QUESTIONNAIRE OF THE PENTATUARY BOOK PABLO HOOB QUESTIONS

1.- a) What is the fundamental characteristic that distinguishes the Bible from all the other
books
called "sacred"?
A: That through the Bible we see the revelation of God to man, with a message to all
mankind.
b) What is the theme of the Bible?
A: The redemption of humanity.
2.- a) Explain the origin of the word "Pentateuch.
A: The name comes from the Greek Version that dates back to the 3rd century B.C.,
meaning the book in five volumes.
b) Present the arguments that prove that Moses is the author of the Pentateuch
A: In the Old Testament: New Testament:
Joshua 1:7-8; 23:6 Acts 13:39 15:5
1 Kings 2:3 Hebrew 10:28
2 Kings 14:6 2 Corinthians 3:15
Ezra 3:2; 6:18
Nehemiah 8:1
Daniel 9:11-13
Also Jesus affirms it in:
John 5:46 Matthew 8:4; 19:18 Mark 7:10 Luke 16:31; 24:27,44
c) How can the doctrine of divine inspiration harmonize with the fact that Moses used,
apart from direct revelation from the Spirit, existing sources to write the Pentateuch?
A: The author of the Pentateuch Moses, more than anyone else, had the preparation,
experience and genius that enabled him to write the Pentateuch. Since he was raised in the
palace of the Pharaohs, in Egypt, and the pilgrimage in the desert. He maintained the most
intimate communion with God and received special revelations, time to meditate and write.
And above all, he had remarkable gifts and extraordinary genius.
3.- a) What is the documentary theory of High Criticism? (Define it in a few words.)
A: The five books of the Bible are not original documents and are only legends of Israel.
And that it is a (Pio Fraud)
b) If this theory were right, what would be the concept of the Bible?
A: Not a revelation of God to man, that in the bible there are only lies.
c) Mention three weak points of the documentary theory.
* A: They did not know the environment where the events of the Pentateuch took place
* They do not support their theories with archaeological evidence. Which is confirmed
* That they did not have a concise basis for their observations and assertions.
d) What do you think about this theory? Why?
A: The theory has always tried to hinder the revelation given in the bible but they always
do it without foundations, on the other hand, God through his word has made known his
testimony.
4.- a) How important was Palestine because of its geographical location?
Because it is where the first civilization developed (the fertile crescent), so called because
of the shape of the territory and it was located as follows. To the north was the Hittite
empire; to the southwest, Egypt; to the east and south, Babylon; and to the northeast, the
Assyrian empire.
b) What was called the "fertile crescent"? Describe its climate, the territory it covers and
the historical role of nations.
A: It covers in a semicircle between the Mediterranean Sea and the Persian Gulf, as far
south as Palestine. The territory is constantly irrigated by rainfall and abundant rivers,
which makes for productive agriculture.
5.- a) What is the origin of the name Genesis?
A: The name Genesis comes from the Septuagint and means beginning, origin or birth. The
Hebrews called it in the beginning, as they designated according to its first word or phrase.
b) What special purpose does the book of Genesis have?
A: In the book of Genesis it narrates how God established a people for himself, it was
written primarily to relate how God chose a people who would carry out the divine
purposes.
c) For what purpose did God bless a particular people (Israel)?
A: For the purpose that they would follow God and not be idolaters, if they followed God it
would be a blessing for all families.
6.- a) What is the theme of Genesis? (Distinguish between the general theme and the
specific theme of the book.)A: The general theme of Genesis is the beginning of creation.
And the specific theme of the book is that God begins redemption by choosing a people.
b) What are the two major sections of its content and what chapters does it cover?
A: In the book of Genesis it covers a very long period of time, from creation to when the
people of Israel arrive in Egypt. And it is divided into two parts, the history of redemption
and that of the patriarchs.
7.- a) Why can't we use the genealogies to date events?
A: Because the Hebrew genealogies only mention outstanding characters and hardly
mention people of little importance, in conclusion they are not always complete.
b) Is the order of the Genesis account completely chronological?
A: The account of the book of Genesis does not have a chronological order and that is why
it cannot be dated, it is probable that there are gaps of long years of time and that is why the
book of Genesis does not have a chronological account.
c) Do you believe that this undermines the Bible as the Word of God? Why?
A: I think it does not distort anything because the important events are in the bible, it would
not make sense that there are characters in the bible who lived at that time and did nothing.
CREATION. GENESIS. 1 Y 2
A. About the Bible
1.-a) What was the method used by God to create? (Note that a certain phrase is mentioned
eight times in chapter 1 and note also Psalm 33:9 and Hebrews 11:3.)
A: The method was Ps 33:9 For he spake, and it was done he commanded, and it stood fast.
This shows the power of God that what God wanted to be done at that instant was done.
b) What was the agent God used in creation? In which verse is it found?
A: The agent he used was the Holy Spirit, it is in genesis 1:2 (And the earth was without
form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved
upon the face of the waters).
2.-a) What does the word "let us do" in 1:26 imply?
A: What I understand is that the members of the Trinity spoke to each other,
b) What differences do you notice between the creation of man and the rest of creation?
(What are the distinguishing characteristics of man?)
A: That the creation of man was made in the image of God, only man received the breath of
God, is a moral being, not obliged to obey his instincts like the animals like God, has
dominion over nature and living beings.
3.- a) What was the work of the first man?
A: To lord it over the earth (Genesis 1: 26) also affirms this work of man in verse 28.
b) Why did God give him a job?
A: So that man will have activities to do in Eden and not be bored.
B. About the book
1.-a) Choose the most correct answer: The most important idea of the creation account is:
* Creation reveals that God is powerful;
* The account teaches us the scientific process of creation;
* Jehovah is the only God and is the creator of everything; * The universe had a beginning;
* The universe had a beginning; * The universe had a beginning; * The universe had a
beginning.

b) Why did Moses use the name Elohim to designate God in Genesis 1:1-2:3 and add
Yahweh in Genesis 1:1-2:3? b) Why did Moses use the name Elohim to designate God in
Genesis 1:1-2:3 and added Yahweh (Jehovah) in 2:4-25? (You should note the meaning of
the names and the emphasis of the second section.)
A: The term translated God is Elohim plural form in the Hebrew the plural form indicates
majesty, infinite power
The title Yahweh-Elohim (Jehovah God). Although the name Yahweh* means that God is
eternal and has unlimited existence in Himself, its use also indicates that He is the God of
the covenant, of grace and mercy.
2.-a) Why does an inevitable conflict arise between science and the biblical account?
Explain.
A: the conflict lies in the misinterpretation, because science believes that the Bible is only
legends given to the people at that time for revival
b) In what sense does science err?
A: In that its foundations are only superficial, and it does not know the truth through words,
pure science does not consist of theory, but of demonstrated facts.
c) In what sense can we err in confronting the teachings of science? (What are the facts that
we sometimes fail to take into account when interpreting the Bible?)
A: We Christians must recognize certain facts when interpreting the creation account, the
book of Genesis does not give dates, and the early genealogies in conclusion the Bible is
primarily a book of religion and not of science.
d) In your opinion, which is the most correct theory of creation? Why? (See the evaluation
of the theories in the appendix of the book).
A: Personally, the theory of creation: the story is interpreted poetically. The days represent
periods in an indefinite span in which God performed His creative work. It is noted that the
Bible does not state the duration of each day, and that the term day, it is not known how
long the whole creation lasted.
e) Why should we be cautious about harmonizing the biblical account with current
scientific theories?
A: The Christian must recognize certain facts when interpreting the account of the creation:
in first
Place, the Genesis does not give dates, and the primitive genealogies cannot be taken into
account for
Calculate because there are great emptinesses in them (to see introduction to the Genesis).
3.-a) What relation was there between one day and another of the creation?
A: Each step of creation prepared the way for the next, the ultimate purpose was the
creation of man.
b) What was God's purpose in creating the universe? A: The purpose of creation was to
make a suitable home for man, to make known his majestic power, God will always bring
order out of disorder
c) In what sense was man created in the image of God? (Mention the four aspects).
A:
* Moral.
* Spiritual.
* Rational.
* With domain.
d) Is this image of God still intact in today's man? Explain.
A: Indeed, we are still His work and His plan has not changed at all in our lives, as long as
we know it
4.-a) Why should we keep the Sabbath day?
A: Jehovah saw that his creative work was very good. And it was perfect for the
development of man. By observing the Sabbath, men remember that God is the Creator,
and set aside time to worship Him.
5.-a) What was God's primary purpose in instituting marriage?
A: The primary purpose of marriage is to give a man a partner and a helpmate.
b) What is the purpose of the household or family?
A: The purpose was to form an ideal environment in which children can be raised in all
aspects, physically, socially and spiritually. Equality and dependence between the sexes is
taught.
6.-a) How can you explain God's love in testing man before the tree of the knowledge of
good and evil? (Must include two aspects).
A: As children of God we can show love to God by obeying Him, having confidence and
putting our faith in God when there are trials, since trials are a means to strengthen our
character. It also teaches us to have holiness in the midst of temptation.
C. Food for thought:
Note the first commandment given to man by God (1:28). Now read Genesis 9:1 (we find
the same commandment) and note the circumstances in both cases. Then think about and
answer the questions:
a) Why did God give this commandment on these two occasions?
A:It was for the purpose of man having command over the animals of the earth.
b) Where is this commandment found again in the New Testament?
Ephesians 1. 22; and hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be head over all
things to the church,
James 3:7 For every nature of beasts, and of birds, and of serpents, and of creeping things
of the sea, is tamed, and hath been tamed by human nature;
c) Does it apply today? Give your reasons to support your position.
A: Yes, this commandment still applies, because God wants us to continue to have
dominion over His creation in order to give Him glory.
THE FALL AND ITS CONSEQUENCES, GEN. 3 Y 4
A. About the Bible
1.- a) What does Genesis 3:1-4 teach us about the method Satan uses to tempt men? (Note
the form he assumed and his arguments)
A: It teaches us that Satan is very cunning and can take whatever form he wants and not get
our attention, he can trick us and make us see that sin is a nice good thing.
b) How did Satan slander God?
A: It was as follows:
* Satan began with the insinuation that God was too severe
* Next, Satan took it into the realm of unbelief, denying outright that there was mortal
danger in eating it.
* Finally, the tempter accused God of selfish motives. Telling them that God did not want
them to be wise like him.
2.- a) What was Adam and Eve's reaction to hearing Jehovah's voice after eating of the
fruit?
A: They hid because they felt defiled and contaminated and were ashamed of their
nakedness.
b) How can we compare their reaction with that of the present man?
A: It is the same because when we sin we usually stop going to church, we start to move
away from God, because of what people will say and we try to hide because we feel shame
and we experience the separation of God in our lives.
3.- a) On what and on whom did God's curse fall in chapter 3?
A: First the curse fell on the serpent and then on man for his disobedience.
b) Since Adam and Eve already worked before the fall, what is the new relationship
between them and work?
A: God punished sin with pain and suffering. Man will be the head of the woman, he will
have the authority and as for the work they will have to earn it with suffering and pain.
c) What indication of the plan of redemption is there in this chapter?
A: The messianic promise given in Genesis 3:15 in relation to Jesus Christ who is the proto
gospel
4. a) What relation do you see between the violent events of chapter 4 and the story of
chapter 3? A: Man, in spite of believing he does the best, will always tend to be a selfish
person who only looks for his own convenience. a) What relation do you see between the
violent events of chapter 4 and the story of chapter 3?
A: Man, in spite of believing that he is doing the best, will always tend to be a selfish
person who only looks for his own convenience. And when he sees himself as a failure, he
becomes hateful.
b) In your opinion, why did civilization develop among the descendants of Cain and not
among the descendants of Seth? Is there a visible parallel today? Why?
A: Cain was cast out because of his sin and when there is a separation of man from God, he
tends to err and makes his hatred and envy grow more. Cain's civilization develops first
because he was older than Seth. There is a visible parallel even as we see the evil in man, in
hatred, envy and pride.
5. a) Cain's reaction to the rejection of his offering reveals his character. What was his
character like?
A: I hate envy and resentment, pride.
Where did Cain get his wife.
A: Adam and Eve had many children not mentioned in the Bible, it is possible that many
years elapsed between Abel's murder and Cain's marriage.
b) Although Cain was cast out of God's presence, God did something for him. What did he
do?
A: God was merciful to Cain, answering his prayers and giving him a sign for his
protection.
c) What does this reveal to us about God's character?
A: God, despite always seeing our sin and evil, is always present with His mercy in order to
change our way of being.
B. About the book
a) How do we know that it was Satan who tempted the woman?
A: Genesis 3: 1-6. The repulsive form of the serpent and its venom make it a good symbol
of the enemy of man, its sinuous movements suggesting that the evil one employed to tempt
woman.
b) How can it be explained that the serpent spoke?
R: It seems that Satan used the serpent and spoke through it, performing a diabolical
miracle.
c) In what did man's sin consist concretely?
R: Disobedience
2. a) In what sense was the divine warning fulfilled that the day they ate the fruit they
would die?
A: In that they could not obey and did not pass the test that God imposed.
b) What is the difference between the knowledge of good and evil acquired by man and that
of God? (Explain).
A: The knowledge of God is good as far as the spiritual is concerned and the knowledge of
man is bad because his knowledge tends more to the carnal, earthly, than to the spiritual.
3.- a) What is the great importance of Genesis 3:15? (What does it reveal?)
A: It is the first promise of redemption. It is a messianic promise, which is called the proto-
gospel, which was fulfilled at Calvary.
b) To what does the "seed of the woman" and the "seed of the serpent" refer?
A: If it speaks of the seed of the woman it speaks of Christ and when it speaks of the seed
of the serpent it speaks of Satan.
c) Who would be wounded in the heel?
A: The seed of the woman which is Jesus Christ
d) In what sense was the serpent wounded in the head?
A: When the promise of redemption of Genesis 3:15 was fulfilled and Jesus Christ died on
the cross of Calvary.
e) What evidence do we have that Adam and Eve believed in the promise?
A: Well Adam believed in the promise of redemption, for he gave his wife the name Eve
which had the meaning of (life). Eve also had faith, which named her first son Cain which
has the meaning of (acquiring or possession).
4.- a) What does the fact that there are pagan accounts of creation, which have similarities
with the biblical account, show us?
A:

