Old Testament Test 1 Flashcards
What are the 3 Forms of Divine Revelation
Natural, Special and Progressive
Name the first 5 books of the Bible
Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy
What is the Pentateuch? And other names for it from Jews as well as the Apostle’s?
The Pentateuch is also called the Torah by the Jews and is usually referred to (especially by the Apostle Paul) as the Law in the New Testament).
Name the four Purposes of Genesis.
1) To show the nature of the God of Israel.
Including that He is Living, Covenant-keeping, Sovereign, Powerful, Righteous, Holy, Good and Gracious.
2) To show the nature of God’s people (Israel).
3) To show the destiny of God’s people (Israel).
Their selection, covenant with Abraham, & tribal birthrights.
4) To give Israel the historical and theological basis for being the chosen people of God.
What is the meaning of the word Genesis?
meaning of the word Genesis
“Source” or “Origin”
Genesis Chapters 1-11 are what part of history?
The Primeval History
Genesis Chapters 12-50 outline what part of of history?
The Patriarchal History
What are the 4 most important events recorded in Genesis 1-11?
1 The Creation
2 The Fall
3 The Flood
4 The Dividing of the Nations/Languages
What is the most important question being answered in biblical creation story?
not how but who!
The how questions might be interesting (evolution, Big Bang, young earth), but primarily, Genesis was written in a polytheistic world that believed in many false gods, and Genesis was setting the record straight regarding creation.
Names 3 statements that support humans being created in the image of God.
We are reflections of God’s glory… intelligence, reason, self awareness, etc.
We have the ability to reflect God’s character in our love, patience, forgiveness, kindness, and faithfulness
God made both man and woman in his image
Neither man nor woman is made more in the image of God than the other.
What are 4 blessings to mankind found if Genesis 1:28-30?
1) Populate the earth.
2) Authority over the material world.
3) Authority over all living creatures.
4) Plants are given for food.
What are 5 points of Theology found in Genesis 1-4?
1 Man has the capacity to serve God.
2 Man is responsible to obey the Word of the Lord.
3 The Institution of Marriage is sanctioned by God.
(Marriage is an earthly counterpart of the relation between Christ and the Church. The church is called the Bride of Christ in Eph. 5:25-32)
4 Value and emphasis is given to Mankind over creation in general.
5 God’s gives special care and provision to the man and woman (The Garden, work, clothes, and the promise not to forsake).
Quote 1 John 2:16 (Bonus)
1 John 2:16
For everything in the world - the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life - comes not from the Father but from the world.
Quote Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (3:15)
Describe “The Way of Cain”
Jude 11:1
“Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain”.
The “Way of Cain” appears to be rejecting God’s way and then becoming angry when God does not accept the way you have invented in its place.
Write out word for word Jude 11:1
Jude 11:1
“Woe to them! They have taken the way of Cain”.
Name the 5 examples of God’s grace found in the judgement of the flood.
- God initiated the way of salvation (the ark).
- The Holy Spirit allowed Noah to warn people for 120 years while building the ark (7:3).
- Even after Noah and the family and the animals entered the ark there were still seven more days before the rains came (7:4).
- God sent the flood to purify and restore good upon the earth for future generations.
- There is no mention of the righteousness of the members of Noah’s family yet they are also saved.
Name the 3 points of theology found in the story of the flood.
- Because God is holy he must judge sin.
- God allows persecutions to come on his faithful but not His wrath.
- God, Himself, provides the means for escaping judgment.
What are the 5 points in the Covenant of Noah, Genesis 9:1-17
1) Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth
2) Fear of man in animal kingdom. Man still has authority over the animal kingdom.
3) In verse 3 the human diet is changed. Vegetables AND animals now become fit for food
4) Verse 4 established one prohibition about diet; They were not to eat blood.
5) Capital punishment. death for murder and such.
What are the sins of the tower of Babel?
pride and rebellion.
What are the 7 points found in the Blessing of Abram?
1) I will make you into a great nation.
2) I will bless you.
3) I will make your name great.
4) You will be a blessing [to others].
5) I will bless those who bless you.
6) Whoever curses you I will curse.
7) All peoples on earth will be blessed through you.
Word for word, what is Genesis 15:6?
Abram believed the Lord, and he credited it to him as righteousness.
Why did the Apostle Paul place such great theological emphasis on Abraham’s faith?
Circumcision now becomes a kind of ‘sacrament’ for the children of Abraham.
The Apostle Paul puts great theological emphasis on the fact that Abrahams faith caused him to be “credited” with righteousness(Genesis 15) long before this ‘sacrament’ of circumcision was added (Genesis 17).
He did this because many new Gentile believers were under great pressure from many to get circumcised in order to be truly saved.
Word for word, what id Genesis 22:7-8?
Abraham answered, “God himself will provide the lamb for the burnt offering, my son.”
And the two of them went on together.(22:7-8)
Word for word, what is Genesis 22:14
Abraham called that place The Lord Will Provide. And to this day it is said, “On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided.”
What point is made about God’s sovereignty through the saga of Jacob and Esau?
The New Testament makes a point of showing God’s sovereignty through his choosing of Jacob over Esau even before they were born.
It does appear that the saga of Jacob and Esau is indeed an example of God’s sovereignty, but this does not mean that Esau had no free will for which he would be accountable.
What are the 2 advantages and privileges of birthright found in Genesis>
- This baby became the object of special affection. He would legally receive a double portion of his father’s estate (in this case, this would be two-thirds).
- In the case of Abraham’s seed, it included the great spiritual benefit of the covenant blessing.
Of what biblical symbol will Esau become?
Esau becomes the Biblical symbol (the parton saint if you will) of human lust.
Why are Abraham, Isaac, and Joseph given significance in the Bible?
Its about the character of God.
It is important to realize that this significance is not based upon their personal characters, but upon the character of God. They were not the perfect heroes we might have expected, instead, they were just like us, trying to please God, but often falling short
Name the 3rd and 4th son of Leah.
Levi (3rd) and Judah (4th)
Name the 11th and 12th child of Rachel
Joseph (11th) and Benjamin (12th)
Name 2 points of interest regarding the children of Leah and Rachel.
- Half of Jacob’s sons were born to his wife, Leah, whom he had no intention or knowledge of marrying. This included:
Levi, from which tribe all priests would eventually come
Judah, from which tribe the Lord Jesus would eventually come
Leah also gave Jacob his only recorded daughter, Dinah (30:21) - Rachel bore two last and favorite sons; Joseph and Benjamin. Joseph would become the most renoune
What character trait to we find in the story of Joseph?
one who steadily and faithfully put his trust in God, even at a young age and in very difficult circumstances
Word for word, what is Genesis 49:10?
10The scepter will not depart from Judah,nor the ruler’s staff from between his feet,until he to whom it belongs shall comeand the obedience of the nations shall be his
What is notable about the tribe of Judah?
Judah: The Kingship is given to Judah from whom came David’s line of kings, and Jesus Christ. Judah and his tribe become the seed-line
What are 10 similarities between Joseph and Jesus?
Many see Joseph as a type of Christ.
Both were sold for money (Matt. 26:15).
Both taken to Egypt (Matt. 2:14-15).
Both were striped of their robes (John 19:23).
Both resisted severe temptation (Matt. 4:1).
Both falsely accused: Matt. 26:59,60.
Both were placed with two prisoners, one of which was saved and the other lost (Lk. 23:32).
Both forgave those who wronged them (Lk 23:34).
Both were 30 years old at the beginning of their public ministry (Lk. 3:23).
Both saved their nation and the world (Matt. 1:21).
The evil done to them, God turned to good (1 Cor. 2:7-8).
