Pentateuch Projct
Pentateuch Projct
Pentateuch Projct
The name Genesis is about beginnings. The book of Genesis tells us that God
created everything that exists. It shows that God both the creator and the ruler of
all the creation. But it also tells of humanity’s tragic fall into sin and death, and of
God’s unfolding plan of redemption through his covenant with Abraham and his
descendant’s. Genesis include some of the some of the most memorable stories
in the bible, beginning with Adam and Eve (chs. 1-4), continuing through Noah,
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and ending with the life of Joseph (chs.37-50).
The Book of Exodus tells of God fulfilling His promise to Abraham by multiplying
Abraham’s descendants into a great Nation, delivering them from slavery in
Egypt, leading them to the promised land, and binding them to himself with the
covenant at Mount Sinai. Moises, under the direct command of God and as a
leader of Israel, received the Ten Commandments from God, along with other
Laws Governing Israel’s Life and worship. He also lead the nation in building of the
tabernacle, a place where God presence dwelled among his people and where
they made sacrifices for.
The book of Leviticus begins with the people of Israel at the foot of mount Sinai.
The Glory of the Lord had just filled the Tabernacle (exo.40:34—38) and now God
tells that Moses to instruct the Levitical priests and the people of Israel
concerning sacrifices, worship, the priesthood, ceremonial cleanness, the day of
atonement, feast and holy days, and the year of jubilee. The central message is
that God is Holy and He requires His people to be Holy. The book also provides
atonement for sin through the shedding of blood.
The English title “Numbers” comes from the two censuses that are central
features of this Book. The Hebrew title, “in the wilderness,” is more descriptive of
the book. Numbers tells how God’s people traveled from Mount Sinai to the
boarder of the Promised Land. But when they refused to take possession of the
Land, God made them wander in the wilderness for nearly for forty years.
Throughout the book, God is seen as Holy God who cannot ignore rebellion or
unbelief, but also as the one who faithfully keeps his covenant and patiently
provides for the needs of His people.
The name “Deuteronomy” means “Second Law” it is the retelling by Moses of the
Teachings of the Events of Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers. It includes an extended
review of the Ten Commandments (4:44-5:33) and Moses farewell address to a
new Generation of Israelites as they stand ready to take possession of the
promised land. Moses reminds them of God’s faithfulness and love, but also of
God’s wrath on the previous Generation of Israelites because of their rebellion.
Repeatedly he charges Israel to keep the Law. Deuteronomy is a solemn call to
love and obey the one true God. There are blessings for faithfulness and curses
for unfaithfulness.
1. Introduction (1:1-5)
2. Moses first Address (1:6-4:40)
3. Interlude: cities of refuge in Transjordan (4:41-43)
4. Moses second Address (4:44-11:32)
5. Reiteration of Laws for Israel’s Worship and Conduct (chs.12-26)
6. Moses Third Address: the Covenant and Ebal-Gerizim liturgy (27-30)
7. The conclusion of Moses Ministry (31-34)