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Name: Hill, Dillon OT101 Old Testament 1Date: August 26, 2017 Fall 2017

OT101 – Old Testament 1 (Genesis – Deuteronomy)

Lesson Plans

Session 1 – (8:00am-9:15am)

Objectives

I. Cognitive Objectives

A. The disciple will identify the primary objectives of the course. (Bloom’s: Remembering)

B. The disciple will identify any questions they might have about the procedures and assignments of the course. (Bloom’s: Analyzing)

II. Affective Objectives

A. The disciple will discuss any concerns he/she has related to the course work and procedures. (Bloom’s: Responding to Phenomena)

B. The disciple will demonstrate an understanding of all the expectations for the course. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

III. Syllabus

A. General explanation of the syllabus

B. Class presentation and correlation study

C. Website support

D. The Biblical Story by Charles Baylis

IV. Final Issues

A. This course will be much more student led than BH101.

B. Review all points through questioning.


Session 2 – (9:30am-10:45am) – Genesis Formal Introduction

Objectives


A. The disciple will define the components for the formal introduction to the book of Genesis. (Bloom’s: Remembering)

B. The disciple will explain why the formal introduction points are relevant within a discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will justify the importance of understanding the documentary hypothesis view within a discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will display an appreciation of the place for apologetic engagement in discipleship. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Opening Questions

A. What did you think of the Egyptian creation story?

B. What sorts of thoughts did you have while reading it?

C. How does it compare/contrast with the Biblical story?

IV. Lesson Questions

A. What is the context out of which the Israelites came from the Exodus?

1. What might you expect that group of people to look like culturally and religiously? Why?

2. What sorts of cultural issues do you think might have been a problem because of this?

B. Torah

1. Do you remember what “torah” means in Hebrew?

2. Do you remember what “pentateuch” means in Greek?


C. Documentary Hypothesis

1. How did you feel about the reading in the Introduction Book by Longman and Dillard?

2. Talk to me about the Documentary Hypothesis.

i. Describe the hypothesis in your own words.

ii. What do J, D, E, and P refer to?

iii. According to the theory, when was Torah actually written and why?

3. What do you think is really the foundational issue in this theory? Why do scholars want this view pushed so much so?

D. Formal Introduction

1. Talk to me about the components to a conservative understanding of the formal introduction to Genesis.

i. Who is the author? Is Moses the only author? What do we mean by “essential authorship”?

ii. What is the date of the text? On what are these dates based?

iii. Where was the text written? How do we know this contextually?

iv. Who are the original recipients of this text?

v. What is general purpose of the text as you understand it at this point? Why?


2. Describe to me how we outline the book?

i. Do we always have such a neat way to outline books?

ii. Why is this likely the best way to understand the outline?

Outline

I. Prologue – The Creation of the World (1.1-2.3)II. The Generations of the Heavens and the Earth (2.4-4.26)III. The Generations of Man (5.1-6.8)IV. The Generations of Noah (6.9-9.29)V. The Generations of Shem, Ham, and Japheth (10.1-11.9)VI. The Generations of Shem (11.10-26)VII. The Generations of Terah (11.27-25.11)VIII. The Generations of Ishmael (25.12-18)IX. The Generations of Isaac (25.19-35.29)X. The Generations of Esau (36.1-37.1)XI. The Generations of Jacob (37.2-50.26)

V. Discipleship Questions

A. How easily is the story of the Bible misrepresented or altered by our own disciples?

B. What factors might cause such a state of affairs?

C. How can we safeguard the truth of the story in discipleship?


Session 3 – (11:00am-12:15pm) – Genesis 1-2


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Genesis 1-2. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the importance of the fundamentals of Genesis 1-2 to the discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the fundamentals taught in Genesis 1-2 to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will put into practice the use of the fundamentals taught in Genesis 1-2. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)


A. What is the primary content of Genesis 1-2?

B. What sorts of literary structures or content did you observe?

C. Are there any particular difficulties presented by the text? If so, what and how would you go about resolving them?


A. Genesis 1.1-2 – The Beginning and Problems

1. Is the creation narrative here predominantly ex nihilo or something different? If different, describe it in your own words.

2. If you were to look at the first word of Genesis 1.2 in multiple translations what would you find? (Utilize BibleHub)

i. What do you think is going on here?

ii. Explain the waw-disjunctive and its use here.


3. What are the three problems stated in Genesis 1.2? (void of what?)

i. Is this due to sin or part of the process? Why?

ii. What does this resemble in parallel cultures?

B. Genesis 1.3-31 – The Days of Creation

1. If there are problems in Genesis 1.2, what do you think the days of creation will accomplish? What evidence do you have for this?

2. Do you see any literary structures within the days and their created elements?

3. What would say are the priorities of God in his creation based upon the problems in Genesis 1.2 and the resulting days of creation?

