam

David - Hebron

What event kicks off David's rule in Judah and later over "all Israel" AND simultaneously sets up the Israelites for later hopes about a Messiah to come?

His annointing

What does the word mashiach (messiah) mean?

Anointed one

Where does David initially rule for 7-1/2 years?

Hebron

Where was the ark before it was brought into Jerusalem?

Kiryat Yearim

Who lived in Jerusalem prior to David's taking it?

Jebusites

What are the three points in Zion theology that Dr. Jones wrote on the board?

1. The Lord is the great king of Israel and the whole world

2. The Lord has chosen the Davidic house as human agents of his divine rule and has confirmed that choice with a covenant

3. The Lord has chosen Zion as his earthly city - the throne of his universal rule

What two institutions become central to all future expectations about the nature of the Kingdom of Godd uring the reigns of David and Solomon?

Throne and Temple

What prophet of the LORD delivered the Covenant of Kingship to David?

Nathan

What was the problem that David wants to rectify in this Covenant of Kingship in 2 Sam 7?

He wants to build the Lord a house

Who was to build the house of God?

David's son, Solomon

To whom does the "son of God" refer to in 2 Sam 7:14?

Solomon, the king of Israel

How is Solomon a type of Christ?

He is the "son of God" and Jesus is the Son of God

What is Solomon's (Heb. Shlomo) name supposed to remind people of?

Shalom, peace