Themes in Genesis and Exodus Study Guide

These flashcards cover key concepts, terms, and themes from the lectures on Genesis and Exodus.

Creation Blessings

be fruitful, multiply, and have dominion

Decreation and Recreation

The concept illustrated in the Flood account where God uncreates the corrupted world and recreates it anew.

Covenant

A formal agreement or promise between God and humanity, involving commitments from both parties.

Noahic Covenant

The promise made by God to Noah after the Flood, symbolized by a rainbow, ensuring no more global floods.

Abrahamic Covenant

God’s promise to Abraham that his descendants would be numerous and blessed to become a great nation.

Righteous

A term that denotes moral integrity and adherence to God's standards, significant in evaluating biblical characters like Abraham.

Shiphrah and Puah

Hebrew midwives who defied Pharaoh's orders to kill Hebrew boys, demonstrating moral courage.

Mosaic Covenant

The agreement between God and Israel at Mount Sinai, incorporating laws that establish Israel's identity and purpose.

Treasured Possession

A designation for Israel as God's chosen people, highlighting their special relationship with Him.

Holiness

The state of being set apart for God, representing purity, and the absence of sin.

Impurity

A condition described in Leviticus that is contagious and impermanent, not necessarily linked to moral failure.

Sabbath

A day of rest observed to remember and celebrate God's creation and deliverance.

Deliverance Theme

A major theme emphasizing God's saving action and character, particularly in the Exodus narrative.

Leverage Privilege

The responsibility to use one's societal advantages to advocate for and support those facing oppression.

What is the significant of “knowing” in the early chapters of Exodus

it encompasses a deep, intimate relationship with God, characterized by His awareness of His people's suffering and His plan for their deliverance. 

How does the Mosaic covenant show continuity with the creation blessings and
with the Abrahamic promises/covenan

establishing Israel as a nation dedicated to God and a light to the nations, while also providing a framework for their relationship with God through law and ritual.