C. Genesis 1.26-28; 2.15-17 – The Image of God

1. What do you think that it means that man is made in God’s image? How do you justify that from the text of Genesis? (We’ll come back)

2. What are the tasks given to man?

i. [[ Is naming the animals really part of the task he was given in principle? ]]

ii. What is woman’s work?

i. Who is the complete authority over creation?

ii. Who is the first created image?

iii. Is the woman worth less in the eyes of the Lord?

iv. Do they have particular roles as established by Genesis?

v. Over what are they to rule?

iii. What does the authority structure tell us about man and woman in God’s economy? (Circles and Arrows)



A. If Moses (or rather God speaking through Moses) was concerned about knowing these things about God, what should some of our priority discipleship subjects be?

B. What sorts of pitfalls might we run into as we guide others in this information?


Session 4 – (2:00pm-3:15pm) – Genesis 3-11


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Genesis 3-11. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the effects of sin as described in Genesis 3-11 within the discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the effects of sin as described in Genesis 3-11 to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will put into practice the use of safeguards to battle against sin in Christ’s power in their own discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)


A. What is the primary content of Genesis 3-11?




A. Genesis 2.17 and 3.1-24 – The Fall and its Initial Results

1. What does the text of Genesis 2.17 prohibit? What is the consequence of transgression?

2. What is the tactic of the enemy in the text to lure the woman to sin and rebellion? How do we see this play out in a discipleship context?

3. What are the steps which the woman takes which lead her into sin?(misquoting and justifying by her own evaluation)

4. What are the steps which the man takes which lead him into sin?

i. What was his role?


5. What is the reaction of the man and woman when they are confronted?

6. What are the consequences of their transgression? What about death? [[ Hold the tension ]]

7. What was the Lord’s response to the situation? Why?

8. What has happened to the authority structure? (Circles and Arrows)

B. Genesis 4.1-26 – Cain, Abel, Seth, and Lamech

1. Why was Cain’s sacrifice not acceptable to the Lord? What is your evidence?

2. What is the Lord’s warning?

3. What is the Lord’s judgment? Why not death?

4. What is Lamech’s sin? What is different about his act?

C. Genesis 5.1-32 – Repetition is Meaning

1. What is the point of this genealogy? What is your evidence?

2. What is the issue with Enoch?

D. Genesis 6-9 – The Flood Judgment (or Re-Creation)

1. What is the state of the world during Noah’s time? Why?

2. What is Noah to bring on the ark? Be specific.

3. What do you think the flood was actually like outside the ark? Think creatively.

4. What are the promises made by God after the judgment? What is the sign of the covenant?

5. What are the commands given to Noah?

6. What was Ham’s sin? Think in terms of honor and shame.

7. Why was judgment put upon Canaan instead of Ham?


E. Genesis 10-11 – The Migration, Rebellion, and Dispersion

1. Discuss Josephus and his text.

2. Read Josephus Book 1, Chapter 4

3. View: Map of Migration (2225 BCE)

4. What is the reason for the Babel rebellion?

i. According to Josephus, what is the reason for the Babel rebellion?

ii. What evidence from Genesis do we have?

5. What is the Lord’s response?

i. What is the purpose of this form of judgment?

ii. What was the command to Noah after the flood?

iii. What do you think man learned for good or ill from this experience? (Kings, priests, and military-the other)

6. When does Genesis 10 take place chronologically? Why put it first or rather, why put Genesis 11 after it?


A. What sorts of proclivities do our disciples tend to have when struggling with sin?

B. How can we begin to address those issues?

C. What are your strategies for doing so?


Session 5 – (3:30pm-4:45pm) – Genesis 11.27-25.11


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Genesis 11.27-25.11. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the providential place our struggle in faith has in the Lord’s economy. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the struggle of faith in Genesis 11.27-25.11 to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will generate ideas for how we can help our disciples learn to trust in the Lord better in a discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)


A. What is the primary content of Genesis 11.27-25.11?




A. Genesis 11.27-12.20 – The Call and Beginning of Faith

1. Where does Abram begin his journey geographically speaking?

2. What is the initial promise to Abram entail?

3. What is Abram’s first test of faith?

i. What is his response?

ii. What is God’s response?


B. Genesis 13.1-14.24 – The Division and the War

1. What is the second test of faith for Abram?

2. What is Lot’s interest in the choice?

3. What is Abram’s response?

4. What is God’s response?

5. What is the third test of faith for Abram?

i. Who are the parties involved? How are they made up?

ii. What is Abram’s response?

iii. What is God’s response?

C. Genesis 15.1-16.16 – The Promise, the Covenant, the Response

1. What is the content of the promises made to Abram in this statement of the covenant?

2. What is the nature of the covenant act? Why this image?

3. Is this covenant one-sided or two?

i. What is the implication of this structure?

