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EBI Church Planting Training Centers 102a Teaching the Old Testament 1 Portfolio

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Name Date Course Grade

Session 1: Introduction to the Old Testament and Genesis .............................................................. 4 Session 2: Exodus............................................................................................................................ 11 Session 3: Leviticus and Numbers ................................................................................................... 14 Session 4: Deuteronomy .................................................................................................................. 18 Session 5: Joshua ............................................................................................................................ 21 Session 6: Judges and Ruth ............................................................................................................ 24 Session 7: Midterm Exam ................................................................................................................ 28 Session 8: 1 and 2 Samuel .............................................................................................................. 31 Session 9: 1 and 2 Kings ................................................................................................................. 35 Session 10: 1 and 2 Chronicles ....................................................................................................... 39 Session 11: Ezra .............................................................................................................................. 43 Session 12: Nehemiah ..................................................................................................................... 46 Session 13: Esther ........................................................................................................................... 49 Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam ................................................................................... 52

Required Textbooks

1. Life Application Bible. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2009. $20 http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9781414324579

2. Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe. Wiersbe Bible Commentary: Old Testament. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook, 2007. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780781445405

3. Dr. Harold L. Willmington. Willmington’s Bible Handbook. Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House, 1997. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780842381741

4. Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary. Edited by Charles Draper, Chad Brand, Archie England. Holman Reference, 2003. http://www.bestwebbuys.com/9780805428360

Recommended Resources

5. Dr. Charles R. Swindoll. God’s Masterwork, Vol. 1: Genesis through Chronicles. Dallas, TX: Word, 1996. 9780849987380

6. Dr. Ed Hindson. Courageous Faith: Life Lessons from Old Testament Heroes. Chattanooga, TN: AMG Publishers, 2003. 9780899571324

7. Holman Concise Bible Commentary. Edited by David S. Dockery. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 2011. 9780805495461

8. Holman Book of Biblical Charts, Maps, and Reconstructions. Edited by Marsha A. Ellis Smith. Nashville, TN: Holman Reference, 1993. 9781558193598

Books may be ordered from Holman, through a local bookstore or on the Internet. These books will be used in every course. To receive the MS Word version of the portfolio, email the professor.

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Meditation and Application Cards During the course place these on mirrors, in the kitchen, in the car, at work.

Principle: Adam Applications: In Adam all die. In Christ all are made alive. Promise of a Savior who will crush the serpent’s head.

Principle: Gideon Applications: Be courageous.

Principle: Abraham Applications: God is looking for people today to follow Him. The just shall live by faith. Be courageous.

Principle: Ruth Applications: Be humble. Work hard. Be courageous.

Principle: Joseph Applications: Resist temptation. Be courageous. Be faithful.

Principle: Ezra Applications: Be courageous. Be bold.

Principle: Moses Applications: Be courageous. Choose to identify with God’s people. We need to stand against those who oppress others.

Principle: Nehemiah Applications: There are no triumphs without troubles. Be courageous. Rebuild the walls. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Principle: Joshua Applications: God’s work done in God’s way will bring His success. As for me and my house we will serve the Lord. Be courageous.

Principle: Esther Applications: act with self-sacrifice and courage to follow God’s guidance. Be courageous. “If I die, I die.”





Book Purpose of Each Historical Book

1 Genesis To record God’s creation of the world and his desire to have a people set apart to worship Him.

2 Exodus To record Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and development as a nation.

3 Leviticus To provide a handbook of worship for the priests and a guidebook of holy living for the Hebrews.

4 Numbers To record the story of how Israel refused to enter the promised land and had to wander for 40 years.

5 Deuteronomy To remind the people of what God had done and to encourage them to redidicate their lives to God.

6 Joshua To record the history of Israel’s conquest of the promised land.

7 Judges To show that God’s judgment against sin is certain—and that forgiveness is available for those who repent.

8 Ruth To show how three peole remained strong in character even when the society around them was collapsin.

9 1 Samuel To record the ministry of Samuel, the reign of Saul, and the early life of David.

10 2 Samuel To depict David as an ideal leader and to forshadow Christ.

11 1 Kings To contrast the lives of those who live for God and those who refuse to do so through the history of the kings of Israel and Judah beginning with Solomon.

12 2 Kings To demonstrate the fate that awaits all who refuse to make God their true leader as seen in the fall of Jerusalem.

