...over all things in flooding the earth to rid it of sin, choosing only to keep Noah and his family. Abraham, descendent of Noah, and his lineage was then chosen by GOD in a covenant to be His new nation called Israel. Abraham’s son, Isaac, and Isaac’s son, Jacob continued to be chosen people, kept by GOD throughout trials and tribulations. Jacob’s son, Joseph who was sold into slavery by his brothers only to rule over them and the rest of his family in Egypt during a great famine of that time, closes out the book of Genesis. Exodus The book of Exodus is primarily narrative scripture. This book focuses on the oppression of GOD’s chosen people in Egypt, their departure and journey out of Egypt to the Promised Land led by Moses, and GOD’s covenant with them. Exodus begins where the book of Genesis ends with the 12 tribes of Israel now in Egypt given that Joseph, one of the 12, was there in a position of authority. The original 12 have all passed and their lineage suffered oppression under new Egyptian leaders, Pharaohs. GOD called upon Moses, born in the family line of one of the 12 tribes, Levi, to lead his people out of bondage. Through Moses, GOD demonstrated his power over all things by inflicting Egypt with plagues when Pharaoh refused to let Israel go. The...
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...The following paper will provide a chart on this authors view of the kingdom and covenants. It will explain the chart in detail, share differing opinions, and defend the authors interpretation of the chart. The thesis is that God has the right to rule as creator. He has revealed Himself throughout history in administrations or dispensations, has given covenants as promises, and sent His son Jesus as the ultimate fulfillment of His covenants. “God alone is sovereign, has the right to rule, the right to be obeyed and the right to be worshiped.” God’s kingdom and covenants are “inseparable, for God’s kingdom program was the outworking of His eternal and unconditional covenants.” The top of the chart illustrates the timeless kingdom of God. Gen...
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...1. Assyria’s capital is? 2. Who is the author of Lamentation? 3. What king lost his sanity and ate grass like an animal? 4. What two languages is the book of Daniel written in? 5. What happens to the three Hebrew men who refuse to bow down to the gold image of Nebuchadnezzar? 6. What happens to Daniel when he is caught praying to his God which is against the law? 7. How many dirges are there in book of lamentation? 8. What prophet is known as the weeping prophet? 9. What foreign powers capture Israel and Judah? 10. In all the prophetic books, there is the idea of _____ and _____. 11. Who is the suffering servant mentioned in the book of Isaiah? 12. Why are the Major Prophets given that title? 13. Song of Songs is a story of _____, _____, and _____. 14. The phrase “meaningless! Meaningless! Everything is Meaningless! Is found in what book? 15. The word “Ecclesiastes” means? 16. Name five main themes that can be found in the book of Proverbs. 17. There are 5 how many books in the book of Psalm? 18. _____ wrote __ of the ___ Psalms 19. Name the four friends of Job that are mentioned in this book. 20. Job was written in the _____ era about events that took place in the _____ era. 21. The primary poetic device used in Hebrew poetry is ____. 22. The name Joshua means “___________”; it is the Hebrew equivalent of _____. 23. Who is the missing character in the book of Esther? 24. What feast became one of the regularly observed Jewish feasts dues to what Esther...
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...high place. I was also bullied because of my height that’s why I had lost a little self-empowerment in me. FRIENDS - We all know that there are true friends and there are also who are not true. This is one of my barriers because there are some who brings you down therefore there is a possibility that you will fail in your goals because of them, so better to choose friends properly. ENEMIES -because of this people I sometimes lose my self-concept wherein I’m having a hard time to think and focus with important things, in other words they serve as my distraction or barrier BIOGRAPHIES OF SOME PEOPLE IN THE BIBLE Abraham-he was called by God to leave his father Terah's house and native land of Mesopotamia in return for a new land, family, and inheritance in Canaan, the promised land. After the death and burial of his wife, Sarah, in the grave that he purchased in Hebron, Abraham arranged for the marriage of Isaac to a woman from his own people. Abraham later married a woman called Keturah and had six more sons, before he died at the recorded age of 175 and was buried by his sons, Isaac and Ishmael. Moses-he was, according to the Hebrew Bible and the Qur'an, a former Egyptian prince later turned prophet, religious leader and lawgiver, to whom theauthorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed. Also called Moshe Rabbenu in Hebrew he is the most important prophet in Judaism. He is also an important prophet in Christianity and Islam, as well as a number ofother faiths. ...