5.- a) Why was Abel's sacrifice accepted and Cain's rejected? (I John 3:12; Heb. 11:4. Note
the things that Cain lacked).
A: In Cain's heart there was sin. For the works of Abel his brother were just and righteous,
and the works of Cain were evil. Because God looks at what attitude you offer Him which
is very important.
b) Indicate four sins that were found in Cain's lineage.
A: Envy, Hatred, Greed, Pride. These led to the murder of her brother.
c) How did God thwart the satanic attempt to destroy the woman's lineage?
A: Satan's plans were gaining strength, God thwarted Seth in place of Abel, to continue the
woman's lineage.
QUESTIONS
The Flood. Gen. 5-9
1.- a) What is the encouraging biographical case in the monotonous list of antediluvians
found in chapter 5?
A: It shows how it would establish the lineage (of the woman) from which Jesus Christ
would come. It also traces the line from Seth to Noah.
b) What new light does Hebrews 11:5, 6 shed on Enoch?
A: Without faith it is impossible to please God, one can be pleasing to God by having faith,
and be blessed and be able to approach God as a friend in whom to trust.
c) What does it mean to "walk with God"?
A: To walk with God means that we must lead a life of purity, chastity, faith and obedience.
d) What shows that Noah's father had the hope that his son would be a deliverer?
A: Communion with God does not end because we must continue to realize and perfect.
2.- a) What was the mistake of the Sethites? In what did their descendants die? (chap. 6).
A: The error was in the union of the holy with the impure. Uniting with unbelieving women
because they were beautiful and were attracted, the offspring of the Sethites spiritually
degenerated and corrupted the earth with their violence and immorality.
b) What application would you make in your preaching about this error?
A: The application would be that God does not agree in the union of the pure with the
impure, this is sin in the eyes of God and the wages of sin is death.
c) Indicate the two reactions of God when he saw the wickedness of men.
A: That God repented for having created man on earth, he chooses Noel to build the ark,
because God was going to put an end to the wickedness of that generation.
d) Explain God's repentance (Gen. 6:6) in light of Numbers 23:19. (There is a phrase in
Genesis 6:6 that clarifies divine repentance).
A:

3. a) Write the three phrases that describe Noah's character.

A: Noah was a righteous man, perfect before God, a moral, spiritual person of good
conduct in the face of a generation of much wickedness.
b) A phrase about Noah is repeated twice (chaps. 6 and 7); it describes the secret of how to
please God. Write it down and give the references.
A: He did according to all that the LORD commanded him the Obedience of Noah, he also
preached but no one would listen to him they told him that he was foolish and mocked him,
but they never doubted and did not lose their faith.
c) What obstacles to obedience to God did Noah encounter on his way?
A: It was unbelief and also mockery
d) What did Noah do when he left the ark? What light does this act shed on his character?
A: Noah upon leaving the ark built an altar and presented a holocaust, demonstrating the
character of obedience and gratitude to God, Noah was a new creation purified by the
judgment of God.
e) To which Christian act do Noah's sacrifices correspond? (See Acts. 28:15 and Heb.
13:15-16).
A: correspond to the sacrifice that God made on the cross of Calvary for humanity, in
which we should be grateful for the mercy.
In chapter 9 we find new promises and commands.
a) Why was it forbidden to ingest blood?
A: It prepared the way to teach the importance of blood as a means of atonement for sins,
for that reason it is forbidden.
b) If true life resides in the spirit (Eccles. 12:7), in what sense can it be said that "the life is
in the blood"? (Note the use of blood in Lev. 17:11).
A:
c) What was the new human responsibility? (Gen. 9:5-6).
A: That man shall not shed blood, for God will demand the name for the blood shed.
5.- a) What practical lesson do you draw from the story of Noah's drunkenness?
A: Noah presented an irresponsible attitude and fell into the sin of drunkenness and the
result of this was that he cursed one of his sons.
b) Show by this account how our attitude toward the sin of others reveals our character.
A: Giving no opportunity for sin or temptation, living in obedience to God's commands.
B. About the book
1.- a) How is it explained that the life of the antediluvians was so long?
A: Natural conditions were different from those that existed in the post-flood era, also the
antediluvians lived from 365 to 969 because the race was young and sin had not
disappeared or weakened.
b) What important event prefigures the rapture of Enoch?
A: It prefigures the second coming of the Lord.
2.- a) What was Satan's new stratagem to destroy the messianic lineage when he saw that he
could not do it by violence?
A: Satan, seeing that he could not do it by brute force, put another strategy which is to
mediate mixed marriages.
b) What parallel of the same intent do you see today?
A: Marriage in many cases by marrying unequally yoked brings alienation from the church
because of quarrels and arguments in the home.
c) What were God's two purposes in sending the flood?
A: The first was to undo the sin and wickedness of that generation that had rejected
righteousness. The second purpose was to save the lineage of the woman herself, who was
in danger of becoming corrupt...
3.- Do you think that the flood was universal or regional? Defend your position.
A: To my way of thinking it was universal because in (genesis 7: 4 because within seven
days I will cause it to rain for forty days and forty nights. I will wipe out from the earth all
that lives, which I have created!) in this text God says of the whole earth at no time does he
mention a region.
How is the flood mentioned in the New Testament? What is it compared to
A: The flood is seen as a judgment of God and serves as a warning, that God is a righteous
judge in the New Testament it is said that God will end with fire, to establish a new order in
which righteousness will dwell.
5.- a) What was the covenant made by God with Noah when he left the ark?
A: The covenant that God made was that he would never again exterminate mankind and
living beings, as a sign of the promise God placed a bow in the sky. (Genesis 9:16)
b) Why was it necessary for God to assure him that the seasons of the year would not be
changed?
A: The covenant established by God of a new order given, by which man's life would be
governed on earth after the flood.
c) How does a covenant made by God differ from one made between men?
A: The covenants God makes are not broken because God always takes the initiative, while
humans make covenants when both parties agree.
6.- a) What authority was given to man to exercise government?
R:

