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UNIT 2 THE BOOKS OF THE LAW: The Foundation for Christ

UNIT 2 THE BOOKS OF THE LAW: The Foundation for Christ. SECTION 1 Introduction to the Books of the Law. I. THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT. The Fourfold Division of the Old Testament.

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UNIT 2 THE BOOKS OF THE LAW: The Foundation for Christ

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  1. UNIT 2 THE BOOKS OF THE LAW:The Foundation for Christ

  2. SECTION 1 Introduction to the Books of the Law

  3. I. THE GENERAL STRUCTURE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT The Fourfold Division of the Old Testament • The Old Testament was divided into four sections when it was translated from Hebrew to Greek around 280 to 150 B.C. • This translation is called the Septuagint or LXX

  4. Law (5) Genesis Numbers Exodus Deuteronomy Leviticus History (12) Joshua Ezra Judges Nehemiah Ruth Esther I, II Samuel I, II Kings I, II Chronicles

  5. Poetry (5) Job Ecclesiastes Psalms Song of Solomon Proverbs Prophets (17) 12 Minor ProphetsHosea NahumJoel HabakkukAmos ZephaniahObadiah HaggaiJonah ZechariahMicah Malachi 5 Major ProphetsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsDanielEzekiel

  6. II. THE PRIMARY EMPHASIS IN EACH SECTION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT Law – their moral life History – their national life Poetry – their spiritual life Prophecy – their messianic (and future) life

  7. III. THE STRUCTURE OF THE LAW (Torah) A. The Time Period Covered In the Books of Moses • Genesis – from the creation of the world to the bondage of Israel in Egypt (creation to 1860 B.C.) • Exodus – from the Israelites journey in Egypt to Mt. Sinai (1860-1447 B.C.) • Leviticus – one month between Exodus and Numbers

  8. Numbers – from Mt. Sinai to the end of the forty-years “wandering” (1447-1407B.C.) • Deuteronomy – from the end of wandering to after Moses’ funeral (about two months) B. The Themes of the Books of the Law Genesis – the election of the nation Exodus – the redemption of the nation Leviticus – the sanctification of the nation Numbers – the direction of the nation Deuteronomy – the instruction of the nation

  9. Match each section with it’s primary emphasis: 1. Law a. their spiritual life 2. History b. their messianic (and future life 3. Poetry c. their national life 4. Prophecy d. their moral life

  10. Match each Book of the Law with its theme: 1. Genesis a. the sanctification of the nation 2. Exodus b. the instruction of nation 3. Leviticus c. the election of the nation 4. Numbers d. the direction of the nation 5. Deuteronomy e. the redemption of the nation

  11. THE PRIMARY EMPHASIS IN EACH SECTION OF THE OLD TESTAMENT: Law – their ________________ life History – their _________________ life Poetry – their _________________ life Prophecy – their ___________________ life

  12. The Themes of the Books of the Law Genesis – the ___________ of the nation Exodus – the ____________ of the nation Leviticus – the ____________ of the nation Numbers – the ___________ of the nation Deuteronomy – the _________ of the nation

  13. SECTION 2 The Origination of the Nations Genesis 1-11

  14. The Origination of the Nations Genesis 1-11 Who wrote Genesis? Moses Reasons: 1. Jewish tradition says Moses wrote it. 2. Moses was certainly educated enough. 3. Moses would have had both the interest and the information.

  15. When was Genesis written? The lifespan of Moses: • Moses in Egypt (1527-1487 B.C.) • Moses in Midian (1487-1447 B.C.) • Moses in the wilderness (1447-1407 B.C.) Genesis was most likely written during the first 40 years of Moses’ life. • Would not have had access to Israelites’ records in Midian. • Too busy to write it later in life.

  16. To whom was Genesis written? Written for a nation of Hebrew slaves in Egypt – God promised to deliver them! • Genesis 15:16 • Genesis 46:4 Why was Genesis written? Historical Purpose: • To provide comfort in suffering and hope that God would deliver the Israelites from the bondage of Egypt

  17. Doctrinal Purpose: • To show that God is faithful to His promises and that His plan is based on His election Christological Purpose: • To point to Christ, who would be: - The Seed of woman (Gen. 3:15) - The offspring of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Gen. 12:3; 21:12; 25:23) - From the tribe of Judah (Gen. 49:10)

  18. What is the book of Genesis about (CHS.1-11)? I. THE OUTLINE OF GENESIS A. The Origin of the Nations (CHS. 1-11) 1. The creation of man (1-2) Lesson: The Creation Lesson: Adam & Eve – The Garden of Eden 2. The corruption of man (3-5) Lesson: Cain & Abel

  19. Like leukemia, evil can spread without people really noticing it. Yet it’s deadly and difficult to get rid of. See how God feels about evil in the world by reading Genesis 6:5-7:24. • Answer the following questions: • What parallels do you see between acute leukemia and the evil described in the passage? • How is God’s response to that evil like chemotherapy? • What kinds of evil described in the passage still exist today? • How is God working in the world today to stop the spread of evil?