D. Genesis 17.1-18.33 – The Sign of the Covenant and Isaac’s Birth

1. What is the content of the promises made to Abraham in this statement of the covenant?

2. What is the sign of this covenant? Why do covenants need signs?

3. What is the test of faith presented to Abraham in this passage?

i. What is Abraham’s response?

ii. What is God’s response?

4. What is the theological struggle facing Abraham in this passage?


E. Genesis 19.1-38 – The Destruction of the Cities and Lot’s Fate

1. View: Map of Dead Sea

2. Why did Lot suggest the men take his daughters? Again, think honor/shame culture.

3. Why did the angels remove Lot and his family from the city? What is your textual evidence?

4. What had the city done to Lot’s family?

5. What does this passage appear to teach about city vs. rural culture?

F. Genesis 20.1-22.24 – The Final Tests

1. What is the next test which Abraham faces and what is response? What is God’s response? (Abimelech)

2. What is the next test which Abraham faces and what is response? What is God’s response? (Hagar and Ishmael)

3. What is the next test which Abraham faces and what is response? What is God’s response? (Abimelech Part 2)

4. What is the next test which Abraham faces and what is response? What is God’s response? (Offering Up Isaac)

i. Why is this particular test so important?

ii. How difficult was it for Abraham to offer his son? (Heb 11.17-19)

5. What does the death and burial of Sarah demonstrate?

G. Genesis 24.1-25.11 – The Marriage of Isaac and Death of Abraham

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A. If Moses (or rather God speaking through Moses) was concerned about knowing these things about God, what should some of our priority discipleship subjects be?

B. What sorts of pitfalls might we run into as we guide others in this information?


Weekend 2 Sessions

Session 1 – (8:00am-9:15am) – Genesis 25.12-37.1

Objectives



B. The disciple will explain the importance of the formative process the Lord worked through during the lives of Isaac, Rebekah and Jacob. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the fundamentals taught in Genesis 25.12-37.1 to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will put into practice the principle of waiting on the Lord in patience and humility. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)






A. Genesis 25.12-27.46 – The Promise to Jacob and Isaac’s Failures

1. Why is the Lord’s promise to Rebekah (Genesis 25.23) so important? What are the implications?

2. Literary Contrast: Use of Foils

i. What is the first major testing of Isaac in his covenant promises? What is his response? Where might he have learned this response?

ii. What is Rebekah’s response to the covenant promises?


B. Genesis 28.1-33.20 – Manipulation & Trickery to Blessing & Humility

1. How should we understand Jacob’s response to his Bethel dream particularly with regard to Genesis 28.21?

2. What is the Lord’s response to Jacob’s arrogance in manipulation and trickery? (Wrestling Scene)

C. Genesis 34.1-37.1 – Foreshadowing and Covenant Continuity

1. What does the event concerning Dinah show us about Jacob’s family?

2. What is the significance of the Lord’s statement in Genesis 35.10-12?

3. What is the significance of the genealogy on Genesis 36?


1. What does this dynamic of manipulation and covenant promise tell us about how the process of discipleship is likely to turn out?

2. Sharing about my own journey of discipleship.


Session 2 – (9:30am-10:45am) – Genesis 37.2-50.26



B. The disciple will explain the place of the providence of God working through suffering and trials as seen from of Genesis 37.2-50.26 to the discipleship context. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the principles taught in Genesis 37.2-50.26 to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will practice encouragement of the people of God in a discipleship context in times of trails. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)






A. Genesis 37.2-39.23 – Joseph and Judah

1. What sort of literary tool is being used in the stories of Joseph and Judah? Compare and contrast the two stories?

2. How do these events affect the lives of these two men?

B. Genesis 40.1-41.57 – Joseph in Egypt

1. How does Joseph contrast with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob?

2. How does the Lord operate through Joseph and Egypt’s circumstances?


C. Genesis 42.1-45.28 – Joseph Encounters His Brothers

1. What function does the trial of the brothers serve in their lives and in the narrative of Genesis?

2. What is significant about Judah’s speech in Genesis 44.18-34?

D. Genesis 46.1-48.22 – Israel Enters Egypt

1. How is Jacob treated upon entering Egypt? What is significant about this?

2. Note the results of the famine: Pharaoh takes control of the land.

E. Genesis 49.1-50.26 – The Blessings and the End of the Generation

1. How are we to properly understand the blessings in Genesis 49?

2. What literary function does the brothers’ lie in Genesis 50 serve?

3. Who is Shiloh?


A. As our disciples go through trials in their lives, how can we encourage them in their walks during those times?

B. What purpose do the trials actually serve?


Session 3 – (11:00am-12:15pm) – Exodus Intro & Exodus 1.1-11.10


A. The disciple will explain the components of the formal introduction to Exodus.

(Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the primary content of Exodus 1.1-11.10. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

C. The disciple will explain the ways in which the Lord uses individuals to affect his plan of salvation and glory. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the ways in which the Lord uses individuals within the context of the community to make his glory known. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will put into practice the encouragement of his disciples to labor within the community to affect the glory of God. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Formal Introduction Issues – Review Documentary Hypothesis