b) According to the New Testament, is capital punishment still in force? (Mention where
the New Testament reference is found.)
A: According to the New Testament the apostle Paul confirms that the power of God and
the capital remains in force. (Romans 13:4 because it is in the service of God for your good.
But if you misbehave, then you should be afraid of him; for not in vain does the authority
bear the sword, for it is at the service of God to give his due to him who does evil)
7. a) Explain the prophetic element found in the curse on Canaan.
A: When God is disrespected, as in mocking, wickedness and impurity, God has no
commitment to sin to men who live in sin God curses
b) What is the new revelation here of the messianic promise found in Genesis 9?
A: The messianic promise was the blessing of Shem which means (Blessed be God of
Shem). The messianic promise was fulfilled in that the Hebrew people, a Semitic race, the
descendants of Japheth would be guests of the Semites. Giving them protection and uniting
them with themselves.
C. Exercises
1.- Make a comparison between Enoch and Noah.
A: The comparison that can be seen is that both were obedient, righteous and perfect in the
eyes of Jehovah.
List the practical lessons that can be drawn from Noah's life.
* To walk in righteousness with God.
* To be obedient to what God commands.
* To be gracious in the sight of God through blessings.
* To maintain as much as possible our life in obedience and holiness
QUESTIONS
THE DISPERSION OF THE NATIONS. GEN. 10 Y 11
A. About the Bible
1.- Who is highlighted in chapter 10?
A: The offspring of Noah's sons on top of a man named Nimrod, founder of the Babylonian
Empire, builder of Nineveh and other cities. This is related in Genesis 10:8-12
2. Many scholars believe that the story of the tower of Babel can be placed chronologically
in chapter 10. Read chapter 10 and indicate the verse that seems to refer to that historical
moment.
A: Genesis 10: 10 (And the beginning of their kingdom was Babel, Erech, Akkad, and
Calneh, in the land of Shinar).
3.- a) Note the contrast between 11:4 and 11:7. Synthesize in one' "ration the truth that you
find,
R: Nothing can be done without God's will, when it is not in God's plans. God destroys
them, to frustrate their pride or what they were trying to do which was independence, He
also did it to expand them to fill the earth.
Note the proportion of space the writer devotes to the founders of the nations, the tower of
Babel and the descendants of Shem. Why is so much space devoted to the descendants of
Shem?
A: Because of the genealogy of the Semites, the lineage of the woman the divine promise
made to Noah, then the horizon is reduced to the descendants of Abraham.
B. About the book
1.- a) Why does the biblical writer trace the origin of the nations that were not of the
messianic line?
A: The writer insinuates that God's plan to the nations would not be separated forever from
his mercy, through the chosen people they would be blessed.
b) How were nations grouped? Why was it so, in your opinion? Does it shed light on how
God views races?
A: Peoples were grouped not so much by race as by their historical relationships and
geographical distribution.
2.- a) Why is Nimrod mentioned in chapter 10? How did your activity relate to the stories
of Israel?
A: He is mentioned as the founder of the Babylonian empire and builder of cities. Babylon
became the symbol of the oppressor of God's people.
b) In what way does the meaning of the name Nimrod resemble the character of the
antichrist? (2 Thess. 2:4).
R: In that Nimrod foreshadows as a man without law, who will be an enemy of God's
people.
3.- a) Mention the reasons why God disliked the construction of the tower,
* It was because the men wanted to stay together and overlooked God's command to go and
they were to expand and fill the earth.
* They left God out of their plans, glorifying their own name and forgetting the name of
God.
* They were motivated by the intention of personal intention, and the high tower visible to
all would be a symbol of power to dominate the inhabitants around the tower.
b) For what purpose did God spoil the plans of these men?
A: God's purpose in destroying the tower of babel was for them to become independent and
multiply throughout the earth.
4. What do we notice from 11:10? Of what event is this section a preparation?
A: It speaks of the genealogies from Shem to Abraham, the lineage of the divine promise
made through Noah.
C. Exercise
Make a comparison between the spirit of the builders of the tower of Babel and that of our
generation.
A: Nowadays mankind has started to do things by its own strength and leaving God aside as
in the times of the men who wanted to build the tower.
You should answer questions such as:
A: What does God think of those who "edify" without taking Him into account?
A: God would think that they are leaving them aside. And everything that we build without
it being in God's plans will be destroyed and our lives will be destroyed.
B. In what way could it be that men "build" without God? (Read the last part of the Sermon
on the Mount).
A: God will compare them to the story of the two foundations, the wise man builds his
house on the rock and the unwise ones build on the sand, those who build without God will
be like those who built on the sand, one day the winds will blow and the storms will come
and all that they have built will be torn down.
C. How can men "build" with God?
A: Putting your full trust in God by keeping His commandments, knowing His will,
learning to live in obedience and maintaining holiness.
ABRAHAM. GEN. 12-15
A. About the Bible
l.- a) Note the first and last promises of Genesis 12:2-3. What is the relationship between
these promises and that of 12:7?
A: It is the promise of an offspring through Abraham (the father of faith), of a spiritual
form through faith. Abraham would be famous and revered not by his virtue but by the
grace of God.
b) How old was Abraham when he left Haran? What significance do you see in his age?
A: Abraham was 75 years old when he came out of harán, God chooses Abraham at that
age because for God there is no age to call to service.
2.- a) What was the first test God put Abraham through?
A: The first test God put Abraham through was to leave his family and leave his homeland,
because he had to turn his back and leave idolatry in order to have communion with God.
b) Does this test have any similarity with Christ's call to conversion? Mention the common
aspects.
A:
c) In your opinion, what outstanding feature of Abraham is seen in chapter 12?
A: That he was an obedient person. A sovereign call from God: Go away. . . of your
kindred was a test of Abram's faith, who was called upon to leave all that he loved for a
land he did not know. How Abram came to know Jehovah is not revealed.
d) What was his weakness?
A: Abraham lacked faith, he used lies to escape from danger.
e) What lesson did Abraham learn in Egypt? (Or did he really not learn much? See chapter
20).
A: Abraham did not build any altar in Egypt, when he left Egypt Abraham came out
humbled realizing that God is holy.
f) What lesson can we draw from the episode in Egypt that will help us in the Christian
life?
A: That when we live a life in dependence on God we must always be faithful and have
faith in God, whatever the circumstances may be of problems for us, but far from God we
can do nothing. This can help us to reflect on the decisions we make in the future.
g) What spiritual significance do you see in 13:3, 4? (See Revelation 2:5). A: When we
make mistakes against God we should turn to him in repentance and with a humbled heart
in hope of God's forgiveness.
3.- a) What was the reason why Abraham was willing to cede his opportunity of choice to
his nephew?
A: Abraham thought it better to separate than to continue arguing and Abraham presented
arguments, Abraham let his nephew choose the part of the land that he wanted.
b) What is the confidence one must have to be willing to lose the material in order to gain
the spiritual?
A: That God rewards the one who lives in obedience and by faith and under God's care, and
we must leave our future in Jehovah's hands.
c) How did God reward Abraham? (See Mat. 16:25).
A: Jehovah rewards Abraham by giving him all the land within his reach, Abraham knew
that without God it would be very bad for him.
4.- a) What spiritual lesson does Abraham's action teach us in the face of the capture of Lot
and the Sodomites? (Note Abraham's earlier attitude toward sinners.)
A: Abraham felt sorry for his nephew, this shows that those who keep their lives separate
from peacefulness are the ones who act lively and successfully on behalf of others.
b) What two observations does Melchizedek make about God?
A: Melchizedek's priesthood was singular. His priesthood did not depend on sugenealogy
but on his direct appointment by God.
c) How did these remarks prepare Abraham to face the temptation of the king of Sodom?
A: Since Abraham did not depend on a war robbery but on the power of God because of his
faith and trust in him, Abraham did not want anyone but God to tell him that he had made
him rich.
d) An act of worship to God that has great significance is described for the first time in
Genesis 14. What is it?
A: The giving of the tithe. (Genesis 14:20 and blessed be the Most High God, who
delivered your enemies into your hand. And Abram gave him tithes of all)
5. a) What was Abraham's greatest desire expressed in chapter 15?
A: Abraham's greatest desire was to have offspring, that is, to have children with his wife
who was barren.
b) Why did it seem impossible for Abraham to have a son?
A: because Abraham was already of a very advanced age, and the promise that God made
was no longer possible.
d) What revelation did God give Abraham about the future of Israel?
A: The revelation refers to trusting in the person of God,
e) Why would he delay giving the land of Canaan to Abraham's descendants for four
hundred years? What truth does this teach us about God's judgment?
A: It teaches us that God takes His time to fulfill His promises but in that time God
prepares us and forms our character so that we can be ready to receive God's promises.
B. About the book
1.- a) What is the transcendental importance of Abraham's call?
A: To worship Jehovah, and God rebelled to Abraham calling him to a life of faith and
separation from idolatry or the things of the world.
b) In what sense does the divine method change here?
A: In the sense that the work of redemption is set in motion. (Genesis 3:15).
c) Name three aspects of Abraham's importance.
* Abraham had a responsibility to be a conduit of blessing to others.
* God promised Abraham that he would bless those who bless him and curse those who
curse him,
* Abraham would be famous but not by his virtue but by the favor of Jehovah.
d) Why was it that Abraham had to implicitly trust in God?
A: By faith Abraham went out without where he was going, because he had to trust in God.
e) How did God cultivate Abraham's faith?
A: Abraham had communion with God, since he called on the name of Jehovah with a loud
voice. Life in faith begins with obedience and separation from the things of the world.
2.- a) What are the three great promises given to Abraham and his descendants?
I. They would inherit the promised land Canaan.
II. Abraham's descendants would become a great nation.
III. Through them, all the kindreds of the earth would be
b)Name one religious custom of Abraham that nourished his faith.
A: to live in obedience.
How did Abraham's stratagem in Egypt jeopardize redemption? Explain.
A: Abraham resorted to lying in order to escape danger.
What light does chapter 13 shed on Lot's character?
A: That Lot's nephew chose what his eyes saw as the best on earth in a selfish way, for
which he then had to suffer.
5.- a) What influenced Abraham to defeat the powerful enemy army that had captured Lot?
A: Abraham defeated the powerful army, but with the intervention of Jehovah. (Genesis 14:
20 And blessed be the Most High God, who delivered your enemies into your hand. And
Abraham gave him tithes of everything).
b) Who was Melchizedek?
A: Melchizedek prefigured as a priest king, the bible does not mention his genealogy, his
priesthood was singular in its order.
c) What was the significance of Abraham's giving tithes to Melchizedek?
A:

d) Mention some permanent principles about tithing, found here.

