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QUESTION
This topic review is a tool designed to prepare students for the Topic 3 Quiz. Instructors will grade the topic review for completion. Save the topic review to your computer and submit when complete.
When completing this review, answers should be in your own words or quoted with quotation marks and be drawn from one of the course readings (textbook and overview referenced below), or other sources listed in the syllabus. Outside sources, including internet sites, are not acceptable. When quoting and paraphrasing, include all authors’ last names for citations that have multiple authors. For quoted citations, be sure to include the page or paragraph number(s).
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- Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2.
- The textbook and overview make mention of Judges 21:25, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” (ESV). This is a common refrain in Scripture (Deut. 12:8; Prov. 12:15; 26:12). What does this refrain indicate about the spiritual state of the people?
- What is the prophecy in Genesis 3:15 known as, and what does it mean?
- A main idea, according to the textbook, is that the history of humanity is characterized by a departure from what?
- Which book of the Bible begins with the story of Moses?
- What kind of prayer is found in Nehemiah 9, and how does it contrast God and the people?
- Although created in the image of God, humanity became sinful by nature after the fall. How extensively does this original sin or depravity affect us according to Romans 3:10-23?
- How did the fall (sin of Adam and Eve) affect the world according to Genesis 3:16-19?
- What metaphor does the textbook use to describe idolatry?
- According to the textbook, what was the primary message of the Old Testament prophets?
- List the names of Israel’s first three kings.
- After Israel divided into the northern kingdom and the southern kingdom, the southern kingdom of Judah endured much longer but eventually fell to what nation?
According to the textbook, the Wisdom literature (Job through Ecclesiastes) has what central theme?
- According to this topic’s assigned reading, “The Mystery of Original Sin: We Don’t Know Why God Permitted the Fall, but We Know All Too Well the Evil and Sin That Still Plague Us,” by Shuster, what is the problem with the world?
- According to that same Shuster article, why might God want us “to believe, trust, and obey him even when there is not a reason to do so that we can wrap our minds around”?
ANSWER
Summarize Isaiah 59:1-2
Isaiah 59:1-2 emphasizes the separation between God and humanity caused by sin. It states that the Lord’s hand is not too short to save, nor His ear too dull to hear, but it is the iniquities and sins of people that have caused a separation between them and God. The passage highlights the consequences of human disobedience and the need for reconciliation.
The refrain in Judges 21:25
The refrain “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes” indicates a period of moral and spiritual decline among the people. It suggests that without proper guidance and leadership, individuals acted according to their own desires and lacked a unified standard of righteousness.
The prophecy in Genesis 3:15
The prophecy in Genesis 3:15 is known as the protoevangelium, which means the “first gospel” or “first good news.” It predicts the ultimate victory of the seed of the woman (referring to Jesus Christ) over the seed of the serpent (representing evil and Satan). This prophecy foreshadows the redemptive work of Christ in overcoming sin and bringing salvation to humanity.
Departure in the history of humanity
According to the textbook, the history of humanity is characterized by a departure from God’s intended plan and the rejection of His authority. It involves a turning away from God’s commands and principles, leading to spiritual and moral decline.
Book of the Bible that begins with the story of Moses
The book of Exodus begins with the story of Moses, specifically recounting the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt and their journey towards the Promised Land.
Prayer in Nehemiah 9
The prayer in Nehemiah 9 is a confession and repentance prayer. It is a corporate prayer of the people of Israel, acknowledging their sins, the faithfulness of God, and contrasting God’s righteousness with their disobedience and rebellion.
Original sin’s effect according to Romans 3:10-23
Romans 3:10-23 highlights the extent of human sinfulness and the universal need for salvation. It states that all humans, both Jews and Gentiles, are under the power of sin, as no one is righteous in their own merit. This passage emphasizes the universality of sin and the inability of humanity to save itself.
The effect of the fall according to Genesis 3:16-19
Genesis 3:16-19 describes the consequences of the fall for humanity. It includes pain in childbirth for women, the introduction of conflict and power struggles between men and women, the toil and hardship in work, and the ultimate mortality and return to the dust of the earth.
Metaphor used to describe idolatry
The textbook may use various metaphors to describe idolatry, but one common metaphor is the idea of idolatry as spiritual adultery. It depicts the unfaithfulness of God’s people when they turn away from worshipping Him and instead give their devotion and allegiance to false gods or idols.
Primary message of the Old Testament prophets
The primary message of the Old Testament prophets was to call the people of Israel to repentance, to turn back to God, and to live in obedience to His covenant. The prophets often denounced idolatry, social injustice, and hypocrisy while urging the people to seek justice, righteousness, and true worship.
Names of Israel’s first three kings
The first three kings of Israel were Saul, David, and Solomon.
Nation that eventually conquered the southern kingdom of Judah
The southern kingdom of Judah was eventually conquered by the Babylonians.
Central theme of the Wisdom literature (Job through Ecclesiastes)
The central theme of the Wisdom literature is the pursuit of wisdom and understanding, exploring questions of human existence, the nature of suffering, the meaning of life, and the fear of the Lord.
Problem with the world according to “The Mystery of Original Sin” article by Shuster
According to the article, the problem with the world is the presence of evil and sin, which continues to plague humanity despite not fully understanding why God permitted the fall.
Why God might want us to believe, trust, and obey Him according to the same Shuster article
The article suggests that God may want us to believe, trust, and obey Him even when there isn’t a comprehensible reason to do so in order to cultivate genuine faith, dependence, and submission to His authority.
