| NEW
BEGINNERS
Class
Notes: Session 4
Dear
New Beginner's
Here
are the notes from tonight's class. If you have any questions,
please let me know. I really enjoyed seeing you this evening
and hope you found this introductory session helpful.
Here
is the link to the curriculum page I spoke about where you
will find the plan for the entire course.
January
5th 2005
1.
Q and A
2.
Book review (Leviticus-Deuteronomy)
3.
Practical Drills: What are those little numbers in the margins
of my bible?
4.
The place of prayer in personal application
5.
Review of Homework
Homework:
Romans 8-16
Book
Review: Leviticus: Genre Law
“Leviticus
concerns mainly the service of worship at the Tabernacle,
which was conducted by priests who were the sons of Aaron,
assisted by many from the rest of the tribe of Levi. Exodus
gave instructions for building the tabernacle, and now Leviticus
gives laws and regulations for worship there including instructions
on ceremonial cleanness, moral laws, holy days, Sabbath years
and the year of Jubilee. These laws were given, at least for
the most part, during the year that Israel camped at Mt. Sinai,
when God directed Moses in organizing Israel's worship, government
and military forces. The book of numbers continues the history
with preparations for moving on from Sinai to Canaan.”
(pp. 148 NIV Study Bible)
Outline
of Levitucus: taken from or based upon information found in
the NIV Study Bible
I
The five main offerings
- The burnt offering
(voluntary act of worship; atonement for unintentional sin
in general; expression of devotion and surrender)
- The grain offering
(voluntary act of worship; recognition of God's goodness
and provision)
- The fellowship
offering (Voluntary act of worship; thanksgiving and fellowship,
this included a communal meal)
- The sin offering
(Mandatory atonement for specific unintentional sin; confession
of sin; forgiveness of sin; cleansing from defilement)
- The guilt offering
(Mandatory atonement for unintentional sin requiring restitution;
cleansing from defilement; make restitution and pay a 20%
fine)
II
Installation of Aaron and his sons, ordination of his sons
and ministry of the priests.
III
Death of Nadab and Abihu
IV
Distinction between clean and unclean
- Clean and unclean
food
- Purification After
Childbirth
- Regulations for
Skin Diseases
- Regulation for
Mildew
- Cleansing from
Skin Diseases
- Cleansing from
Mildew
- Discharges that
cause Uncleanness
V.
The Annual Day of Atonement
VI.
Holy Living
- Eating blood prohibited
- Unlawful sexual
relations
- Various laws for
Holy Living
- Punishments for
sin
- Regulations for
priests
- Acceptable and
Unacceptable Sacrifices
- The Annual Feasts
- Rules for Oil
and Bread in the Tabernacle
- Punishment for
blasphemy
- The Sabbath and
Jubilee Years
- Covenant Blessings
and Curses
VII
Regulations for Offerings Vowed to the Lord
Outline
of: Numbers Genre History/Law
“Numbers
relates the story of Israel's journey from Mt Sinai to the
plains of Moab on the border of Canaan. Much of its legislation
for people and priests is similar to that in Exodus, Leviticus,
and Deuteronomy. The book tells of the murmuring and rebellion
of God's people and of their subsequent judgment. Those whom
God had redeemed from slavery in Egypt with whom he had made
a covenant at Mt. Sinai responded not with gratitude and obedience,
but with unbelief, ingratitude and repeated acts of rebellion,
which came to extreme expression in their refusal to undertake
the conquest of Canaan. The community of the redeemed forfeited
their part in the promised land. They were condemned to live
out their lives in the desert; only their children would enjoy
the fulfillment of the promise that had originally be theirs.”
(NIV Study Bible pp. 185)
I.
The commands for the census of the people
- The numbers of
men from each tribe mustered for war
- The placement
of the tribes around the tabernacle and their order for
march
- The placement
of the Levites around the tabernacle and the numbers of
Levites and the firstborn of Israel
- The numbers of
the Levites in their tabernacle service for the Lord
II.
The Commands for Purity of the People
- The test for Purity
in the law of jealousy
- The Nazirite vow
and the Aaronic benediction
- The offering of
12 leaders at the dedication of the Tabernacle
- The setting up
of the lamps and the separation of the Levites
- The observance
of the Passover
- The covering cloud
and the silver trumpets
III.
The Journey from Sinai to Kadesh
- The beginning
of the journey
- The beginning
of the sorrows: fire and quail
- The opposition
of Aaron and Miriam
IV
Israel at Kadesh, the Delay resulting from Rebellion
- The 12 spies and
their mixed report of the good land
- The people's rebellion
against God's commission and their defeat
- A collection of
laws on offerings, the Sabbath and tassels on garments
- The rebellion
of Korah and his allies
- The budding of
Aaron's staff: a sign for the rebels
- Concerning priests,
their duties and their support
- The red heifer
and the cleansing water
- The sin of Moses
V
The journey from Kadesh to the plains of Moab
- The resistance
of Edom
- The death of Aaron
- The destruction
of Arad
- The bronze snake
- The don of the
well and the journey to Moab
- The defeat of
Sihon and Og
- Israel returns
to Moab
VI
Israel on the plains of Moab in anticipation of taking the
promised land.