A. Who is the author of Exodus?

B. When was the text written?

C. Where was the text written?

D. To whom was the text written?

E. What is the genre of the text?


IV. Outline of Exodus

I. Israel’s Liberation (1.1-15.21)

A. The preparation of Moses (1.1-4.31)B. The Lord’s glory over Egypt (5.1-11.10)C. The Exodus (12.1-15.21)

II. Israel’s Adoption (15.22-40.38)

A. Preparations for the Covenant (15.22-18.27)B. The Israelite (Mosaic) Covenant (19.1-24.11)C. The Tabernacle Directions (24.12-31.18)D. The Breaking and Renewing of the Covenant (32.1-34.35)E. The Tabernacle Construction and Consecration (35.1-40.38)

V. Exodus Timeline

1590 BCE – Joseph dies in Egypt with Apepi (a Hyksos King) as Pharaoh.

1550 BCE – Ahmose I becomes Pharaoh over all Egypt.

1526 BCE – Moses is born in Egypt and is adopted by Pharaoh’s daughter Ahmose-Sitamun.

1525 BCE – Amenhotep I becomes Pharaoh.

1506 BCE – Thutmose I becomes Pharaoh.

1493 BCE – Thutmose II becomes Pharaoh co-reigning with Hatshepsut.

1486 BCE – Moses flees to Midian after killing an Egyptian.

1479 BCE – Thutmose III becomes Pharaoh.

1446 BCE – Moses returns to Egypt; The Exodus happens.

1425 BCE – Amenhotep II becomes Pharaoh.

1406 BCE – Joshua leads Israel into Canaan.


V. Opening Questions

A. What is the primary content of Exodus 1.1-11.10




A. Exodus 1.1-4.31 – The Preparation of Moses

1. Note how the Lord operates by dealing with huge social and political problems by moving in one man’s life.

2. Note also how the Lord’s covenant faithfulness is the first basis of his response to Israel.

B. Exodus 5.1-11.10 – Glory over Egypt and the Exodus

1. What can we observe understand as the purpose(s) of the Plagues and Exodus?

2. What is the significance of the types of plagues chosen?


A. How can we encourage our disciples to understand their place in the body of Christ in the grand plan of the Lord?

B. What are some ways in which God has shown your “gods” to be impotent before him.


Session 4 – (2:00pm-3:15pm) – Exodus 12.1-15.21


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Exodus 12.1-15.21. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the place of remembering the work of the Lord in the life of the Christian. (Bloom’s: Evaluating)


A. The disciple will relate the struggle of remembrance in Exodus to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will generate ideas for how we can help our disciples learn to remember their past with the Lord and continue to rely upon him fully every day. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)


A. What is the primary content of Exodus 12.1-15.21?




A. Exodus 12.1-15.21 – The Exodus

1. Why is the remembrance of this particular event so important to the Lord? (12.26-27)

2. What does the event mean when set with the sojourning in Egypt?

3. What does the event mean when set before coming into Canaan?



A. Why do our disciples need to remember the Exodus? Why do they need to have strong memories of the Lord’s work?

B. What do we need to do for our disciples to help them understand how much they have to rely upon God in light of the teachings of Exodus?


Session 5 – (3:30pm-5:00pm) – Exodus 15.22-40.38


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Exodus 15.22-40.38. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the process of developing a trusting relationship between the disciple and the Lord and the purpose of that relationship in relation to the nations. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will relate the struggle of trusting the Lord to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will generate ideas for how we can help our disciples learn to trust in the Lord for all provision and care. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)


A. What is the primary content of Exodus 15.22-40.38?




A. Exodus 15.22-18.27 – Preparations for the Covenant

1. How do the events leading up to the covenant establishment at Sinai help to prepare Israel for their covenant with their God?

2. What are the basic concepts which they are asked to learn here?

B. Exodus 19.1-24.11 – The Covenant Established

1. How is Israel supposed to function as a Kingdom of Priests?

2. What is the emphasis of the sundry laws given in Exodus 21.1-24.11?


C. Exodus 24.12-31.18 – The Instructions for the Tabernacle

Note: What is the sign of the covenant?

D. Exodus 32.1-34.35 – Breaking and Renewing the Covenant

1. What is Moses’ real concern regarding the Lord’s potential judgment upon Israel for the golden calf?

2. Note: The Lord grants grace but discipline is still involved.

E. Exodus 35.1-40.38

We will not cover this portion in detail.


