Pentateuch

Question 1

Genesis

Answer 1

• Creation: God creates the world and everything in it (including Adam and Eve).
• Fall of Man: Adam and Eve sin, bringing death and separation from God.
• Flood: God floods the earth, saving Noah and his family.
• Patriarchs: The story of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, God’s covenant with them.
• Promises: God promises to bless all nations through Abraham’s descendants.

Question 2

Exodus

Answer 2

• Israel’s Slavery: The Israelites are enslaved in Egypt.
• Moses: God calls Moses to deliver Israel from Egypt.
• Plagues: Ten plagues strike Egypt before Pharaoh lets Israel go.
• Red Sea: God parts the Red Sea for Israel’s escape.
• Covenant: Israel receives the Law (including the Ten Commandments) at Mount Sinai

Question 3

Leviticus

Answer 3

• Sacrifices and laws 1-7: God gives laws for proper worship.
• Priesthood is consecrated.
• Priesthood tasks and rituals.
• Cleanliness: Laws on ritual cleanliness and purity.
• Day of Atonement: A special day for national repentance and reconciliation.
• Laws: sexual morality ceremonial and other duties

Question 4

Numbers

Answer 4

• Prepare to enter the Land
• Cowardly Spies
  *Wandering in the wilderness 40 years
• Census: A counting of Israel’s people and their organization.
• Rebellion: Korah
  *Joshua commissioned
• Preparation: Preparation to enter the Promised Land.

Question 5

Deuteronomy

Answer 5

• Historical prologue and review of the Law
• Covenant Renewal: The people are called to renew their covenant with God.
• Blessings & Curses
• Leadership: Moses appoints Joshua to lead after him.
• Death of Moses: Israel prepares to enter the Promised Land.