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What is the Pentateuch and what Old Testament phrases are used when they are referring to the
Pentateuch? correct answers The Pentateuch refers to the first 5 books of the Bible: Genesis,
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
"Book of the Law" and "Book of the Law of Moses" are OT phrases that refer to the Pentateuch.
What does the Pentateuch explain? correct answers It explains 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 it's relationship with God
What do the first eleven chapters of Genesis tell, and why are they important? correct answers
The first 11 chapters of Genesis describe the beginnings of the Universe, humanity, sin and
punishment. They are important because they help to understand the rest of the Bible by
revealing God's nature, the role of his created universe , and the position humanity holds in that
universe.
Why is Genesis 12-50 an account that is of enduring value? correct answers Because it describes
Abraham and his family's response to God in faithfulness
What is the threefold purpose or call that comes from the Book of Leviticus? correct answers 1.
It calls God's people to ritual and moral purity
2. And thus describes how the people maintain that relationship
3. It instructs the priests how to offer appropriate sacrifices to God
What one truth stands out about the message from the Book of Numbers? correct answers God's
people tragically wandered in the desert fro 40 years and were unable to accomplish what he had
ins tore for them
The aim of the Book of Deuteronomy is what? correct answers The book aims to reestablish the
covenant between God and his people.
, What are the FIVE overarching themes of the Pentateuch? correct answers 1. *Foundational*
emphasizing God's sovereignty
2. The importance of history
3. The Pentateuch's systematic appraisal of the condition of humanity
4. Salvation
5. The concept of holiness: proper response to God's grace and love is personal sanctity
Traditionally who is given credit for writing the Pentateuch? correct answers Both Jewish and
early Christian tradition consistently associated the Pentateuch with Moses
How does Genesis Chapters 1-11 set the stage for the primary theme of the Pentateuch? correct
answers Genesis 1-11 sets the stage by describing God, his created universe and the fallen-ness
of mankind
Who was with God at the beginning of creation, and what doctrine does this attack? correct
answers No one. At the beginning only God existed.
This attacks doctrines like polytheism
What was created ON EACH DAY of creation? correct answers 1. Light
2. The Sky
3. Dry Land
4. The Sun, Moon and Stars
5. Birds
6. Animals and Mankind
7. Nothing. God rested.
What is the Pentateuch and what Old Testament phrases are used when they are referring to the
Pentateuch? correct answers The Pentateuch refers to the first 5 books of the Bible: Genesis,
Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.
"Book of the Law" and "Book of the Law of Moses" are OT phrases that refer to the Pentateuch.
What does the Pentateuch explain? correct answers It explains 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 it's relationship with God
What do the first eleven chapters of Genesis tell, and why are they important? correct answers
The first 11 chapters of Genesis describe the beginnings of the Universe, humanity, sin and
punishment. They are important because they help to understand the rest of the Bible by
revealing God's nature, the role of his created universe , and the position humanity holds in that
universe.
Why is Genesis 12-50 an account that is of enduring value? correct answers Because it describes
Abraham and his family's response to God in faithfulness
What is the threefold purpose or call that comes from the Book of Leviticus? correct answers 1.
It calls God's people to ritual and moral purity
2. And thus describes how the people maintain that relationship
3. It instructs the priests how to offer appropriate sacrifices to God
What one truth stands out about the message from the Book of Numbers? correct answers God's
people tragically wandered in the desert fro 40 years and were unable to accomplish what he had
ins tore for them
The aim of the Book of Deuteronomy is what? correct answers The book aims to reestablish the
covenant between God and his people.
, What are the FIVE overarching themes of the Pentateuch? correct answers 1. *Foundational*
emphasizing God's sovereignty
2. The importance of history
3. The Pentateuch's systematic appraisal of the condition of humanity
4. Salvation
5. The concept of holiness: proper response to God's grace and love is personal sanctity
Traditionally who is given credit for writing the Pentateuch? correct answers Both Jewish and
early Christian tradition consistently associated the Pentateuch with Moses
How does Genesis Chapters 1-11 set the stage for the primary theme of the Pentateuch? correct
answers Genesis 1-11 sets the stage by describing God, his created universe and the fallen-ness
of mankind
Who was with God at the beginning of creation, and what doctrine does this attack? correct
answers No one. At the beginning only God existed.
This attacks doctrines like polytheism
What was created ON EACH DAY of creation? correct answers 1. Light
2. The Sky
3. Dry Land
4. The Sun, Moon and Stars
5. Birds
6. Animals and Mankind
7. Nothing. God rested.
