BMCHS Orlando Old Testament Final Part 1

The analysis of the literary forms and figurative language utilized in the Bible and how they convey deeper meaning

Story of jealousy; personal sin

Name for the Ten Commandments

What is the original intended behind commandments 1, 4, 5?

Elohist writing style

The dwelling place of God

The analysis of finding the original texts of the Bible and creating authentic translations

The Ten Commandments appear in which two books of the Bible?

Abraham's first born, born of his servant Hagar

The Story of Noah is an example of personal sin.

Sea of Reeds (Red Sea)

Yahwist writing style

What are the steps in writing the Bible?

Father of Biblical faith

The analysis of the historical context and setting of Bible books

The analysis of the other writings Biblical authors drew upon to write their stories

The right of the eldest son to inherit a double portion to ensure him in his role as the new patriarch of the family

Humans are punished for trying to reach heaven; story of human arrogance and greed; social sin

Deuteronomic writing style

The gift of God's self-revelation by which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan

The analysis of what God is conveying through human authors in the Bible

A story that reveals an inner truth about God and Creation

The story of God's actions and the responses of the people, beginning with Abraham

Purposes of the Story of Creation

Contained the Ten Commandments

The spot on the Ark of the covenant between the wings of the 2 angels; considered to be the Throne of God on Earth

Story of blame and guilt; original sin

Teachings of the 12 Apostles

Brother of Moses; made an idol of a golden calf after Moses went up the mountain

One of Jacob's sons; did not receive part of the inheritance because he became a priest

What is the purpose of telling the story of the test of Abraham's faith?

God makes a covenant with him, that his descendants will number more than the stars; tested by God to sacrifice his son

A solemn agreement/promise between God and humans

The process of God making himself known through His creation

Abraham's son with his wife Sarah; name means "laughter"; God tells Abraham to sacrifice him as a test of faith

The manifestation of God to a human

The administration of the birthright from the patriarch to the eldest son

Takes birthright from his older brother Esau; name means "heel grabber" wrestles with God & is renamed Israel