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