13 1 Chronicles To unify God’s people and to trace the Davidic line from Adam through Zerubbabel.

14 2 Chronicles To highlight the righteous kings of Judah and the revivlas under their rule—and to expose the sins of the evil kings.

15 Ezra To show God’s faithfulness and the way He kept his promsie to restore His people to their land with the rebuilding of the temple foundation.

16 Nehemiah To tell how the walls were rebuilt and the people were renewed in their faith.

17 Esther To demonstrate God’s sovereignty and His loving care for his people.





Session 1: Introduction to the Old Testament and Genesis Name Date Points Overview of Syllabus (10 minutes) Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Writing answers to questions is an opportunity to train your mind to actively observe, analyze, interpret, and summarize key concepts before class, which will then be applied in class. Learners remember more of what they actively discuss and apply than what they passively read and hear. This is a key component of accelerated adult learning. Each student must do the assignment before class so that the entire group can benefit from observations, interpretations, and applications. Students learn better together. According to the Life Application Bible, application is . . .





1. What is the purpose and background of Genesis according to your Study Bible? (Life Application Bible Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Genesis? (Life Application Bible Notes) 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Adam? (Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Noah? 5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Melchizedek?





6. What lessons can we apply from the life of Abraham? 7. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jacob? 8. What lessons can we apply from the life of Joseph? 9. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Genesis? (Willmington, 1-42) 10. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Genesis, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) Writing journal reflections is an opportunity to experience transformational life change and develop Christian character. Thinking about what you are learning and discussing how to apply it with others has a way of making learning practical and meaningful. Reflection on Christian virtues (sexual purity, integrity, honesty, self-control, charity, generosity, diligence, persistence, patience, kindness, compassion, courage, and humility) is a key component of character development. 1. What is it that you really want to learn in this course? In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals. The group activity and presentations is an opportunity to display your thinking in charts, graphs, illustrations, and drawings. Displaying your thinking brings ideas to life and engages the whole group in the creative thinking process. Students learn better together. Over 80% of adults are visual and relational learners. This is a key component to creativity, collaboration, cooperation, and team leadership—as well as in teaching the Bible.





Session 2: Exodus

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Review “Deuteronomy’s Portrait of God” (pages 103-105). 1. What is the purpose and background of Exodus? (Life Application Bible Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Exodus? (Notes) 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Moses? (Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jethro? (Notes) 5. How did Jesus expound on the 10 Commandments? (Notes) 6. What lessons can we apply from the life of Aaron? (Notes)





7. What lessons can we apply from the key tabernacle pieces? (Notes) 8. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Exodus? (Willmington, 45-61) 9. How would you summarize the Ten Commandments? (Willmington, 52-53) 11. What is the threefold division of the Law? (Willmington, 54) 12. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Exodus, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Exodus.





Session 3: Leviticus and Numbers Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of Leviticus? (Life Application Bible Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Leviticus? 3. What lessons can we apply from the five key offerings? 4. What lessons can we apply from the Old and New Systems of Sacrifice? (Life Application Notes, 193) 5. What did the 7 major feasts remind the Israelites about?





6. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Leviticus? (Willmington, 65-73) 7. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Leviticus, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary? 8. What is the purpose and background of Numbers? (Life Application Bible Notes) 9. What are the major themes of Numbers? 10. What lessons can we apply from the life of Miriam? (Life Application Notes) 11. What lessons can we apply from the life of Caleb? (Life Application Notes)





12. What lessons can we apply from the life of Korah? (Life Application Notes) 13. What lessons can we apply from the life of Eleazar? (Life Application Notes) 14. What lessons can we apply from the life of Balaam? (Life Application Notes) 15. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Numbers? (Willmington, 76-89) 16. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Numbers, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Leviticus or Numbers.





Session 4: Deuteronomy Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of Deuteronomy? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Deuteronomy? 3. How are we to obey God according to Deuteronomy 8:1? 4. How did Israel’s worship use all of the five senses? How does today’s worship use all of the five senses? 5. What were the main points in Moses’ sermon ONE (Deut. 1-4)? (Willmington, 92-94)





6. What were the main points in Moses’ sermon TWO (Deut. 5-26)? (94-100) 7. What were the main points in Moses’ sermon THREE (Deut. 27-30)? (100-101) 8. What were the main points in Moses’ sermon FOUR (Deut. 31-34)? (101-102) 9. How does Deuteronomy portray God? (103-104) 10. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Deuteronomy, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Deuteronomy.