* As a manifestation of gratitude to God.
* As a manifestation of worship and submission in recognition of God.
* As a manifestation of the Christian serving the God of heaven.
6.- a) What was God's covenant promise to Abraham?
A: was that Abraham would have a son in his stead, and his descendants would multiply
and be innumerable.
b) Why did God choose the land of Canaan and not another place?
A: God could have placed his people in a more protected place, but he chose a strategic
land where the Israelites could exert greater influence in the world.
c) Explain God's act in 15:17.
A: The smoking furnace and the burning torch probably represent the severe trials and the
happy deliverance of the Israelites, with the kind support received in the difficult times.
Probably the furnace and the torch, which passed between the pieces, burned and consumed
them, thus completing the sacrifice, and testifying that God accepted it. Thus it is suggested
that God's covenants with man are made by sacrifice, Psalm 1. 5. We can know that He
accepts our sacrifice if He kindles pious and devout affections in our soul.
Abraham. Gen. 16-20
A. About the Bible
1.- a) Why did Sarah think that God would not give her a son of her own? (See 16:3).
A: Sarah thought that she was not going to have a child because it had already been so long,
that she even gave her maid as a wife to have a child through her.
b) How old was Abraham at this time?
A: Abraham was ninety-nine.
c) What were the consequences of Sarah's plan to have
a son?
A: The consequences were that there was friction between Sarah and her maid and envy.
d) How is God's character revealed in the Hagar episode? Point out two or three divine
traits manifested in his dealings with Hagar.
A: Abraham and Sarah saw their maid as an object to be used to carry out their own plan,
while God considered her a person worthy of his attention. He saw her distress and sent the
Angel of Jehovah to comfort her and save her from her rebellion ,God also gave a promise
to Hagar the promise was that her son and an offspring would be numerous,
2. a) In your opinion why did God reveal himself to Abraham as "the Almighty God"?
(17:1). (Compare 16:16 with 17:1.)
A: for God is all powerful and keeps his promises.
b) In chapter 15, God did not stipulate any conditions for the fulfillment of His covenant
with Abraham. What is the condition that God places on him now?
A: It was that he should walk before God and be perfect in every respect, that was the
condition for the covenant to be fulfilled.
c) How did God seal the covenant with Abraham?
A: God gave two signs one was the change of name for Abran (Abraham), Sarai (Sarah)
both were changed names, the second was circumcision was practiced by other peoples,
here it is given as a sign of the covenant between Jehovah and his people. It also had great
symbolic significance
d) Give the meaning of the names: Ishmael, Abram, Abraham, Sarah and Isaac.
* Ishmael = God hears
* Abram = Exalted father
* Abraham = Father of a multitude.
* Sara = Princess
* Isaac = Laughter.
3.- a) How did Abraham react to the announcement that Sarah would be the mother of
nations?
A: Sara reacts with disbelief.
b) Why did God name the son to be born Isaac (see 17:17 and 18:12).
A: Because of Abraham's unbelieving laughter when he heard the promise.
4.- a) Who were the three men who visited Abraham? (see 18:1, 16, 33; 19:1).
A: They were the Lord and two angels.
b) Why did God reveal to Abraham His plan concerning Sodom and Gomorrah?
A: Because his nephew was in that place, and it seemed to God that he should know that
that town was going to be destroyed.
c) From this intimacy, other inspired writers drew a conclusion about Abraham. What was
it called? (see John 15:15).
A: The inspired writers draw the conclusion that God's friend was also God's friend to men,
and that communication with God had awakened from the deepest love of neighbor.
5.- a) What are the character traits of Abraham seen in 18:16-32?
A: Character traits are seen in Abraham as an intercessor because he interceded for the
people of Sodom and Gomorrah, God is just that even for ten righteous people he would
not destroy the city.
b) What attribute of God did Abraham appeal to?
A: Abraham appealed to God's mercy, then to God's justice.
c) What was the result of Abraham's intercession?
A: Through Abraham's intercession, God saved Sodom but saved his nephew Lot and his
family.
b) What is said about divine healing? Make two or more observations.
A: That God continues to work with power, for all who wait for him in faith.
B. About the book
1.- a) Why did it take God so long to give Abraham a son?
A: Because God had to prove Abraham's faithfulness God gives and does things in due
time.
2.- a) In what sense did Ishmael's descendants fulfill the description of "fierce man"?
A: It was an appropriate comparison to characterize Ishmael and his descendants, who for a
long time have been nomads of the desert. No rules or laws.
b) Who was the Angel of Jehovah?
A: He is said to be the appearance of the third person of the trinity, or also God himself in
visible form.
3.- a) Why did God change Abraham's name?
A: A change of name was a sign of divine favor, where Abraham with the change of name
would have a son in his old age.
b) What was circumcision a sign of?
A: Circumcision was practically a sign of God's covenant with his people.
c) What was the spiritual significance of circumcision?
A: It was to make a covenant with Jehovah as a member or son of God.
4.- a) Why was it necessary to raise Sarah's faith by rebuking her? What part did Sarah
have in the fulfillment of the promise?
A: It was so that she would believe in the fulfillment of the promise since it depended on
their faith, It is seen that God was so patient with Abraham and Sarah, God today is as
patient as in those days with his people.
5.- a) What effect did Lot's decision to reside in Sodom have on his family?
A: That Lot was contaminated by sin and became part of the wickedness.
b) What were the sad consequences in Israel's history that resulted from Lot's worldliness?
Make a practical application.
A: The destruction of Sodom is that Jehovah is a Righteous God and has no compromise
with sin.
6.- Note Abraham's trick in chapter 20. a) Did Abraham really lie to Abimelech? (20:12). If
not, how do you describe what Abraham did? Is it as serious a sin as lying?
A: Abraham did lie to Abimelech by passing off his wife as his sister for fear that he would
be cursed. It could be said that lying is a sin.
b) What were the consequences of Abraham's ruse?
A: It jeopardized the plan of redemption.
c) Why did God call Abraham a "prophet"?
A: God calls Abraham a prophet because he had privileged relationships with God and was
a powerful intercessor for Abraham. Gen. 21:1-25:18
A. About the Bible
1.- a) In what way did God fulfill His promise to Abraham? (17:16).
A: Giving Abraham and Sarah a son in their old age
b) How many years elapsed since Abraham and Sarah arrived in Canaan?
A: Approximately 25 years.
c) What did it mean that Abraham circumcised Isaac?
A: Abraham wanted to demonstrate that God never breaks his covenants.
2.- a) What was the new test that arose in Abraham's home?
A: The test was that Ishmael and Isaac had a friction, because of the envy that Ishmael
would feel for Isaac, therefore the two lineages had to be separated.
b) What was the reason God encouraged him to give up Ishmael?
A: For Abraham's sake God would care for Ishmael, also Ishmael would have great
offspring.
c) How did God demonstrate that he cared for Hagar and Ishmael?
A: They both learned that even though they were without Abraham's protection, they were
not alienated from God's care. Jehovah was with Ishmael and cared for him in his youth.
What was the testimony about Abraham that the Canaanite princes expressed?
A: The testimony of the Canaanites was that God was with Abraham in all that he did.
4.- a) What was God's reason for asking Abraham to offer his son as a sacrifice? (God
Himself expresses the reason for the test.)
A: It was God's supreme test of Abraham to ask his only son for the blood of his blood, this
was done for the purpose of testing Abraham's faith.
b) What practical lesson do you see in God's request to Abraham? What does God want
from us?)
A: God at all times asks us to be faithful and obedient and to have faith in God's plans,
because first God prepares you, for Jehovah is a perfect God and does not make mistakes
c) What trait of Abraham's character is evidenced by the fact that he left early in the
morning to go to Mount Moriah?
A: It was that of obedience and faith
d) How did the writer to the Hebrews know that Abraham believed that God would
resurrect Isaac? (Heb. 11:19).
A: It was from Believing in the divine power of resection
e) What great lesson does God's provision of a sacrificial lamb teach us? (See 22:14).
A: In this the lesson that God does not teach is that he is always watching over our lives,
whether we are in obedience or not and is always willing to help, and give us the necessary
resources.
f) What spiritual lesson should Isaac have learned from his experience on Mount Moriah?
A: The fact that God sent him a lamb in exchange for Isaac to present as a sacrifice. Isaac
learned the miracles of God when a person lived in obedience.
5.- a) Do you notice in chapter 23 any indication that Abraham believed that his
descendants would occupy the land of Canaan? Which is it?(See Heb. 11:13).
A: Abraham's purchase of the tomb for Sarah in Mesopotamia demonstrated his belief that
his descendants would inherit Canaan.
b) Describe Sara's character. What aspects of her should women imitate? (See Heb. 11:11
and 1 Pet. 3:6).
A: Well in this case Sarah had the same faith as Abraham and that is why she occupies a
place in the sacred scriptures and through her Jehovah continued with the lineage of the
woman, Women today must learn to have faith in the promises that God makes no matter
how long it takes.
6.- a) What was the attitude of Abraham's servant towards his master and towards the
mission entrusted to him?
A: The attitude of oath to obey and be faithful to his master also took into account that God
would be with him in his mission
b) How did Abraham's servant perceive the divine will in choosing a wife for Isaac?
A: Abraham's words to his servant make us understand that Abraham had great confidence
in his God.
c) What can we learn from him about serving Christ? (Mention some aspects of servant
service).
A: As a servant of God it would be to live in obedience under the statutes or laws of God,
to ask God to guide us in every moment in every decision we make and not to do it in our
own strength, to learn to have full trust in Jehovah.
7.- a) Indicate at least four traits of Rebekah's character,
* Rebekah was better than what she had asked for.
* Rebekah was kind.
* Rebekah was pure.
* Rebekah was humble.
b) What light does chapter 24 shed on Isaac's character?
A: the light it sheds is how Rebekah approached Isaac when he was in the field was that
Rebekah approached Isaac with humility and respect that marriage was planned by God.
c) Extract from this chapter three practical lessons regarding marriage.
* Wait for the woman God gives you as your wife
* Love the woman God sets you as your wife.
8.- a) In what sense was Abraham "united to his people" when he died? (Note well the
terms of 25:8-10).
A: in the sense that Abraham was buried in Mesopotamia where he would meet his
ancestors.
b) How do we know that it does not mean that he was buried with his ancestors?
A: It can be said that his soul was united with his ancestors, but not in the sense that
Abraham was buried in a family tomb.
c) In your opinion, what great truth does this passage teach us?
A: It teaches us that we should trust God that after death, as if to say there is life after death.
B. About the Book
1.- a) What new meaning of the name Isaac (laughter) did Sarah point out when she gave
birth to him?
A: the change of meaning of Isaac as laughter of unbelief in this case was like laughter but
of happiness.
b) How does Paul use the incident of the expulsion of Hagar and Ishmael to teach a
spiritual truth? Do we have the same right to make allegories of the stories of the Old
Testament?

2.- Why was the possession of wells often the cause of quarrels in the book of Genesis?
A: At that time there was usually a shortage of water, which was used for their crops and
even for their own lives, for that reason there were quarrels over water, since it was very
fundamental for their own lives.
3.- a) Mention the reasons why it was so difficult for Abraham to sacrifice Isaac.
* It was strange to Abraham what Jehovah was asking him for the life of Isaac since the
promise was that through Isaac he would have descendants.
* In Abraham he had an emotional conflict such as father's love or obedience to Jehovah.
* God did not give Abraham a reason to back them up.
b) What was the pinnacle of Abraham's faith? (To what conclusion did the patriarch come
when meditating on the impossibility of the fulfillment of the covenant if his son died.)
A: Abran above all things had full confidence in God such is the point that Abraham trusted
and had faith that if his son died in the divine power to resurrect.
c) How does this element of faith relate to salvation? (Rom. 10:9,10).
A: Without trust and faith in God we cannot attain salvation.
Above all things, our faith must always be in God, who raised his son from the dead.
d) In what sense did Abraham see the day of Jesus Christ? (John 8:56).
A: Abraham also had the pleasure of knowing a broader revelation from God, possibly
Abraham envisioned that God would provide a substitute but was not clear who it was.
(John 8: 56 Abraham, your forefather, rejoiced because he was going to see my day: and he
saw it, and was filled with joy).
e) What was the sacrifice that God really wanted?
A: The sacrifice that God wants is that of a living person, a life consecrated to him.
ISAAC AND JACOB. GEN. 25:19-28:22
A. About the Bible
1.- a) What problem similar to that of Abraham and Sarah did Isaac and Rebekah have?
A: The same as Abraham, Isaac pretended that Rebekah was his sister, the same problem as
Sarah, Rebekah could not have a child.
b) How was it resolved? (Note Isaac's activity.)
A: Abimelech saw Isaac fondling Rebekah, Isaac's carelessness was God's plan to protect
the woman.
c) How many years elapsed between the marriage of Isaac and Rebecca and the birth of the
twins? (Compare 25:20 with 25:26). What does this teach about Isaac's prayer?
A: Practically 20 years went by, where Isaac prayed to the Lord so that his wife could have
children, where God answered his prayers by blessing him with twin sons. This teaches us
that God is there to listen to our requests and to fulfill them as long as it is something good.
2.- a) Indicate the traits of the character of Jacob and Esau manifested in the incident in
which Esau sold his birthright.
A: Ensau was incapable to value the spiritual values, (that he sold the primogeniture for a
plate of Food) to Ensau he liked more or he worried and he felt pride when people admired
him when he arrived marrying something, while Jacob was a homebody and he worried in
the spiritual part.
b) What lesson does the writer of Hebrews draw from Esau's conduct? (Heb. 12:14-17).
A: The writer draws from this that no one should be profane or commit immorality, that we
should strive to lead a holy life, for without holiness no one will see the Lord.
3.- a) What were the three trials of Isaac that stand out in chapter 26? How did he react to
each?
* Isaac provoked the Philistines violently in the face of their provocation.
* Leaving the promised land in times of famine, not knowing where
* Feeling afraid and lying that his wife was his sister.
b) In your opinion, why did Isaac fail (by lying about Rebekah) so soon after receiving
God's promises?
A: Isaac was very afraid of being killed because Rebekah was so beautiful.
c) How did God reward Isaac for overcoming the first and third trials?
A: God rewarded Isaac by giving him the peace he longed for, as well as confirming the
covenant.
d) What did Isaac do, after the second appearance, that he had not done when he first heard
God's voice? (See 26:24. 25: Ps. 116:12-14).
A: Isaac when God appeared to him built an altar to call on the name of GOD
e) What application can you make regarding the spiritual wells that our fathers dug? What
should we do to uncover them?
R:

