old testament Unit 1 Lesson 3 patriarchal Stage Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
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 Patriarchal Stage Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Bible Topics Genesis Continued Life of Abraham (final study) Lives of Isaac & Jacob Study Tasks o Read WN-OT Lesson 3 o Read Genesis 18 to 36 o Answer the study questions o Answer the Commentary questions o Research People to Know Places to Know Locate each: Moriah Machpelah Nahor Rebekah: People to Know Isaac:
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 4 Abimelech: People to Know Esau: 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 In Gen. 17:5-6, God changed Abram s name. Research this event and comment on its significance. o Why would modern day Jews have trouble understanding the Abraham and Isaac event in Genesis 22, which they call the binding of Isaac?
Page 5 Old Testament Unit 1 o Work up a biographical sketch of Jacob.
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 6 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. Genesis 18-22 Life of Abraham Part Two 1. T F The LORD reassured Abraham concerning His promise of a son. The LORD then rebuked Sarah for laughing at His promise. 2. T F Isaac was to be the first and last miracle child. 3. Abraham interceded for: a. Hebron b. Sodom c. Shechem d. Zoar 4. T F Abraham did not recognize the identity of the two heavenly guests. 5. What was the nature of the blasphemy of the Sodomites? 6. What are the names of the sons born to Lot s daughters? 7. What is significant about these two individuals?
Page 7 Old Testament Unit 1 Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 8. The birth of Isaac to Sarah (21:1-21) marks the first of at least biblical births in which God Himself intervened. a. 3 b. 7 c. 11 d. 40 9. When Isaac was born Abraham was years old and Sarah was years old. 10. The Apostle Paul used the event between Hagar and Sarah in a spiritual allegory when he wrote: a. 1 Corinthians b. Colossians c. Philemon d. Galatians 11. What pagan leader rebuked Isaac but also realized that God s hand was upon him and sought to sign a peace agreement with him? 12. What event concerning Esau grieved both his parents? 13. T F Abraham pronounced no blessing on his son Esau. 14. T F Isaac was a towering figure in the Abrahamic narratives. Lives of Isaac & Jacob: Part 1 Gen. 23-28 15. God reaffirmed the Abrahamic Covenant to Jacob as He had done for Isaac. What three features of the covenant were reiterated? 16. What three factors prompted Jacob to separate from Laban.
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 8 17. What did Jacob mean by the words God s host? Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 18. What did God accomplish in Jacob at Peniel? 19. Jacob s reunion with his brother Esau a. Was friendly b. Was bitter c. Never happened 20. What is the meaning of El-Bethel? 21. What was the gross sin of Simeon and Levi (34:3-31)? 22. What was the gross sin of Reuben (35:20-22)?
Page 9 Old Testament Unit 1 23. What were the gross sins of Judah (34:3-31)? 24. What was the occasion of Rebekah s death? 25. What was Jacob s final act concerning his sons before his death? 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 God reaffirmed the Abrahamic covenant with each succeeding generation of Abraham s sons and grandsons for a period of time. 2. When God first called Abram he obeyed at the first but got bogged down at 3. What element was used to ratify the covenant between God and Abraham? 4. What was the sign of the covenant? 5. The event of Gen. 22 was actually a foreshadow of
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 10 Guided Notes for Dr. Willmington s Lecture I. Opening Remarks II. Discussion & Application A. Life of Abraham (final study)
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C. Life of Jacob Lesson 3 Old Testament Unit 1 Page 12