Session 5: Joshua

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of Joshua? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Joshua? 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Joshua? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Rahab? (Life Application Notes) 5. What lessons can we apply from the names of God? (Life Application Notes)





6. What are the unique features of Joshua? (Willmington, 108) 7. How does Joshua compare with Exodus? (108) 8. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Joshua? (Willmington, 109-119) 9. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Joshua, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Joshua.





Session 6: Judges and Ruth

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of Judges? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Judges? 3. Why did Israel want to worship idols? Why do people want to reject faith? 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Ehud? (Life Application Notes) 5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Deborah? (Life Application Notes) 6. What lessons can we apply from how God uses common people to do His work—like you and me? (Life Application Notes)





7. What lessons can we apply from the life of Gideon? (Life Application Notes) 8. What lessons can we apply from the life of Samson? (Life Application Notes) 9. What lessons can we apply from the life of Delilah? (Life Application Notes) 10. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Judges? (Willmington, 133) 11. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Judges, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary? 12. What is the purpose and background of Ruth? (Life Application Notes) 13. What are the major themes of Ruth?





14. What lessons can we apply from the life of Ruth & Naomi? (Life Application Notes) 15. What lessons can we apply from the life of Boaz? (Life Application Notes) 16. What other lessons can we learn from the book of Ruth? (138-143) 17. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Ruth, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Judges or Ruth.





Session 7: Study Guide for the Midterm Exam Memorize the answers before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 100 points.

1. Describe the Purpose of each historical book of the Old Testament (16 points)

Book Purpose of Each Historical Book

1 Genesis

2 Exodus

3 Leviticus

4 Numbers

5 Deuteronomy

6 Joshua

7 Judges

8 Ruth

2. Name the 10 Commandments in Order (30 points)

1. _____________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________

4. _____________________________________________________

5. _____________________________________________________

6. _____________________________________________________

7. _____________________________________________________

8. _____________________________________________________

9. _____________________________________________________

10. _____________________________________________________





3. List the 34 Scenes of the Old Testament (34 points).





4. Fill-in the blank.(20 points)

• In Genesis, He is the ___________________________.

• In Exodus, He is the ___________________________.

• In Leviticus, He is the ______________________________________________.

• In Numbers, He is our _____________________________________________.

• In Deuteronomy, He is our _______________________.

• In Joshua, He is the _______________________________________________.

• In Judges, He is the ________________________________.

• In Ruth, He is our _____________________________________.





Session 8: 1 and 2 Samuel

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of 1 Samuel? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of 1 Samuel? 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Hannah? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Eli? (Life Application Notes) 5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Samuel? (Life Application Notes) 6. What lessons can we apply from the life of Saul? (Life Application Notes) 7. What lessons can we apply from the life of David? (Life Application Notes)





8. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jonathan? (Life Application Notes) 9. What other lessons can we learn from the book of 1 Samuel? (Willmington, 145-164) 10. What is the purpose and background of 2 Samuel? (Life Application Notes) 11. What are the major themes of 2 Samuel? 12. What lessons can we apply from the life of Michal? (Life Application Notes) 13. What are the 7 covenants God has made with His people? (2 Samuel 9) 14. What lessons can we apply from the life of Nathan? (Life Application Notes)





15. What lessons can we apply from the life of Absalom? (Life Application Notes) 16. What lessons can we apply from the highs and lows of David’s life? (Life Application Notes) 17. What lessons can we apply about rebellion? (Life Application Notes) 18. What lessons can we apply from David’s mighty men? (Life Application Notes) 19. What other lessons can we learn from the book of 2 Samuel? (166-181) 20. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Samuel, Books of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about 1 and 2 Samuel.





