Leviticus
What is the setting of Leviticus?
The setting of Leviticus is Mount Sinai.
What does the Hebrew name for Numbers (bamidbar) mean?
The Hebrew name for Numbers (bamidbar) means "into the wilderness."
What does "Deuteronomy" mean?
"Deuteronomy" means "second law."
Most of the Bible is what literary style?
Most of the Bible is Narrative.
What does "holy" mean? Use the exact wording from class.
"Holy" means "set apart."
One goat is killed; the other goat is cast into the wilderness. What is this event?
This event is the Day of Atonement.
Take it or leave it - Bonus 100 points: Where do we find the Day of Atonement in the Bible? See printed version.
In Numbers, how many of the spies trusted God of those sent to scout out the promised land?
Only 2 spies trusted God would help them conquer the promised land.
What is tip #1 to help us read about the laws in Deuteronomy? Use the exact wording from class.
The laws are the terms of the Sinai Covenant given to ancient _________ (a different cultural context).
The laws are the terms of the Sinai Covenant given to ancient Israel (a different cultural context).
What does "meditate" mean?
"Meditate" means "to mutter or speak quietly."
What does "shema" mean?
"Shema" means "listen and obey"
Who are the "special representatives who can go into God’s presence on behalf of others?"
These special representatives are called "Priests."
Draw a picture of the set-up of Israel's camp in numbers. Label the three different areas we discussed in class.
The tabernacle should be in the middle with the Levites surrounding it. Then, the other tribes are surrounding the Levites. See printed version for reference.
What is tip #2 to help us read about the laws in Deuteronomy? Use the exact wording from class.
Compare the laws with those of Israel’s __________ to see how unique and just they are.
Compare the laws with those of Israel’s neighbors to see how unique and just they are.
What type of literature is unique to the location and time period the Bible was written in?
Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature is unique to the location and time period the Bible was written in.
Who is the next leader of Israel after Moses?
The next leader of Israel after Moses is Joshua.
What are the three main ways the Israelites are able to be near God in Leviticus?
The Israelites are able to be near God through the
1. Priesthood,
2. Rituals, and
3. Purity Laws.
What does the set-up of Israel’s camp in Numbers symbolize? Use the exact wording from class discussion.
The set-up of Israel’s camp in Numbers symbolizes that God’s holiness is at the center of their existence as people.
What is tip #3 to help us read about the laws in Deuteronomy? Use the exact wording from class.
Discern the underlying principle of wisdom or ________ in the law.
Discern the underlying principle of wisdom or justice in the law.
What literary style is defined as "speeches, letters, or essays that sequence ideas or thoughts into a linear argument that requires a logical response?"
Prose Discourse is defined as "speeches, letters, or essays that sequence ideas or thoughts into a linear argument that requires a logical response."
What literary style is defined as "dense, creative language that links together images to help us envision the world differently?"
Poetry is defined as "dense, creative language that links together images to help us envision the world differently"
What is the main point of Leviticus?
The main point of Leviticus is to show how corrupt _______ can live near God’s ______ without being _______.
The main point of Leviticus is to show how corrupt Israelites can live near God’s goodness without being destroyed.
What is the name of the second wilderness location in Numbers where Israel sends out 12 spies to scope out the promised land?
The second wilderness location in Numbers is Paran.
In Deuteronomy, why does Moses predict Israel won’t obey God after Moses dies?
Moses predicts Israel won’t obey God after Moses dies because their hearts are fundamentally flawed, stubborn, and hard.
How is Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature meant to be read? (Name all 4 ways)
Ancient Jewish Meditation Literature is mean to be read
Slowly,
carefully,
in community,
and for the rest of our lives.
(like the person described in Psalm 1.)
Who seeks to curse Israel but can only utter blessings over them in Numbers?
Balaam seeks to curse Israel but can only utter blessings over them.