Exam Number One
Study Guide
Based on Hill and Walton, 3rd edition, 2009
You will have two hours to complete the Exam, which will consist of True/False, Fill in the Blank, Matching, Multiple Choice, and Identification questions. Research the following statements to prepare. It is YOUR responsibility to ensure correct spelling; there will be no post-exam spelling corrections.
Week 1 - Background of the OT
Reading Assignments:
➢ Hill and Walton (HW), Approaching the OT, pp. 20-34; (1 Cor 10:1, 6-13; Rom 15:4; Mat 5:17- 18) ➢ HW, Geography of the OT, pp. 34-55; (Jdg 1:1- 2:10) ➢ HW, Historical Overview of OT Times, pp. 180-203; (Neh 9:1-38; Ps 105:1-45) ➢ HW, Archaeology and the OT, pp. 356-373; (Exod 1:1-22) ➢ HW, Formation of the OT Scriptures, pp. 480-501; (Jer 36:1-32; Isa 8:16-20)
Week 2 - The Pentateuch
Reading Assignments:
➢ Hill and Walton, Introduction to the Pentateuch, pp. 56-75; (Gen 12:1-4; Deut 29:1- 30:20) ➢ Hill and Walton, Genesis, pp. 76-99; (Gen 1:1- 3:24; 15:1-21; 17:1-21) ➢ Hill and Walton, Exodus, pp. 100-123; (Exod 2:1- 4:17; 19:4-8; 20:1-21) ➢ Hill and Walton, Leviticus, pp. 124-141; (Lev 1:1-17; 16:1-34; 23:1-44) ➢ Hill and Walton, Numbers, pp. 142-161; (Num 2:1-34; 6:1-8; 22:1-35) ➢ Hill and Walton, Deuteronomy, pp. 162-179; (Deut 5:1- 6:25; 33:1-29)
Week 1 questions:
1. Know the primary objective of the OT according to HW. HW – p. 20-21
2. The important Hebrew word for God’s divine loyalty is (what?). HW – p. 25
3. Be able to identify the “core concept” of the Old Testament according to HW - HW p. 25
4. Be able to identify (book, chapter, verses) the key biblical text that describes the institution of the covenant with Abraham. (refer to the scripture readings in Genesis)
5. According to HW, the authority of the Bible derives from the fact that it is what kind of revelation (four letter word)?
6. Be able to identify