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Old Testament Survey
LaSOM - Old Testament Survey
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the Pentateuch | the first five books of the Bible |
| What phrases are used when referring to the Pentateuch | Old Testament: “Book of the Law of Moses” or the “Book of the Law” New Testament: "Law" and "Law of the Prophets" |
| What does the Pentateuch explain? | The story of God’s people, the nation of Israel, where the nation came from, how God saved it from extinction and Israel’s struggles in its relationship with God. |
| What do the first eleven chapters of Genesis tell? | the beginning of the universe, humanity, sin and punishment. |
| Why are the first eleven chapters of Genesis important? | for understanding the rest of the Bible due to the fact they reveal God’s nature, the role of his created universe, and the position humanity holds in the universe. |
| Why is Genesis 12-50 an account that is of enduring value? | It demonstrates the faithfulness of Abraham and his family to God, while making no attempt to hide their shortcomings. |
| What is the threefold purpose or call that comes from the Book of Leviticus? | a. It calls God’s people to ritual and moral purity b. It focuses on how the people can maintain that relationship c. It instructs the priests in how to offer appropriate sacrifices |
| What one truth stands out about the message from the Book of Numbers? | Numbers relates to how God’s people tragically wandered in the desert for forty years, unable to accomplish what he had in store for them. |
| What is the aim of the Book of Deuteronomy? | The book aims to reestablish the covenant between God and his people. |
| What are the five overarching themes of the Pentateuch? | a. The Sovereignty of God b. History c. The Fallen Condition of Humanity d. Salvation e. Holiness |
| Traditionally who is given credit for writing the Pentateuch? | Moses |
| How does Genesis Chapters 1-11 set the stage for the primary theme of the Pentateuch? Pg 78 | by describing God, his created universe, and the fallenness of humankind. |
| Who was with God at the beginning of creation, and what doctrine does this attack? | Only God existed in the beginning. This powerful truth was a direct attack on the doctrine of polytheism. |
| What was created on day 1 of creation? | Light |
| What was created on day 2 of creation? | Sea and Sky |
| What was created on day 3 of creation? | Fertile Earth |
| What was created on day 4 of creation? | Luminaries (Sun, Moon & Stars) |
| What was created on day 5 of creation? | Creatures for water and air |
| What was created on day 6 of creation? | Creatures for the fertile Earth (including Mankind in His image) |
| What was created on day 7 of creation? | the Sabbath for rest |
| What best summarizes the essence of creation? | The word “good”, which shows God was pleased with all He saw in His creation. |
| In the call of Abram what were the two great promises given by God to Abram? | Land and descendants |
| Why is the account of Joseph included in scripture? | a. Joseph’s life is worthy of emulation – Joseph was faithful to God under extreme temptation b. The Joseph narrative explains how God’s people came to be in Egypt instead of in Palestine |
| List at least three of the major events in the Book of Exodus? | a. Oppression of Israel b. The birth of Moses c. Plagues d. Golden Calf e. Crossing the Red Sea f. Deliverance of Israel g. Mount Sinai h. Sinai Covenant (Ten Commandments) i. Tabernacle |
| What is the theological significance of the Book of Exodus? | The redemption of the Israelites from bondage and the binding of them to God’s covenant relationship are central to the rest of the Old Testament. The exodus was a salvation event and the formative beginning of Israel both historically and theologically. |
| What were the sacrifices prescribed in Leviticus Chapters 1-7? | a. Burnt Offering Sacrifice b. Cereal Offering Sacrifice c. Peace Offering Sacrifice d. Sin Offering Sacrifice e. Guilt Offering Sacrifice |
| What was the function or purpose of the scapegoat? | symbolized the removal of the nation’s sin. |
| What are the three major themes of Leviticus? | a. Law b. Sacrifice c. Holiness |
| What is the difference between Israel’s holiness and God’s holiness? | God’s holiness is intrinsic, while Israel’s holiness is derived from their relationship with him. |
| What two books make use of the Book of Numbers in the New Testament? | 1 Corinthians & Hebrews |
| What does the word Deuteronomy mean, and how does that relate to the nation of Israel? | “Second Law”; relates the reestablishing of the covenant with Israel, including the laws of the covenant |
| Monotheism | means one God, also means God is consistent/ never changing |
| Why was monotheism a new concept? | In the Near East there were many gods/ deities (polytheism) |
| What was the main purpose of the discourse on the law in Deuteronomy 4? | To form them spiritually |
| What is a covenant? | A means of establishing a binding relationship that does not naturally exist otherwise. |
| How is Deuteronomy historical? | Deuteronomy forms a literary bridge between the Pentateuch and the historical books, summarizing and closing out the first section of the Bible. |
| How is Deuteronomy forward-looking? | Deuteronomy prepares the Israelites for their future life with God in the Promised Land. |
| Why are the historical books that follow the Pentateuch important? | Historical content teaches theology |
| What 4 points should we recall in regard to Israel’s conquest of Canaan? | a. The people of Canaan were exceedingly wicked b. God had given them time to repent, but they had not done so. c. God used the Israelites as his instruments of judgment d. “Holy war” occurred only at certain times during Israel’s history, and we should not view it as a pattern for future generations. |
| Describe who the “judges” were in the Book of Judges, and their role in leadership. | The judges were charismatic military leaders whom God raised up and empowered for specific tasks of deliverance. |
| Describe what the “judges” in the Book of Judges, role in leadership. | They were local or national heroes who became military rulers endowed by God’s Spirit to lead the nation into victory against a particular enemy nation. They did not establish a royal dynasty. |
