The PentateuchThe Pentateuch literally means “five books” or “five scrolls.”  This section of Scripture, which

is also known as the Torah, refers to the first five books of the Bible – Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

1st Semester – Friday Morning Bible

Date Topic Story

25-Aug Rules and Procedures8-Sep Image of God Creation Account15-Sep Genesis 1-11 Story - Tower of Babel22-Sep Guest Speaker Rod Hanley29-Sep Covenant Abraham's Calling6-Oct Genesis 12-50 Joseph and God's Providence13-Oct Exodus 1-18 Moses Flees to Midian20-Oct Holiness Moses and the Burning Bush27-Oct Exodus 19-40 10 Commandments3-Nov Praise Reports CSY STUDENTS10-Nov Leviticus Day of Atonement17-Nov Senate Chapel Thanksgiving1-Dec Numbers Bronze Snake8-Dec Deuteronomy The Death of Moses15-Dec NHS Chapel Christmas5-Jan Rules and Procedures12-Jan Praise Reports CSY STUDENTS

The Pentateuch

Read the article entitled The Pentateuch by Duane Garrett on pages xxxv-xxxvii. Using this material, answer the following questions:

1. Did you read the article? Y or N

2. Who is the author of the Pentateuch according to the traditional interpretation? ______________________

3-7. In 1-2 sentences, briefly summarize the theme of the Pentateuchal books.

Book Summary

Genesis

Exodus

Leviticus

Numbers

Deuteronomy

8. How does the Pentateuch relate to the rest of the Scriptures?

Topic: Image of GodStory: Creation Account

Date: September 8th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read the Genesis Introduction on pages 1-3. Using this material, answer the following questions:

How is the Book of Genesis structurally divided?

What are 3-5 major dates that relate to the book of Genesis?

What are the major themes that occur in the book of Genesis?

Read Genesis chapter 1.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Genesis 1: 27-31 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Genesis 1Bible Project Video: Image of God Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: IMAGE OF GOD

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does the Image of God fit into the Book of Genesis? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who is made in the Image of God? What are Image Bearers called to do?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

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APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: Genesis 1-11Story: Tower of Babel

Date: September 15th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read the Tower of Babel infographic on page 29.

What did ancients believe about the relationship between deities and high places?

What is a ziggurat?

What was the approximate size of the Tower of Babel?

Read Genesis chapter 11.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Genesis 11:1-9 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Genesis 11:1-9Bible Project Video: Genesis 1-11 Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: GENESIS 1-11

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does the Tower of Babel fit into the Book of Genesis? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters? What is the story about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: CovenantStory: Genesis 12

Date: September 29th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read the The Covenants of God by Daniel I. Block on pages 499-502. Using this material, answer the following questions:

What is a biblical covenant?

How did God relate with Israel?

What is the Royal Covenant?

Quote: “Ultimately, the reality and effectiveness of all God’s covenants – whether cosmic, Israelite or royal – are grounded in the person and work of Christ.”

Read Genesis chapter 12.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Genesis 12:1-9 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Genesis 12:1-9Bible Project Video: Covenant Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: COVENANT

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does the Abrahamic Covenant fit into the Book of Genesis? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters in this story? What is it about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: Joseph and God's ProvidenceStory: Genesis 12-50

Date: October 6th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read Genesis chapter 50.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Genesis 50:15-26 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Genesis 50:15-26Bible Project Video: Genesis 12-50Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: GENESIS 12-50

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does this story fit into the Book of Genesis? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters in this story? What is it about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: Exodus 1-18Story: Moses Flees to Midian

Date: October 13th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read the Exodus Introduction on pages 97-99. Using this material, answer the following questions:

How is the Book of Exodus structurally divided?

What are 3-5 major dates that relate to the Book of Exodus?

What are the major themes that occur in the Book of Exodus?

Read Exodus chapter 2.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Exodus 2:11-23 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Exodus 2:11-25Bible Project Video: Exodus 1-18Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: EXODUS 1-18

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does Moses’ flight from Midian fit into the Book of Exodus? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters in this story? What is it about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: HolinessStory: Moses and the Burning Bush

Date: October 20th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

After God delivered the Israelites, he commissioned them to build a tabernacle. Read the Furnishings of the Tabernacle infographic on page 136. Using this material, answer the following questions:

What was the purpose of the tabernacle?

Describe the specific function of 3-5 furnishings?

Read Exodus chapter 3.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Exodus 3 in the Faithlife

commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Exodus 3Bible Project Video: HolinessDiscussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: HOLINESS

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow does Moses’ burning bush experience fit into the Book of Exodus? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters in this story? What is it about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

Topic: Exodus 19-40Story: Ten Commandments

Date: October 27th, 2017

I. Faithlife Bible Preparation – This section needs to be completed before the Friday morning Bible experience:

Read Timothy Keller’s Should Christians Follow the Old Testament Law on pages 162-163. Using this material, answer the following questions:

Should Christians still follow the Old Testament ceremonial laws? Explain.

Should Christians still follow the Old Testament moral laws? Explain.

Read Exodus chapter 20.

Using 3-5 bullet points, summarize this chapter.

What are 2-3 clarifying points that are made about Exodus 20:1-21 in the

Faithlife commentary section?

Group Leader: I _________________ (signature) certify that the above was completed before the session began.

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II. Communal Experience Opening PrayerPublic Reading: Exodus 20Bible Project Video: Exodus 19-40Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: EXODUS 19-40

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UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXTHow do the 10 commandments fit into the Book of Exodus? Does this topic come up anywhere else in the Bible? Who are the main characters in this story? What is it about?

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CULTURAL ENGAGEMENTWhich international cultures are present in your group? Is there a popular story in a one of these cultures that is similar to the biblical story being discussed? Are there beliefs that are different from the biblical story being discussed?

Takeaway 1

Takeaway 2

APPLICATIONIs there an attribute of God to be adored? How is Jesus present or anticipated in the text? Is there a truth to be embraced? Is there a sin to avoid? Is there a command to be followed? Is there an emotion to be prompted?

What is one goal that your group will seek to put into practice before the next Friday Morning Bible experience?

ALL of LIFE, ALL for CHRISTPraise Reports – November 3rd

What are three things that you learned from the Pentateuch so far?

In your mind, how important is it for Christians to understand the Pentateuch?

Which group-created applications have been the most impactful on you? Explain.