old testament Unit 1 Lesson 2 Creation & Patriarchal Stage Condemnation of All Things: Abrahamic Covenant
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 2 Instructions This workbook is meant to reinforce learning. It guides the learner through the Scriptures in analytical, topical and chronological fashion. In completing the assignments, the learner thoroughly masters the content. The Bible IS our textbook, and Dr. Willmington s books are supplementary. The Bible study questions are meant to serve as discussion points. They will require a bit of extra effort such as using other Bible study tools and thinking on the part of the learner. The commentary questions are derived from Dr. Willmington s Notes for Old Testament Survey. The purpose for these questions is to reinforce one s Bible knowledge base. Abbreviations & Explanatory Notes WN-OT refers to Dr. Willmington s Notes for Old Testament Survey. Self Test refers to a practice test. These questions might appear on lesson quiz. Terms/People There are terms listed in each lesson. List the basic definition in one or two sentences. Utilize your Bible, course materials, Bible dictionary, online resources etc. to become acquainted with these terms. Record your answers in the study guide. See sample below. Samples of Terms/People to Know Moses The deliverer, lawgiver, and leader of the Hebrews during the Exodus from Egypt. Aaron The brother of Moses, appointed as Israel s first high priest. Joshua One of two spies who urged Israel to trust God, chosen by God to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites. Suggested Materials Main supplementary text; Dr. Willmington s Notes for Old Testament Survey; 3-ring notebook for recording answers. It will also serve as a repository for any PDFs you print out. Unit 1 Overview Lesson 1: Overview & introduction Creation of all things Wonders of Gen. 1:1, 2 The creation week: marriage of Adam & Eve The fall of man The martyrdom of Abel Genealogies; birth of Noah The translation of Enoch Lesson 2: Universal flood Sin of Noah, Tower of Babel Life of Abraham (first study) Lesson 3: Life of Abraham (final study) Lives of Isaac & Jacob Lesson 4: Life of Joseph Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy: Introductions Birth & call of Moses: first nine plagues Lesson 5: Tenth plague Red Sea crossing Giving of manna and Sabbath Striking of Rock Victory over Amalek Israel at Sinai Giving of the Law Lesson 6: Sin of the golden calf Moses vision Facts regarding the Tabernacle Lesson 7: Nazarite vow First census Aaronic blessing Trip to Kadesh-barnea Sin of Miriam Israel at Kadesh Treachery of Balaam Sin of Moses Deaths of Miriam & Aaron Joshua replaces Moses Victory over the Midianites Lesson 8: Red heifer Serpent of brass Aaron s rod Cities of refuge Request of the 2-1/2 tribes Moses four sermons Lesson 9: Theological summary of Moses sermons Moses final instructions Death of Moses Lesson 10: Division of Canaan Caleb s testimony Tabernacle set up at Shiloh Misunderstood altar Last work of Joshua Judges: outline overview & introduction Israel s apostasy Ministries of Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, & Barak Ministries of Gideon, Tola, Jair Cruel reign of Abimelech Israel s rebuke by God Lesson 11: Ministries of Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon Life of Samson Micah s idolatry The war against Benjamin Ruth: Overview & introduction Naomi s sorrow, Ruth s faith Marriage to Boaz Birth of Obed Lesson 12: First Samuel: Overview & introduction Hannah s prayer & praise following Samuel s birth Sins of Eli s sons Call of Samuel Capture of the Ark & its return Revival at Ebenezer Saul crowned king Samuel s warning to Israel Saul s disobedience & rejection by God Lesson 13: David s anointing & victory over Goliath David s marriage to Michal & his covenant with Jonathan David s lie to the high priest & the murder of the high priest by Saul David spare s Saul s life & marries Abigail Saul s life is again spared by David David flees to Philistia Saul s visit to a witch Saul s death Second Samuel: Overview & introduction David s sorrow over Saul s death David crowned king over Judah & eventually all Israel Joab murders Abner David makes Jerusalem his capital Bringing of the Ark into Jerusalem Giving of the Davidic covenant David defeats various foes His sinful adultery & murder His marriage to Bathsheba & rebuke by Nathan Lesson 14: Death of David s first son Birth of Solomon His children s sins of rape & murder Lesson 15: Absalom s revolt & David s flight from Jerusalem Absalom s defeat & murder by Joab David s return to Jerusalem Hanging of Saul s seven sons David s sin of numbering Israel His song of deliverance & his final works
Page 3 Old Testament Unit 1 Creation & Patriarchal Stage Condemnation of All Things: Abrahamic Covenant Bible Topics Introduction to Genesis Universal flood Sin of Noah Life of Abraham (first study) Study Tasks o Read WN-OT Lesson 2 o Read Genesis 6 to 17 o Answer the study questions o Answer the Commentary questions o Research Terms and People to Know Places to Know Locate each: Ur of the Chaldees Haran Shechem Bethel Sodom Covenant: Terms to Know
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 4 People to Know Prophet: Priest: El Shaddai: Bible Study Answer the following questions to the best of your ability. Use any Bible study tools you can to assist you. Put your answers in your own words, a learning technique which facilitates learning. Record your answers on the following pages or on separate paper and keep all of it in your 3-ring notebook. This work will prepare you for the online quizzes for each lesson. o Biblical scholars hold to three primary views concerning the identity of the sons of God of 6:2: [1] They are angels (This is the oldest view) [2] They are royal personages (ancient view as well) [3] Godly men from the lineage of Seth. Which, if any, of the three views do you subscribe to and why?
