The Pentateuch
Explain why the Law cannot save us, yet is still important.
The Law reveals God's holiness, exposes sin, teaches righteousness, and points people to Christ. Salvation comes through Jesus, not perfect law-keeping.
At which mountain did Israel receive God's Law?
Mount Sinai
Who is known as the father of faith?
Abraham
Why did Moses repeat God's Law before Israel entered Canaan?
To prepare the new generation and help them avoid repeating their parents' mistakes.
Which book focuses on holiness?
Leviticus
Match the key themes below with the five books of the Pentateuch:
- Holiness
- Salvation/Deliverance
- Beginnings
- Repeating God's Law
- Wilderness Journey
Genesis – Beginnings
Exodus – Salvation/Deliverance
Leviticus – Holiness
Numbers – Wilderness Journey
Deuteronomy – Hope/Repeating God's Law
What was Adam's punishment for sinning?
Sin first caused spiritual separation from God, followed later by physical death.
Each patriarch experienced both faith and failure. Which patriach's failure produced long lasting consequences?
Abraham (Ishmael) or Jacob (deceiving Esau)
Imagine you're Moses giving a Ted talk. In two minutes, explain THREE mistakes Israel repeatedly made in the wilderness.
Include life applications.
Why should Christians still study Leviticus even though we no longer keep its ceremonial laws?
Because the spiritual principles of holiness, worship, obedience and separation from sin remain relevant today.
A non believing friend asks: "The Old Testament is irrelevant."
Give a one-minute response using what you've learned this term.
Jesus Himself recognised the authority of the Old Testament, confirming it remains God's Word and the foundation for understanding salvation.
Why did God give the Law after delivering Israel from Egypt, rather than before?
Because redemption came first, then instruction for holy living.
Describe each patriarch using ONE word. You must defend every choice.
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Joseph
e.g.
Abraham — Trust
Isaac — Submission
Jacob — Transformation
Joseph — Integrity
How does the wilderness generation serve as a warning for Christians today?
Believers can experience God's blessings yet still fail if they continually complain, rebel and refuse to trust Him.
You have 3 minutes. Explain why Israel have so many laws about sacrifices and cleanliness as if you were explaining it to a Lower Primary student.
Also explain why don't christians today offer animal sacrifices?
To teach them to be holy because God is holy.
Jesus became the perfect and final sacrifice.
Pictionary Guess the Memory Verse
Pick 1 person as the Drawer
Rest of the team answer by reciting the memory verse
"O Lord, how manifold are Your works! In wisdom You have made them all"
Psalm 104:24
Recite in unison: Matthew 5:18
For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.
Name TWO weakness and TWO strength from Abraham's life.
Weakness:
Strength:
The Israelites thought they could conquer the land on their own. Why do we trust in our own abilities more than that of God?
Do you find that in most situations God is the first or the last you turn to? Why or why not?
Answer varies
The yonger generation probably didn't want to repeat their parent's mistakes. Is there anything you see in your parents that you want to make sure you don't repeat as a parent in the future?
What is one thing you want to pass to your children?
Answer may vary
You have 5 minutes. Write a poem that captures the Pentateuch.
The first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy.
Explain using drawings how the Exodus serves as a picture of Christian salvation.
Just as Israel was delivered from slavery in Egypt, Jesus delivers us from slavery to sin.
All four patriarchs experienced failures. What was the common lesson their lives teach us?
Faith is a journey with ups and downs, but we should continue trusting God until the end.
Compare the first generation that left Egypt with the second generation that entered Canaan. What changed, and what lesson can we learn from them?
The first generation repeatedly rejected God through unbelief, while the second generation was called to learn from their parents' failures and renew their commitment to obey God's covenant. The lesson is that every generation must choose faith and obedience for itself.
You are a RE teacher and your journal student said to you, "When I read the bible, I always skip Leviticus."
Encouarge your student to not skip Leviticus when reading the bible.