Old Testament Introduction Test 1 - PCC - BI 105 - Dr. Anderson Fall 2022

General Revelation

God's communication with mankind, through nature and conscience

Special Revelation

God's unique revelation about himself through the Word of God, the Bible and the Incarnate Word of God, Jesus Christ

Torah, Pentateuch, Five Books of Moses

list he three names for the 1st 5 Old Testament books

Genesis 3:15

Key verse of Genesis

Beginnings

Theme of Genesis

Foundations are important, the Universe had a beginning, God had no beginning

Three Truths from Gen 1:1

Adam and Eve died spiritually

Result of the Fall

Protoevangelism

what is the word that means first gospel?

Genesis 3:15

What verse is the Protoevangelium and First Messianic Prophecy?

covenant

an agreement between 2 or more people or groups

conditional covenant

The terms of the covenant depend on the one receiving the covenant, not the one granting it (if you do this, I will do that)

Unconditional covenant

Which covenant is based on faith on the one giving the promise?

Noahic Covenant

Gen 18 is which covenant?

Shem

Which son of Noah was listed as an ancestor of Jesus Christ?

Patriarch

family leader or head of the family

10

how many times does "these are the generations of" occur in Genesis?

the formation of Israel

How was the promise of hope established?

during the history of Israel

How was the promise of hope sustained?

wise living

How was the promise of hope appreciated?

through the prophets of Israel

How was the promise of hope reinforced?

departure or exit

What does "Exodus" mean?

400 years

How long does Exodus span?

Formation of Israel as a Holy Nation

Theme of Exodus

Instructions for Israel as a Kingdom of Priests

Theme of Leviticus

pertaining to the Levites

What does Leviticus mean?

divine instructions for the priests

contents of Leviticus

sacrifices

What does the first section of Leviticus deal with?

holiness

What does the second half of Leviticus deal with?

Yom Kippur

Day of Atonement in Leviticus 16 is also called what?

God Leads in the Wilderness

theme of Numbers

Distinctive features: order of the various tribes around the Tabernacle, duties of the Levites, Israel departs from Sinai, preparations to enter the Promised Land: name the book

Kohath

Who was the Grandfather of Moses?

God Re-established His covenant with Israel

Theme of Deuteronomy

second Law

What does Deuteronomy mean?

Deuteronomy

Distinctive features: depicts pattern of Suzerainty Treaty, encamped in plains of Moab, Jesus quoted it frequently, Decalogue

Deuteronomy

Which book was viewed as a Constitution?

120

How old was Moses when he died?

destroy evil, restore creation, dwell with His people forever

The Threefold Hope of Restoration

Genesis

explains the Fall of humanity and the hope of restoration

Exodus

outlines God's redemption and God's dwelling with His people

Leviticus

deals with communion and fellowship with God

Numbers

focuses on the Promise Land and Israel's journey to it

Deuteronomy

highlights the re-stating of the Law for the new generation

The Entrance and settlement of Canaan

Theme of Joshua

Jehovah is salvation

What does Joshua mean?

Joshua

Who was a type of Christ?

Joshua 1-12

Crossing the River and Conquering Canaan

Joshua 13-22

Dividing the Inheritance

Joshua 23-24

In what chapters of Joshua does he Deliver the Farewell Adress?

cycles of apostasy and deliverance

Theme of Judges

apostasy

turning against God

sin, servitude, supplication, salvation, silence

Cycles of Apostasy in Judges

Gideon and Samson's parents

2 Christophanies in Judges were to whom?

Elohim

"God"; transcendence (may allow for Trinity)

El

God

Yahweh

"LORD"; personal name for God

Adonai

"Lord"; denotes God's absolute authority as Master

El Shaddai

the Almighty God

El Olam

Everlasting God

El Elyon

The Most High God

El Roi

God who sees

Elohim Chayim

The Living God (Joshua 3:10)

Elohim Sabaoth

the God of hosts (armies)

Yahweh Rohi

The Lord my Shepherd

Yahweh Jireh

The Lord will provide

Yahweh Shalom

The Lord is peace

Yahweh Rapha

The Lord who heals

Yahweh Tsidkenu

The Lord our righteousness

Yahweh Shammah

the Lord is there/ever present

Yahweh Nissi

The Lord is my banner

revelation

activity of God in making His truth known to human beings

Inspiration

God-breathed; deals with the original production of God's truth

Inerrancy

refers to the accuracy of the Bible and the incapability of errors in the original autographs

Illumination

God's gracious activity of granting us a proper understanding of the truth

commandments, judgements, ordinances

Three Elements to the Mosaic Covenant

Genesis 18

Where was covenant mentioned for the first time in the Bible?

Genesis 11

When was the beginning of nations?

Genesis 12

Chapter for the Abrahamic covenant

Exodus 3

Moses' call

Exodus 19

chapter for the Mosaic covenant

Leviticus 16

chapter for the Day of Atonement (Yom Kippur)

Numbers 5-6

Decalogue and Shema