Session 9: 1 and 2 Kings

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Review “Introduction to the Prophets” (pages 353-354). 1. What is the purpose and background of 1 Kings? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of 1 Kings? 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Bathsheba? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Solomon? (Life Application Notes) 5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jeroboam? (Life Application Notes) 6. What lessons can we apply from the appeal of idols and the modern parallel? (Life Application Notes) 7. What lessons can we apply from the life of Elijah? (Life Application Notes)





8. What lessons can we apply from the life of Ahab? (Life Application Notes) 9. What is the purpose and background of 2 Kings? (Life Application Notes) 10. What are the major themes of 2 Kings? 11. What lessons can we apply from the life of Elisha? (Life Application Notes) 12. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jehu? (Life Application Notes) 13. Why did people continually turn to idols instead of to God? (Life Application Notes)





14. What significant lessons can we apply from the lives of the prophets? (Life Application Notes) 15. What lessons can we apply from the life of Hezekiah? (Life Application Notes) 16. What lessons can we apply from the life of Josiah? (Life Application Notes) 17. What other lessons can we learn from the book of 2 Kings? (Willmington, 207-226) 18. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Kings, Books of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Solomon, Elijah, or Elisha.





Session 10: 1 and 2 Chronicles

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Review “Introduction to the Prophets” (pages 353-354). 1. What is the purpose and background of 1 Chronicles? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles? 3. What key life lessons can we apply from the who’s who in the Bible? (Life Application Notes) 4. How was music used in the Bible—and how can we use music today? (Life Application Notes) 5. What principles to live by did King David give to his son Solomon in 1 Chronicles 28:9-10? (Life Application Notes) 6. What other lessons can we learn from the book of 1 Chronicles? (Willmington, 229-248)





7. What is the purpose and background of 2 Chronicles? (Life Application Notes) 8. What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles? 9. What lessons can we apply from the life of Rehoboam? (Life Application Notes) 10. What lessons can we apply from the life of Asa? (Life Application Notes) 11. What lessons can we apply from the life of Jehoshaphat? (Life Application Notes) 12. What lessons can we apply from the reasons and results of Bible persecutions? (Life Application Notes) 13. What lessons can we apply from the life of Joash? (Life Application Notes)





14. What lessons can we apply from the life of Uzziah? (Life Application Notes) 15. What lessons can we apply from the great revivals in the Bible? (Life Application Notes) 16. What lessons can we apply from the life of Manasseh? (Life Application Notes) 17. What other lessons can we learn from the book of 2 Chronicles? (Willmington, 248-89) 18. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Chronicles, Books of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about 1 and 2 Chronicles.





Session 11: Ezra

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Review “Introduction to the Prophets” (pages 353-354). 1. What is the purpose and background of Ezra? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Ezra? 3. What lessons can we apply from the prophecies fulfilled by the return of Israel form exile? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the three groups that comprised the return from exile? (Life Application Notes) 5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Zerubbabel? (Life Application Notes)





6. What significant lessons can we apply from the postexilic prophets? (Life Application Notes) 7. What lessons can we apply from the life of Ezra? (Life Application Notes) 8. What other lessons do we learn from the book of Ezra? (Willmington, 266-272) 9. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Ezra, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Ezra.





Session 12: Nehemiah

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. Review “Introduction to the Prophets” (pages 353-354). 1. What is the purpose and background of Nehemiah? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Nehemiah? 3. What lessons can we apply from how Nehemiah used prayer? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Nehemiah? (Life Application Notes)





5. What are the background and unique features of Nehemiah? (Willmington, 273) 6. What other lessons do we learn from the book of Nehemiah? (Willmington, 273-280) 7. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Ezra, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity and Presentations (Optional - 20 minutes) In groups of three or four, apply what you are learning by creating illustrations, charts, drama, role play, and/or visuals about Nehemiah.





Session 13: Esther

Name Date Points Discuss Observation and Interpretation Questions (60 minutes) Answer the questions before class. Answers should be about 50 words. This assignment is worth 50 points. 1. What is the purpose and background of Esther? (Life Application Notes) 2. What are the major themes of Esther? 3. What lessons can we apply from the life of Mordecai? (Life Application Notes) 4. What lessons can we apply from the life of Esther? (Life Application Notes)





5. What lessons can we apply from the life of Haman? (Life Application Notes) 6. What lessons can we apply from how God works in the world? (Life Application Notes) 7. What other lessons do we learn from the book of Esther? (Willmington, 281-286) 8. What did you find most interesting or helpful in “Esther, Book of” in the Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary?