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...Alex Nieves 11-11-13 Professor Hannon History 318 Book Review The Bible Unearthed The departure is the subject of ''The Bible Unearthed,'' a fascinating book written by two Jewish archaeologists, Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman. With an irenic spirit they join the debate, at times ugly and vicious, about the historicity of the Bible (by which they mean the Hebrew Scriptures, also known as the Old Testament). To this battle they bring an arsenal of scholarly research, field experience and well-chosen words artfully used. They also claim a ''new'' archaeological perspective, but it may be somewhat less than new. Parts of the proposal have been available for decades. Yet their particular thesis, as well as the impressive development of it, can only lead the reader to think anew. Near the end of the seventh century B.C. a young prince named Josiah, descendant of King David, acceded to the throne of Judah after his father's assassination. Described in the Bible as the most righteous of all the kings, he in time renovated the Temple in Jerusalem. The renovations turned up a scroll (perhaps the world's first archaeological discovery) that began a religious reformation. Called ''the book of the law'' in II Kings, it was probably an early version of Deuteronomy. How it came to be, and to be in the Temple, remains a disputed topic, though Finkelstein and Silberman believe it was written in the seventh century B.C. Obeying the commandments of the scroll, Josiah ordered...
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...Describe the Tanakh, Torah, and Talmud, and name at least one other Jewish text, noting each text’s significance in religious practice. The Tanakh is an acronym that was put together to describe its three sources Torah instruction or law, Nevi’im which means prophets and ketuvi’im which means writings. The writings that make up the Tanakh were believed to have been initially compiled by the men of the Great Assembly. Judaism believes that Tanakh happens to represents God’s teachings to man and was actually written by God. The Torah contains an account of the creation of the world. Gods special call to Abraham which was the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. The Torah is by far the most important part of the Tanakh because in addition to including the important stories it also details the commandments God gave the Jewish people threw Moses. The Torah is carefully handwritten in Hebrew calligraphy. The Tanach is the Hebrew Bible that contains all the variety of life itself. Its books touch all aspects of life such as history, laws, behavior, prayers, advice and so on all every part of the Tanach is written is Hebrew expect for one part of it and that’s the Book of Daniel which is written in Aramiac a language used by Babylonians at the time of Daniel’s Captivity. The Talmud is considered to be second to the Torah. It is traditionally referred to as Shisha Sedarim which is also Hebrew is known as the six orders of the Oral Law of Judaism. The Talmud has two components...
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...Key Terms Chapter 3: * Heilsgeschichte – “salvation history” * JEDP – suggests multiple authors for the Pentateuch as opposed to only one * Deuteronomistic History – the idea that Deuteronomy, Joshua, Judges, 1&2 Samuel, 1&2 Kings were all one text * Retribution Theory – good deeds are rewarded and bad deeds are punished * Covenant – conditional promise * Hazor – northern kingdom that God told the Israelites to defeat when they entered the promised land * Transjordan – “beyond the Jordan” * Jericho – * Rahab: Israel sent two spies into Jericho who were protected by Rahab. The spies then promise her that if she distinguishes her house from the others, her family will be spared just as she spared their lives. * The Battle: Israel marched around the city every day for six days. On the seventh day, they marched around the city seven times, the priests blew their trumpets, and the walls fell down. * Joshua – * Main character of the book of Joshua * About 60 years old * Loyal, obedient, committed/courageous * Amphictyony – a league of states or tribes that took part in a cult (Delphic League) * Othniel – First judge, model leader * Deborah – female judge, prophetess, settled disputes * Gideon – succeeds despite being fearful * Jephthah – made a foolish vow to the Lord before going to battle, had to sacrifice his daughter to God because of his victory * Samson – arrogant/self-centered ...
