old testament -...

Unit 1

Lesson 2Creation & PatriarChal Stage

Condemnation of all things: abrahamic Covenant

oLd testament

Lesson 2Old Testament – Unit 1 w

instructionsThis workbook is meant to reinforce learning. It guides the learner through the Scriptures in analytical, topical and chronological fash-ion. In completing the assignments, the learner thoroughly masters the content. The Bible IS our textbook, and Dr. Willmington‘s books are supplementary. The Bible study questions are meant to serve as discussion points. They will require a bit of extra effort such as us-ing other Bible study tools and thinking on the part of the learner. The commentary questions are derived from Dr. Willmington’s Notes for Old Testament Survey. The purpose for these questions is to reinforce one‘s Bible knowledge base.

Abbreviations & Explanatory notesWN-OT refers to Dr. Willmington’s Notes for Old Testament Survey.Self Test refers to a practice test. These questions might appear on lesson quiz.Terms/People There are terms listed in each lesson. List the basic definition in one or two sentences. Utilize your Bible, course materials, Bible dictionary, online resources etc. to become acquainted with these terms. Record your answers in the study guide. See sample below.

Samples of terms/People to KnowMoses—The deliverer, lawgiver, and leader of the Hebrews during the Exodus from Egypt.Aaron—The brother of Moses, appointed as Israel’s first high priest.Joshua—One of two spies who urged Israel to trust God, chosen by God to succeed Moses as leader of the Israelites.

Suggested MaterialsMain supplementary text; Dr. Willmington’s Notes for Old Testament Survey; 3-ring notebook for recording answers. It will also serve as a repository for any PDFs you print out.

Unit 1 OverviewLesson 1: Overview & introduction • Creation of all things • Wonders of Gen. 1:1, 2 • The creation week: marriage of

Adam & Eve • The fall of man • The martyrdom of Abel • Genealogies; birth of Noah • The translation of EnochLesson 2: Universal flood • Sin of Noah, Tower of Babel • Life of Abraham (first study)Lesson 3: Life of Abraham (final study) • Lives of Isaac & JacobLesson 4: Life of Joseph • Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy: Introductions • Birth & call of Moses: first nine plaguesLesson 5: Tenth plague • Red Sea crossing • Giving of manna and Sabbath • Striking of Rock • Victory over Amalek • Israel at

Sinai • Giving of the Law

Lesson 6: Sin of the golden calf • Moses’ vision • Facts regarding the TabernacleLesson 7: Nazarite vow • First census • Aaronic blessing • Trip to Kadesh-barnea • Sin of Miriam • Israel at Kadesh • Treach-

ery of Balaam • Sin of Moses • Deaths of Miriam & Aaron • Joshua replaces Moses • Victory over the MidianitesLesson 8: Red heifer • Serpent of brass • Aaron’s rod • Cities of refuge • Request of the 2-1/2 tribes • Moses’ four sermonsLesson 9: Theological summary of Moses’ sermons • Moses’ final instructions • Death of MosesLesson 10: Division of Canaan • Caleb’s testimony • Tabernacle set up at Shiloh • Misunderstood altar • Last work of

Joshua • Judges: outline overview & introduction • Israel’s apostasy • Ministries of Othniel, Ehud, Deborah, & Barak • Ministries of Gideon, Tola, Jair • Cruel reign of Abimelech • Israel’s rebuke by God

Lesson 11: Ministries of Jephthah, Ibzan, Elon, Abdon • Life of Samson • Micah’s idolatry • The war against Benjamin • Ruth: Overview & introduction • Naomi’s sorrow, Ruth’s faith • Marriage to Boaz • Birth of Obed

Lesson 12: First Samuel: Overview & introduction • Hannah’s prayer & praise following Samuel’s birth • Sins of Eli’s sons • Call of Samuel • Capture of the Ark & its return • Revival at Ebenezer • Saul crowned king • Samuel’s warning to Israel • Saul’s disobedience & rejection by God

Lesson 13: David’s anointing & victory over Goliath • David’s marriage to Michal & his covenant with Jonathan • David’s lie to the high priest & the murder of the high priest by Saul • David spare’s Saul’s life & marries Abigail • Saul’s life is again spared by David • David flees to Philistia • Saul’s visit to a witch • Saul’s death • Second Samuel: Overview & introduction • David’s sorrow over Saul’s death • David crowned king over Judah & eventually all Israel • Joab mur-ders Abner • David makes Jerusalem his capital • Bringing of the Ark into Jerusalem • Giving of the Davidic cov-enant • David defeats various foes • His sinful adultery & murder • His marriage to Bathsheba & rebuke by Nathan

Lesson 14: Death of David’s first son • Birth of Solomon • His children’s sins of rape & murderLesson 15: Absalom’s revolt & David’s flight from Jerusalem • Absalom’s defeat & murder by Joab • David’s return to Jerusa-

lem • Hanging of Saul’s seven sons • David’s sin of numbering Israel • His song of deliverance & his final works

Lesson 2 w Old Testament – Unit 1

terms to Know• Covenant:

Bible topicsIntroduction to Genesis• Universal flood• Sin of Noah• Life of Abraham (first study)