4.- a) What motive did Isaac have to give the blessing to Esau?
R: The motives were because Esau was his favorite son and he liked very much to eat what
he hunted, also it is seen that he was blinded by the carnal desires.
b) If Jacob had not deceived his father, would he have been heir to the covenant? Explain
your reasons. (Analyze well the blessing Isaac intended to give Esau). (27:27-29).
A: Isaac before going to Padan-aram transmitted the blessing to Jacob which included the
promise made to Abraham.
c) What two motives prompted Rebekah to send Jacob to Padan-aram?
A: The first was because Esau was angry with Jacob and was trying to kill him because
Jacob had stolen his father's blessing. The second was because Rebekah did not want her
son to marry a Canaanite.
5.- a) In your opinion, why did God manifest himself to Jacob at Bethel?
A: As a revelation, to strengthen Jacob's faith for the years to come, it could also be said
that it was to motivate him.
b) Why was Jacob scared when he woke up?
A: Jacob gets up scared because he thought he had reached the sunsets of heaven
c) Did Jacob want to negotiate with God? Explain.
A: Indeed Jacob tried to bargain with God by saying these words; if God protects me on
this journey and I return safely to my father's house then my Lord will be my God.
B. About the book
1.- What was God's purpose for Isaac's life?
A: God used Isaac to transmit the promises to his son Jacob, and to continue the promise
made to Abraham.
2.- a) What is the meaning of the prophecy given to Rebekah? (25:23).
A: The promise made was that in Rebekah's womb there were two nations and one would
not be stronger than the other but the older would serve the younger.
b) In spite of his great character flaws, Jacob had a very good desire. What was it?
A: Jacob's character in spite of his mistakes was that Jacob sought and cared about the
spiritual side.
c) What was the factor in Isaac and Rebekah's marriage that contributed to the twins'
discord?
A: It was the promise made to Rebekah that the older would serve the younger.
d) What were the privileges that were generally included in the birthright?
A: Basically the privileges of the birthright were that he received his father's inheritance
and became head of the family and had his younger brother in his service.
e) What was the peculiar privilege in the birthright received from the patriarchs Isaac and
Jacob?
A: It was to watch over the covenant and continue the messianic line like their ancestors.
3.- a) What spiritual lesson can be drawn from the fact that Isaac was tempted in the same
way as his father?
A: In both situations God protected his wives, in spite of their lies no one came across
them.
b) What admirable trait of Isaac's character comes to light in his reaction to the envy of the
contentious Philistines?
A: In the Philistines' envy or provocation, the patriarch demonstrated the spirit of the
sermon, also Isaac preferred not to argue and to yield because he said peace with men was
better.
c) What practical lesson do you draw from this incident?
A: In the face of any provocation from people, it is necessary to be wise in responding and
better to give in to discussions because one should prefer peace with men.
4. a) In chapter 27, which was the evil of each of the three persons?
A: In Isaac it is seen that he wanted to bless Esau more for carnal desires, in Esau it is seen
that he wanted the blessing for interest and did not remember that he sold his birthright for
a plate of food, Jacob is seen that he was supposedly trying to help God by pretending to be
Esau before his father, All three did by carnal impulses.
b) Show how the truth of Numbers 32:23 was fulfilled in the lives of the three.
A: It is demonstrated in that all suffered for the sin committed and the punishment came to
each one in due time.
c) When did Isaac impart the true Abrahamic covenant blessing to Jacob?
A: Isaac imparted the true Abrahamic blessing to Jacob when he was about to leave for
Padan-aram.
d) How was the prophecy of Esau's blessing fulfilled?
A: Esau and his descendants occupied the mountainous region on both sides of the valley.
Thus the nation of Edom was formed. After chapter 36 Esau is no longer mentioned.
Throughout the history of the nation of Israel, the Edomites were their perpetual enemies
(Obadiah
10-14) and even the Edomite (Idumean) king Herod who lived at the time Jesus was born
was an Edomite (Idumean),
5.- a) In light of later events in Jacob's life, what was the great benefit of the vision of the
ladder?
A: In that Jehovah was confirming the covenant to him, also the ladder prefigures Jesus
Christ with the one mediator between heaven and earth.
b) What did the ladder prefigure?
A: It prefigures that there is a mediator between heaven and earth.
C. Projects
1.- Indicate the similarities and differences between Abraham and Isaac.
A: the similarities were that they both made the same mistake as lying, and they both
sought God, had to unveil the messianic line, both had faith in God, also that their wives
could not have children, Isaac's life to be a copy of Abraham's life. The difference was that
Abraham was called a friend of God, God asked Abraham for his son's life to test his faith,
Abraham is seen as a main person because God made a covenant with him and his son as a
secondary character because he had to continue with the messianic line.
2..- Write the similarities between the character of Esau and that of the natural man. (See 1
Cor. 2:14).
A: He was impulsive and sought more towards carnality than appreciating the spiritual
parts, which like a natural person does not value the spiritual.
JACOB. GEN. 29-36
A. About the Bible
1.- a) What character trait that distinguished Jacob is also noted in Laban?
A: In Laban we see the character of the lie, the weapon that Jacob had used.
b) God is not mentioned in 29:1-30, but what evidence do you see in this passage that God
was at work in Jacob's life?
R: It is shown and accompanies him in the seven years that he worked in the house of
Laban for his daughter Rachel but Laban deceived him and he worked another seven years
to be able to marry Rachel it is said that the first seven years passed quickly, by way of
seeing is that God was at work in Jacob's feelings in that love that he felt that was 14 years
and did not change his feelings at all.
c) What was God's design in acting this way?
A: In my point of view it could be said that God acted this way to see if Jacob would fight
and work for something he wanted, also as a test of his patience.
d) What light does 29:20, 28 shed on Jacob's character?
A: It sheds light on the great love he felt for Rachel that he did not mind working 14 years.
2.- a) What points do you see in 29:31-30:24 that teach us the evils of polygamy? (Having
more than one wife).
A: The consequence was that marriage to two women brought problems in the home such
as jealousy among Jacob's wives.
b) How did God disapprove of Jacob's attitude toward Leah?
A: God did not like how Jacob despised Leah, which is why he disapproved of leaving
Rachel barren.
c) What does this teach us about God's character?
A: That God does not agree with areas that despise others and do not show love to others.
d) Which of the wives was an ancestor of Jesus Christ?
A: By genealogy it was Leah.
e) What was the main factor in choosing the names for Jacob's sons?
A: The main factor was the state of mind of each one of them, according to which they
named each of their sons.
3. a) Why did Laban want Jacob to continue working for him after he had completed
fourteen years of work?
A: It was because God was blessing Laban in every way through Jacob, but it was for
personal interest.
b) In your opinion, how can you explain Jacob's success in using methods that are actually
mutile in terms of animal reproduction?
A: Each of the methods was told to Jacob by God, it would be to trust God and have faith
because he is a God who does not make mistakes.
c) What was it that caused tension between Laban and Jacob?
A: The tension between Laban and Jacob was that when they were leaving their house
Rebekah had taken an object from her father called a terrafin, without anyone noticing.
d) What trait of Laban's character is also seen in Rachel? (Name the incident in which it is
revealed.)
A: In Rachel's character is seen in greed and deceit.
e) In spite of Jacob's character flaws, he had some remarkable virtues. What are they?
(31:6; 38-42).
A: In chapter 31:6 we see the remarkable virtues of Jacob's doing well the work entrusted
to him.
4.- a) In your opinion, why did God give Jacob the vision of the camp of angels around
him? (32:1-2).
A: Basically it was because Jacob was not ready to return to go back to the promised land,
he also lacked a very important change which was to have full trust in God.
b) God wrestled with Jacob before he had entered the promised land. Do you see the divine
purpose in the struggle with Jacob? (What change was it that God wanted to work in Jacob?
A: In the struggle with the angel near the brook Jabbok, Jacob's life up to this point is
appreciated as a whole. He always relied on his own strength, cunning and carnal weapons
and he had won. Now they were of no use to him. One touch from the angel was all it took
for Jacob to become limp and unable to continue fighting. He threw himself into the arms
of God not asking for deliverance from his brother or any other material thing but asking
for God's blessing. He exchanged carnal weapons for those of surrender, prayer and trust in
God. He confessed that he was a "Jacob", that he was a "supplanter". His victory was
submission to God.
c) How did Jacob prevail against God? (Was it a triumph of his own strength or of faith?
(See Hosea 12:3-6).
A: The triumph was God's, in case of Faith.
d) In your opinion, what new character trait did Jacob's lameness symbolize? (Sal. 51:17).
A: Jacob's character was a broken heart where he exchanged his carnal weapons for
spiritual weapons.
e) What is the significance of Jacob's new name for God? (33:20). Note how Jacob had
referred to God up to this point. (Gen. 31:5, 42, 53; 32:9).
A: The Angel of Jehovah changed his name and this indicates a change of character (John
1:42; Gen. 17:5 y 15). Now he is "he who wrestles with God" and the meaning of his new
name gives the guideline of the way in which he conquered. Henceforth it was not the
deceiver fighting cunningly with men but the man who won victories with God through
faith. His new name was passed on to his descendants who were called "Israelites" and
"Israel" the covenant nation.
5.- a) In your opinion, who behaved more honorably in chapter 34, Shechem and his father
or Jacob's sons? Explain, (see 1 Pet. 2:12; 4:15).
A: In my view it was the sons of Shechem because they repented and submitted to his rules
while Jacob's sons went and murdered.
b) What does this account teach about Jacob's dominion over his sons?
A: It shows that Jacob had little authority and little control over his sons. We are surprised
that Jacob allowed the union of his sons with the Canaanites, because they were to remain
separate, since they were God's chosen people. The little authority he exercised in his house
at that time is demonstrated by the way he spoke and acted.
6. a) In your opinion, why did God command Jacob to go to Bethel? (Compare 35:1 with
28:22).
A: God who orders the move to Luz, a Canaanite city that receives the name Bethel, just as
Jacob himself will receive the name Israel. The way Jacob acts is determined by the
recourse to God's appearance or theophany, where God's will and Jacob's silent obedience
are perceived
b) How did Jacob prepare his family to return to Bethel? Make a practical application.
A: Jacob exhorted his family to stay away from all kinds of idolatry. The serious
application is that we should follow the true God and turn away from all things of the
world.
c) What did God do when Jacob obeyed Him?
A: God manifested himself to him and changed his name to Israelite and confirmed the
covenant. Gen 35:10-12.
d) Mention the sad experiences of Jacob in Canaan described in chap. 35.
R: His wife died, Jacob's son Reuben brought shame, his father Isaac passed away
B. About the book
1.- a) How did God use the twenty hard years that Jacob spent in Laban's house?
A: preparing him for the years to come, also blessing him and prospering him in the
material and spiritual part. He had children and his wife.
b) Upon being deceived the first time by Laban (29:25), what must Jacob have felt?
A: I believe Jacob felt sad and discouraged.
2.- a) What light does archaeology shed on Rachel's motive
A: Rachel stole the (teraphim) belonging to her father, by means of which she hoped to
claim her inheritance, according to the custom of the time
b) What was the main reason for Laban to pursue his son-in-law?
A: Rachel stole some small family images (teraphim) belonging to her father.
3.- a) Why was Jacob not able to enter the Promised Land? What was the main cause of
their difficulties?
A: Jacob was terrified when he heard that his offended brother came out to meet him with
four hundred men (it is supposed that they came armed). He could not flee because his
children and wives accompanied him. He took precautions so that in case of attack they
would not be destroyed. He sent friendly messages and then cunningly sent gifts to appease
Esau's anger, but his brother did not answer him even a word; apparently Jacob was
between a rock and a hard place. He prayed in a good way, laying hold of God's promises,
recognizing his own unworthiness and the divine faithfulness; but he did not realize the root
cause of his difficulties. He wanted to be delivered from Esau but his real enemy was Jacob
himself. It was Jacob who had deceived and erected obstacles in his own way. God wanted
to rid him of his selfish and carnal spirit before allowing him to enter the promised land.
b) How can this situation of Jacob be applied to the situation of many believers today?
A: This situation could be applied to believers when faced with any problem, try to be more
astute to be able to get out of it without arguments and resentments, in many cases we think
that the enemy does not let us free but we do not realize that we must first be liberated from
ourselves.
c) In what way did God use Esau to prepare Jacob to inherit the promised land?
A: In this account God used Esau to free Jacob from himself.
d) What was the change of weapons by which he achieved victory in the fight with the
angel?
A: God's blessing. He exchanged carnal weapons for those of surrender, prayer and trust in
God. He confessed that he was a "Jacob", that he was a "supplanter". His victory was
submission to God.
e) What change did God effect in Esau?
A: The change of Esau so that Esau, seeing him limp, changed his attitude seems to have
been so because all his anger and resentment disappeared.
f) Why didn't Jacob and Esau stay together?
A: Although the two brothers were reconciled, they were very different in spirit and
character, the one a man of the world and the other a servant of God. It was convenient that
they were separated.
4.- a) How did Jacob express his faith in God when he arrived at Shechem?
A: Jacob expressed his faith by building an altar to testify to the faithful God.
b) What was it that awakened Jacob to hear the voice of Jehovah sending him to Bethel?
A: The outrage perpetrated on the defenseless inhabitants of the city filled Jacob's heart
with the fear of collective vengeance from the Canaanites, this awakened him to hear the
voice of God that commanded him to return to Bethel.
5.- a) How did GOD take advantage of Jacob's difficult experiences in Hebron?
A: Jacob took advantage of the difficult experiences to strengthen his faith and to mature
spiritually and to have confidence in GOD.
b) What was Reuben's punishment for bringing shame on his father?
A: Reuben's punishment for bringing shame was that he lost his preeminence among the
Hebrew tribes.
c) What is the historical significance of Esau?
A: Esau and his descendants occupied the land of Seir (valley between the Dead Sea, the
Gulf of Akkabah).
d) How does the way of inheriting the promises in Jacob's family differ from the method
God used for the families of Abraham and Isaac?
A: Abraham's promises to Isaac was by God's will while that of Isaac and Jacob was by
Jacob's impulse to be afraid that Isaac would bless Esau.
e) What is the messianic significance of Jacob's family?
A: To continue the messianic line, since God would form a nation and choose through
which the savior of the whole world would come.
In your opinion, what is the most important lesson of Jacob's life?
A: It teaches that God uses men as they are, to fulfill his purposes. It seems that God has to
do the best he can with the material he uses. He took Jacob with all his imperfections and
made him one of his great servants.
JOSEPH. GEN. 37-41
A. About the Bible
1. a) What does Gen. 37:2 about the contrast between Joseph's character and that of his
brothers? (See also chapter 38).
1. Joseph is one of the most appealing characters in the Bible, who was a "practical
idealist", who had at the beginning of his life dreams that encouraged him the most
Christian character of all the people described in the Old Testament, while the brothers
were immoral and had given in to certain pagan practices.
b) There were three things that provoked the envy of the other sons against Joseph. What