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...and the beginning of the fulfillment of God's promise to Abraham through the Israelites' journey to the promised land. The central theme in Exodus is salvation. Exodus starts with the calling of Moses. Upon seeing a burning bush, he is filled with curiosity and approaches it to discover it is the work of God, who has chosen him to lead the Israelites to freedom. But Moses feels unworthy and is reluctant to be God's spokesperson. In Exodus 3:13-18, God gives Moses two names - first, He is the God of the Patriarchs, Abraham,...
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...and Eve eat the forbidden fruit after they are tempted by Satan. The world ends become so full of sin that God decides to eradicate all humans except one man and his family. Noah trusts God and builds the ark even though the world had never seen rain before. Humanity the tries to build a tower to the heavens which causes God to scatter the people and change their languages. In Genesis 12 we are introduced to Abram, whose name will be changed to Abraham. God made a covenant with him that his offspring will outnumber the stars in the sky and sands on the beach. (Genesis 15) Even though Abraham is old and his wife is barren God gives them their son Isaac. (2066 B.C.) (Genesis 21) Isaac is the father of Jacob or Israel. He had twelve sons from which the twelve tribes of Israel were born. One of Jacob’s sons, Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers and taken to Egypt were he eventually become second in...
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...Summary of the books of the Old Testament Exodus The book of Exodus is of the narrative genre initially and then switches to law. This book covers the development of Israel into a real nation, and falls into seven distinct sections. First there is the birth and education of Moses who was born an Israelite, but raised as an Egyptian. During the suffering of Israel, God used a burning bush to show Moses that he was the one to deliver the Israelites out of bondage. Second was Moses confronting the Pharaoh with the ten plagues, which included the observance of the first Passover. Next we read of the parting of the Red Sea and narrative of the journey of Moses guiding the people to Sinai. The fourth section covers the delivery of the Ten Commandments or laws by God on Mt. Sinai. Then we have the section on the building of the tabernacle. The six section covers the renewing of the covenant with God after the sinful actions of the Israelites in worshiping the golden calf. The last section covers the building and dedication of the Tabernacle. Deuteronomy This book’s genre is law, which is actually taken from the Greek word for “the second law.” Before being delivered to the promised land of the Canaan, Moses spoke to the people with forceful presentations of the essential parts of God’s revelation including emphasis on the spiritual principles of the law and its fulfillment. He also sought to teach application of the law to circumstances the Israelites would face in their new...
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...the promise land and end with them again entering the promise land. They enter the land eventually take control of the land and divide it among the twelve tribes. They don’t do what is right in the eyes of God and eventually are run out of their land. They are then allowed to return in groups. I found a lot of interesting stories in my reading during this time. The first book of history is Joshua and I would like to talk about Rahab the prostitute. Before the Israelites entered the Promised Land Joshua sent two spies into the land especially Jericho to look things over and then to report back the findings. They went to Rahab’s house. The king found out they were there and sent word to bring them to him .Instead of bringing them she hid them on the roof and told the king they already left. Because of her kindness the men agreed to spare her and her family and they keep their promise when they came in and took over the land. The second book of history is Judges. After the Israelites entered the land they didn’t clear the whole land like they were told by God. As the people keep sinning they would kind of hit rock bottom and...
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... acceptance, and forgiveness), Joseph’s coat of many colors, and plenty more. After God’s creation of existence, Adam and Eve were disobedient, and therefore were punished. Over time, the human race had become so sinful that God washed everyone except Noah and his family in a global flood Noah's descendant, Abraham, was chosen by God to create a chosen people. Abraham's twelve grandsons from Jacob (who was later renamed Israel) became the “founders” of the land of Israel's twelve tribes. One of Jacob/Israel's sons, Jacob, was sent to Egypt by his brothers (or so they thought- God had planned this for His own reasons, which were good). Joseph's father and family were saved by a newly powerful him. Exodus Exodus’ basic genre is a narrative as well. Key themes and events include: Oppression of the Jews from the Pharaoh, Moses' characterization as the Jews' rescuer, God's plagues sent upon the people, the first passover, Moses parting the red sea, and the fall of Egypt's army. After all of this, the Jews were searching in the wilderness for the promised land, and although God provided them with necessary means (“bread from heaven, bitter water turned into sweet water, water from a rock, victory over those who would destroy them, His Law written on tablets of stone by His own hand, and His presence in the form of pillars of fire and cloud”), they still were unhappy and didn't follow Him. Moses planned to build the Tabernacle, a building for worship which included various...
