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Each Module: Week you will complete study questions that you must answer after reviewing the readings. Your answers must demonstrate some reflection of the material.
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The list of study questions is provided below for each of the Modules within the course. The answers can be found by reading the material found in the Learn section of the corresponding Module: Week. You must submit the template provided which includes the questions with the answers
and where you found your answers (name of book, page number) in the course readings
. Please find the list of questions below. Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.
Module 1: Week 1 — Introduction to Genesis and Creation Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 1: Week 1. 1.
What is the Documentary Theory?
2.
Give the “contributions” Spinoza and Astruc made to this theory.
3.
What reasons does Davis give to refute this theory?
4.
Give several examples of external evidences for Mosaic authorship.
5.
Give several examples of internal evidences for Mosaic authorship.
6.
Does any one
specific evidence stand out to you more than the rest? Which one? Why?
7.
Is it important to know exactly how old the earth is? Why or why not?
8.
What is considered the most important purpose of Genesis? Why?
9.
Discuss how Genesis is relevant for today.
11. What does the use of the “waw consecutive” normally describe?
12. The qal stem of the term “bara” is used exclusively in the Old Testament for what?
13. Summarize the main thought of the Gap Theory.
14. Give evidences against the Gap Theory.
15. List several ways the biblical view of creation is different from the Babylonian view.
16. List several ways the biblical view of creation is similar to the Babylonian view.
17. Describe two ways how “day” is interpreted other than a literal 24-hour day.
18. Why do some feel the need to interpret “day” other than a literal 24-hour day?
19. How are the first three days of creation related to the second three?
20. How does the formula structure change with the creation of man?
21. Traditionally, how have Genesis 1 — 3 been viewed?
22. What is Chou’s goal in writing chapter 1 of his book?
23. Objections against interpreting Genesis 1– 3 revolve around two major arguments. What are they?
24. “The hermeneutical objections against historicity are real and substantial”—does this apply only to Genesis 1 — 3? Explain.
25. State one example of how history and theology interact. Why is this important?
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26. What is Chou’s point in discussing the differences between ANE accounts and Genesis 1 — 3?
27. Briefly state the final argument Chou makes “that Genesis 3 is historical in nature.”
28. How does Genesis 1 reveal the uniqueness of humans in at least 2 ways?
29. For Christians, what does the unity of creation testify to?
30. Christians engaged in the debate over the historical Adam need to have what kind of mindset?
31. After watching the presentation, what is one way the New Testament writers use Genesis?
Module 2: Week 2 — Image of God, Family, and The Fall
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 2: Week 2. 1.
Define “evolution.”
2.
Define “theistic evolution.”
3.
Is the dating of Adam important? Explain your answer.
4.
When was the origin of the “soul” in man?
5.
Explain how dust cannot be a symbol for animal life.
6.
Which of the six marriage principles stands out the most to you and why?
7.
Who is the “us” referring to in Genesis 1:26? Explain.
8.
What is included in the phrase “the image of God” (besides “likeness”)?
9.
T/F—Adam and Eve and all of the animals were originally
vegetarians. Support your answer.
10. Explain the terms “dominion” and “subdue.” What implications does this have for humans today?
11. T/F—It is impossible to understand the rest of the Bible without understanding Genesis 3.
Support your answer.
12. What does Davis say that seems to be a better translation for “gods” in Genesis 3:5? Why?
13. What is the sequence of the temptation and Fall?
14. What is depravity?
15. What were Adam and Eve attempting to do when they made “fig leaves” clothes (other than covering their nakedness)?
16. Where is the first possible mention of the virgin birth of Christ in Genesis?
17. How is God’s grace exhibited in chapter 3 of Genesis?
18. What does the term “coats of skin” (Genesis 3:21) imply?
19. T/F—Man having to work is a result of the curse. Support your answer.
20. Describe one meaningful way that a historical view of Genesis could interact with the genetic data.
21. “Everything else one believes about the Bible and Christian theology and practice depends ultimately on…” what? Explain.
22. Explain how Genesis 3 is the story that tells you how you became so unable to read the story being told.
23. Explain where temptation is.
24. How does the author describe the tree of the knowledge of good and evil as a “good thing”?
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25. After watching the presentation, state two ways the Fall of man affects life today.
Module 3: Week 3 — Early Civilization and the Flood
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 3: Week 3. 1.
