Kingdom, Covenants, and Canon of the Old Testament

Lesson One

Why Study the Old Testament?

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Lesson Two

The Kingdom of God

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Lesson Three

Divine Covenants

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Lesson Four

The Canon of the Old Testament

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Rachael Ibs
Alexis Sazo
Amanda Dreher
Barbara Nelson
Ebengo Bongo

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1. Question
What kinds of ancient Near-Eastern literary styles are found in the Old Testament?
- Narrative
- Poetry
- Mystery
- Wisdom literature
- Comedy
- Law
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2. Question
In Matthew 5-7, Jesus continually referred to what was said or heard, instead to what was ____________.
- written
- believed
- practiced
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3. Question
When reading the Old Testament, we must take careful note of its _________ meaning.
- hidden
- allegorical
- original
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4. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, why did God write the Ten Commandments on stones?
- This was the international standard for important documents at that time.
- This indicated a difference between Israel and Egypt, because only Israel used stones for important documents.
- This was to remind them that Pharoah’s heart had been hardened.
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5. Question
What are some prominent examples of cultural distance between modern readers and the Old Testament? Mark the customs from the Old Testament times mentioned in the video that may seem strange to us now.
- The Old Testament world was largely agrarian.
- They ate strange food like insects and snakes.
- Marriages were arranged by the family.
- Biblical characters practiced polygamy.
- They wore little clothing because of the warm climate.
- They practiced slavery.
- Their social structure was imperialistic.
- They treated animals like people, especially cats and dogs.
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6. Question
Our lesson defines three major tendencies people exhibit when comparing the OT to the NT and making epochal adjustments. Match each one.
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- Stresses the differences between the OT era and our own day. If the NT does not mention it, we do not need to apply it.
- Focuses on the continuity between the OT and the NT. If the NT does not mention a change, we should follow the OT as closely as possible.
- Looks at both the continuity and the changes between the OT and the NT. The whole OT is relevant, but must be applied in the light of the NT.
- Segmented
- Flattened
- Developmental
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7. Question
What is the difference between God’s covenant promises and His threats and offers in the Old Testament?
- God always keeps His promises, but He does not necessarily bring to pass the threats and offers.
- The promises are always positive, whereas the threats and offers are always negative.
- God bases His promises on His own character, but the threats and offers are based on man’s character.
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8. Question
What was the purpose of the Old Testament teaching about an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth?
- It gave the people of Israel the right to take personal revenge for injury.
- It established a general OT principle that we should stand up for our own rights.
- It was to guide the judges to make sure the punishment was fair, and not excessive.
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9. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, in Matthew 5-7, Jesus wasn’t disagreeing with the teachings of the Old Testament, but rather…
- He was refuting some common misunderstandings of the OT, especially held by the Scribes and Pharisees.
- He was explaining that the Old Testament teachings were only meant for the nation of Israel in OT times.
- He was disagreeing with the interpretation that the Christians from the Galatian churches had given to the OT law.
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10. Question
Which approach does Dr. Pratt suggest for analyzing the relationship between the Old Testament and the New Testament?
- developmental
- segmented
- flattened
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11. Question
Which of the three theories of inspiration best describes the way the Bible was inspired?
- organic
- mechanical
- romantic
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12. Question
According to our lesson, what is Paul opposing in Galatians 3:1-6?
- He is opposing the misuse of the OT, especially the legalistic concept of salvation by means of keeping the law.
- He is opposing the application of OT law in the time of the NT, since the OT law was abrogated after Christ.
- He is opposing all personal efforts in the process of sanctification, and insisting that we should be passive, not active participants, which was the error of the OT Jews.
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13. Question
Whose family was selected to serve in the specialized office of priest?
- Aaron
