OT Video Notes

God created humans to rule on God’s behalf

true

How does the OT end?

God’s promises have not yet been fulfulled

What is the “hinge” passage that connects both parts of Genesis?

Genesis 12:1-3

What is one of the key words in Genesis

Blessing

Which verse in Genesis promises someone who will crush the serpent’s head

Genesis 3:15

Noah is portrayed as another “Adam'“

True

Who is the main character introduced at Genesis 12:1-3

Abraham

Why does God bless Abraham?

So God can bless all the peoples of the earth

What image does God use to describe the descendants which He has promised to Abraham

stars in the sky

“Israel” is Jacob’s new name and means “I won a wrestling match against God” (T/F)

False

What is significant about Jacob’s blessing on Judah?

a king will come from Judah who will be instrumental in restoring God’s creation

How many years after the life of Joseph did the Exodus occur?

400 years

According to the Biblical text, how is Pharaoh’s heart hardened?

He hardens his own heart for the first five plagues, but then God hardened his heart for the last five plagues

What does the passover celebrate?

Killing a young lamb so that the angel of death passes over the Israelites

What does it mean for Israel to be a “kingdom of priests?”

As Israel obey God’s law, they will show the world who God truly is

What is the purpose of the tabernacle?

It is the place where God’s presence dwells similar to the Garden of Eden

God commits to be faithful to Israel knowing that Israel will be…

unfaithful