Places to Know Locate each:• Ur of the Chaldees• Haran• Shechem• Bethel• Sodom

CrEAtiOn & PAtriArChAL StAgE—Condemnation of All things: Abrahamic Covenant

Study taskso Read WN-OT Lesson 2o Read Genesis 6 to 17o Answer the study questionso Answer the Commentary questionso Research Terms and People to Know


People to Know• Prophet:

• Priest:

• El Shaddai:

Bible StudyAnswer the following questions to the best of your ability. Use any Bible study tools you can to assist you. Put your answers in your own words, a learning technique which facilitates learning. Record your answers on the following pages or on separate paper and keep all of it in your 3-ring notebook. This work will prepare you for the online quizzes for each lesson.

o Biblical scholars hold to three primary views concerning the identity of the ‘sons of God’ of 6:2: [1] They are angels (This is the oldest view) [2] They are royal personages (ancient view as well) [3] Godly men from the lineage of Seth. Which, if any, of the three views do you subscribe to and why?


o Sum up the message of Gen. 6:1-4 in a couple of sentences. What is the writer‘s intent for including this portion in Genesis?

o A new section of Genesis begins at 6:9. Gen. 6:5-8 is the wrap-up paragraph of the present section. God‘s heart had been wounded to its depths. His love was spurned. One way to end this nightmare would be to undo what He had created except something stood in His way. What was it?


o Explain the statement in Gen. 6:9 that Noah was a just man and perfect in his generation.

o After reading the flood account comment on God‘s salvation of mankind.

o Calculate how long Noah and his family were within the ark.

o Why did Noah offer a burnt sacrifice to God according to Genesis 8:20?


o Using your Bible study resources, explain the significance of the Noahic Covenant of Gen. 9:1-19.

o What is the importance of Genesis 10?

o The great tower of Babel was a monument to human achievement. Why did God find this offensive?


o Write out a basic outline of the Abrahamic Covenant.

o How may it be said that Abram is the beginning of God‘s solution to the sin problem identified in Gen. 1-11?

o Abram‘s story began in Gen. 11 where we see him listed in the genalogy of Terah. Why is this significant?


o Describe the three sources of security God called Abram to forsake.

o Describe the blessing of God that paralleled each thing God asked him to give up.

o T F The famine represented a threat to God‘s promises to Abram.

o Do you think Abram‘s journey to Egypt pre-figured Israel‘s experience later?


o Describe the tension that developed between Abram and Lot and what solution was worked out.

o Abram and Sarai had no children. Was Lot then Abram‘s heir?

o T F Abram returned from Egypt with considerable wealth.


Questions On Dr. Willmington’s notesFill in the blank, insert a letter or circle the best answer. Answers to the commentary study questions are to be recorded in the space provided.

ConDeMnation oF all thingS1. The Noah account covers . . . a. Genesis 6-8 b. Genesis 6-11 c. Genesis 6-9

2. What is Dr. Willmington‘s conclusion as to the identity of the ‘giants’ or Nephilim of Gen. 6?

3. T F The Old Testament is about Law and the New Testament is about Grace.

4. What was the average age of the patriarchs mentioned in Genesis 5?

5. T F Before the flood the human family had spread far and wide upon the earth.

6. T F Dr. Richard Andree found only a handful of flood traditions in his research of 15 ancient civilizations.

7. Is there any Biblical evidence for Divine intervention in the end of the flood? Explain.

8. T F The ice age automatically followed the world wide flood.

9. T F Abraham and his descendants would encounter the descendants of Canaan, Ham’s son.


10. What contributions have Noah‘s three sons made to society?

ConFUSion oF all thingS11. What was Dr. Donald Barnhouse’s explanation for the construction of the tower of Babel?

12. Who were the descendants of Shem (10:21-32; 11:10-32) a.

b.

13. When was Abram born?

14. In the Bible, Egypt is a symbol or picture of

15. What is the significance of Abram’s going back to Bethel?

16. Was Lot really a ‘just’ man?

17. What are the four reported identities of Melchizedek?

Questions On Dr. Willmington’s notes (Continued)


Self testSelf Test questions are derived from the assigned reading in the Bible, the audio lectures, Dr. Willmington’s Notes, and the workbook. Their design is to test recall and recognition.1. T F Before the flood the human family had spread far and wide upon the earth.

2. T F Abraham and his descendants would encounter the descendants of Canaan, Ham’s son.

3. How long Noah and his family were within the ark?

4. In the Bible, Egypt is a symbol or picture of

5. T F Abram‘s faith in God (Gen. 15:6) is to be a pattern for all future believers.

6. The Noah account covers . . . a. Genesis 6-8 b. Genesis 6-11 c. Genesis 6-9

18. Why did God provide a reassuring word to Abram after these events?

19. T F Abram‘s faith in God (Gen. 15:6) is to be a pattern for all future believers.

20. T F Sarah had given up all hope of having children.

21. Abram and Hagar‘s son was named

22. God taught Abram that the sign of the covenant was

23. Gen. 17 records the ______ time now that God reaffirmed the land and seed covenant to Abram. a. First b. Second c. Third d. Fourth

25. Summarize the meanings of Abram’s two names.

Questions On Dr. Willmington’s notes (Continued)


guided notes for Dr. Willmington’s LectureI. Opening Remarks

II. Discussion & Application

A. Universal flood


B. Sin of Noah


C. Tower of Babel


D. Life of Abraham (first study)

old testament -...

Documents