- Balak of Moab
hires Balaam to curse Israel
- Balaam blesses
Israel in Seven Oracles
- The Baal of Peor
and Israel's apostasy
- The second census
- Instructions for
the New Generation
- The inheritance
for women
- The successor
to Moses
- Commands regarding
offerings
- Commands regarding
festivals
- Commands regarding
vows
- The war against
Midian
- The settlement
of the Transjordan Tribes
VII
Appendixes Dealing with Various Matters
- The stages of
the journey
- The land of the
inheritanc
- The inheritance
of women.
Practical
Drills.
- Review of the
“Half” method described in notes for lesson
- Review of NT categories:
Gospels, Acts, Pauline Epistles, Pauline Pastoral Letters,
Hebrews, James, Petrine Epistles, Johanine Letters and Epistles,
Jude, Revelation.
- Lookup the following
New Testament passages:
- John 3:16-17
- 1 st John 1:8-10
- 2 nd Timothy
4:1-5
- Ephesians 5:1-2
New
information:
What are those little numbers between the columns of my
bible page? These are called “cross references”
Cross
References: help you understand the background
of a passage by referring you to other similar passages
or to passages that have direct bearing on the one you are
reading
Exercise:
look up the cross references for Hebrews 5:4 (Exodus
28:1; Numbers 14:40; 18:7). These give some interesting
background for understanding the nature of Jesus' priesthood
and his obedience to that call.
The
Place of Prayer in Personal Application
Interpretation:
Understanding what a passage says (objective)
Application:
Understanding what God is saying to you in a given passage
(subjective)
- The
place of prayer in Interpretation:
The God who inspired the scriptures and superintended their
production lives in your heart through the Holy Spirit.
If you ask him, he will help you understand what the passage
is saying. But you must also understand and apply some of
the basic principles of interpretation which we are learning
in this class
- The
place of prayer in Application:
God not only helps you understand a passage, he applies
it directly to your life.
- When you come
to the scriptures, bring your life. In other words, if
you are thinking about a problem or have a decision to
make or you are in a relational conflict, bring it to
the forefront of your mind and heart.
- When you pray
for God's help in reading the bible ask him not just to
help you understand the content, but also ask for his
help in addressing the life-issues that are most pressing.
- Read the passage
with a keen eye for parallels between what is happing
in the text and what is happening in your life.
- When you think
you see or hear clear direction act on it. If you are
not sure, ask God to confirm this to you in some external
way.
- There are some
things that you can know right away. Example: If the problem
in your life stems from disobedience. God is telling you
to repent. There is no need to search the scriptures for
another word from God. He has given you his commands.
- Test: God will
never contradict himself. If what you think you are hearing
is contrary to any other part of the scriptures, it is
not the voice of God.
Review
of Homework: Romans 1-7
Author:
St. Paul
Genre:
Epistle
Date:
56 AD?
Audience:
Roman believers, both gentiles and Jews.
Some
main themes:
- Sinfulness of
humanity
- God doesn't play
favorites between Jews and Gentiles
- Righteousness
from God available to all through the faithfulness of Jesus
Christ
- Faith is necessary
to be saved
- Abraham was saved
by faith
- God frees you
from bondage to sin
- You are in a battle
between your old self and your new self.
“Paul
begins by surveying the spiritual condition of all people.
He finds Jews and Gentiles alike to be sinners in need of
salvation. That salvation has been provided by God through
Jesus Christ and his redemptive work on the cross. It is a
provision, however, that must be received by faith--a principle
by which God has always dealt with humankind, as the example
of Abraham shows. Since salvation is only the beginning of
Christian experience, Paul moves on to show how believers
are freed from sin, law, and death--a provision made possible
by their union with Christ in both death and resurrection
and by the indwelling presence and power of the Holy Spirit.
Paul then shows that Israel too, though presently in a state
of unbelief, has a place in God's sovereign redemptive plan.
Now she consists only of a remnant, allowing for the conversion
of the Gentiles, but the time will come when “all Israel will
be saved” (11:26). The letter concludes with an appeal to
the readers to work out their Christian faith in practical
ways, both in the church and in the world. None of Paul's
other letters states so profoundly the content of the gospel
and its implications for the present and the future.”
(pp 1744 NIV Study Bible)
Outline
of Romans 1-7
I
Introduction
II
Theme: Righteousness from God
III
The Unrighteousness of all people
- Gentiles
- Jews
- Summary: all
are unrighteous
IV
Righteousness Imputed: Justification
- Through Christ
- Received by
faith
a. The principle
established (3:27-31)
b. The principle illustrated
(chapter 4)
c. The
fruits of righteousness (5:1-11)
3. Summary: Humanity's Unrighteousness
contrasted with God's gift of
Righteousness (5:12-21)
V
Righteousness Imparted: Sanctification
- Freedom from
the tyranny of sin (Chapter 6)
- Freedom from
the law's condemnation (chapter 7)
Assign
homework: Paul's Episle to the Romans 7-14
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