Explain the meaning of the word “knew” in Genesis 4:1 The conception of Cain is described in typical Hebrew idiom: “Adam knew [yāḏâʿ] Eve” (v. 1). Knew is a common euphemism for sexual union (Davis,1975.p 97).
2.
How is God’s grace evident in chapter 4 of Genesis? Be thorough.
God Grace is evident when God rebuked Cain and warned him that sin is crouching at his door, After cain commited murder God demonstrates Grace and mercy toward Cain by marking him so
he wont be murdered
. What a marvelous exhibition of divine patience and grace! How far this is from the medieval representations of God as a tyrant ruler who would crush the sinner without mercy. With intimate tenderness and concern the Lord encouraged Cain to assess himself. God promised that if Cain should do well, he would be “accepted” (śeʾēṯ). Seʾēṯ comes from the root nāśāʾ, the primary meaning of which is “lifting, lifting up.” Cain’s countenance would be lifted because he would be restored to favor. However, if Cain should resist the grace of God, then “sin
[ḥaṭṭāʾṯ] lieth at the door.”
3.
Look up the following verses and explain each verse individually and how it fits the story
of Cain and Abel:
John 8:44 It recognizes the essential conflict between Satan and the Lord and indicates that this conflict also will involve the people of God and the followers of Satan. I believe God was referencing The murder of Abel when he states that Satan was a killer from the beginning.
(Davis.p 92)
I John 3:12 KJV states, that Cain killed his brother because of jealousy and hatred. Cain slew his brother (v. 8), “because his own works were evil, and his brother’s righteous” (Davis.p.92). Hebrews 11:4 There can be no doubt that Cain’s attitude was rebellious. When his offering was rejected, he “was very wroth [wayyiḥar leqayin meʾōḏ] and his countenance fell” (v. 5). The Hebrew words paint a vivid picture of extreme anger. The New Testament teaches that Abel’s faith made his offering acceptable (Heb. 11:4). The Old Testament teaches that God will reject the most perfect sacrifice if that sacrifice is offered by an apostate heart Davis.p.98)
Hebrews 12:24 God had created life and could not tolerate the indiscriminate, unjustified slaughter of a man. Premeditated murder in the history of the world’s first family was no accident; sin distorts reason unbelievably and produces irrational acts. While the blood of Abel Page 3 of 10
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cried out for judgment, the blood of Jesus Christ “speaketh better than that of Abel” (Heb. 12:24), for it cries out to God for the sinner’s redemption. (Davis.p.100)
4.
Where did Cain get his wife? Support your answer from the Bible.
5.
Many have charged that the Bible contradicts itself, saying on the one hand that only Cain and his parents existed, and on the other that Cain found a woman to marry (v. 17). But this charge is groundless. According to Genesis 5:4 Cain had many sisters, and in all probability he married one of them. Such a relationship would eventually be forbidden by
Mosaic law, but at this stage of human development, it could not be considered wrong or unnatural. (Davis.p.101)
6.
Offer two explanations as to why the patriarchs lived so long. There seems to be no reason to regard the names and ages of the individuals in this chapter as other than fully historical. How do we explain the longevity of these men? Advocates of the canopy theory suggest that this antediluvian canopy arrested life-shortening solar rays, but Leupold answers the question less speculatively: “He … who is duly impressed by the excellence
of man’s original state, will have no difficulty in accepting the common explanation that even under the curse of sin man’s constitution displayed such vitality that it did not at first submit to the ravages of time until after many centuries had passed.Davis.p.105)
7.
How do we know the birth order of Noah’s sons? Be specific.
8.
Noah was about 500 years old when he fathered his three sons, “Shem, Ham, and Japheth” (v. 32). They are not named in chronological order; Ham was the youngest of the three (9:24) and Japheth the oldest (10:21). Shem is mentioned first because it was through him that God’s Messiah would come. This narrative, then, illustrates God’s faithfulness to His promise of a chosen seed. (Davis.p.106)
9.
When did Methuselah die (how old, relation to flood)?
Exactly how much time elapsed between the creation and the events of Genesis 6 is unknown. What is clear, however, is that men were beginning to multiply at a rapid rate. Men lived to be over five hundred years old, and their procreative powers persisted over an extended number of years, from as young as sixty-five years of age (Mahalaleel and Enoch) to as old as five hundred (Noah). Their families must have been large. Genesis 5:25 KJV states Methuselah lived to be 960 years old, but died before the flood. (Davis.p.106)
10. Name the two fundamental reasons for the flood. When divine judgment falls in Scripture, the reasons or causes are always carefully delineated. Chapter 6 furnishes two fundamental reasons for the flood: the sins of the “sons of God,” and the sins of mankind in general. (Davis.p.106)
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11. The “sons of God” are identified by Davis as being whom?
