7th Grade Bible Unit 1 The Story of the Old Testament
What is the most important question many people fail to consider when reading a Biblical account?
"Why is it included in Scripture?"
In part, Genesis 1-2 tells us how things...
Are supposed to be
God's response to Adam and Eve's sin included
Both curses and promises
Kingdom of God
Christ's rule on earth
Ephesians 2: 8-9 says, "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast." The next verse says: "For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them." If you only read verses 8 and 9 without looking at the context, what might you erroneously conclude?
Christians don't need to do good works.
Proverbs 1:7
Correct worship produces knowledge.
TRUE or FALSE? As long as I obey, God is not concerned about my attitude.
False
TRUE or FALSE? Just admitting that God exists and that He's great and powerful is enough for a person to have a relationship with Him.
False
God's authority in the life of a believer eliminates freedom.
False, it does NOT eliminate freedom
What are two of God's original purposes for mankind according the the Creation Mandate?
Fill the earth AND work.
Where is the Creation Mandate originally recorded in Scripture AND after what significant event did God repeat this statement?
Genesis 1:26-29. God repeated it to Noah after the flood.
Who is essentially on trial in the book of Job?
God
In the big story of the Bible, how does God glorify Himself?
God glorifies Himself by redeeming His fallen creation
You are witnessing to some friends who say they can't believe in a God who allows people to suffer. Based on the summary of lessons from the narrative of Job, what would be the best answer to give?
God is the Redeemer and our ONLY hope to end suffering.
What two things does the account of the Flood and the Ark show?
God's judgment for the wicked AND His mercy for the righteous
What did Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar CORRECTLY conclude about Job?
Job is suffering
David's statement "The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want" is found in which section of the TaNaK?
Ketuvim
Genesis 4:7
People must have dominion over sin.
This is needed if you are going in make good observations in your personal Bible study...
Persistence
What element of the Big Story is first introduced in Genesis 3:15?
Redemption
According to your textbook, the ultimate purpose of Scripture is to...
Reveal God and provide a way for people to have a relationship with Him
John 5:39
Scripture predicted the coming of the Messiah, how He would live, and how He would die.
Why is the word seed ( like offspring ) ambiguous in Scripture?
Seed can mean one or a whole pile of seeds.
Genesis 6:5
The effects of the Fall extend to all people.
Proverbs 16:6
The key to staying away from evil is fearing God.
What did Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar INCORRECTLY conclude about Job?
They incorrectly concluded Job was suffering for sin and that suffering is always a result of sin.
Why did God include the story of Cain and Abel in Scripture?
To show how Adam's sin affects all people
TRUE or FALSE? Bible principles apply to every situation in my life, even when those situations are not directly addressed in Scripture.
True
TRUE or FALSE? My sin makes it harder for me to fulfill God's purposes
True
TRUE or FALSE? Sin distorts what is good.
True
TRUE or FALSE? The Old Testament is like a story that needs a conclusion
True
When you are trying to interpret scripture, would it be helpful to consult a tool like a Bible encyclopedia?
Yes
narrative
account of a historical event
Sovereignty
authority or control
protevangelium
introduction to the good news
covenant
promise
fear
respect
Conflict is a result of
sin
context
surrounding material
