Old Testament Servey

Name 5 Reasons to Study the Old Testament.

1)Tells who God is   2) Tells us who we are   3) Tells us how we relate to God   4) Tells us why we exist   5) Makes sense of suffering

Name the 6 implications of creation.

1) Natural world has predictable laws 2) Only God can break those laws 3) Humans have a special place in creation 4) Earth created to serve humanity 5) All that God creates is good 6) Marriage existed as long as Adam

True or False: The first covenant is that sin will bring death

True

Name the 8 implications of the fall

1) Death 2) Lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, the pride of life (1 John 2:16)  3) Selfishness 4) Work 5) Pestilence 6) Pain in childbearing 7) The rule of a husband 8) Murder in a family

Finish the statement: Judgment does not meet…

God’s end

What was the birthright and why did Esau despise it?

Birthright is the privilege of the firstborn that includes a double portion of the inheritance and leadership over the family. Esau despised it because he veiwed it as an inconvinience for his self-gratification.

What was the source of Rebecca’s preference for Jacob?

Used her role as a mother to influence His plan

True or False: Jacob’s blessing was primarily about early riches and success.

False

What were the conditions leading up to Jacob wrestling with God? List 3

1) Asked for a blessing that he did not understand 2) Leaving (home) brings the promise into focus

Why is the line of Christ through Judah?

Judah is by default because God will have a heritage

Joseph’s dreams were a fulfillment of what prophecy?

God gives a young man an old dream

How is Joseph a type of Christ? Name 7 reasons

1) Betrayed by his brethren 2) excellent character & endured temptation 3) betrayed by ruling authorities 4) held captive in a dungeon (grave) 5) raised to the throne & given authority 6) forgave those who betray him 7) became the mediator between his people & the king

How did God keep his people separate in Egypt? And why was that necessary?

Israel was to remain separate in order to maintain national identity.

True or False: If you start in faith, you can finish in the flesh.

False

What were the 4 steps of preparation for the battle of Jericho?

1) Crossing of the Jordan (miracle) 2) Circumcision of the new gen. 3) Passover 4)Joshua meets with the Lord on holy Ground

Why was the battle of AI lost?

Curse of Disobedience