12. The lively controversy among evangelical interpreters over the identification of the sons of God has resulted in no consensus, probably because decisive evidence does not exist
(Davis.p109)
13. Explain the meaning of the phrase “The Lord repented.”
14. The repentance of the Lord has long been a problem to commentators. Obviously it does not mean that God decided He had made a mistake or miscalculation, or that He was unsure of His own desires. It denotes instead a change in God’s actions resulting from a significant change in the objects of His actions. It is “an anthropopathic description of the
pain which is caused to the love of God by the destruction of His creatures.” Nāḥam means “to be sorry,” “to be moved to pity,” “to have compassion.” It is used thirty times with God as its subject, and in each case it speaks of a change of mind or intention that accords with His righteous purposes and results in action commensurate with that purpose Davis.p.109)
15. Describe the ark in detail.
The ark was to be made of “gopher wood,” a type which has not been identified conclusively but
which may be cedar or cypress. The ark was more of a barge than a ship. Using the small cubit of
17.5 inches, it was 437.5 feet long, 72.92 feet wide, and 43.75 feet high. According to verse 16 it
had three decks, giving it approximately 95,700 square feet, 1,396,000 cubic feet, and gross tonnage of 13,960. The biblical text does not give the precise thickness and weight of the beams, but the structure was solid enough to withstand the battering of both the storm and the turbulent flood waters. A vessel constructed in this manner uses space efficiently and becomes more stable
as its cargo increases; when the ark was filled, the possibility of its capsizing was minimal. To insure adequate light and air circulation, the ark was to have a “window” (ṣōhar): “… in a cubit shalt thou finish it above.…” This “can only signify that a hole or opening for light and air was to be so constructed as to reach within a cubit of the edge of the roof. A window only a cubit square could not possibly be intended; for shr is not synonymous with hallon (8:6), but signifies, generally, a space for light, or by which light could be admitted into the ark, and in which the window, or lattice for opening and shutting, could be fixed; though we can form no distinct idea of which the arrangement was.( Davis.p. 120)
16. Read the following verses in Genesis and discuss each verse individually on what it says about Noah:
6:9 Verse 9 introduces the “generations of Noah.” According to Verse 9 Noah was “a just
[ṣadîq] man and perfect [tāmîm]” among his contemporaries. Ṣadîq usually means “righteous” and is so translated in the Revised, American Standard, and Revised Standard versions. Tāmîm signifies perfection not in the sense of flawlessness but in the sense of completeness or maturity. These two adjectives describe the qualities of Noah both manward and Godward (Davis.p.117)
6:22 What is certain is that Noah did everything God commanded him to do, giving us a most impressive example of obedience. (Davis.p.122)
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7:1 — 5 In order to preserve the basic “kinds” of animal life, two—one male and one female—of every sort were to be taken into the ark (6:19, 20). This command, which is further spelled out in 7:2, The Hebrew of 7:2 states that Noah was to take, literally, “seven seven” of every clean beast, and this can mean “seven each”—three pairs and one supernumerary.
One gets
the impression that the loading of the ark was well organized. Where the ark was built the text gives no indication, but it must have been on a site that made the ark easy and natural to enter. How long it took to gather the animals and food supply is also unknown. What is certain is that Noah did everything God commanded him to do, giving us a most impressive example of obedience. (Davis.p.122)
7:16 Noah and his whole family along with all male and female of all flesh went into the ark and the Lord shut them in.
8:15 — 18 God finally commanded Noah, fifty-seven days after Noah had opened the window and released the raven, to exit from the ark (vv. 13–19). God also renewed the command
He had given to Adam (1:22, 28): “… be fruitful and multiply upon the earth” (8:17; cf. 9:1).
(Davis.p.126)
17. Which one of the reasons given for a universal flood stands out the most to you?
The purpose of the flood was to judge the sinfulness of the entire antediluvian population (Davis.p125)
18. How long were Noah and his family on the ark?
19. The Scriptures clearly state that flood waters prevailed for five months, and that it was seven more months before Noah could disembark in the mountains of Ararat.
