The Ten Commandments

The sacrificial system was linked to the covenantal relationship with God

Things and places could also be “holy” (the burning bush, the Holy of Holies in the Tabernacle, feasts and festivals made time itself “holy to the Lord Lev. 23)

Israel complains and is impatient. Then God judges. Israel then repents then God saves them from their troubles.

Their faith rises and they know to be patient and not just complain in times of trouble.

The reason why the Isrealites couldn’t enter the promise land was due to their disobedience and lack of faith in God

Arranged in a “chiasm” (a five-part concentric pattern)

Hebrew word for “hear”

“Yahweh is salvation”

Ascended higher on Mt. Sinai than the elders and Aaron, but not as high as Moses , Identified as Moses’ assistant, One of the spies sent by Moses into the Promised Land

is a term used to set something apart for God’s judgment

A compilation of “hero stories”

Pre-monarchy leadership , Freed Israel from their oppressors, Some of the judges represent a “subordinate” segment of society

Israel lacks a single leader because Joshua is dead.

The OT equivalent of “The Good Samaritan” parable, Set during the time of the judges, The peaceful setting in Ruth contrasts with the chaos in Judges, Illustrates God’s law of provision for the poor

Ruth is King David’s great-grandmother

prophet, priest and judge (last judge in Israel)

Constructed during the wilderness wanderings in the desert , Served as a physical manifestation of God on earth , The current whereabouts of the ark are unknown

because he was disobedient, and made poor decisions

David unites all of Israel into one Kingdom, Jerusalem established as the capital city , The Philistines defeated, The Ark of the Covenant brought to Jerusalem

David desires to build God a house, but God tells David he will build David’s house, A kingdom established from David’s line , Messianic foreshadowing

God spoke to Solomon 4 times throughout his reign, Solomon anointed king , Solomon prays for wisdom, Solomon dedicates the temple

Solomon disobeyed God by intermarrying with foreign women, Solomon’s Harem: 700 wives and 300 concubines (vs. 3), His wives turned his heart from God

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5 primary sections

Hebrew and Aramaic

The Torah, Nevi’im (Prophets), Ketuvim (Writings)

The Passover

Pharaoh’s heart hardened to accomplish God’s purpose, were intended to make the Egyptians know the God of the Israelites

Birth and life of Moses and Confrontation with Pharaoh (10 plagues), Passover, Leaving Egypt – crossing the Red Sea The Covenant at Sinai, Mosaic Laws, Instructions for the Tabernacle

God’s initiative to restore humanity

The truth of God’s oneness and self-existence, The line of distinction between the Creator and the creature, God’s moral and holy nature

It’s non-political and non-mythological

Septuagint

The Fall of man, The Tower of Babel, The Messianic Promise, Humanity’s Moral Failure

The traditional view of authorship is that Moses wrote the Pentateuch

Israel was extremely monotheistic; all other religions were polytheistic

Written to all generations, Written in accord with previous revelation, Written by a prophet or Spirit-led person

A “reed” or “measuring stick”