A. How can we prepare our disciples to understand grace in light of sin but also discipline?

B. How can we guide them into being appropriate priests of the King of kings?


Weekend 3 Sessions

Session 1 – (8:00am-9:15am) – Leviticus Introduction and Overview

Objectives


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of the formal introduction to Leviticus and its content. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the primary structures and purpose of the book of Leviticus. (Bloom’s: Understanding)


A. The disciple will appreciate the theological principles of Leviticus to their own contextual understanding of the work of Christ. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will appreciate the need for holiness in the assembly of the Lord. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

III. Outline of the Book of Leviticus

I. The Offering Types (Leviticus 1.1-7.38)II. The Aaronic Priesthood (Leviticus 8.1-10.20)

III. Cleanliness Laws (Leviticus 11.1-15.33)IV. The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16.1-34)V. The Worship and Living of the Community (17.1-27.34)

IV. The Offering Types (Leviticus 1.1-7.38)

A. The Types of Offerings

1. The Burnt Offering -- Devotion and worship2. The Meal Offering -- Thanksgiving3. The Peace Offering -- Peace with God4. The Sin Offering -- Atonement5. The Trespass Offering -- Atonement and restitution


B. Parameters of the Offerings

1. The general purpose of the particular offering is identified.2. The object offered is identified.3. The offerer and the priests’ work is explained.4. The portions given to the Lord, the priest, and the offerer are identified.

C. Offerings in the Rest of the Text

1. The type of offering is listed with any modifications needed for special circumstances.

2. One has to know the original typical form before understanding the modifications being made.

V. Consecration of the Priests (Leviticus 8.1-10.20)

A. Consecration of the Priests (Leviticus 8.1-9.24)

B. Nadab and Abihu (Leviticus 10.1-20)

“By those who come near me I will be treated as holy, and before all the people I will be honored.” (Leviticus 10.3)

VI. Cleanliness Laws (Leviticus 11.1-15.33)

A. Food of animals (11.1-47)B. Purification after giving birth (12.1-8)C. Test for leprosy (13.1-59)D. Cleansing of a Leper (14.1-32)E. Cleansing of leprous house (14.33-57)F. Cleansing unhealthiness (15.1-33)

VII. The Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16.1-34)

A. Parameters

1. One time a year2. Sins of the nation on the sacrificial goat by lot3. Scape goat into the wilderness4. Only the high priest goes into the holy of holies

B. Very high holy day


VIII. The Worship and Living of the Community (Leviticus 17.1-27.34)

A. Outline

1. Sacrifices only in the tabernacle (17.1-16)

2. Immoral Relations (18.1-30)

3. Idolatry and other sundries (19.1-37)

4. Human sacrifice and other immoralities of the nations (20.1-27)

5. Regulations for the priests (21.1-22.33)

6. The Feasts and Celebrations (23.1-44)

7. The Lamp and Showbread (24.1-9)

8. The Profaner (24.10-23)

9. The Sabbatical Year (25.1-55)

10. Blessings and Curses (26.1-46)

11. Valuations (27.1-34)

IX. Theological Implications

A. Leviticus is about holiness and how serious the Lord is about it.

B. All the sacrifices also point forward to Christ and his role for us before the Lord.

X. Discipleship Questions

1. In what ways can we help our disciples learn reverence and respect for the Lord and his holiness?

2. How are you going to help them under the contribution of Leviticus to our understanding of how serious the Lord is?


Session 2 – (9:30am-10:45am) – Issues in Leviticus


A. The disciple will devise methods to help other disciples appreciate the importance of holiness before the Lord in his community. (Bloom’s: Creating)

B. The disciple will explain how we can help our disciples be more careful in their interpretation of the text of scripture. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will demonstrate and appreciation for the importance of holiness in the Lord’s assembly. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will resolve issues related to disciples’ inability to take holiness seriously. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Questions or Concerns from Students

IV. Holiness

A. Leviticus 10.3 -- “By those who come near me I will be treated as holy, and before all the people I will be honored.”

B. Holiness – “not common”; “set apart as special”

C. Question: How does a lack of attention to the Lord’s holiness or the holiness of the people tend to manifest in the church?

V. Cleanliness

A. Leviticus 15.31 -- “Thus you shall keep the sons of Israel separated from their uncleanness, so that they will not die in their uncleanness by their defiling my tabernacle that is among them.”

B. Is it a sin to be unclean?

C. Where to do we see a change in attitude about uncleanness in Biblical history?


VI. Careless interpretation and its consequences

A. Leviticus 20.21 -- “If a man takes his brother’s wife, it is abhorrent; he has uncovered his brother’s nakedness. They will be childless.”

B. How devastating can a misreading of scripture really be?

VII. Covenantal Blessings and Curses as a Formula

A. Leviticus 26.1-46

B. Note: This is a covenant blessing and curse formula that we will continue to observe but particularly so in Deuteronomy.

VIII. Theological Implications

A. It is gravely important that both the Lord and his word be treated with upmost reverence and fear.

B. “Abba daddy” mentality

IX. Discipleship Questions

A. What sorts of precautions should we take with our disciples to help reinforce a sense of reverence for the Lord and his word in their lives?


