Test 1 - Genesis - Deuteronomy Flashcards
Genesis - Main Idea
Sin brings separation, but faith brings about God’s faithfulness and his redemption of
the faithful.
Genesis - Reason Written
To give the Israelites a new identity as a people in covenant with the One True God,
and encourage them to trust in Him to give them the land of their ancestors
Exodus - Main Idea
Deliverance from Egypt and the adoption of Israel as God’s people.
Exodus - Reason Written
To prepare/establish Israel’s faith & identity in God before they take the Promised
Land.
Leviticus - Main Idea
God’s people shall be holy for He is holy.
Leviticus - Reason Written
To provide a worship handbook for priests & Levites that would enable a holy God to dwell with sinful people.
Numbers - Main Idea
God is faithful to His promises, yet will discipline those who are disobedient.
Numbers - Reason Written
To show the second generation not to repeat the mistakes of their parents.
Deuteronomy - Main Idea
Obedience brings blessings; disobedience brings curses, so choose life.
Deuteronomy - Reason Written
To renew the covenant with the second generation; and to give them directions for
building a godly society and resisting a pagan society as they prepare to enter the Promised Land.