were they?
R: The first was that they didn't like Joseph because he would warn his father when the
brothers did something bad, the second was that they were envious of him because Jacob
loved Joseph more, the third was that he dreamed and the dreams came from God that had a
great purpose for Joseph's life.
c) How did Joseph act in the matter of his dreams? Is it in our best interest to relate our
personal dreams and visions to others? Make an application about personal revelations.
A: Joseph naively recounted dreams that prophesied that the rest of his family would bow
down to him in the same way that people paid homage to kings at that time. As a general
rule, it is not advisable to count such revelations until it is seen in what manner God will
bring them about or until God indicates that they should be counted (Matt. 7:6). What was
God's purpose in giving you dreams? The dreams gave Joseph the conviction that God had
some high purpose for his life and later they would sustain him in his long years of trial.
d) In your opinion, why did God give Joseph such dreams? As time went by, what would
be the value of dreams in Joseph's life? (See Acts. 9:15-16).
A: God wanted to use Joseph and chose him, in the future the value of that dream is that he
would save from times of famine and his family would bow down to him.
e) Describe the chain of evils unleashed by the unrestrained envy of Joseph's brothers (see
James 1:1). 3:16).
A: Envy and hatred hardened the heart that did not care for Joseph's pleas, after which they
lied to his father, and Jacob's pain and suffering for the loss of his son.
f) If God was arranging everything, why did Jacob's sons move from Shechem to Dothan?
(37:14-17).
A: The significance of their removal lies in the fact that Dothan was on the route of the
caravans traveling to Egypt.
g) Note Jacob's grief at the news of Joseph's disappearance. Considering that Jacob
believed in God, what is objectionable in his grief?
A: Although it is not wrong to express grief, for even Jesus wept (John 11:35), refusing to
be comforted reveals a lack of submission to God's providence.
2. a) Describe Judah's character as seen in ch. 38.
R: In which deception, lies and injustice are once again present, but where aspects of
righteousness and justice are also highlighted (26-30). For the first time in the Genesis
narratives an ancient Near Eastern law is alluded to, the law of "levirate marriage": if when
a married man died he had left no descendants, his widow's brother was to take her as his
wife and give offspring to his brother.
b) In your opinion, in the light of chapter 38, what danger was Jacob's family in living
among the Canaanites?
A: Jacob's family was in danger of joining in marriage with the Canaanites.
c) Note the place of Tamar in the messianic line (Matt. 1:3). What expression of the divine
nature stands out in this fact?
A: The divine nature stands out in this fact that Tamar appears in the messianic line of
Jesus. (Mat. 1:3 Judah and Tamar were the parents of Pharez and Zerah. Fares was the
father of Hesron and the father of Aram).
3.- a) In your opinion, why did God arrange for Joseph to be sold to Potiphar instead of
being sold to an unknown farmer in Egypt? (What did Joseph learn in Potiphar's house?)
A: Joseph was placed where he had the best opportunities to learn the customs of the
Egyptians, to be initiated into the art of rulership, and above all to be introduced into the
presence of Pharaoh.
b) What qualities of Joseph stood out during his stay in Potiphar's house and then in prison?
A: He devoted himself in good will to fulfill his duties as a slave. He stood out as a
trustworthy young man.
c) What phrase found several times in chapter 39 reveals the secret of Joseph's success?
A: Chapter 39: "Jehovah was with Joseph" "The sense of the presence and protection of the
God of his father, pervaded and soothed his soul, and kept him in perfect peace.
d) What did Joseph learn in prison that helped him later when he was elevated to a position
of authority?
A: In Prison Joseph learned was to form his character firm and patient and mature for
Joseph to render great services to God.
4. a) To what source did Joseph attribute, before Pharaoh, his ability to interpret dreams?
A: To the source of Pharaoh's dreams God had the interpretation of those dreams, just as he
interpreted the dreams of the cupbearer and baker.
b) What did Pharaoh observe in Joseph that impressed him so much that he made him his
prime minister?
A: Pharaoh observed in Joseph that the interpretation of the dreams did not attribute the
merits to himself but rather openly testified of the Lord before Pharaoh.
c) How much time elapsed between Joseph's sale by his brothers and his promotion to
prime minister? (37:2; 41:46). How important is the time factor in José's preparation?
VerSal. 25:4-5; 40:1-3).
A: Basically 13 years elapsed and the time factor was important because it served as
discipline and preparation for Joseph.
d) What significance do you notice in the name Joseph gave to his first son? (What evil is
often seen in those who suffer for the injustices of others?)
A: It was because God had made him forget the bitterness and sadness, suffering.
e) If Christ is the bread of life and many people around us die of spiritual hunger, what is
the lesson you observe in 41:54-57?
A: It is because humans do not approach God and think to do their own things without first
consulting God.
B. About the book
1.- a) What great purpose did God have with Joseph's life?
A: It was because God wanted to use him to continue the messianic line, and move his
people to Egypt.
b) Give the reasons why it was necessary for the Hebrews to be placed in Egypt.
A: The Hebrews were in danger of becoming corrupt, and continue the messianic line, in
Egypt they could not become corrupt because the Egyptians despised the shepherds.
c) Why was Egypt an ideal place for the development of the Hebrew people?
A: Because the inhabitants of Egypt despised the shepherds and the Hebrews were going to
multiply among themselves and were not going to mix with the Egyptian people. It could
also be said that Pharaoh could defend them from any attack by the Canaanites.
d) What activity of God is highlighted in the story of Joseph? Explain what it is.
A: Throughout Joseph's life, divine providence is emphasized. The word providence
derives from the Latin providere: videre means "to see" and pro "before". So it means "to
see in advance" or "to foresee". God foresees, and thereby also prepares the necessary steps
to bring about all that He foresees.
e) In giving Jacob a special robe as a gift to Joseph, he probably manifested a reprehensible
intention toward his other sons. Which was it?
A: Jacob loved him more than his other sons because Joseph was born in Jacob's old age
and was the firstborn of his favorite wife, Rachel. He openly expressed his favoritism by
presenting Joseph with a colorful tunic that reached to his ankles and sleeves down to the
palms of his hands. This kind of clothing was worn by rulers, priests and other persons of
distinction who did not have to work manually.
f) What could have been Reuben's motive in trying to save Joseph? Why did he fail?
A: He failed for the simple reason that Joseph being sold was God's plan to place in Egypt,
to use Joseph as an instrument for the removal of his people.
2.- a) What two bad aspects of adultery did Joseph see in the temptation of Potiphar's wife?
A: Joseph said it would be an offense and would be an act of immorality first before God
and also against his Master and his own body.
b) What conclusion do you draw about the reward from God and man for resisting
temptation? Is it immediate? Why?
A: In many cases the blessing is not immediate as in the case of Joseph he did not fall into
sin and was unjustly accused and imprisoned in jail Joseph learned much and strengthened
his character just as today God first prepares the character to deliver the blessing.
3.a) What light does secular history shed on the fact that an Egyptian Pharaoh elevated a
Hebrew to the position of prime minister and then gave the most fertile part of Egypt to the
Israelites? (Note that the Egyptians despised pastoral peoples, 46:34).
A: It is supposed that Joseph's rise was facilitated because also at that period a dynasty of
Asiatic kings, the Hyksos or shepherd kings, occupied the throne of Egypt. The invading
Hyksos seized the throne of Egypt in 1720 BCE. of J.C. and reigned for approximately 140
years. They were Semites and sometimes they appointed Semites to important positions. It
would be natural for a king of the conquerors of Egypt to welcome the Hebrews and place
them in the best of the land.
b) Why is there no reference to Joseph on the Egyptian monuments?
A: For the Egyptians hated the Hyksos. Upon expelling them from Egypt, the Egyptians
sought to eradicate all traces of foreign occupation from their country, to such an extent that
archaeologists have had difficulty reconstructing the details of the Hyksos.
c) Name some archaeological evidence for the veracity of the biblical account.
* The titles "chief of the cupbearers" and "chief of the bakers" (40:2) have been found in
Egyptian writings.
* Another confirmed fact is that times of famine were known in Egypt, a Pharaoh according
to a writing of the Ptolemaic period (2700 B.C.E.), a Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic period (2700
B.C.E.) and a Pharaoh of the Ptolemaic period (2700 B.E.). of J.C.) said: "I am desolate
because the river does not overflow in a period of seven years, grain is lacking, the fields
are dry and food is scarce".
* On the Rosetta Stone there is a writing indicating that Pharaoh was in the habit of
releasing some prisoners on his birthday, as he did in the case of the chief cupbearer
(40:20).
C. Project
List the providential steps by which God effected the removal of his people to Egypt during
Joseph's lifetime.
* First was Joseph's birth and Joseph's dreams.
* The sale of Joseph by his brothers
* Potiphar buys Joseph
* Joseph is imprisoned
* He reveals the dreams of the cupbearer and the baker which would later lead him to
Pharaoh.
* Reveals the dreams of the pharaoh
* He is appointed prime minister of the pharaoh.
* The time of good harvest and the time of famine.
* The removal of God's people to Egypt.
JOSEPH AND JACOB. GEN. 42-50
A. About the Bible
1.- a) Do you find any evidence in chapter 42 that Joseph had already forgiven his brothers?
Indicate the details of the story that support your answer.
A: It is in Genesis 42:24 as support would be in Genesis 42:21-22 that Joseph heard that
they were saying to each other that what was happening to them for having behaved badly
with his younger brother that they had no compassion for the pleas, this makes me think if
Joseph upon hearing and remembering could send them to kill them out of spite but he did
not do it better he sent one to be detained and the others he sent with food and gave them
back all the money without his brothers realizing it.
b) In your opinion, why did Joseph not immediately make himself known to his brothers
and treat them harshly? (Doesn't God use similar methods? Heb. 12:6-11; Jer. 31:18-19).
A: Joseph did not make himself known because he wanted to see if his brothers had
repented and changed their behavior, God uses to discipline Christians.
c) What was the result of Jacob's sons' stay in prison?
A: The three days in prison made the brothers understand the fate to which they had
exposed Joseph (42:21-22). The fact that Joseph imprisoned Simeon instead of Reuben, the
firstborn, who had objected to mistreating Joseph twenty years earlier, instilled in them a
sense of divine justice.
d) Why didn't Jacob want Benjamin to accompany his brothers to Egypt? (35:16-18; 44:20,
27).
A: Jacob was afraid of losing Benjamin as he had lost Joseph and was afraid that something
might happen to him in the course of the journey.
e) Note the error of Jacob's attitude (42:36). What lesson that this story teaches can we
apply when it seems that all things are against us? (See Sal. 43:5; Rom. 15:13).
A: Jacob made the mistake of not putting his trust in God, he had also forgotten about
Joseph's dreams, things always happen to fulfill God's purpose even though to us they seem
to be against us.
2. a) Why did Jacob finally agree to Judah's request that Benjamin accompany his brothers
to Egypt? (Chap. 43).
A: It is in Genesis 43:8-9 where Judah said to take it under their responsibility so they
would not starve if anything happened to him Judah would be guilty before Jacob for life.
b) In your opinion why did Joseph give Benjamin a portion five times greater than any of
the other brothers? Was it out of affection for Benjamin or to test whether his brothers were
still envious? (See 37:4).
A: I wanted to see if the brothers were envious because when Jacob gave the robe to Joseph
the brothers were envious.
3. a) As we read chapter 44, how do we know that Jacob's sons had already repented of
their evil against Joseph and that they were changed men? (Contrast his attitude towards his
younger brother and his father in chapters 37-44).
A: The fact that Joseph ordered to put in Benjamin's sack the cup, so that he could blame
him for theft since that meant death or enslavement and the others, Joseph did this to see
the degree of stigma of his brothers towards the younger brother, where Judah offered
himself as a slave in exchange for the younger brother.
b) Note the intercession of Judah (44:16-34). Judah is the spokesman for his brothers on the
second trip to Egypt. Contrast his present words with those of 37:26-27. Who does Judah
now resemble in a certain respect? (John 10:15).
R: in which Judah gave his life and offered himself as a slave in exchange for the release of
his younger brother Benjamin resembles Jesus himself who gave his own life in exchange
for his sons.
In what verses of chapter 45 and 50 does Joseph recognize God's providence?
A: in chapter 45:5 it says that God sent him before them to save their lives.
5-a) Which person did Jacob actually send to Egypt according to chapter 46?
A: the person Jacob sent was Judah.
b) In your opinion, why did Pharaoh treat Joseph's brothers so generously? Do you notice
in this incident a parallel between Joseph and Christ? (Ephes. 1:6).
A: out of gratitude for what Joseph had accomplished in the people of Egypt who were
saving him in very difficult times.
c) Note the contrast between the two retrospective appraisals of Jacob's life (47:9 and
48:15-16). What practical lesson do you see in the comparison?
A: Jacob was always in God's ways and acknowledged him at all times and blessed the
children in the name of the same god of Abraham of Isaac and the Angel who had delivered
him from all evil.
6.- a) Which of Jacob's last acts reveals that he was a great man of faith?
A: Jacob always had in mind that Israel would be a great nation, he never forgot God's
promise and he had faith in it.
b) How did Jacob show his preference for Joseph?
R. He demonstrated this by blessing Joseph's sons as if they were his own children.
c) How did Joseph demonstrate that he firmly believed that the Israelites would one day
return to Canaan?
A: for his last wish was that his body be embalmed to be taken to Palestine.
B. About the book
1.- a) Which person stands out the most in chapters 46 and 47?
A: The person who stands out the most is Jacob.
b) Why did God reveal to Jacob that he should go to Egypt?
A: because there God would make Israel a great annihilation and he told him I will be with
them and I myself will bring them out from there.
c) How did Jacob demonstrate his dignity to Pharaoh? How should we regard ourselves
when we stand before great politicians?
A: Jacob did not bow before the great potentate surrounded by the splendor of the Egyptian
court but invoked the blessing of Jehovah upon him. The lesser is blessed by the greater
says Hebrews 7:7.
d) What was the advantage of the Hebrews being all together, separated from the
Egyptians?
A: the advantage was that the land where the Hebrews were located was a land full of
blessing because Jesus was with them and they could freely worship God.
2.- a) To whom did Jacob impart the birthright? Why?
A: The birthright blessing was imparted to Joseph's sons because Jacob accepted them as
his son.
b) What was the significance of his laying his right hand on Ephraim, being the younger?
(Note the future importance of Ephraim.)
A: The right hand signified and indicated that it would occupy the place of prominence,
indeed Ephraim became the most important of the tribes located in northern Canaan.
3.- a) What is the most important blessing in chapter 49? And why?
A: It was that of Joseph, whose trunk gives origin to the strongest tribes of the north,
Ephraim and Manasseh (22-26); there is no allusion to their monarchic destiny, but to their
economic prosperity and military power.
b) What is the meaning of 49:10?
A: Although the translation of this phrase is uncertain over the centuries the verse has been
interpreted as messianic. The writer indicates that the ultimate dimensions of Judah's honor
and position as the chief tribe of Israel will only be realized when the Messiah comes to
usher in his kingdom. Obedience of the people. When the Messiah establishes his kingdom,
all will bow down to him, acknowledging his authority (Isa 45:23; Phil 2:10, 11).

