BIBLE 100, OLD TESTAMENT Study Guide for Second Sectional

Priority Question: List the books and give the statements of purpose for the books of the Old Testament from Genesis through Ruth.

• Genesis—The creation and the establishment of the

covenant relationship

• Exodus—God's deliverance of the people of Israel from

slavery in Egypt and His establishment of the covenant

with Israel.

• Leviticus—A manual or handbook on holiness.

• Numbers—To give an interpretation of the wanderings

of God's covenant people in the Wilderness.

• Deuteronomy—Moses' challenges to Israel to be

obedient to God's instructions when the nation

entered the land.

• Joshua—The account of how God led the people

in the conquest and division of the land.

• Judges—To provide an account of what happened

theologically from the time of Joshua to the time

of David.

• Ruth—To show the sovereignty of God at work in

the lives of His people.

Priority Question: List the 12 periods of Bible History and give a complete one-sentence description of each period.

1. Beginnings: This period extended from the beginning of the world to the time of Abraham, including the creation, the fall, the flood, the beginning of a new civilization post-flood, the confusion of tongues, and dispersion of people.

2. Patriarchs: This period is the beginning of Hebrew history and includes the call of Abraham and the history of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.

3. Exodus: This period includes the sojourn of Jacob and his family into Egypt, 400 years of slavery, God's deliverance through Moses with an exodus, covenant at Sinai, and wandering in the wilderness.

4. Conquest and Division of Canaan: After Moses' death, Joshua led the 12 tribes in the conquest and division of Canaan.

5. Judges: Joshua's leadership was followed by a succession of judges through military and religious matters.

6. United Monarchy: Samuel, the last and greatest of the judges, established a kingdom and anointed Saul to be king, followed by David and Solomon (each reigned for 40 years).

7. Two Kingdoms: Following Solomon's death in about 931 B.C., the northern tribes established a kingdom separate from the two southern tribes.

8. Exile: With the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 586 BC, the leaders and many people were taken to Babylon as captives.

9. Restoration: After defeating the Babylonians in 539 BC, the Medo-Persian king Cyrus allowed the exiles to return to Canaan.

10. Intertestamental Period: This is the period of 400 years between the Old Testament and the New Testament.

11. The Life and Ministry of Jesus Christ: The focus of the period is the birth, life, ministry, teachings, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.

12. The Early Church and Ministry of Paul: This final period of Bible history deals with spread of the gospel in the early church and the conversion and ministry of Paul.

List the Ten Commandments in order and give a brief interpretation.

1. Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

Interpretation: Worship no other gods.

2. Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image (for worship).

Interpretation: Do not make and use any images for worship.

3. Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain.

Interpretation: Do not take God or his name in a light way.

4. Remember the Sabbath to keep it holy

Interpretation: Observe the Sabbath as a day of rest and worship.

5. Honor thy father and thy mother.

Interpretation: Reverence and obey your parents.

6. Thou shalt not kill.

Interpretation: Do not commit intentional murder.

7. Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Interpretation: Do not have sexual relations out of marriage.

8. Thou shalt not steal.

Interpretation: Do not take anything that doesn't belong to you.

9. Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Interpretation: Do not lie in court when truth is in state.

10. Thou shalt not covet.

Interpretation: Do not strongly desire things of others.

Discuss the call of Abraham.

Leave Some Things

• Country—He had to

leave his homeland.

• Kindred—He had to

depart from the family

influences that might

hinder him.

• Father's house—He had

to depart from his own

immediate family to

follow the Lord.

Receive Some Things

• Land—God said that He

would lead Abram to a land

that he would show him and

later give to him. (12:1)

• Nation—God promised to

make Abram a great nation.

(12:2)

• Blessing—God promised to

bless Abram and used him to

bless others. (12:2-3)

• Name—God promised to

make Abram's name great.

(12:2)

List 5 uses of the name Israel in the Bible.

• The name of a man

• A reference to a man's family—sons of Israel

• A reference to a man's descendants—children

of Israel

• A reference to a nation—Israel

• A reference to a land—the land of Israel

• A reference to the northern kingdom

• A reference to the true people of God

Discuss the concept of the Passover. Use the 6 points of understanding the Passover of the final plague.

1. The Passover lamb was killed, and the blood was placed on the top and sides of the posts of the door. (12:1-11)

2. The death angel passed over the firstborn of all those who applied the lamb’s blood as specified. (12:12-13)

3. With the final plague, the Egyptians demanded the release of the Israelites. (12:31-33)

4. The Passover Feast became associated with the Feast of Unleavened Bread. (12:14-20)

5. The New Testament writers understood the Passover lamb as a type (foreshadowing) of Christ. (Jn. 1:29)

6. The Lord’s Supper is an ordinance in the New Testament rooted in the Passover celebration. (Lk. 22:7, 13-21)

Discuss the significance of the ritual for the sacrifice of animals in Leviticus.

