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1. Who is Eliezer? He was Abrahams oldest servant sent to find Isaac a wife, he also Abrahams heir if there was No biological son. Davis, pg 227 2. Remember the discussion about the location of Ur (Module 5: Week 5)? Does the location of the city of Nahor, as given by Davis, influence the location of Ur? Explain your answer. Davis explains previously that Ur was located in southern mesopotamia which is not where Elizier Traveled to, instead he went north to Nahor. Davis, pg 228 3. Why was Eliezer’s journey successful? Constant prayer and sensitivity to God. Davis, pg 230 4. What does the mentioning of Ishmael and his sons tell us about God? The twelve princes make up the geographical locations and tribal divisions. Davis, pg 231 5. “The elder shall serve the younger” tells us what about God? God’s purpose is greater than human custom. Davis, pg 232 6. Explain in detail the patriarchal custom of the birthright. The eldest son had priority and received everything ahead of the younger brothers. He received double the inheritance when his father died and became head of the household. All was formalized by the blessing made by the father. Davis, pg 232 7. What practical lesson can parents learn from the story of Jacob and Esau? Do not put favor on one of your children, treat them all equally. Davis pg 232 8. When a famine hit the land, what did Isaac do? Be thorough. Went to Gerar for food, God insructs him not to go to egypt. Stays in the area of rule under King Abilemech. Does well and acquires large flocks, herds, and servants. Leaves as instructed because of phillistine jealousy. Davis, pg 234 9. What do the weaknesses of biblical characters tell us about the Bible? Only a divine intervention would have Preserved the weaknesses in great detail. Davis, pg 234 10. Which of the interpretations of Isaac’s promise to Esau makes the most sense to you? I think maybe the Second, which views it as more of a curse for Jacob. Davis, pg 238 11. Did Rebekkah ever see Jacob again? Explain your answer. She did not, She sent him away to marry a Woman from her family. Davis, 238
12. Discuss the uniqueness of the patriarch’s monotheism. There is no trace of evidence for a monotheistic religion outside of Israel. So agod must have revealed himself to the Israelites because no other people discovered it. This is what sets Israel apart from every other people of polytheistic beliefs. Davis, pg 240 13. Describe Jacob’s vision and its meaning. It was a ladder going all the way to heaven. Angels were going up And down the ladder while God repeated the covenant promise. It was a symbol between the constant fellowship Between God and his people living on earth. The angels represent God's messengers in his care for us. Davis, pg 243 14. Did Laban adopt Jacob? Explain your answer. Yes, according to the Nuzi documents. Davis, pg 246 15. What are the possible causes for Laban’s attitude change toward Jacob? Most likely the unreliability of Jacob or the brith of Labans son. Davis, pg 250 16. Define “teraphim.” Human figurines, small but sometimes large. Believed to guarantee fertility. Symbolized Birth or inhertiance rights. Davis, pg 251. 17. With whom did Jacob wrestle? A man believed to be God, angel, or something supernatural. Davis, pg 255 18. Describe the events at Bethel when Jacob returned there. When he returned he worhshipped God. He built an Altar, and destroyed all his household idols. Davis, pg 258 19. Why does Moses include the descendants of Esau in chapter 36? To demonstrate the relationship between Esau and Jacob, and Edom plus Israel. It is seen throughout the Old Testament. Davis, pg 258 20. After watching the presentation, discuss how family life in Genesis is similar to family life today. It is similar in way through sibling rivalry, there are still many households that show favortism. But You also have some good things like marriages that hold true to lifetime commitments.
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