C. Project
Make a comparison between Joseph and Jesus Christ.
A: A comparison could be made between Joseph and Jesus Christ in the way that both were
sold Joseph was sold by his brothers just as Jesus Christ was sold by Judas.
EXODUS

A. About the introduction

1.- a) What is the meaning of the word "exodus"?
A: The meaning of exodus means departure because it tells the story of the departure of the
people of Israel from Egypt.
b) Why is Exodus called the heart of the Pentateuch?
A: Relationship with the other books of Moses: Exodus is the indispensable link to
inseparably unite the Pentateuch. It continues the history of the Hebrews begun in Genesis
in the same unparalleled style as Genesis and emphasizes the personal element. It is the
figure of Moses that dominates almost the entire Exodus narrative. The themes of the
priestly system and the law of holiness begun in Exodus are in turn developed in Leviticus.
Also the story of Israel's march to the promised land, which constitutes the major part of
Numbers, finds its beginning in Exodus. Finally, Deuteronomy echoes both Numbers
and Exodus. That is why Exodus is called "The heart of the Pentateuch"
2.- a) What are the three periods that comprise the history of Egypt?
* Ancient Kingdom (2700-2200 B.C.).
* Middle Kingdom (2000-1780 BC).
* New Kingdom (1546-1085 BC).
b) In which of them were the Hebrews in Egypt?
A: The Hebrews who were, established in the new kingdom.
c) What were the most important historical and secular events of that time?
* The most famous Egyptian conqueror and founder of the empire of Egypt at the time of
the New Kingdom was Thutmose III (Thutmose III) who reigned between 1500 and 1450
BC. J.C.
* He led eighteen military campaigns by which he subjugated Ethiopia, Palestine and Syria,
extending Egyptian rule to the Euphrates River. He built a fleet and accumulated great
wealth. He is often compared to Alexander the Great or Napoleon in the sense that he was
the founder of a great empire. Totmes III also encouraged the construction of public
buildings by enlarging the great temple of Karnak and erecting numerous obelisks.
However, Amenhotep IV(Akhenaton), who reigned later, from 1369 to 1353 a. of J.C.,
* Seti I (1302-1290 a. of J.C.) tried to reconquer the lost territories and his son Ramses II
(the Great) followed in his footsteps, but had to content himself with a non-aggression pact
with Syria.
d) If Totmes was the Pharaoh of the oppression of the Hebrews, how is his character similar
to that of the Pharaoh described in Exodus 1?
A: in the character of enslaving the people to build many monuments, those were built with
much pain and blood of the slaves.
e) If Ramses was the pharaoh of oppression, what activity of his would correspond to that
of the pharaoh of Exodus 1?

f) What were the objects of worship in Egypt?

A: They worshiped forces such as the sun, the moon, animals had built as gods the bull, the
frog, the snake.
g) Indicate how the study of the history of Egypt has helped you to better understand the
Exodus account.

3.- Mention two possible dates of the exodus from Egypt.

A: There are two points of view in relation to the date of the exodus. The first, during the
reign of Amenhotep II (1450-23 B.C.); and the second, during the reign of Ramses II
(1304-1237 B.C.). Although these dates are much disputed, biblical chronology indicates
that the exodus occurred in the fifteenth century BC. (1 Kings 6:1). If Moses wrote the
book, it had to have been around that time.
4.- Mention three purposes of the book of Exodus.
* It was written to provide an enduring record of GOD's redemptive acts
* The deliverance of God's people from Egypt for the giving of the law at Mount Sinai
* Israel is established as a nation.
5.- a) What is the theme of the book of Exodus?
A: The central theme is the redemption of the people and its establishment as a nation.
b) What are the main divisions of the book?
A: The book can be divided as follows:
Deliverance of the people of Israel 1.1-13.16
A. Oppression of the Israelites in Egypt 1.1-22
B. Birth and early years of Moses 2.1-4.31
C. The release process 5.1-11.10
D. The Exodus event 12.1-13.16
II. The march to Mount Sinai 13.17-18.27
A. Deliverance at the Red Sea 13.17-15.21
B. Supply delivery 15.22-17.7
C. Protection against the Amalekites 17.8-16
D. Establishment of the government of the elders 18.1-27
III. God's revelation at Sinai 19.1-40.38
A. Arrival at Sinai and God's appearance 19.1-25
B. The Ten Commandments 20.1-21
C. The Book of the Covenant 20.22-23.19
D. God's Angel Protector 23.20-33
E. Israel accepts the covenant 24.1-18
F. Instructions on the tabernacle 25.1-31.18
G The golden calf 32.
c) What is the dark valley that we find?
A: that the Israelites had a very great spiritual lack that had to be changed or transformed
through redemption.
B. About the Bible
1.- a) How did the situation of the Israelites change? Compare it with the one at the
end of Genesis.
A: Jehovah had promised the people of Israel to the Promised Land and Jehovah had not
forgotten that and prepared their departure to the Promised Land.
b) How is it explained that the Hebrews have multiplied so much? (Gen. 15:5).
A: Jehovah had first promised Abraham that his descendants would be like the sand of the
sea and this promise is reiterated to Jacob
c) Why were the Egyptians afraid?
A: Because the people of Israel had grown in number and strength and Pharaoh was afraid
that if a war was waged by Israel against the Egyptians they would be defeated.
d) What was the effect of servitude on the Israelites?
A: the effect was that they acquired their customs and turned to the Egyptian gods.
e) What practical lesson do you see in this?
A: Mankind lives continually enslaved by the cause of sin.
2.- a) What important factor motivated Moses' parents not to comply with Pharaoh's
decree? (Heb. 11:23).
A: the factor was faith. And they were not afraid of Pharaoh's decree
b) How were they rewarded?
A: he was rewarded in the following way, with the return of the son enzyme paid for him to
be raised, then educated in the palace of Pharaoh.