1. Inspection—the animal was inspected for

blemishes and flaws.

2. Identification—The one bringing the

sacrifices placed his hand on the head of the

animal—identifying with it.

3. Sacrifice—The animal was killed, indicating

that death should be the punishment for the

one offering the sacrifice.

4. Application—The blood of the animal was

applied for atonement of sins.

Identify four theological truths which emerge from Lev. 1-7.

1. God forgives sin. (Lev. 4:35)

2. The offerings are specific and

personal.

3. The sacrificial system

demonstrates God's fairness.

4. God is merciful.

Give an interpretation of the Shema found in Deut. 6:4-9

• The Call to Hear—Shema means "hear" or "pay

attention". God called his people to hear.

• The Confession to Know—Israel's basic confession is

"The LORD our God is one LORD." It acknowledged

the oneness of God.

• The Love to Show—God's people were commanded

to love the LORD their God with all their heart, all

their soul, and all their might.

• The Responsibility to Teach—Parents were given the

responsibility to teach their children diligently at all

times.

• The Helps to Remember—God told the people to

bind this truth upon their heads, hands, and homes.

Abraham

__________ is known as the "Father of the Faith". He trusted the LORD throughout his life.

Joseph

__________ was the favorite son of Jacob who was sold by his brothers, served under Potiphar, was lied about and placed in prison, but later interpreted Pharaoh's dreams and was elevated to the second highest position in Egypt.

Moses

__________ was the person whom the LORD used to deliver the Israelite people from Egyptian bondage and through whom the LORD gave the Law.

Joshua

__________ was one of the outstanding persons of the Old Testament. He was assistant to Moses, one of the twelve spies, and a successful general. Courageous and godly, he served as God's leader for bringing the people of Israel into the Promised Land.

Exodus

The event in which the LORD delivered the Israelite people from Egyptian bondage is known as the __________.

Manna

__________ was the name of the food which the LORD provided for the Israelites to eat every day for approximately 40 years. The word means "What is it?"

Egypt

__________ is where the Israelites lived for centuries, eventually becoming enslaved under Pharaoh. It became the stage for God to demonstrate His sovereignty through the ten plagues.

Canaan

__________ is the land that God promised to Abraham and his descendants. It symbolizes God's faithfulness and the fulfillment of His covenant. After the Exodus from Egypt, it was the destination of the Israelites.

Mt. Sinai

__________ was the name of the "mountain of the Lord" where God gave Moses the Ten Commandments.

Yom Kippur

In Leviticus 16 there is a description of a day in Israel which was set aside to cover the sins of the priest and the people. This day is known as the Day of Atonement. The Hebrew phrase for this day is __________.

Passover

The feast which celebrated the LORD's deliverance of the Hebrew people from Egyptian bondage is known as the __________.

The Sabbath

The seventh day of the week is called __________ and it was a day of rest and worship for the Israelites.

Aaronic Blessing

In Numbers 6 God gave a blessing to be pronounced upon the Israelite people by the priest. This blessing is known as the __________.

Shema

The term __________ comes from the Hebrew word meaning to "hear". It is found in Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and has become the most important prayer in Judaism.

Tabernacle

The __________ was the portable central sanctuary in the Old Testament which represented the presence of God among His people.

Covenant

A __________ is an agreement that establishes a relationship. The one God established with Israel is similar to the ancient Hittite Suzerainty or vassal treaties.

Decalogue

Another name for the Ten Commandments is the __________.

Scapegoat

In Hebrew religion, the __________ was a central figure in the Day of Atonement ritual. While one goat was sacrificed to the Lord as a sin offering, the scapegoat or Azazel was not killed, but instead symbolically loaded with the sins of the people.

Nazirite vow

The book of Numbers describes a vow of separation, separating one from a razor, wine, and death. This vow was known as the __________.

Pharaoh

__________ was the title used to refer to the "ruler" or "king" of Egypt in the book of Exodus.

Ark of the Covenant

The __________ was the most important artifact for the Israelites. It was a gold covered box which was housed in the holies of holies and it contained the Law of God.

Genesis (Statements of Purpose)

The creation and the establishment of the covenant relationship

Exodus (Statements of Purpose)

God's deliverance of the people of Israel from slavery in Egypt and His establishment of the covenant with Israel.

Leviticus (Statements of Purpose)

A handbook on holiness.

Numbers (Statements of Purpose)

To give an account of and interpretation of the wanderings of God's people in the Wilderness.

Deuteronomy (Statements of Purpose)

Moses' challenges to Israel to be obedient to God's instructions when she entered the land.

Joshua (Statements of Purpose)

The account of how God led the people in the conquest and division of the land.

Judges (Statements of Purpose)

To provide an account of what happened theologically from the time of Joshua to the time of David.

Ruth (Statements of Purpose)

To show the sovereignty of God at work in the lives of His people.