Session 3 – (11:00am-12:15pm) – Formal Intro and Overview of Numbers

Objectives


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of the formal introduction to Numbers and its content. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the primary structures and purpose of the book of Numbers. (Bloom’s: Understanding)


A. The disciple will appreciate the theological principles of Numbers to their own contextual understanding of the work of the Lord in bringing himself glory. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will appreciate the of trusting obedience before the Lord and the consequences of disobedience. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

III. Formal Introduction Issues

A. Who is the author of Numbers?

B. When was the text written?

C. Where was the text written?

D. To whom was the text written?

E. What is the genre of the text?


IV. Outline Overview of Numbers

I. The preparation of the first generation (1.1-10.36)II. The rebellion and judgment of the first generation (11.1-25.18)III. The preparation of the second generation (26.1-36.13)

V. The preparation of the first generation (1.1-10.36)

A. The organization of the tribes (1.1-4.49)

B. The preparations for entering the land from the south (5.1-9.23)

C. The departure from Sinai (10.1-36)

VI. The rebellion and judgment of the first generation (11.1-25.18)

A. Rebellion, atonement, and death (11.1-20.29)

B. The climax of rebellion, hope for the future (21.1-25.18) – Phineas as hope

VII. The preparation of the second generation (26.1-36.13)

A. The organization and preparations of the second generation (26.1-32.42)

B. Retelling of the history from Egypt to the present (33.1-49)

C. Anticipation of the promise land (34.1-36.13)


VIII. Complete Outline

I. The preparation of the first generation (1.1-10.36)

A. The organization of the tribes (1.1-4.49)B. The preparations for entering the land from the south (5.1-9.23)C. The departure from Sinai (10.1-36)

II. The rebellion and judgment of the first generation (11.1-25.18)

A. Rebellion, atonement, and death (11.1-20.29)

1. The complaint against Moses (11.1-35)2. The murmuring of Miriam and Aaron (12.1-16)3. The spies refuse the land (13.1-14.45)4. Laws for life in the land (15.1-41)5. Korah’s rebellion (16.1-40)6. Murmuring against Moses (16.41-50)7. Confirmation of Aaron’s work (17.1-19.22)8. Moses and Aaron’s failure (20.1-29)

B. The climax of rebellion, hope for the future (21.1-25.18)

1. Murmuring in light of conflict (21.1-35)2. The work of Balaam (22.1-24.25)3. Rebellion at Peor (25.1-18)

III. The preparation of the second generation (26.1-36.13)

A. The organization and preparations of the second generation (26.1-32.42)B. Retelling of the history from Egypt to the present (33.1-49)C. Anticipation of the promise land (34.1-36.13)


A. Trusting in the word of the Lord

B. The seriousness of sin


Session 4 – (2:00pm-3:15pm) – Issues in Numbers Part 1 – Numbers 1-18

Objectives


A. The disciple will devise methods to help other disciples appreciate the importance of trust in the word of the Lord in his community. (Bloom’s: Creating)

B. The disciple will explain how we can help our disciples be more careful in their interpretation of the text of scripture and in trusting in the Lord’s word. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will demonstrate and appreciation for the importance of trust in the Lord’s assembly. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will resolve issues related to disciples’ inability to take holiness seriously. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Questions or Concerns from Students

IV. Numbers 1.2-3 – Military Forces of Israel

A. Numbers 1.2-3 -- “Take a census of all the congregation of the sons of Israel, by their families, by their fathers’ households, according to the number of names, every male, head by head from twenty years old and upward whoever is able to go out to war in Israel, you and Aaron shall number them by their armies.”

B. Question: Why is the Lord concerned about preparing a military force?

V. Numbers 7.12; 7.18; 7.24 and the like – Watch your text carefully

A. Are all these sections the same save the persons offering them?

B. What is the caution to be had here?


VI. Numbers 14.11-45 – The Concern of Moses

A. What is Moses’ primary concern?

B. Note the difference between this plea and the one in Exodus 32.11-14

C. Notice the Lord’s initial response (Numbers 14.20-21)

VII. Numbers 15.30-31 – The Sin of the High Hand

A. Intentional sin results in removal from the community.

B. How do we see this played out in the New Covenant community?

C. What is the purpose of this process in the NC community?

VIII. Numbers 17.5 – The Rod of Aaron

A. “It will come about that the rod of the man whom I choose will sprout. Thus I will lesson from upon myself the grumblings of the sons of Israel, who are grumbling against you.” -- Numbers 17.5

B. What is the purpose of this act?

C. Remember your leadership


A. The assuredness of the word of the Lord—the need to trust

B. The seriousness of sin before the Lord


A. How do we begin to develop a sense of total trust on the part of our disciples for the Lord? How can we help them?

B. How do we help our disciples understand the seriousness of sin?


Session 5 – (3:30pm-5:00pm) – Issues in Numbers Part 2 – Numbers 19-36

Objectives


A. The disciple will devise ways in which he can lead his disciples to trust unwaveringly in the deliverance of the Lord. (Bloom’s: Creating)