Journal Reflections and Applications (40 minutes) 1. In light of the textbook readings, group discussion, and/or recommended resources, what is God teaching you? How did this session strengthen your relationship with Jesus and others? 2. How are you going to apply these concepts to your life, family, and ministry? 3. How could we as church leaders teach these lessons to current and future leaders? Group Activity Guide students in revising their term papers. Guide students in reviewing for the final exam.





Session 14: Study Guide for the Final Exam

The exam is worth 100 points. The final exam is a review of the midterm exam plus the purposes of the historical books of the Old Testament. The final exam is an opportunity to put your thoughts together so that you can act on them and experience transformational life change. The final exam provides multiple exposures to key concepts. Writing clarifies and sharpens your thoughts. The final exam is where students collect the ideas of mentors in order to fully develop and utilize them. By reviewing the final exams on an annual basis you will be able to harvest and retrieve what you have learned when you need it. Evaluated writing is a key component of learning, communicating, and leading. 1. What are the 34 Old Testament Events? 2. What are the 10 Commandments in order?

3. What are the titles of Christ related to each of the Historical Books of the Old Testament? 4. What is the purpose of each of the Historical Books of the Old Testament? __1. Genesis A. To record the story of how Israel refused to enter the promised land and had to

wander for 40 years. __2. Exodus B. To record the history of Israel’s conquest of the promised land. __3. Leviticus C. To record God’s creation of the world and his desire to have a people set apart

to worship Him. __4. Numbers D. To record Israel’s deliverance from Egypt and development as a nation. __5. Deuteronomy E. To provide a handbook of worship for the priests and a guidebook of holy living

for the Hebrews. __6. Joshua F. To show that God’s judgment against sin is certain—and that forgiveness is

available for those who repent. __7. Judges G. To show how three peole remained strong in character even when the society

around them was collapsing. __8. Ruth H. To contrast the lives of those who live for God and those who refuse to do so

through the history of the kings of Israel and Judah beginning with Solomon. __9. 1 Samuel I. To demonstrate the fate that awaits all who refuse to make God their true leader

as seen in the fall of Jerusalem. __10. 2 Samuel J. To unify God’s people and to trace the Davidic line from Adam through

Zerubbabel. __11. 1 Kings K. To highlight the righteous kings of Judah and the revivlas under their rule—and

to expose the sins of the evil kings. __12. 2 Kings L. to demonstrate God’s sovereignty and His loving care for his people. __13. 1 Chronicles M. To tell how the walls were rebuilt and the people were renewed in their faith. __14. 2 Chronicles N. To show God’s faithfulness and the way He kept his promsie to restore His

people to their land with the rebuilding of the temple foundation. __15. Ezra O. To depict David as an ideal leader and to forshadow Christ. __16. Nehemiah P. To record the ministry of Samuel, the reign of Saul, and the early life of David. __17. Esther Q. To remind the people of what God had done and to encourage them to

redidicate their lives to God.





Debriefing and Testimonials 1. What learning activities did you enjoy most about this course? What assignments were most helpful? How did they help you learn? 2. How have you applied what you learned during this course? What difference is it making? How did this course strengthen your relationship with Jesus and His Body—the Church? Group Activity Permit students to share what they have learned in this course.

Transfer of Credits to Southern California Seminary To transfer credits from Equip Biblical Institute to Southern California Seminary, students must present a complete portfolio of their course work. The portfolio consists of the quizzes, journal reflections, booklets or term papers, and exams for each course. Upon successful completion of the course, students may transfer units into the Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies degree. If the portfolio for a course is not complete, the credits may not be transferable. Attendance Policy. Attending class on time is important to receive the most out of the course. Entering class late disrupts the learning process of all students. Students are permitted three absences for a 14-week semester course. For the semester (28 classroom hours plus 56 homework hours) courses, more than 10 minutes late is a Tardy; more than 20 minutes late is an Absence. Two tardies count as one absence. College credit cannot be transferred to Southern California Seminary when a student misses four or more class sessions. A grade of NC (No Credit) will be recorded when a student misses four sessions or does not complete coursework on time. Exceptions must be approved in writing by the class instructor, the Site Director, and the Director of Equip Biblical Institute and will involve additional assignments mandated by Equip Biblical Institute. Students who attend all 14 sessions will receive 100 points. Transformational Learning Tip: If you review this portfolio once a year (such as on New Year’s Day) as part of a commitment to life change—you will exponentially increase your memory and ability to apply this material to your life, family, and ministry.



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