exam 1

Question 1

Old Testament and New Testament Implies

Answer 1

Testament = Covenant

Implies = The Books reveal how covenant relationship enables us to participate in the Big Plan

Question 2

Three “layers” to look for while reading scripture

Answer 2

God’s Activity = The Big Plan

People of Faith = The Great Story

Selective Details = Historical Context

Question 3

Genesis

Answer 3

Origins

Question 4

Exodus

Answer 4

Departure

Question 5

Leviticus

Answer 5

Pertains to the Levites

Question 6

Deuteronomy

Answer 6

Second law

Question 7

Yahweh

Answer 7

I am (Lord)

Question 8

Elohim

Answer 8

Creator (God)

Question 9

Sabbath

Answer 9

Rest (Enthronement)

Question 10

Babel

Answer 10

Gate of God

Question 11

Decalogue

Answer 11

10 words

Question 12

Bless

Answer 12

to empower

Question 13

Filling/Merging the cosmic “temple” : The Big Plan

Answer 13

• Heaven will merge with Earth
• Humans part is to glorify God through covenant relationship
• Preparing the earth for God’s full presence, when he will fill all things

Question 14

What it means to be “human”

Answer 14

• Be Fruitful (One who produces)
• Rule (Empower under)
• Fill the world with the Glory of God

Question 15

What is Sin?

Answer 15

Separation between you and God

Question 16

Genesis 7 views of creation

Answer 16

1. Evolution
2. Intelligent Design
3. Literal 6-Days
4. Day-Age
5. Gap Theory
6. Young biosphere
7. Literary Framework

Question 17

Meaning of Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

Answer 17

“Forbidden tree” A choice to love God or reject him

Question 18

Guilt vs. Shame

Answer 18

Guilt:

• internal tone
• Falling short of God’s standard
• Conviction to Confession

Shame:

• relational tone
• Falling short of someone’s expectations
• Humiliation to Manipulation
• God DOES NOT SHAME

Question 19

Serpent Dragon’s Convo with Eve

Answer 19

Told Eve eyes will be opened if they eat the forbidden fruit, and they shall be as gods knowing good and evil

Question 20

Two threats to society (Sin)

Answer 20

Anarchy (Lawlessness) and Tyranny (Rule with iron fist)

Question 21

God’s Response to Noah’s Day, and Tower of Babel Incident

Answer 21

• World was corrupt, sends a flood

- Saves his people (Noah builds an ark)

Question 22

God’s covenant with Abraham, how did Abraham respond?

Answer 22

Abraham believed the Lord and trusted him. “In you all the families of the earth shall be blessed”

Question 23

How did Joseph rise to Prime Minister in Egypt

Answer 23

Under the Hyksos rule in Egypt he was able to rise to power

Question 24

Purpose of the 10 plagues

Answer 24

Evangelistic purpose

Question 25

Two proposed exodus dates and pharaohs

Answer 25

(1290 BC) = Rameses the Great | (1446 BC) = Amenhotep II

Question 26

Two proposed exodus routes

Answer 26

- traditional route | - rugged route

Question 27

Types and Shadows

Answer 27

The unconsumed "burning" bush symbolizes God's people

Question 28

The threefold call of Israel

Answer 28

They were called to be: Treasured Possession, Kingdom of Priests, Holy Nation

Question 29

Purpose of the Law (613 Laws)

Answer 29

A guide toward human flourishing

Question 30

Why are the Laws (613) so negative? and paradigmatic?

Answer 30

- Set a standard but don't address every circumstance | - Trying to restrain destructive behavior, and protect

Question 31

Hebrew Grammar of 10 commandments

Answer 31

10 words (Decalogue)

Question 32

2 types of law?

Answer 32

Apodictic: - shall/shall not - 10 commandments - the decalogue Causistic: - if... then - specific case laws - reflect cultural nuances

Question 33

Book of the Covenant

Answer 33

Based on the 10 words (Decalogue), hold cultural nuances for each generation

Question 34

How does the Law "work"

Answer 34

``` Clarifies = what is sin Convicts = I'm a sinner Convinces = I need a savior ```

Question 35

Jesus's summation of the law

Answer 35

He is the spirit of the law vs. the letter

Question 36

Reason Levites were priests

Answer 36

Only tribe of Israelites that rejected the worship of the golden calf and they repented

Question 37

Problems with mediatorial system of priests

Answer 37

- they are human | - message may be skewed by a priest

Question 38

Numbers (The main lesson)

Answer 38

- Moses takes two censuses - After 40 years of complaining wandering the wilderness, Israelites first generation dies off, and the next generation prepares to enter promised land - Example of what not to do (First generation complaining)

Question 39

Deuteronomy (What is its purpose?)

Answer 39

- Moses restates God's law in last sermon - To be a light to the nations - If word is outside our heart = rulebook/death - If word is inside our heart = who we are/life

Question 40

Structure of Bible

Answer 40

Old Testament: 39 books | New Testament: 27 books