B. The disciple will explain ways in which he can help his disciples appreciate the details of scripture in exegesis. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will relate the struggle of trusting the Lord’s deliverance to their own discipleship experience. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will generate ideas for how we can help our disciples learn to trust in the Lord’s deliverance at all times. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Numbers 19.13 – Cleanliness and Sin

A. Again, is cleanliness a sin? In what context?

B. What are the implications for us in the New Covenant community in terms of evangelism?

IV. Numbers 21.6-9 – The Seraph

A. What exactly did Moses build?

B. Why is this act exempt from the making of idols?

C. How does this work theologically?

D. John 3.14

V. Numbers 22 – Balaam’s Donkey

A. What narrative purpose does this account serve in the flow of Numbers?

B. Compare this event with the actual blessing of Israel by Balaam.


VI. Numbers 32 – Possession beyond the Jordan

A. How should we understand the request of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh to take land in Gilead instead of in Canaan?

B. What is your evaluation and why?

VII. Numbers 35.20 – The source of Jesus’ teaching on murder?

A. Read Exodus 20.13 and Matthew 5.21-22

B. Is Exodus really the source of Jesus’ teaching?

C. Pay attention to the small things.

VIII. Theological Implications

A. A view to salvation – looking to the Lord for salvation

B. Be diligent in the details of your scripture study, it makes huge differences


A. In what ways can we direct our disciples to pay attention to salvation through the Lord alone, trusting in him alone for deliverance?

B. How can we guide them into being more careful with the word of God?


Weekend 4 Sessions

Session 1 – (8:00am-9:15am) – Deuteronomy Introduction

Objectives


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of the formal introduction to Deuteronomy and its content. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the primary structure and purpose of the book of Deuteronomy. (Bloom’s: Understanding)


A. The disciple will appreciate the theological principles of Deuteronomy relative to their own contextual understanding of the work of Christ. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will appreciate the covenant relationship of the Lord to his people. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

III. The Suzerain-Vassal (Sovereign-Vassal) Treaty Form

A. 2nd Millennium BC Treaty form the Hittites (not Assyrian 1st Millennium)

I. Preamble

Identifies parties involved, the author, the title of the sovereign party, and usually his genealogy. It usually emphasizes the greatness of the king or dominant party.

II. Historical Prologue

Lists the deeds already performed by the sovereign on behalf of the vassal. This section would outline the previous relationship the two groups had up until that point with historical detail. The suzerain would document previous events in which they did a favor that benefitted the vassal. The purpose of this would show that the more powerful group was merciful and giving, therefore, the vassal should obey the stipulations that are presented in the treaty. It discusses the relationship between them as a personal relationship instead of a solely political one. Most importantly in this section, the vassal is agreeing to future obedience for the benefits that he received in the past without deserving them.


III. Stipulations

Terms to be upheld by the vassal for the life of the treaty; defines how the vassal is obligated and gives more of the legalities associated with the covenant.

IV. Annual Reading

A copy of the treaty was to be read aloud annually in the vassal state for the purpose of renewal and to inform the public of the expectations involved and increase respect for the sovereign party, usually the king.

V. Witnesses

These usually include the deities of both the sovereign and the vassal, but put special emphasis on the deities of the vassal.

VI. Blessing and Curses

Blessings if the stipulations of the treaty are upheld and curses if the stipulations are not upheld. These blessings and curses were generally seen to come from the gods instead of punishment by the dominant party for example.

VII. Sacrificial Meal

Both parties would share a meal to show their participation in the treaty.

B. This form is important because it places Torah in a very specific time period in history.

IV. Outline of Deuteronomy

I. Preamble (1.1-5)II. Historical Prologue (1.6-3.29)III. Stipulations (4.1-26.19)

A. Call to remember and trust (4.1-11.32)B. Specifics (12.1-26.19)

IV. Blessings and Curses (27.1-30.20)V. Succession Arrangements (31.1-34.12)

A. Provision for Public Reading (31.9-13)B. Invocation of Witnesses (32.1-52)


V. Major Themes

A. Remember – Over and over again.

B. Representing the Lord (4.5-8)

C. Trust in the Lord

D. Evaluation of Right and Wrong

E. Justice


Session 2 – (9:30am-10:45am) – Overview of Deuteronomy


A. The disciple will explain the Sovereign-Vassal treaty form in the book of Deuteronomy for the sake of an interpretive framework. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the implications of Deuteronomy’s treaty for discipleship. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of establishing a firm foundation in discipleship. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will resolve issues related to disciples’ frequent neglect of fundamentals. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Deuteronomy Videos

A. Reading Through Scripture (Bible Project)

B. Deuteronomy (Bible Project)

IV. Outline Review – Sovereign-Vassal Treaty Review

I. Preamble (1.1-5)II. Historical Prologue (1.6-3.29)III. Stipulations (4.1-26.19)

A. Call to remember and trust (4.1-11.32)B. Specifics (12.1-26.19)

IV. Blessings and Curses (27.1-30.20)V. Succession Arrangements (31.1-34.12)

A. Provision for Public Reading (31.9-13)B. Invocation of Witnesses (32.1-52)

V. The “Shema” (Deuteronomy 6.4)

A. “Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might.”

B. ECHAD vs. YACHID

C. Heart, Soul, and Might


V. Discipleship Issues

A. It is essential for your disciples to understand the basic foundation of their faith—Christ has died for them and they can know God.