| How can the Book of Ruth be categorized? | as an idyll, or a simple description of rustic life. |
| What contributions does the Book of Ruth make to ethnic and racial issues? | God’s covenant benefits are not limited by boundaries of race, gender or nationality. |
| What were the events recorded in I Samuel 13-14 that revealed Saul’s true heart as a leader? | a. First, he usurped the priestly role when it served his purposes. b. Secondly, he made a rash oath and later tried to apply it in a foolish manner. c. Third, he failed to follow God’s instructions concerning the Amalekites. |
| What are the themes of II Samuel? | a. David’s rise to kingship in Israel b. David’s choice of Jerusalem for his capital city c. God’s covenant with David d. David’s sin and its consequences |
| What was included in God’s covenant with David? | a. God would provide a place for Israel to dwell securely forever. b. God would raise up David’s son, who would build the temple. c. God would establish David’s dynastic line forever. d. God would establish a father-son relationship with David’s descendants. e. God’s lovingkindness would not depart from David’s dynastic line as it had from Saul. |
| The Books of Kings contain much historical narrative. How are they more than just history? | The author tied the historical narratives together with “grand religious convictions”. He presented Israel’s past from a prophetic and theological point of view. |
| What is the over-riding concern with the Books of Kings? | the theology of retribution |
| For what reason was Solomon’s reign so magnificent? | Solomon’s God given wisdom |
| How did the role of prophecy change in 2 areas with the rise of the monarchy? | a. Samuel became the guardian of the theocracy to ensure God was still the real King when the nation requested kings. b. Samuel defined the future role of the prophet as the messenger of God who held the king in check. |
| Name 4 reasons the genealogies in 1 & 2 Chronicles important? | a. The national identity of God’s people is traced through the genealogies. b. The genealogies demonstrated continuity between generations. c. They provide important background for other historical hooks of the Bible as well. d. They proved God’s faithfulness to His promises from generation to generation. |
| How did Nehemiah respond to the social ills that plagued Jerusalem? | Nehemiah called for clemency from the leaders, debts were forgiven and economic stability was restored. He refused to accept an expense account. His personal resolve and devotion in the face of problems prevailed and the walls of the city were rebuilt in only 52 days. |
| What are the four common characteristics of Hebrew poetry? | a. Meter and rhyme b. Parallelism c. Chiasm d. Acrostics |
| Explain the Hebrew poetry characteristics of Meter and rhyme | each line follows a certain meter or accent patterns and the last works of lines often rhyme |
| Explain the Hebrew poetry characteristics of Parallelism | at least two parallel lines of verse which complements the other in some way |
| Explain the Hebrew poetry characteristics of Chiasm | when 2 successive lines reverse the order in which parallel themes appear, crisscrossing each other |
| Explain the Hebrew poetry characteristics of Acrostics | alphabetic poems |
| Name 6 characteristics shared by the prophets. | a. hearts devoted to God b. strong sense of calling c. They were messengers of God d. They were forthtellers e. They were foretellers f. They were creative |
| What are the 3 common themes of the writings of the prophets? | a. Covenant obligations b. “Day of the Lord” c. The concept of Messiah |
| Why is the book of Isaiah sometimes referred to as the “Little Apocalypse”? | Because this book sometimes reads like a miniature Book of Revelation |
| What are some of the interpretations of the “Suffering Servant” in Isaiah 52-13 – 53-12? | a. Some identify the servant with the prophet Isaiah. b. Some see this representing Israel. c. Some see this as representing Jesus. |
| How does the Potter’s work illustrate a valuable spiritual principle? | Just like a potter shapes and fashions clay, the Lord shaped the nations according to His sovereign purpose. |
| What did God show Babylon? | God showed the temporary nature of humanity’s power by the destruction of this city. |
| What 3 elements describe the “Day of the Lord” (Ezekiel 6-1 – 7:27) | a. The judgment of God against sin b. The cleansing and purging of God’s people c. The salvation of God’s people |
| Briefly list the 3 of the various views of the interpretations of Ezekiel 40-48. | 1. Ezekiel’s prophesy found its fulfillment in the return and rebuilding of Jerusalem under Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah. 2. that we should take Ezekiel’s words as literally as possible, but understand them to describe God’s future kingdom. 3. these chapters as prophetically referring to the church. |
| Briefly list 2 more of the various views of the interpretations of Ezekiel 40-48. | 4. a combination of the 1st and 3rd views, that Ezekiel’s words were partially fulfilled during the second temple period fulfilled in the millennial kingdom. 5. we should understand Ezekiel’s language symbolically, as apocalyptic literature. |
| Give 4 characteristics of apocalyptic literature. | a. Contains some type of vision b. They are concerned with the future and often reveal God’s eschatological judgment c. Sensitive to the distinctions between the spiritual world and the physical world d. Assumes the role of a predictive prophet and speaks of events still in the future |
| What were the encouraging words in Micah’s message? | That Jerusalem would serve as a channel of blessing for the world and the world would experience peace under God’s rule, and people would walk with Him. It also told of the Bethlehem birth. |
| According to Zechariah, what did fasting provide for God’s people? | Fasting provided a way for people to humble themselves, but true repentance should lead to righteousness |
| Briefly discuss God’s concern for tithes and offerings found in Malachi chapter 3. | The message was that the people were stealing from God. The Law of Moses required the people to tithe. |
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