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MODULE FIVE Study Questions Answer the following questions (based on the reading), save it and then submit it to the professor. 1. The first eleven chapters of Genesis possess a universal and cosmic emphasis. (Davis pg. 155) 2. With the introduction of Abraham, Moses begins to particularize redemptive history. (Davis pg.155) 3. How has archaeology verified the historicity of these chapters in Genesis? (Davis pg 156) The archaeology supports that the Bible is an accurate and validated source of information verifying the events and time of Genesis. 4. What are the three possible locations for Ur? (Davis pg 165) Moslems have traditionally identified it with ―Urfa‖ Gordon ―Urfa‖ Gordon and others said Ur was in a northern location called ―Ura.‖ ―U ra.‖ Finally, Finally, some say Ur was located in southern Mesopotamia at Tell al-Muqayyar. This is located 1 60 miles from the present head of the Persian Gulf and 220 miles south-southeast of Baghdad. Originally it was on the east bank of o f the Euphrates, but today it is ten miles west of that river. 5. What did it mean for Abraham to leave his father‘s house? (Davis house? (Davis pg 167) It meant that to totally abandon all that was significant to him a resident of Mesopotamia. And even losing his his inheritance from from his natural father. 6. What are the three main things God promises to Abraham? (Davis pg 168) God promised him a new inheritance- his own land, a seed for Abraham‘s bloodline, he would be the father of many, and God also promised Abraham that He would ―bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing‖ nation, a son/descendants and his name would be known to all. God also promised 7. How is Bethel significant in Abraham‘s life? Jacob‘s? (Davis Jacob‘s? (Davis pg 173) The nature of Abraham‘s existence in the land is very nicely reflected in the two verbs pitched and built . He pitched a tent, a temporary temp orary structure, for his own comfort; he built an altar, a permanent structure, for worshiping God. Abraham left behind him in Canaan no sign of his wealth or prestige, only the altars he had constructed to worship his God. 8. How is the promise in jeopardy (both 1 and 2) in this section? (Davis pg 176) The promise was potentially compromised because during Abrahams time in Egypt he didn‘t disclose that Sarai was his wife, onl y as his sister thankfully because of a dream inspired by the Lord Pharoh did not take sarah as his own wife and compromise the seed of abraham. 9. Who is Melchizadek? Be thorough. (Davis pg 181) This priest-king blessed Abraham and received tithes from him, and was therefore superior to him. This remarkable individual appears abruptly and is described only briefly. He is mentioned elsewhere in Scripture only in Psalm 110:4 and Hebrews 7: Hf. His identity has been the subject of considerable debate. There have been four basic proposals: (1) he was a theophany of the preincamate Christ; (2) he was a historical, human person who typified Christ; (3) he was a Canaanite
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priest; and (4) he was Shem. 56 The fourth proposal is the least likely; the second is the most likely. 10. Which view from #9 do you hold to? Why? (Davis pg 181) I would agree with the order of the high priest Melchizadek was as being at theophany of Christ, because the titles for God in verses 18 and 19 demonstrate that Melchizedek worshiped no Canaanite god. ―Most high God [ ‘ēl ‗elyôn ]‖ emphasizes God‘s strength and sovereignty, distinguishing Him from the gods of Canaan who were subject to the same weaknesses as their worshipers. 11. What is significant about Abraham‘s rescue of Lot and victory over the Eastern Kings? (Davis pg 182) I think it helped Abraham gain perspective of the challenges between personal experience and Gods promises. 12. Why is Genesis 15 an ―especially important‖ cha pter? (Davis pg183) It is important this is what the Apostle Paul built his case for justification by faith on it. 13. T/F — The vocabulary and style of Genesis 15 are in harmony with the rest of the book and therefore should be considered Mosaic in origin. Explain your answer. (Davis pg 184) This is true because there is consistence in the language and flow of the text. Therefore, there seems to be no difficulty with assuming it to be a single litrary unit and in harmony with the other mosaic writings. 14. Abraham called God ―Lord‖ because He was his master and he called God ―Jehovah‖ because He had given him the covenant promises. (Davis pg184). 15. What was Abraham afraid of? (Davis pg185) Abraham was concerned and fearful that a son wouldnot come from him and the promise would not be forfilled 16. How did God reaffirm Abraham‘s faith? (Davis pg185-187) God reaffirmed his faith because he reminded him of his past and of his and all that He promised him. 17. Explain the nature of true faith as revealed in Abraham‘s encounter with God? (Davis pg190) It is difficult when God is silent, as a result of us taking situations into our own hands. This was a humbling encounter for Abraham, I believe this was when God showed himself to be personal to Abrahm,and Abraham realized that when he is in doubt that he should go back to God. I think that he realized that God doesn‘t expect perfection but that we believe. 18. How is the covenant sealed between Abraham and God? Why is this important? (Davis pg191)It was sealed by the circumcision, and changing the names of Abram to Abraham and to circumcisze all male children born into his family of his servants. The meaning of his new name was ―father of the multitude‖ and not doing the circumcisions would break the covenant. 19. According to Davis, has Israel ever reached its full boundary in the land? (Davis pg 188) The full boundary will not be opened until the day that the Lord returns. 20. Describe how the promise is in jeopardy in Genesis 16? (Davis pg 189) Sarai made an irrational decision, not beliving Gods word she put the promise in jeopardy because she gave Hagar to Abraham as a subsitiute for her because she could not give birth 21. Who is the ―Angel of the Lord‖? (Davis pg189) This is usually understood as a preincarnate a ppearance of the second person of the trinity, and the angel‘s character, deeds, and power confirm this interpretation. 22. Ishmael‘s name means- God hears. (Davis pg 189)
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23. El Shaddai means- to be strong or powerful. (Davis pg 190) 24. What is the sign of the covenant? (Davis pg 192) This has much theological significance. Verses 9 –14 stipulate Abraham‘s part in the covenant-making process: he was to circumcise eight days after birth every male child born in his house, whether to him or to his servants (vv. 10 – 12). To refuse was to break the covenant (v. 14). 25. Explain the meaning of Abraham‘s laughter. (Davis pg 192) I think his laughter was of shock, and secondly based on joy rather than doubt. This was because his admiration for God was showing and it came out in the form of laughter. 26. What practical lesson does Davis bring out in the last paragraph? (Davis pg193) I think the lesson here is that we should we will all of challenges Davis states He did not understand the natural processes b y which all of God‘s promises would be fulfilled, but he was ―fully assured that what he had promised he was able to perform‖ (Rom. 4:21). Its important that we are diligent and patient as we wait on God‘s because his way is perfect and he has our best interest in mind.
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