- Joseph
- David
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14. Question
Which of Isaac’s sons continued the line of descent becoming the familial head of the twelve tribes of Israel?
- Jacob
- Esau
- Joseph
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15. Question
1 Corinthians 15:21-22 teaches us that Christ became the last _________.
- Priest
- Adam
- King
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16. Question
God initially prepared the earth as a place that pleased Him.
- True
- False
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17. Question
Luke 1:32-33 depicts Christ as a great ______.
- Priest
- Prophet
- King
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18. Question
Which of Noah’s sons was chosen to continue this family line?
- Ham
- Shem
- Japheth
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19. Question
In this lesson we have spoken of the kingdom of God coming to earth in three stages during the New Testament period. The terms used to describe these three stages in the video are: Inauguration, Continuation, and _______
- Consummation
- Realization
- Revitalization
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20. Question
During the time of the patriarchs, God made many promises concerning the future of Israel. Our lesson breaks these down into two categories. What are these categories?
- promises of multiplication
- promises of peace
- promises of dominion
- promises of happiness
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21. Question
According to Jesus’ prayer, what is supposed to happen to the earth when the kingdom of God is fully here? Mark each correct answer.
- God’s name would be kept holy.
- God’s will would be done on earth as in heaven.
- God’s power over other gods would be established.
- God would break Satan’s dominion over the earth.
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22. Question
In Exodus 15:1-18 we read that, like a shepherding king, God will guide His people to His ___________.
- holy dwelling
- pleasant pastures
- prosperous kingdom
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23. Question
The kingdom never expanded beyond its original borders in the Old Testament.
- True
- False
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24. Question
Hebrews 4:14 portrays Christ as a great ______.
- Priest
- Prophet
- King
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25. Question
Not all theologians agree that God actually made a covenant with Adam. Why does Dr. Pratt think it is appropriate to speak of a covenant with Adam? Mark all correct answers.
- The three main aspects of a covenant are present.
- Hosea 6:7 speaks of breaking a covenant, just like Adam.
- Hosea 6:7 speaks of God establishing a covenant with Adam.
- In Genesis 6:8 when God says to Noah that He will establish a covenant with him, it really means that He will confirm a previous covenant.
- Genesis 6:8 speaks of Adam breaking a covenant when he sinned. Genesis 6:8 speaks of Adam breaking a covenant when he sinned.
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26. Question
Eternal punishment will be even more severe for unbelievers who have been within the national covenants and within the New Covenant than it will be for those who were never within these covenants.
- True
- False
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27. Question
Which of the following will receive blessings and curses for loyalty or disloyalty to God?
- Both believers and non-believers.
- Both those who are in the national covenants and the New Covenant, and those who are not in these covenants.
- Only believers.
- Only those who are either in the national covenants or in the New Covenant.
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28. Question
What three aspects did suzerain-vassal treaties typically include? Mark each correct answer.
- They listed the positive qualities of both the suzerain and the vassal.
- They explained the creed of religious beliefs of both parties.
- They recounted the benevolence shown by the suzerain toward the vassal.
- They spelled out the obedience required of the vassal.
- They explained the consequences of keeping or failing to keep the stipulations of the treaty.
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29. Question
In the Bible, to be unsaved is synonymous with being outside the covenant.
- True
- False
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30. Question
Which of the following will receive eternal blessings from God?
- Both believers and non-believers.
- Both those who are in the national covenants and the New Covenant, and those who are not in these covenants.
- Only believers.
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31. Question
How does Exodus 19:5 correlate to the second characteristic of such a treaty?
- It expresses the benevolence shown by God toward His people.
- It shows how God calls for loyalty from His people.
- It expresses the consequences of loyalty or disloyalty to God.
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32. Question
Why do we speak of some covenants as universal?
- They were made with all of humanity.
- They were with the whole nation of Israel.
- They were made with all believers.
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33. Question