B. Ensure this is established with the disciple before moving on.

C. 1 John 2.12-14

VI. The Whole Scope

A. The Lord has established a “treaty”, or covenant, with us through Jesus the Christ.

B. He has shown his faithfulness through his word and seeks our faithfulness.


Session 3 – (11:00am-12:15pm) – Issues in Deuteronomy 1-11


A. The disciple will explain the primary content of Deuteronomy 1-11. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will explain the importance of remembrance and faithfulness in the relationship of the disciple to the Lord. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will appreciate the need for vigilance in the discipleship relationship. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will appreciate the importance of being present in the life of the disciple to remind them of their place with the Lord. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

III. Issues for Discussion???


IV. Preamble (1.1-5)

A. Contextual set-up

B. Setting and time

V. Historical Prologue (1.6-3.29)

A. History from the Exodus to the present day before entering Canaan.

B. God’s faithfulness demonstrated.

C. Israel’s faithlessness demonstrated.

VI. Covenant Stipulation Foundation (4.1-11.32)

A. “Do not forget” & “Remember)

B. The lack of “special-ness” of Israel

C. The need for trusting the Lord’s provision and faithfulness

D. God’s desire for a people who fear him and obey

VII. Discipleship Issues

A. There is an ever present need for vigilance and memory on the part of the disciple.

B. It is your duty to constantly remind them of the scope of what they are part of and call them to obedience and faithfulness.

VIII. The Whole Scope

A. The Lord’s Table

B. Public Reading of Scripture


Session 4 – (2:00pm-3:15pm) – Issues in Deuteronomy 12-34


A. The disciple will explain the fundamental importance of God being the standard of what is good and evil. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will devise ways to help disciples learn to focus all their evaluative force in the scriptures to determine right and wrong, good and evil. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will demonstrate an appreciation for the importance of God’s word in evaluating good and evil. (Bloom’s: Valuing)

B. The disciple will resolve issues related to disciples’ frequent lack of attention to scriptural evaluation of good and evil. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. Questions for Discussion???


IV. Stipulations of the Covenant (12.1-26.19)

A. The establishment of a place of worship in the land.

B. Evaluating right and wrong through the lens of God not man.

C. False Prophets of Two Sorts

D. Social justice (be careful not to lose sight of the gospel in the midst of social justice)

E. Kingship in Israel

F. The Cursed Man (Deuteronomy 21.22-23)

G. Deuteronomy 22.10 – An example of extrapolation (see also 25.4 and 1 Cor 9.9; 1 Tim 5.18)

V. Curses and Blessings (27.1-30.20)

A. Curses were promised for disobedience.

B. Blessings were promised for obedience.

C. What is the purpose of the curses?

VI. Succession Arrangements (31.1-34.12)

A. Public Reading (31.9-13)

B. Israel is prophesied to fall away.

C. Witnesses of the heavens and the earth. (Metaphor) (32.1-52)

D. Moses is like no other, and yet Deuteronomy 18.15-22 says what?


VII. Discipleship Questions

A. We have to help our disciples learn to evaluate good and evil based in scripture not by their own musings and eclectic spiritualities.

B. How can we help them accomplish this?

C. What warning signs are there that they are off-track?

VIII. The Whole Scope

A. The Lord decides good and evil.

B. The coming prophet already came – Jesus


Session 5 – (3:30pm-5:00pm) – The Torah Summary


A. The disciple will explain the theology of God from the Torah. (Bloom’s: Understanding)

B. The disciple will devise ways to help disciples better give attention to Torah in establishing their “theological” foundations. (Bloom’s: Creating)


A. The disciple will relate the nature of God to the life of the disciple. (Bloom’s: Organization)

B. The disciple will display a desire to help disciples establish a firm foundation in Torah. (Bloom’s: Internalizing Values)

III. The Themes of Torah

A. Reintroduction: The Lord is a God of light, order, and life.

B. God is God of right/wrong

C. God is a God of promise

D. God is a God of sovereign power

E. God is a God of love and compassion

F. God is a God of justice

G. Man is completely corrupted by Sin

H. Man’s natural state is rebellion.

I. God is faithful.



A. The fundamentals of Torah are vital for our disciples.

B. What sorts of ways have you thought of to guide them through Torah effectively?

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