old testament Unit 1 Lesson 1 Creation Stage Creation Week: Origin of All Things
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 STAGE Creation Week: The Origin of All Things Bible Topics Introduction to Acts Outline overview, introduction Creation of all things Wonders of Genesis 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 Study Tasks o Read WN-OT Lesson 1 o Read Genesis 1 to 5 o Answer the study questions o Answer the Commentary questions o Research Terms and People to Know Places to Know Locate each: Mesopotamia Apostate: Terms to Know Cursed:
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 4 People to Know Cherubim: Protoevangel: Patriarch: Firmament: Temptation: Nakedness: Genealogy: 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 What is the light of 1:3? (Use other Bible study resources you have or that are available on line or at your church library. Don t spend more than 10 minutes on this question.) o Read Genesis chapter 1 in a version other than your main study Bible. o Discuss briefly the term sanctified (KJV) in Genesis 2:3.
Page 5 Old Testament Unit 1 o Reflect on Genesis 1:1-2:3 and then comment briefly on the emphasis of 'blessing.' o Discuss briefly how the human family began. o Ponder the following verses and then comment on the role of wisdom and knowledge in the temptation scene (2:16-17; 3:1-5).
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 6 o T F Adam and Eve s quest for knowledge and wisdom resulted in a new awareness of the good that had been kept from them. (2:17). o Discuss briefly the guards at the east edge of the garden (3:24). o Gen. 4:7 is an intriguing verse of Scripture. What do you think was God s purpose in the encounter with Cain? o Tough question here concerning the literary structure of Genesis. There is a very definite break in the story (narrative) beginning with 5:1 which ends at a certain point.when does this section end and the next section begin? How can you tell?
Page 7 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. Creation of All Things 1. What are the two chapter divisions that summarize the book of Genesis in two great sections? (Identify the chapter splits and their associated titles.) 2. List the 4 main events of the 1st large section of Genesis from memory with the associated Scripture portions. 3. What are the vital statistics concerning the book of Genesis? Matching: 4. First day a. Fish and fowl 5. Second day b. Plant life 6. Third day c. Light 7. Fourth day d.land animals and man 8. Fifth day e.sun, moon, stars 9. Sixth day f.space and water 10. Seventh day g.god rests
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 8 What are the four great institutions given by God to man? 11. 12. 13. 14. Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 15. The interval between Genesis 1 and Genesis 2 is referred to by some as: a.the Day-Age Theory b.day of Lucifer c.the Gap Theory 16. T F The radiometric and radiocarbon dating methods are precise. 17. Adam was commanded both to and. Corruption of All Things 18. How did Satan begin his treachery towards God s created beings? 19. How did Eve make matters worse in the exchange with Satan? 20. According to the New Testament, who actually was the first sinner? 21. Describe the fivefold divine judgment resulting from man s fall into sin.
Page 9 Old Testament Unit 1 Questions On Dr. Willmington s Notes (Continued) 22. What is the significance of Gen. 3:15? 23. T F Man s expulsion from the Garden of Eden was an act of judgment. 24. Explain how Jehovah attempted to restore Cain? 25. Who was the first recorded preacher in the Bible? 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. God is apart from and independent of His creation. This refutes what? 2. The amount of Helium-4 in the atmosphere suggests that our atmosphere is less than years old. a. 10,000 b. 15,000 c. 4 million 3. Eve s grave error was in matching wits with the devil. What is to be our response to him? 4. T F Dr. Willmington s view of the offering incident in Gen. 4:1-5 is that Cain s problem resulted from his disobedience in bringing a bloodless offering. 5. What does the name Methuselah mean?
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 10 Guided Notes for Dr. Willmington s Lecture I. Opening Remarks II. Discussion & Application A. Overview of the book of Genesis
Page 11 Old Testament Unit 1 B. The creation of all things C. The wonders of Genesis 1:1, 2
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 12 D. The creation week E. The marriage of Adam and Eve
Page 13 Old Testament Unit 1 F. The fall of man G. The martyrdom of Abel
Old Testament Unit 1 Page 14 H. Genealogies I. Birth of Noah