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...Bibl 104 Quiz 1 Question 1 3 out of 3 points According to the readings the Old Testament canon was completed after the time of Ezra and Nehemiah. Answer Selected Answer: True Question 2 3 out of 3 points According to Fee and Stuart's analysis God is the hero of all biblical narratives. Answer Selected Answer: True Question 3 3 out of 3 points What percentage of the literary genre in the Old Testament is narrative? Answer Selected Answer: 40% Question 4 0 out of 3 points The two types of 'context' Fee and Stuart discussed in this week's reading were… Answer Selected Answer: present and past Question 5 3 out of 3 points In our readings this week the Bible is described in part as, "the Word of God given in human words in history". Answer Selected Answer: True Question 6 0 out of 3 points The focus of the ___________ is on Jesus and his claim to be the Messiah. Answer Selected Answer: All of the above Question 7 0 out of 3 points "To interpret properly the "then and there" of the biblical texts you need to" Answer Selected Answer: both a and c Question 8 3 out of 3 points What is the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls? Answer Selected Answer: They gave us a much older collection of Old Testament manuscripts. Question 9 3 out of 3 points At the end of Old Testament narratives we are always told whether the events spoken of were "good or bad". We are not expected to be able to judge for ourselves based upon...
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...Jehoshaphat Submitted By: Timothy L. Rhiney OTS 315 Ancient Israel Dr. Hannah Harrington February 21, 2012 Introduction Thesis Statement of Points The power of God A. Pray and seek the Lord God Answers Jehoshaphat's prayers So why pray? A. Prayer admits our own limitations B. Prayer opens our eyes to the power of God IV. Conclusion/Summary Bibliography Introduction: There's a story in the Old Testament that people of God are faced with everyday. A situation that is utterly outside their control, a situation that threatens to completely destroy them; one they have absolutely no resources for and no ability to stop, and in which they are at a complete loss as to what to do. It's the kind of story in which, in their utter helplessness, they cry out to God and find that He comes to their rescue marvelously so that, though they started out with fear and trembling, they end with joy and rejoicing. Let’s take a look at the story about Jehoshaphat himself. A few generations before Jehoshaphat was born, all the twelve tribes of Israel had constituted one great nation. But King Solomon had failed to remain faithful to God; and so, the kingdom became divided under the reign of his son Rehoboam. The southern kingdom, Judah, was passed on to Rehoboam's son Abijah, then to Abijah's son Asa, and then to Asa's son Jehoshaphat...
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...years of Israel’s struggle to maintain control of the Promised Land and serves as the transition from the conquest to the kingdom. It deals with events following Joshua’s death (c. 1380 BC) The main body of the story revolves around six cycles of apostasy, repentance, and deliverance. God intervenes time and again to rescue the struggling Israelites from military oppression, spiritual depression, and ethnic annihilation. The book of Judges derives its title from the Latin Liber Judicum, but the Hebrew title is shophetim. The verbal form (“to judge”) describes the activity of the various deliverers whom God used despite their personal challenges, oddities, or inadequacies Most of the biblical judges were heroes or deliverers more than legal arbiters. They were raised up by God and empowered to execute the judgment of God upon Israel’s enemies. The sovereignty of God over His people is seen in these accounts as God, the ultimate Judge (11:27), judges Israel for her sins, brings oppressors against her, and raises up human judges to deliver her from oppression when she repents. I. Reason for the Judges (Judges 1:1–2:23) The period of the judges followed the death of Joshua (1:1) when Israel was left with no central ruler. While the book of Joshua represents the apex of victory for the Israelite tribes, the book of Judges tells the story of their heartache and struggle to maintain control of the land. While the conquest of the land was relatively quick and decisive, the settlement...
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