  20. 3. The destruction of man (6-9) Lesson: Noah – The Flood (Part 1) Lesson: Noah – The Flood (Part 2) 4. The dispersion of man (10-11) Lesson: The Tower of Babel

  21. What is the book of Genesis about (CHS.1-11)? I. THE OUTLINE OF GENESIS A. The Origin of the Nations (CHS. 1-11) 1. The creation of man (1-2) 2. The corruption of man (3-5) 3. The destruction of man (6-9) 4. The dispersion of man (10-11) B. The Election of the Nation (CHS. 12-50)

  22. II. HOW CAN GENESIS BE RECONCILED WITH MODERN SCIENCE A. General Principles of Reconciliation between science and Scripture 1. There is a difference between some interpretations of Genesis and some theories of science 2. God is revealed both in His Word (Bible) and His world (science) (Ps. 19.1; Rom 1:19) 3. Scientific theories change over time

  23. B. Some areas where science supports the Bible 1. Astronomy – world had a beginning 2. Geology – supports the order of creation in Genesis 1 3. Physics – (the second Law of Thermodynamics) shows the world is running out of energy 4. Mathematics – (the Law of Probability) shows that the world did not happen by chance

  24. 5. Biology – each creature produces its own kind 6. Anthropology – only one race of mankind C. Evolution and Creation are a serious area of conflict between science and the Bible 1. The Bible teaches that God created matter, life, and man (Gen 1:1, 21, 26) 2. God made the basic kinds of organisms like fish, fowl, plants and beasts (Gen 1) 3. God made man and woman from the earth (Gen 2:7f)

  25. Some areas where science supports the Bible 1. Astronomy a. (the Law of Probability) shows that the world did not happen by chance 2. Geology b. only one race of mankind 3. Physics c. (the second Law of Thermodynamics) shows the world is running out of energy 4. Mathematics 5. Biology d. supports the order of creation in Genesis 1 e. world had a beginning 6. Anthropology f. each creature produces its own kind

  26. D. The age of the world and of mankind is another area of conflict between modern science and the Bible 1. Science says that the world is billions of years old 2. Some Bible scholars say the world was created about 4004 B.C. 3. The Bible does not say how old the world or mankind is (gaps in genealogy of Gen 5 and 11 and scientific methods of dating are not absolute)

  27. What is the book of Genesis about (CHS.1-11)? I. THE OUTLINE OF GENESIS A. The Origin of the Nations (CHS. 1-11) 1. The _____________ of man (1-2) 2. The _____________ of man (3-5) 3. The _____________ of man (6-9) 4. The _____________ of man (10-11) B. The Election of the Nation (CHS. 12-50)

  28. SECTION 3 The Election of the Jewish Nation Genesis 12-50

  29. The Election of the Chosen Nation Genesis 12-50 I. ABRAHAM (12-25a) A. The Call of Abraham (Gen 12:14) Lesson: The Call of Abram Lesson: Abraham and Lot Separate B. The Covenant with Abraham (Gen 15-16) Lesson: Abram Is Promised A Son C. The Confirmation to Abraham (Gen 17-21)

  30. Lesson: Abraham Visited By Three Angels Lesson: Sodom & Gomorrah Lesson: Hagar & Ishmael – The Birth of Isaac D. The Confidence of Abraham (Gen 22-23) Lesson: Abraham Offers Isaac E. The Concern of Abraham (Gen 24-25a) Lesson: Isaac & Rebekah

  31. The Election of the Chosen Nation Genesis 12-50 I. ABRAHAM (12-25a) A. The Call of Abraham (Gen 12:14) B. The Covenant with Abraham (Gen 15-16) C. The Confirmation to Abraham (Gen 17-21) D. The Confidence of Abraham (Gen 22-23) E. The Concern of Abraham (Gen 24-25a)

