Preservants

Meaning of Names:

• Abram means “Father.”

• Abraham means “Father of many.”

Abraham’s Graciousness:

• Abraham showed graciousness by giving Lot the first choice of land during

the quarrel with Lot’s herdsmen.

Isaac and Jesus Connection:

• Isaac carrying the wood for the burnt offering symbolizes Jesus carrying the

cross. Isaac represents Christ, and the offering represents God offering His only Son

as a sacrifice.

Jacob’s Vision:

• Jacob had a vision of a ladder connecting heaven and earth.

Tribes of Israel:

• Judah and Benjamin were the two sons of Jacob that formed the largest and

smallest tribes of Israel.

Man’s Relationship with God:

• Genesis 1:26 states that man was created in the image and likeness of God.

Creation Story:

• Day 1: Light

• Day 2: Sky and waters separated

• Day 3: Land, seas, and vegetation

• Day 4: Sun, moon, and stars

• Day 5: Birds and sea creatures

• Day 6: Land animals and man

• Day 7: God rested

Components of Man Reflecting God’s Image:

• The three components of man that reflect the image of God’s Trinity are

Spirit, Body, and Soul.

Original Sin:

• Original sin is the inherited guilt and consequences of Adam’s disobedience,

resulting in corruption, mortality, and separation from God.

Loss from Disobedience:

• Because of Adam and Eve’s disobedience, eternal life was lost. The “Tree of

Life” now symbolizes Christ’s promise of redemption.

Pentateuch (Five Books of the Law):

• The five books of the Law (Pentateuch) are: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus,

Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Major Prophets and Historical Periods:

• Major Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah (and Lamentations), Ezekiel, and Daniel.

• Historical Periods: Pre-Exilic, Exilic, and Post-Exilic.

Key Events and Dates:

• Exodus: 1440 BC

• Babylonian Exile: 586 BC

• Kingdom Divides: 931 BC

• Temple Rebuilt: 516 BC

Mnemonic for Old Testament Books Classification:

• The mnemonic used to remember the classification of the Old Testament

books is 593-5593.

Central Themes of the Old Testament:

• Central themes of the Old Testament include God’s covenant, human

fallibility, and redemption.