(Davis.p.124)
What do the various flood accounts suggest or point to? A universal flood that affected every culture, A flood which lasts 371 days cannot be anything short of universal. (Davis.p.125)
20. How does Davis interpret the phrase “by man shall his blood be shed”?
This passage is admittedly difficult to interpret, but it is not impossible. With all the evidence in view, the best approach is to regard ’āḏām as a reference to man generally but to civil authority in particular. That God has established government to punish evil is clear not only from Old Testament law but from the New Testament as well (Davis.p.127)
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21. Describe at least three details about the covenant God made with Noah. God covenanted with Noah that such a flood would never happen again
. God’s covenant with Noah and his descendants is further described in 9:1–19. God blessed Noah, commanded him to “be fruitful, and multiply” (v. 2), reaffirmed man’s dominion over the animal kingdom (v. 2), and for the first time encouraged man to utilize animals, in addition to vegetation, for food (v. 3),
warning only that man should not eat blood (Davis.p.127)
What did the curse on Canaan include? that the latter are inferior and doomed to servitude (Davis.p.128)
22. How has this curse been fulfilled? (see Joshua 16:10)
23. The curse upon Canaan was basically fulfilled when Israel, led by Joshua, conquered the inhabitants of Canaan and made them subject(Davis.p.129)
24. If Noah’s ark were discovered today, would it change the way people view the Bible? Explain your answer. Yes. It proves the Biblical account of Noah is a true historical event.
25. After watching the presentation, state four different ways Genesis 6 — 9 is misunderstood. The size and shape of the ark
The clean animal went into the ark by 7, possibly for food.
The flood lasted over a year.
The flood was universal not Local.
Module 4: Week 4 — Tower of Babel and the Nations
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 4: Week 4. 1.
Why are Genesis 10 and 11 “significant” chapters?
2.
T/F—“It would be incorrect to simply identify Hamites with Africans.” Explain your answer.
3.
Who is Nimrod? Be thorough.
4.
T/F—The Flood only destroyed sinful men, not sinful nature. Explain your answer.
5.
What language is often considered the original language of all languages?
6.
What is a ziggurat?
7.
Why did God judge the people for building the tower?
8.
How does Davis relate this event (Babel) to Pentecost?
9.
T/F—The genealogies are the exact dates for the patriarchs and contain no gaps. Explain your answer.
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10. Why is it important to emphasize the idea of “one blood” in today’s society (Acts 17:26)?
11. How old was Abram when he entered Canaan?
12. Why is the mention of Nahor important?
13. Discuss the different ways Sarai is related to Abram.
14. What emphasis is placed on Sarai in Gen 11:29 — 30?
15. How old is Abraham when Jacob is born?
16. What is happening historically in Egypt during Abraham’s life?
17. What is happening historically in Palestine during Abraham’s life?
18. “Abram” means ____________________.
19. “Abraham” means ______________________.
20. Why does Glueck believe Abraham existed during this time period?
21. After watching the presentation, discuss the limitations of archaeology in interpreting the Bible?
Module 5: Week 5 — Abrahamic Covenant Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 5: Week 5. 1.
The first eleven chapters of Genesis possess a ________________ and ____________ emphasis.
2.
With the introduction of Abraham, Moses begins to ___________________ redemptive history.
3.
How has archaeology verified the historicity of chapters 12 — 14 in Genesis?
4.
What are the three possible locations for Ur?
5.
What did it mean for Abraham to leave his father’s house?
6.
What are the three main things God promises to Abraham?
7.
How is the promise in jeopardy in Genesis 12 — 14?
8.
Who is Melchizadek? Be thorough.
9.
Which view from question #8 do you hold to? Why?
10. Why does Davis say that Genesis 15 is an “especially important” chapter?
11. Abraham called God “Lord” because ______________________________ and he called God “Jehovah” because _____________________.
12. What was Abraham afraid of in Genesis 15?
13. How did God reaffirm Abraham’s faith?
14. Explain the nature of true faith as revealed in Abraham’s encounter with God.
15. How is the covenant sealed between Abraham and God? Why is this important?
16. Describe how the promise is in jeopardy in Genesis 16.
17. Who is the “Angel of the Lord”?
18. What is the sign of the covenant?
19. Explain the meaning of Abraham’s laughter.
20. What practical lesson does Davis bring out in the last paragraph?
21. After watching the presentation, state the ways that marriage and the Abrahamic Covenant are similar.
Module 6: Week 6 — Abraham and Isaac Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 6: Week 6. Page 8 of 10
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1.
