Module 2: The Pentateuch

Hi everyone, and welcome to the second module for the Old Testament survey course. In this section, we'll be working through the first five books of the Old Testament, sometimes called the Pentateuch, or the Torah.

Upon successful completion of this module, the student will:

  • Place the Major OT people, events and books of the Pentateuch in a general chronology.
  • Explain the main message(s), organization, theme(s), and/or character(s) of the Books of the Pentateuch.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the character of God as revealed through His revelation in the history and literature of the Pentateuch.
  • Consider how God's revelation through the Pentateuch applies in the student's life and ministry.

Below you will find links to all the study material for this module.

Course Documents

In this section, you'll find links to important documents for this module. Click the following links to open each document. The first group contains documents that explain and give instruction for all the course activities in this module. The second group is a set of blank lecture notes which you may use as a companion for the video lectures. And the last group contains summary sheets for each Bible book covered in this module.

Instruction Guides


Lecture Notes


Bible Summaries


Lecture Videos

In this section, you will find the video lectures for the Pentateuch module. They are designed to be watched in order, but each video should make sense on its own. Click each thumbnail to open access to each video. There is also a link with each video if you prefer to watch on the Rumble or YouTube interface. In addition, there is a link to download the audio for offline review.

9: Intro to the Pentateuch

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10: Genesis-Prehistory

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10: Genesis-Prehistory
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10b: Sin and Temptation Supplement

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11: Genesis-Patriarchs

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11b: SCRuB and Blessing Supplement

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12: Exodus-Deliverance

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13: Exodus-Covenant

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14: Leviticus

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15: Numbers

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16: Deuteronomy

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Reviews

In this section, you will find the review slides from the course lectures for module 2. This is a convenient way to view and review the summaries for each lecture. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the slide show.

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Review Quiz

This section is a link to a review quiz to test your understanding of the objective material for Module 2. By clicking the link, you will be taken to a series of questions, in random order. Answer each question and then push the Submit button to check your answers. Every question must be answered before you can submit the quiz. At the end, you will be shown your score for the entire quiz. The quiz will be different each time, so feel free to take it more than once. Click the Thumbnail picture to begin the quiz.

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Here is a review quiz for the material covered in this module's lectures. Click the button next to the best answer for each question, or drag each term to its best definition. Then press the button at the bottom to see if your answers are correct.


Which is NOT one of the four Key events of the Prehistory.

Nations

Sorry, see Lecture 10

Promise

Correct

Creation

Sorry, see Lecture 10

Flood

Sorry, see Lecture 10

Fall

Sorry, see Lecture 10
Leviticus commands God's people to be holy, but never explains the reason why.

True

Sorry, see Lecture 14

False

Well done
Everything that exists came from God and was created good, even if it is now broken.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 10
Which is NOT one of the key themes of Deuteronomy?

NO Idolatry

Sorry, see Lecture 16

Love AND Fear

Sorry, see Lecture 16

Deliverance/Rescue

Good Job

Monotheism

Sorry, see Lecture 16
Trusting God's revelation is a key for overcoming temptation.

True

Yes

False

Sorry, see Lecture 10.5
Which of these happened FIRST in Old Testament History?

Noah and the Flood

Good Job

Birth of Isaac


Joseph in Egypt


Parting of the Red Sea


Building of the Tabernacle


The first temptation did not start as an outright lie, but disguised as an honest inquiry about God.

True

Excellent

False

Sorry, see Lecture 10.5
Which best describes "Deuteronomistic theology"?

Obedience=Blessing, Disobedience=Punishment

Correct

God renews His covenant

Sorry, see Lecture 16

God restores His covenant

Sorry, see Lecture 16

God's promises always come true

Sorry, see Lecture 16
At the Exodus, God sent plagues specifically attacking those things supposedly controlled by the gods of Egypt.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 12
God's promises are sometimes tested by appearing to fail before they are eventually fulfilled.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 11
The six days of creation are in a definite pattern of "forming" and "filling".

True

Right

False

Sorry, see Lecture 10
The name "Deuteronomy" means "second law".

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 16
In Leviticus, all offerings are the same.

True

Sorry, see Lecture 14

False

Good
Which word best summarizes the book of Leviticus?

Holiness

Correct

Beginnings

Sorry, see Lecture 16

Wandering

Sorry, see Lecture 16

Renewal

Sorry, see Lecture 16

Salvation

Sorry, see Lecture 16
After the Fall, sin infected every part of human life.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 10
God's gracious solution to all of humanity's problems begins with Abraham, not just in the New Testament.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 11
What is the new name that God gave to Jacob?