  32. I. THE OUTLINE OF GENESIS A. The Origin of the Nations (CHS. 1-11) 1. The _____________ of man (1-2) 2. The _____________ of man (3-5) 3. The _____________ of man (6-9) 4. The _____________ of man (10-11) B. The Election of the Nation (CHS. 12-50)

  33. The Election of the Chosen Nation I. ABRAHAM (12-25a) A. The _________ of Abraham (Gen 12:14) B. The _________ with Abraham (Gen 15-16) C. The _________ to Abraham (Gen 17-21) D. The _________ of Abraham (Gen 22-23) E. The _________ of Abraham (Gen 24-25a) Confirmation, Concern, Call, Confidence, Covenant

  34. Drama Project Narrator: Describe setting Characters: Use main characters. Not all people listed are necessary. Must describe central idea in your passage of Scripture You do have liberty in writing dialogue. Drama must be able to be performed in 2 - 3 minutes.

  35. II. ISAAC (25b-27) A. The Blessing Confirmed (Gen 25b-26) God establishes his covenant with Isaac in two separate instances (Gen. 26:3-5; 24-25) B. The Blessing Conferred (Gen 27) Jacob receives Isaac’s blessing instead of Esau – even though it was rightfully Esau’s III. JACOB (28-36) A. Jacob’s Call (Gen 28)

  36. God speaks to Jacob in a dream and affirms the original covenant made with Abraham and Isaac. B. Jacob’s Marriage (Gen 29-31) Jacob is deceived into marring Leah after 7 years. He agrees to work 7 more for Rachel. Twelve sons are born to Jacob. C. Jacob Returns to Canaan (Gen 32-35) Before Jacob’s meeting with Esau, Jacob wrestles with an angel who changes his name to Israel – “contender with God”

  37. IV. JOSEPH (37-50) A. Joseph As A Slave (Gen 37-39) Joseph is sold by his brothers into slavery because he is Jacob’s favorite. Joseph is thrown into prison because of Potiphar’s wife. B. Joseph As The Servant To Egypt (Gen 41-45) Joseph gains favor in prison by interpreting Pharaoh’s dream.

  38. Joseph becomes second in command in Egypt to prepare Egypt for the coming famine. Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt for food and Joseph reveals himself to them. Amazingly, Joseph has no contempt for them (Gen. 45:4-7) C. Joseph The Savior of Israel (Gen 46-50) Jacob moves the whole family to Egypt. God confirms His covenant with Jacob.

  39. SECTION 4 The Redemption of the Nation Exodus

  40. Who wrote Exodus? Moses Reasons: 1. Jewish tradition says Moses wrote it. 2. Moses was an eyewitness to the events. 3. Moses would have had the time, interest, and ability to write it. 4. Over and over in the Bible we see the phrase, “…written in the law of Moses.”

  41. When was Exodus written? Covers the period between 1445 and 1405 B.C. Where were the Israelites located? • Israelites were slaves in Egypt (Ex 1-14) • Journey from Egypt into the wilderness of Mt. Sinai (Ex 15-18) • Set up camp at Mt. Sinai and received the law (Ex 19-40)

  42. To whom was Exodus written? Written to the twelve tribes of delivered Hebrew slaves who had now become a theocratic nation • A theocracy is the rule of God (Ex 19:18) Why was Exodus written? Historical Purpose: • To show how the family of Jacob (about 70 people) developed into the nation of Israel (estimated at over 2 million)

  43. Doctrinal Purpose: • Redemption and deliverance pictured by the Passover Lamb and Red Sea experience • Obedience to God is necessary for a holy people • God’s faithfulness to the Abrahamic covenant to bless Israel and bring them into the promised land

  44. Christological Purpose: • Christ is pictured as: - The Great Deliverer of His people (Deut. 18:15) - The Passover Lamb (Ex 12) - The Portable Temple (Jn 1:14) - The High Priest (Heb 7:25)

  45. What is the book of Exodus about? I. THE DELIVERANCE OF THE NATION FROM BONDAGE (CHS. 1-18) A. The Depression of the People (Ex 1) • The new Pharaoh (Thut Mose III) showed no special favor to the Israelites and began to oppress them. B. The Deliverer for the People (Ex 2-6) • God raised up Moses to deliver His people.

  46. A premature attempt to deliver his people sent Moses to the wilderness for preparation (Ex. 2:11-15). • At the age of eighty, Moses received the call (burning bush) to free God’s people from bondage. • Moses requested that Pharaoh (Amen Hotep II) let Israel go. C. The Deliverance of the People (Ex 7-18) 1. The Plagues of Egypt (7-11)

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