Old Testament Biblical Acts, Patriarchs, and Kingdom Stages

Vocabulary flashcards covering the Old Testament narrative acts, key figures, covenants, patriarchal history, and the eight stages of God's Kingdom.

Act II

The biblical section covering the Fall of Adam and Eve, Cain killing Abel, the deterioration of humanity's relationship with God, the Flood, and the Tower of Babel.

Episode II Major Figures

God, Adam, Eve, Cain, Abel, and Noah.

Garden of Eden

The geographical setting and location of Episode II.

The Serpent's Persuasion

The tactic of suggesting that God is too restrictive and that humanity can avoid negative consequences of their actions.

Consequences of the Fall

The serpent is forced to crawl on the ground and eat dust; Eve receives pain in childbirth and desire for a husband; Adam receives cursed ground full of thorns and thistles requiring difficult labor.

Relational Consequences of the Fall

A broken relationship between humanity and God, and a broken relationship between Adam and Eve.

Emotions Introduced by the Fall

Hiding, fear, and shame, brought into the world by Adam and Eve's rebellion.

The Noahic Covenant

The covenant established in Act II in which God promises never to destroy the earth by flood again, marked by the sign of the rainbow.

Genesis 1–11

The opening portion of Genesis that focuses on the origin of sin, human failure, and divine judgment.

Genesis 12–50

The narrative portion of Genesis centered on covenant, promise, and God's faithfulness to His people.

Episode III Main Events

The sequence where God calls Abraham to leave his father's household and travel to the land that God will show him later.

Episode III Setting and Figures

Located in the Promised Land (Canaan) and featuring the major figures God, Abraham, and Sarai.

Faith

Trust and obedience in God even when the path is uncomfortable.

Redemption (Patriarchal Era)

God's plan to restore humanity and creation after the problems from before.

Responsibilities of the Patriarch

Three duties: obedience to God's call, faith and trust in God, and leading the family.

Act IV Main Events

The Exodus, Giving of the law, Conquest of the Promised Land, Monarchy, Divided Kingdom, and Exile and Return.

Episode IV Major Figures and Locations

Involves Abraham and Sarah, Hagar and Ishmael, Isaac and Jacob, Joseph and Moses, set across Canaan, Egypt, and the Red Sea.

Ishmael

The son fathered by Abraham through Sarai's servant, Hagar, as part of Sarai's plan to help fulfill God's promise of a descendant.

Isaac

The son born to Sarah at 90 years old and Abraham at 100 years old.

Circumcision

The physical sign of the covenant that God makes with Abraham.

The Sacrifice of Isaac

A test of Abraham's trust where he obeys God's command to sacrifice Isaac, leading God to provide a ram for sacrifice instead.

The Deception of Isaac

The act where Jacob pretended to be his brother Esau in order to deceive their father Isaac and receive the paternal blessing.

Israel (Patriarch)

The new name given to Jacob by God after his life was transformed when fleeing to his mother's family; father of 12 sons representing the 12 tribes of Israel.

Joseph

The favored son of Jacob who was sold into Egyptian slavery by jealous brothers, falsely accused of rape, imprisoned and forgotten, rose to manage famine relief, and was transformed by circumstances out of his control.

Judah

The son formed and transformed by the consequences of his actions.

The 400-Year Egyptian Sojourn

The period of about 400 years where the 12 tribes of Israel resided in Egypt, ending when a new Pharaoh oppressed them to control their growing population.

Moses

The leader protected as a child and called by God in the desert who, despite initial hesitation, confronted Pharaoh, delivered 10 plagues, and led Israel across the sea.

Death of the Firstborn

The tenth and deadliest plague against Egypt, from which Israel was redeemed by following God's Passover instructions.

The Destruction of the Egyptian Army

God's final victory over Egypt achieved by parting the sea for the Israelites and returning the waters over the pursuing Egyptian armies.

The Pattern of the Kingdom

The kingdom stage where God established His Kingdom, spanning Genesis 1-2.

The Perished Kingdom

The kingdom stage defined by the Fall of Humanity, spanning Genesis 3-11.

The Promised Kingdom

The kingdom stage where God calls Abraham, found in Genesis 12.

The Partial Kingdom

The kingdom stage where God establishes a people called Israel, spanning Genesis 12-Esther.

The Prophesized Kingdom

The kingdom stage where God speaks to His people through the prophets, spanning Isiah-Malachi.

The Present Kingdom

The kingdom stage inaugurated by the coming of Jesus Christ, spanning Matthew-John.

The Proclaimed Kingdom

The kingdom stage where God forms a people known as the Church, spanning Acts-Jude.

The Perfected Kingdom

The kingdom stage consisting of the return of the King and the consummation of God's plan, found in Revelation.