Lesson Twenty-Five: The Biblical Theme of Covenants

d) the same as His. e) none of the above

3. Through Abraham, God plans to__________________. a) replace all humans b) bless all humans c) redeem all humans d) reject all humans e) none of the above

4. Israel is called a “Nation of __________.” a) Kings b) Priests c) Blessings d) Rebellion e) none of the above

5. Abraham, ____________, and Jacob are the first three patriarchs of Israel. a) Sarah b) Ishmael c) Isaac d) Hagar e) none of the above

6. Despite the failures in Abraham’s family, God is still_____________. a) angry b) silent c) distant d) faithful e) none of the above

7. Abraham shows a character weakness when he lies about his______________. a) sons, Ishmael and Isaac b) wife, Sarah (Sarai) c) age and place of birth d) wife’s servant, Hagar e) none of the above

8. Abraham’s first son is ______________, a) Isaac b) Ishmael c) Jacob

d) Esau e) none of the above

9. God’s official commitment to Abraham is a _____________. a) relationship b) union c) covenant d) marriage e) none of the above

10. ________________is the sign of the agreement between God and Abraham. a) A star b) A handshake c) Bowing d) Circumcision e) none of the above

11. Jacob’s name means________________. a) deceiver or trickster b) prince c) Israel d) flight e) none of the above

12. Jacob and his mother scheme to take Esau’s_________. a) life b) clothes c) birthright d) camels e) none of the above

13. Jacob loves_____________. a) Leah b) Rachel c) Hagar d) Zil'-pah e) none of the above

14. Jacob’s name is changed after he_________________. a) blesses God b) wrestles with an angel c) sleeps under an olive tree d) tells his dream e) none of the above

15. Jacob has ____________sons by four different women. a) four b) six c) twelve d) three e) none of the above

16. Ironically, Laban, Jacob’s______________, deceives him. a) brother b) friend c) uncle d) cousin e) none of the above

17. As a(n) ____________Jacob has power with GOD and men and prevails. a) king b) leader c) angel d) prince e) none of the above

18. Rachel and Leah are _____________. a) cousins b) concubines c) siblings d) Abraham’s wives e) none of the above

19. Esau is ________twin brother. a) Rachel’s b) Jacob’s c) Abraham’s d) Isaac’s e) none of the above

20. Ishmael is ___________half-brother. a) Isaac b) Laban c) Cain d) Abel e) none of the above

21. The name “____________” means “Wrestled with God.” a) Isaac

b) Ishmael c) Cain d) Israel e) none of the above

22. Another word for “wrestle” is “_____________.” a) kill b) listen c) contend d) overcome e) none of the above

23. Jacob receives a wound in his thigh or__________. a) foot b) hip c) knee d) shin e) none of the above

24. Laban is the brother of________, who married Isaac and bore Jacob a) Isaac b) Rebekah c) Eve d) Abel e) none of the above

25. Another name for Jacob is__________. a. Isaac b. Abram c. Sarai d. Israel e. none of the above

For Reflection:

If God's plan for Abraham and his family is to have a relational establishment with them by resettling them into a land called Canaan, what must the family learn about healthy relationships? (Write five to eight sentences. Proof-read your response before posting it on the discussion board. Label the post: A Reflection on Healthy Relationships.)

A Closing Thought:

““Nobody ever outgrows Scripture; the book widens and deepens with our years.” -Charles Spurgeon

LESSON TWENTY-FIVE THE BIBLICAL THEME OF COVENANTS

Lesson Overview:

The backbone of the biblical storyline centers on covenants. Understanding the significance of covenants is essential to understanding the Hebrew Scriptures. The lesson gives students an extensive study about the major covenants in the Hebrew Scriptures that unite the individual narratives into one grand story. Students will learn (1) the meaning of covenants, (2) how biblical characters made covenants, (3) types of covenants, and (4) how religious scholars propose that the covenants were fulfilled in the New Testament in Christian Bibles.

Key Concepts: covenants, The Adamic covenant, the Noahic covenant, protoevangelium, foreshadow, prophesy, symbolism, metanarrative, Old/New Testament, redemption, enmity, conditional, and unconditional

Lesson Objectives:

Students will:  use online Bible study tools to access, read, interpret, and explain information.  decide the meaning of words and phrases based on the context of the passages.  interpret the Hebrew Bible while allowing for use of figurative language.  distinguish between distinct types of covenants in Hebrew Scriptures.  draw conclusions and make inferences from primary and secondary sources.  share information about assigned biblical themes logically and accurately.

Expected Learning Objectives

At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:  explain the meaning of contextual words and phrases, such as covenants and enmity.  interpret the Bible normally while allowing for normal use of figurative language.  distinguish between various biblical literary genres, including patriarchal narratives.  explain how the literary theme of covenants in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament foreshadows the covenant relationship between Jesus and the church in the New Testament.

Duration: 3-4 hours

Materials:

 Internet access/ a computer with editing capability  Paper/pen  Video: If You Understand These 8 Bible Covenants then You Understand the ENTIRE Story of the Bible! by Allen Parr (THE BEAT by Allen Parr) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tESRUiC3CFA  Article: “What is Protoevangelium?” By Mark Slick (https://carm.org/about-theology/what-is-the-protoevangelium/)  Video: Covenants by the Bible Project https://d1bsmz3sdihplr.cloudfront.net/media/Script%20References/TheCovenants_Script-References.pdf  Video: How Is Jesus Shown in the Book of Genesis? By Josh Moody ttps://www.christianity.com/jesus/is-jesus-god/old-testament-prophecies/how-is-jesusshown-in-the-book-of-genesis.html

Procedure:

 Read the article “What is Protoevangelium?” by Mark Slick (https://carm.org/about-theology/what-is-the-protoevangelium/)

Respond to the study questions.  View the video(s).  Respond to the study questions that follow.  Write key points in your notebook and study the notes for future discussions and assessments.  Respond to the reflection(s).  Use your computer’s editing capability to correct writing errors.  Post your reflection on the discussion board.

Note: If you have questions about the assignment(s), post them on the discussion board, and wait for clarification.

Study Questions

(Video: If You Understand These 8 Bible Covenants then You Understand the ENTIRE Story of the Bible! by Allen Parr (THE BEAT by Allen Parr) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tESRUiC3CFA)

Based on the video, are the following statements (A) CORRECT or (B) INCORRECT? 1. A covenant is a binding agreement between two or more parties.