Identify the aspect of the Covenant of Kingship with David demonstrated by each statement.

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God promised to establish his throne forever.
God demanded that David’s sons keep the law.

God warned that He would punish those who forsake His law, and promised blessing for those who keep His law.

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34. Question

Identify the aspect of the Covenant of Law with Moses demonstrated by each statement.

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God brought Israel out of slavery in Egypt.
God demanded loyalty and obedience only to Him.

God warned that He would punish sins to the third and fourth generation, and promised that He would show love to thousands of generations of those who love Him and keep His commandments.

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35. Question
How does Exodus 19:5-6 demonstrate the third aspect of suzerain-vassal treaties?
- It expresses the benevolence shown by God toward His people.
- It shows how God calls for loyalty from His people.
- It expresses the consequences of loyalty or disloyalty to God.
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36. Question

Identify the aspect of the Covenant of Promise with Abraham demonstrated by each statement.

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God promised to bless Abram and make a great nation from him.

God commanded Abraham to leave his homeland and go to Canaan. He also commanded him to walk blameless before Him.

God promised blessing for obedience and warned that anyone who disobeyed by not being circumcised would be cut of from His people.

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37. Question
How does Hebrews 9:28 depict Christ’s role in the consummation of the promises of the new covenant?
- It says He will make Jerusalem a permanent refuge for those who believe in Him.
- It says He will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who are waiting for him.
- It says He will destroy the earth and establish His heavenly throne forever.
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38. Question
The writer of 1 Chronicles 1:1-4 referred to the first five chapters of Genesis and treated them as historically reliable.
- True
- False
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39. Question
What attitude does Dr. Pratt recommend we should have when we try to show the correlation between the Old Testament and the claims of science or history? Mark the best answer.
- It is a useless effort to try to reconcile the two, since there will inevitably be real contradictions.
- We know that there is no real contradiction, but we must admit that in some cases we may never understand the proper explanation.
- We should strive to explain all apparent contradictions, because each one can be easily explained with a minimum of effort.
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40. Question
From the internal evidence in Chronicles, what can we deduce about its writer?
- He lived and wrote after the exile.
- He was from a wealthy business family.
- He was from the educated elite of Israel.
- He was committed to the rule of David’s house and to the purity of the temple worship.
- He was from an agricultural family, and had spent much time shepherding sheep.
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41. Question
Where did the titles of the Old Testament books originate? Mark each correct answer.
- Some come from the Septuagint.
- Some come from the authors of the New Testament.
- Some come from Jewish traditions.
- Some come from Erasmus.
- Some come from Christian traditions.
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42. Question
When Dr. Pratt refers to the Old Testament as a canon, what does he mean? Mark the best answer.
- It is an official list of religious documents with legal authority, but only for the nation of Israel.
- It is authoritative for us, the standard which God’s people are to follow through the millennia.
- It was both a moral and a religious guideline for the nation of Israel, but it is only a religious guideline for the people of the New Testament age.
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43. Question
In his sermon in Acts 7, Stephen modifies the historical data from the Old Testament.
- True
- False
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44. Question
What is a synchronic snapshot in biblical theology?
- Looking at a period of time in the Old Testament as a unit.
- Looking at the connection of events through time.
- Looking at doctrinal themes in a systematic way.
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45. Question
The books of the Old Testament appear in a particular order in modern Bibles. How was this order established?
- It comes mainly from the Septuagint.
- It comes mainly from Jewish tradition.
- It comes mainly from early Christian tradition.
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46. Question
Indicate the two arguments that justify the thematic analysis (mirror approach) of the Old Testament.
- The character of Scripture lends itself to this approach.
- Jesus explicitly recommends this method.
- Biblical writers and characters used this method.
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47. Question
What are some biblical historical teachings that scholars sometimes question?
- The creation account
- The worldwide flood
- The existence of Abraham
- The exile of Jewish people in Egypt
- The date and nature of the conquest of the promised land
- The dates of kings of Israel and Judah
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48. Question
How does a diachronic trace help us see the greater significance of the promise to Abraham of a land for his descendants? Mark each event that this is connected to this promise in biblical history, according to Dr. Pratt.
- It is a fulfillment of the command to Adam and Noah to have dominion over the earth.
- It anticipates the liberation from Egypt and the time of wandering in the desert.
- It anticipates the conquest of Canaan by Israel in the time of Joshua and the further fulfillment during the monarchy.
- It points to the true fulfillment in Christ and the promise that all believers will reign with Him over the new earth.
- It points to the political establishment of Israel as a nation in 1948.
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49. Question
Paul uses literary analysis to expand on Galatians 4:22-24. According to this passage, Sarah and Isaac represent _______.
- Divine promise and blessing
- Human effort and judgment
- Justification by works
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50. Question
According to Dr. Pratt, what kinds of themes and concerns are appropriate to focus on for thematic analysis (as long as it is done properly)?
- Doctrines
- Esoteric truths
- Examples
- Personal needs
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