Joseph

Sorry, see Lecture 11

Esau

Sorry, see Lecture 11

Judah

Sorry, see Lecture 11

Israel

Good Job

Ishmael

Sorry, see Lecture 11
Moses welcomed his call from God when it was first given.

True

Sorry, Moses resisted his call and made excuses, see Lecture 12

False

Well Done
Which of these is NOT a section of the book of Exodus?

At Sinai

Sorry, see Lecture 12

In Egypt

Sorry, see Lecture 12

On the Plains of Moab

Correct

In the Desert

Sorry, see Lecture 12
Which best describes the main purpose of the tabernacle?

To model purity

Sorry, see Lecture 13

To be the place where God is present

Good Job

To be the place of sacrifice

True, but not the MAIN purpose

To demonstrate God's power

Sorry, see Lecture 13
Leviticus is not primarily narrative, but is mostly laws and instruction about religious life in ancient Israel.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 14
If not for God's grace, the covenant with Israel would have ended at the golden calf incident.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 13
What is the "Table of Nations"?

A list of the nations conquered by Israel

Sorry, see Lecture 10

A list of Noah's descendants, who became nations

Correct

A list of the nations surrounding ancient Israel

Sorry, see Lecture 10

The round table where the nations ate lunch

Sorry, see Lecture 10
God did not give the Law until AFTER He had rescued His people.

True

Good Job

False

Sorry, see Lecture 13
What is the meaning of the word "Genesis"?

Beginning

Correct

Creation

Sorry, see Lecture 10

Instructions

Sorry, see Lecture 10

Covenant

Sorry, see Lecture 10
Two of the five Epochs of Old Testament history are related in the Book of Genesis.

True

Correct

False

Sorry, see Lecture 9
The Patriarchs section of Genesis often makes a point about a character by contrasting with a different character.

True

Well Done

False

Sorry, see Lecture 11
Which is NOT one of the key themes of Exodus?

Presence

Sorry, see Lecture 13

Election

Good Job

Deliverance

Sorry, see Lecture 13

The NAME

Sorry, see Lecture 13
What is the PRIMARY reason why Israel wandered in the desert for 40 years?

They did not trust God

Correct

The spies lied to them and they believed the lies

This is true, but not primary

They grumbled about the food

This is true, but not primary

They rebelled against the leadership of Moses

This is true, but not primary

Moses struck the rock with his staff, seeking water

This is true, but not primary
Which is NOT a part of the purpose why God gave the law?

To form Israel's worldview

Sorry, see Lecture 13

To show Israel Who is the Boss

Sorry, see Lecture 13

To protect Israel

Sorry, see Lecture 13

To show how to become God's people

Good Job, they already were God's people by His grace

To point forward to Christ

Sorry, see Lecture 13

Discussion/Reflection/Essay Questions

This section contains questions for further thought and discussion from Module 2. These questions can also be used as essay questions in a classroom setting exam. It is recommended that you take time to think through these issues in order to thoroughly grasp the significance and explore the application of the material you are learning. Click the Thumbnail to view the questions.

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The following questions are for your thoughtful consideration and discussion:

  1. How do the events of the Prehistory epoch help you to understand the nature and state of our world today? What difference does this make for your life?
  2. What does the lecture mean when it talks about Abraham "helping" God with the promise? What are the results in the Biblical story? How does this concept apply in your own life?
  3. List the three themes of Numbers and give an example of each from the Book of Numbers. How do these themes help us to understand the New Testament? How do they apply to our lives?
  4. What do the theological themes of the Prehistory epoch reveal about the character and purposes of God? What difference does this make for your life?
  5. What is Deuteronomistic theology? Define and give examples from the Pentateuch. Give examples from your own life. What difference does this make?
  6. Describe the promises that God gave to Abraham. How are these promises fulfilled in the Pentateuch? How do these promises apply to modern Christians? What difference does it make for your life?
  7. What is a covenant and what does the Pentateuch tell us about this relationship with God? How can we best experience this covenant relationship?
  8. What is God's NAME and what does Exodus tell us about God's character through the revelation of His NAME? How difference does this make for the way we should live?

Module Completed!

Congratulations, you have reached the end of the second module. I hope that you have found it rewarding and have noticed personal growth.

I encourage you to continue on to the next module as soon as is convenience. The button below will take you to Module 3.