Recording-2025-01-30T17:19:02.025Z

Class Updates

• Missed Classes: Students missed one class due to a snow day (Thursday) after meeting on Tuesday.

• Assignment Adjustments: Instead of 2 assignments for the other class, Quiz 3 will now incorporate an assignment similar to the first snow day assignment.

  • Details: Watch a video (10-minute conversation) followed by a short quiz online. This will be uploaded to Blackboard with a deadline of Tuesday next week before class.

Upcoming Exam

• Exam 1 Date: Scheduled for February 11, coinciding with the instructor's daughter’s birthday. Confirmed date due to past schedule changes from snowstorms.

• Post-Exam: After completing the exam, students can leave once finished.

Writing Assignment Details

• Due Date: A week from today, the writing assignment will be due.

  • Book: "How to Study the Bible" by John MacArthur, focusing only on Chapter 1 (approximately 33 pages).

  • Content Requirements:

    • Summary: Must include a clear summary.

    • Terms/Concepts: Select 3 terms or concepts discussed in the chapter.

    • Review and Reflection Questions: Choose specific questions from the provided syllabus, numbering them for clarity.

• Submission Format:

  • Must be in PDF format, uploaded to Blackboard by the start of class. Late submissions are not accepted.

  • Recommended length: at least ¾ of a page, preferably around a full page.

  • Font style: 12-point, Times New Roman.

Study Tips for Writing Assignment

• Follow the Order: Summary, then terms, then review/reflection questions.

• Attention to Detail: Be thorough in responses to avoid losing points.

• PDF Submission: Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with creating PDFs to ensure a smooth submission process.

General Exam Insights

• Study Guide: A study guide for Exam 1 is available on Blackboard. Students advised to review it thoroughly.

• Exam Challenges: Many students experience anxiety during exams. Writing assignments are encouraged to reinforce learning and improve performance.

• Emphasis on Important Books:

  • "How to Interpret the Bible" by Robert Plummer noted for its importance in understanding biblical texts.

Theological Concepts Discussed

• The Pastoral Responsibility: Acknowledgment of how essential families are in teaching the next generation about faith and God’s ways.

  • Importance of Worship: Regular family meals to foster communication and bonding noted to significantly lower risks of youth engaging in risky behaviors.

• God’s Goodness & Justice: Discussion on how to understand God’s justice, particularly in light of suffering and the reality of sin.

• Redemption and Ritual Sacrifices: Introduction to the concept of sacrifices as symbolizing atonement and relationship with God.

Books of the Bible - Exodus and Leviticus Overview

• Exodus: Key Themes

  • Focus on deliverance from Egypt, receiving of the law, and the establishment of the Tabernacle as a dwelling place for God among His people.

  • Ten Plagues: Significant for understanding God’s supremacy over Egyptian gods and the ultimate liberation of His people.

  • The Decalogue (10 Commandments): Fundamental laws guiding the relationship between God and His people.

• Leviticus: Purpose and Offerings

  • Purpose of Levitical Laws: To maintain holiness amidst God's presence, involving various types of sacrifices to atone for sins.

  • Types of Sacrifices:

    1. Burnt Offering - complete consumption symbolizes total commitment.

    2. Grain Offering - expresses gratitude for God’s acceptance.

    3. Peace Offering - voluntary, emphasizes community and fellowship.

    4. Sin Offering - addresses unintentional sin and purification.

    5. Guilt Offering - focuses on restitution for causing harm to others.

Conclusion

• Community and Support: The instructor encourages open communication among students for support, sharing insights about personal struggles and maintaining focus on worship and learning.