Page 5 Old Testament Unit 1 o Sum up the message of Gen. 6:1-4 in a couple of sentences. What is the writer s intent for including this portion in Genesis? o A new section of Genesis begins at 6:9. Gen. 6:5-8 is the wrap-up paragraph of the present section. God s heart had been wounded to its depths. His love was spurned. One way to end this nightmare would be to undo what He had created except something stood in His way. What was it?
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 6 o Explain the statement in Gen. 6:9 that Noah was a just man and perfect in his generation. o After reading the flood account comment on God s salvation of mankind. o Calculate how long Noah and his family were within the ark. o Why did Noah offer a burnt sacrifice to God according to Genesis 8:20?
Page 7 Old Testament Unit 1 o Using your Bible study resources, explain the significance of the Noahic Covenant of Gen. 9:1-19. o What is the importance of Genesis 10? o The great tower of Babel was a monument to human achievement. Why did God find this offensive?
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 8 o Write out a basic outline of the Abrahamic Covenant. o How may it be said that Abram is the beginning of God s solution to the sin problem identified in Gen. 1-11? o Abram s story began in Gen. 11 where we see him listed in the genalogy of Terah. Why is this significant?
Page 9 Old Testament Unit 1 o Describe the three sources of security God called Abram to forsake. o Describe the blessing of God that paralleled each thing God asked him to give up. o T F The famine represented a threat to God s promises to Abram. o Do you think Abram s journey to Egypt pre-figured Israel s experience later?
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 10 o Describe the tension that developed between Abram and Lot and what solution was worked out. o Abram and Sarai had no children. Was Lot then Abram s heir? o T F Abram returned from Egypt with considerable wealth.
Page 11 Old Testament Unit 1 Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes Fill in the blank, insert a letter or circle the best answer. Answers to the commentary study questions are to be recorded in the space provided. CONDEMNATION OF ALL THINGS 1. The Noah account covers... a. Genesis 6-8 b. Genesis 6-11 c. Genesis 6-9 2. What is Dr. Willmington s conclusion as to the identity of the giants or Nephilim of Gen. 6? 3. T F The Old Testament is about Law and the New Testament is about Grace. 4. What was the average age of the patriarchs mentioned in Genesis 5? 5. T F Before the flood the human family had spread far and wide upon the earth. 6. T F Dr. Richard Andree found only a handful of flood traditions in his research of 15 ancient civilizations. 7. Is there any Biblical evidence for Divine intervention in the end of the flood? Explain. 8. T F The ice age automatically followed the world wide flood. 9. T F Abraham and his descendants would encounter the descendants of Canaan, Ham s son.
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 12 Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 10. What contributions have Noah s three sons made to society? CONFUSION OF ALL THINGS 11. What was Dr. Donald Barnhouse s explanation for the construction of the tower of Babel? 12. Who were the descendants of Shem (10:21-32; 11:10-32) a. b. 13. When was Abram born? 14. In the Bible, Egypt is a symbol or picture of 15. What is the significance of Abram s going back to Bethel? 16. Was Lot really a just man? 17. What are the four reported identities of Melchizedek?
Page 13 Old Testament Unit 1 Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 18. Why did God provide a reassuring word to Abram after these events? 19. T F Abram s faith in God (Gen. 15:6) is to be a pattern for all future believers. 20. T F Sarah had given up all hope of having children. 21. Abram and Hagar s son was named 22. God taught Abram that the sign of the covenant was 23. Gen. 17 records the time now that God reaffirmed the land and seed covenant to Abram. a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth 25. Summarize the meanings of Abram s two names. Self Test Self Test questions are derived from the assigned reading in the Bible, the audio lectures, Dr. Willmington s Notes, and the workbook. Their design is to test recall and recognition. 1. T F Before the flood the human family had spread far and wide upon the earth. 2. T F Abraham and his descendants would encounter the descendants of Canaan, Ham s son. 3. How long Noah and his family were within the ark? 4. In the Bible, Egypt is a symbol or picture of 5. T F Abram s faith in God (Gen. 15:6) is to be a pattern for all future believers. 6. The Noah account covers... a. Genesis 6-8 b. Genesis 6-11 c. Genesis 6-9
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 14 Guided Notes for Dr. Willmington s Lecture I. Opening Remarks II. Discussion & Application A. Universal flood
Page 15 Old Testament Unit 1 B. Sin of Noah
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 16 C. Tower of Babel
Page 17 Old Testament Unit 1 D. Life of Abraham (first study)