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The Pentateuch

The 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 Procedures

8-Sep

Image of God

Creation Account

15-Sep

Genesis 1-11

Story - Tower of Babel

22-Sep

Guest Speaker

Rod Hanley

29-Sep

Covenant

Abraham's Calling

6-Oct

Genesis 12-50

Joseph and God's Providence

13-Oct

Exodus 1-18

Moses Flees to Midian

20-Oct

Holiness

Moses and the Burning Bush

27-Oct

Exodus 19-40

10 Commandments

3-Nov

Praise Reports

CSY STUDENTS

10-Nov

Leviticus

Day of Atonement

17-Nov

Senate Chapel

Thanksgiving

1-Dec

Numbers

Bronze Snake

8-Dec

Deuteronomy

The Death of Moses

15-Dec

NHS Chapel

Christmas

5-Jan

Rules and Procedures

12-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 God

1

Story: 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.

II. Communal Experience

Opening Prayer

Public Reading: Genesis 1

Bible Project Video: Image of God

Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: IMAGE OF GOD

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT

How 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?

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Which 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?

APPLICATION

Is 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 1-11

2

Story: 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.

II. Communal Experience

Opening Prayer

Public Reading: Genesis 11:1-9

Bible Project Video: Genesis 1-11

Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: GENESIS 1-11

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT

How 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?

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Which 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?

APPLICATION

Is 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: Covenant

3

Story: 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 Gods 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.

II. Communal Experience

Opening Prayer

Public Reading: Genesis 12:1-9

Bible Project Video: Covenant

Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: COVENANT

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT

How 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?

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Which 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?

APPLICATION

Is 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 Providence

4

Story: 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.

II. Communal Experience

Opening Prayer

Public Reading: Genesis 50:15-26

Bible Project Video: Genesis 12-50

Discussions

BIBLE PROJECT VIDEO: GENESIS 12-50

UNDERSTANDING THE CONTEXT

How 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?

CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT

Which 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?

APPLICATION

Is 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 1-18

5

Story: 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