How does Genesis 18 contrast with Genesis 19 regarding God’s
character and activities?
2.
Describe the typical hospitality displayed in Genesis 18 during this time.
3.
Describe the kind of laughter of Sarah.
4.
How does the Lord evaluate Abraham?
5.
When is intercessory prayer effective?
6.
What was the reason for God’s judgment of Sodom and Gommorrah?
7.
How did God destroy Sodom? (Give options.)
8.
How is this story of Lot often depicted in the New Testament?
9.
Discuss the strategic location of Gerar.
10. T/F—Abimelech is the real name of the king of Gerar. Explain your answer.
11. How does this encounter (Genesis 20) put the promise in jeopardy again? (Consider the events in Genesis 21.)
12. How is the word “prophet” used of Abraham in Genesis 20?
13. What does Abraham’s covenant with Abimelech tell us about Abraham?
14. How is the promise in jeopardy again in Genesis 22?
15. List the three ways of trying to explain why God told Abraham to do what he did (Genesis 22).
16. Which approach (from #15) seems to be the best explanation?
17. What does Hebrews 11:17 — 19 tell us about Abraham’s beliefs?
18. Why was Ephron reluctant to sell Abraham just the cave?
19. How does this encounter affect the authority of Scripture?
20. What does Abraham’s act of burying Sarah in the land indicate about Abraham?
Module 7: Week 7 — Isaac and Sons
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 7: Week 7. 1.
Who is Eliezer?
2.
Remember the discussion about the location of Ur (Module 5: Week 5)? Does the location of the city of Nahor, as given by Davis, influence the location of Ur? Explain your answer.
3.
Why was Eliezer’s journey successful?
4.
What does the mentioning of Ishmael and his sons tell us about God?
5.
“The elder shall serve the younger” tells us what about God?
6.
Explain in detail the patriarchal custom of the birthright.
7.
What practical lesson can parents learn from the story of Jacob and Esau?
8.
When a famine hit the land, what did Isaac do? Be thorough.
9.
What do the weaknesses of biblical characters tell us about the Bible
?
10. Which of the interpretations of Isaac’s promise to Esau makes the most sense to you?
11. Did Rebekkah ever see Jacob again? Explain your answer.
12. Discuss the uniqueness of the patriarch’s monotheism.
13. Describe Jacob’s vision and its meaning.
14. Did Laban adopt Jacob? Explain your answer.
15. What are the possible causes for Laban’s attitude change toward Jacob?
16. Define “teraphim.”
17. With whom did Jacob wrestle?
18. Describe the events at Bethel when Jacob returned there.
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19. Why does Moses include the descendants of Esau in chapter 36?
20. After watching the presentation, discuss how family life in Genesis is similar to family life today.
Module 8: Week 8 — Joseph
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on the Learn material in Module 8: Week 8. 1.
T/F—The rest of Genesis is devoted solely
to Joseph. Explain your answer.
2.
Describe in detail Jacob’s gift to Joseph and the implications of the gift.
3.
What was the basic theme of Joseph’s dreams?
4.
What is the irony found in the coat dipped in goat’s blood?
5.
List the several views of Joseph’s date of entrance into Egypt—which one is the most compatible with Scripture and why?
6.
What were Joseph’s two reasons for refusing Potiphar’s wife?
7.
What position did Joseph hold in the royal court?
8.
What were Joseph’s tests of his brothers intended to do?
9.
What does this whole story of Joseph tell us about God
?
10. Read Genesis 15:13 — 17. Show how these verses relate to the present study.
11. Discuss in detail the number of people who went into Egypt. (options)
12. What evidence is there to indicate Joseph served a native Egyptian king?
13. Explain the controversy over the phrase “the land of Raameses.”
14. What does Jacob’s desire to be buried in Canaan tell us about him?
15. T/F—Jacob adopted Ephraim and Manasseh as his sons. Explain your answer.
16. T/F—Reuben received the blessing of the firstborn. Explain your answer. If not, who did?
17. How is the “blessing” of Jacob to Levi fulfilled?
18. What was the concern of the brothers when Jacob died?
19. How did Joseph respond to his brothers?
20. How does Hebrews 11:22 describe Joseph?
21. After watching the video, discuss one lesson that can be learned from Joseph’s life.
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