Week 11: Old Testament Theology

Lecture Notes

This week, we will focus on Old Testament theology, exploring the themes of God’s covenant, holiness, and the prophetic messages of the Old Testament.

Reading Assignment

Read Chapters 29-31 of *Encountering the Old Testament*.

Quiz

1. What is the primary focus of Old Testament theology?
The covenant between God and Israel
The teachings of the prophets
The stories of the patriarchs
The wisdom literature

2. What does the term “holiness” refer to in the Old Testament?
Purity and separation from sin
A specific sacrifice
The laws regarding festivals
The study of creation

3. Which of these themes is central to the Old Testament?
The kingdom of God
The suffering of the Messiah
The covenant with Israel
The building of the temple

4. How is God’s justice portrayed in the Old Testament?
As the judgment of the nations
Through the establishment of kings
Through the sacrifices
In the wisdom of the Proverbs

5. The prophetic messages of the Old Testament primarily focus on:
Judgment and restoration
Wisdom and guidance
The establishment of the law
The creation of the world

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