c) What light does the New Testament shed on Moses' motive in killing an Egyptian?
(See Heb. 11:24-26).
A: Moses kills an Egyptian because he saw the injustice that his people suffered at the
hands of the Egyptians, this makes me understand that we must trust in the promises of the
Lord who through Jesus gives us redemption and frees us from the slavery of sin and to no
longer be bound to sin and to be liberated.
d) When Moses failed, did he lose his desire to defend others? (See 2:16-17).
A: Moses did not lose his desire to help because he defended the daughters of the priest
Madian after that Moses formed a home with one of his daughters and stayed there to live.
e) What feature of God's character stands out in 2:23-25? (Note the four verbs that
describe God's attitude).
A: the traits that stand out are that God hears the cry of his people, remembers his promises
and looks upon the people of Israel as his chosen people.
f) Indicate the link between Genesis and Exodus that this passage establishes.
A: the link between genesis and exodus is Moses since he would fulfill God's promise to
bring the people out of slavery, that promise is in the book of genesis.
3. a) Why did Jehovah command Moses to take off his shoes before the burning bush?
A: Jehovah commanded this because Moses was on holy ground.
b) In your opinion, why Moses did not want to accept God's commission?
A: Because Moses more than anyone else knew how Pharaoh was because he was educated
in Pharaoh's palace since he was a child.
c) Moses' first excuse shows that he did not realize something important about God's
work. What was it? (2 Cor. 3:5; Rom. 12:3).
A: Moses did not realize that our competence does not come from ourselves but comes
from God since it is his talent, the ability that is not surrendered when we are in faith in the
things of God.
d) What was the name of God that was revealed to Moses? How does this name relate
to Jesus? (John 6:35; 8:12; 10:7).
A: Moses was presented with the name I AM, Jesus was presented with the same name I
AM. In other words, Jesus is the way and the life.
e) What were the signs given to Moses as credentials of his authority? Who would they
convince? (4:1-5).
A: It was by means of the rod that he would become a serpent.
f) How did the elders of Israel react when they saw the signs?
A: When the elders saw the signs, they went to tell you to offer sacrifice to Jehovah.
C. About the book
1.- a) In what way did God use Egyptian oppression to effect the deliverance of the
Israelites? Make a practical application related to the conversion of a sinner,
A: The fact was that in gozen the Israelites were well off and forgot the Abrahamic promise
of the promised land, neither could leave because of the oppression and needed a deliverer.
A serious application is that in many cases people get used to sin and do not want to get out
of it, but Jesus Christ is the deliverer from sin.
b) How did the king's decree (1:22) relate to the preparation of Moses as a deliverer?
A: Pharaoh's decree was intended to diminish the strength of the Israelites and prevent their
failure as a nation in Egypt.
2.- Mention the importance of Moses taking into account the roles he played.
A: Moses was a great man of God because he was of great importance in God's plans. To
be a liberator.
In a few words, indicate the three providential steps by which Moses prepared himself
to be the leader of his people. How did each stage of his life contribute to his
formation?
* He was raised in Pharaoh's palace.
* He had the best education in the Pharaoh's palace.
* He acquired experiences in the wilderness such as patience that led him to be a patient
leader.
4. a) Why did Jehovah warn Moses that Pharaoh would not let the Israelites go, but
forced by the power of God? Do you notice a parallel with the spiritual worker in the
church and the divine commission today? (Acts 26:16-18).
A: because God was going to harden Pharaoh's heart and deliver Israel and I will be a light
to his people. In the same way, God commands us to preach the gospel to the nations to be
a light for the people who live in darkness and to be an example.
b) What does the title "I Am That I Am" mean? How does it relate to the name
Jehovah?
A: The name makes me understand that it needs no one and is eternal.
5.- a) Explain what happened in Chapter 4:24-26. What lessons does it teach us?
A: The story seems to emphasize the importance of circumcision. There is, probably, an
anticipated allusion to the salvation of the firstborn Israelites thanks to the sign of the blood
(Ex 12.13).
D. Project
Make a comparison between the excuses Moses made when commissioned by God and
the excuses we make.
"Who am I to stand up to Pharaoh?"
Nowadays we also continue to make the same excuses when the church gives us a job.
"In whose name shall I present myself before my people?"
"The Israelites will not believe that I am the messenger of God"
We always find it very difficult to go and present because people do not believe that God
exists and we tend to make these kinds of excuses.
"We say this because we forget that from God comes the words that God puts in each of
our hearts what we should say.
THE CONFLICT WITH PHARAOH. EX. 5-11
A. About the Bible1.- a) How did Pharaoh respond to the moderate request of Moses
and Aaron?
A: He did not listen to them because he had hardened his heart.
b) What does it teach us about Pharaoh? What about the impending conflict?
A: that Pharaoh hardened his heart by unbelieving that he creates arguments to turn away
from God, to suffer its consequences.
c) How did the Israelites react to the worsening of labor? Compare 5:21 with 4:31. What
does it teach us about their character?
A: In the first place they were very happy and believed but then because of the increased
oppression by the Egyptians the Israelites rebelled and rose up against Moses.
d) How did Jehovah respond to Moses' protest? Note the repetition of a phrase (6:2, 7, 8)
and compare it with Pharaoh's question (5:2).
A: Pharaoh does not recognize Jehovah as God, so he refuses to let the Israelites, the people
to inherit the Promised Land, go.
e) Note the seven promises that describe what Jehovah would do (6:6-8). Now compare 6:7
with 7:5. According to these two verses, give the two reasons why God would work
wonders.
* I will bring you out from under the heavy burdens of Egypt
* I will deliver you out of their bondage
* I will redeem with an outstretched arm, and with great judgments
* They shall enter into the land for which I have lifted up my hand * I will give you for an
inheritance * I will take for my people, and will be their God. my hand
* I will give it to you for an inheritance
* I will take for my people and be their GodJehovah is the only all-powerful God who will
bring the people of Israel out from under the burden of Egypt and will bring down
righteous judgment on Egypt.
(f) Why did the Israelites not heed Jehovah's message? Make a practical application about
the unconverted who are burdened with problems.
A: in this case there are several factors are acquired habits that influence their lives and do
not allow them to have full confidence in the words of the Lord.
g) What excuse did Moses give God for not speaking to Pharaoh? (6:12, 30). What was
Moses' real reason? What had he put his trust in?
A: the excuse was that the Pharaoh would listen to me, he said that because he did not
know exactly what he had to say before the Pharaoh, nor did he feel capable.
h) What would God do to force Pharaoh to listen to Moses? (7:1).
A: gave Aron as a messenger of God's word.
i) In what sense would Moses be a god to Pharaoh and Aaron would be like his prophet?
A: makes me understand that he is telling him that he is giving him more power and
authority and freeing him from his fears and in Aron's case it is as if God is speaking
directly.
j) In your opinion, why did God reveal to Moses that Pharaoh would be hardened but would
also be defeated? (7:1-5).
A: In my opinion God chose Moses to be the deliverer of Israel God made him share in His
plans, hardened Pharaoh's heart to be glorified to let him know that He is God, and reveal
that His power is greater than their gods.
k) What parallel do you see in this that relates to the redemption scenario? (Rev. 12).
R: we see the persecution of Egypt against the people of Israel in the desert, in that God
will be in our favor and will never forsake us.
2. a) What power did Pharaoh rely on to resist Jehovah? (7:11-12; 22-23).
A: Pharaoh trusted in sorcerers and magicians, but he trusted in his own judgment.
b) In what way is opposition against God manifested today? (2 Tim. 3:1-9).
R: But in their carnal works, lovers of their own selves.
3.- a) What were the reasons God sent the plagues? (7:3-4; 8:2, 10, 22; 9:14-16; Isa. 45:22-
25). Note the words describing the plagues.
R:
* Pharaoh hardened his heart and would not listen.
* To remind them that there is only one all-powerful God.
* To show his power and his name be proclaimed in all the earth
b) How were the sorcerers defeated? What confession did they make? What observation do
you make about the power of darkness?
A: By the signs and wonders that Jehovah did through Moses and Aaron in the plagues in
all the trials they were defeated at last they confessed that it was the hand of God that did
all these signs.
c) After what plague do the Scriptures say that God hardened Pharaoh's heart? Who
hardened his heart before that plague happened? What is your conclusion about the
hardening of the Egyptian king's heart?
A: Pharaoh's pride hardened his heart, he was afraid of losing those who served him and did
not want to step down from his position as king.
d) How did the Egyptians react to the plagues? Make a comparison with the different
attitudes of people who see demonstrations of God's power.
A: The Egyptians are besieged by the plagues and by the hardened heart of Pharaoh.
e) In light of the brief history of Egypt in the introduction, what was the relationship
between the plagues and the deities of Egypt?
A: Every plague God sent was against the gods of Egypt.
4.- a) What spiritual lesson can we draw from Moses' steadfastness in appeasing Pharaoh?
A: First, in Moses we see obedience to God in the face of anything, and with obedience we
can achieve victory.
b) What was the consequence that Pharaoh suffered for increasingly rejecting God's
warnings? (See Prov. 29:1; Isa. 30:12-14).
Pharaoh by resisting God in his heart was broken and humbled so that he could understand
who God truly is.
B. About the textbook
1.- a) Why didn't Jehovah ask Pharaoh from the beginning to let Israel leave Egypt
permanently?
A: It was for the reason that he wanted to test the king of Egypt and he resisted God
because he considered himself the Son of Ra, one of the Egyptian gods.
b) What were the good results of the aggravation of the Egyptian oppression?
A: the good side was that the Israelites wanted to get out of such oppression and they
realized that only with the power of Jehovah they could get out.
2.- a) In what sense did God give a new revelation of His name? (6:3).
R: reveals the character as God almighty that nothing and no one can go against him.
b) What is the full meaning of the name "Jehovah"?
A: He rebelled against the name of God who fulfills his covenant because he is neither man
nor son of man so that he does not fulfill his promises.
3.- a) Give one of the meanings of the word "plague".
A: It has one of the meanings as signs.
b) In what sense were the plagues signs?
A: In the sense that God demonstrated that he was the almighty God with the signs as
divine acts with which Jehovah judged the people of Egypt.
c) Give four evidences that the plagues were supernatural acts of God.
* THE darkness upon the people of Egypt.
* The death of the birthright among the people of Egypt.
* The plagues came when Moses said so.
* Even the plagues were removed when Moses intervened.
d) Why is it said that the ninth plague was a blow against Pharaoh himself?
A: It was because he sent to Egypt a darkness that nothing could be seen and it was against
Pharaoh because the son of God RA solar god.
e) Name five effects produced by the plagues.
* Plagues that produced disgust and revulsion
* Very painful plagues
* Plagues against nature
* The crushing blow: the death of the firstborn
* The bad smell due to the death of the cattle.
How can we explain the fact that God hardened Pharaoh's heart and then punished him for
his stubbornness?
A: God hardened Pharaoh's heart to show his power in every plague that God sent
Pharaoh's heart was breaking little by little. and gradually yielded to what Moses said.
C. Project
Observe Pharaoh's reactions to the plagues. Note the process that each plague followed and
compare it with the reactions of unconverted man to the work of the Holy Spirit.
A: The plagues that God sent each had a purpose but Pharaoh was not convinced because of
the hardness of his heart and he did not want to be subdued or lose his position as King.
The unconverted man is like the Pharaoh of that time who does not like to submit to God's
authority, he repents falsely and not from the depths of his heart.
ISRAEL LEAVES EGYPT. EX. 12:1 - 15:21
A. About the Bible
1.- a) Why was the month of Nisan (Abib) in which the Passover and the departure from
Egypt occurred designated by God as the first month of the civil year? (12:2. Remember the
theme of the book of Exodus; previously the Israelites had no national existence)
A: Indeed the people of Israel had no national existence because they were as slaves in the
people of Israel, when they are freed is just where Israel is formed as a nation which
represents as the day of independence and is given by God as the first day of the year.
b) What was the practical reason for the Israelites to eat the lamb? (Why did they need to
eat well on the eve of the exodus?) Make a spiritual application as well.
A: The Israelites had to eat the meat of the lamb well roasted and ate unleavened bread
along with bitter herbs, this event illustrates the completeness of Christ's sacrifice and the
fact that it must be received in full, the bread symbolized sincerity and the bitter herbs
symbolized the difficulty accompanying the redemption of the people.
c) What was the means of protecting the houses of the Hebrews? (12:12-13; 23).
A: The Israelites had to stain the doorposts and lintels of their homes indicating their
personal faith.
d) What other aspect of redemption is found in 13:3, 14, 16? What application do you see
in this? (Luc. 21, 22).
A: Jehovah asks us not to forget how we were redeemed, how he brought us out of the
house of bondage, how he freed us from sin, and wants us to preach his holy word.
2.- a) Note the contrast between 10:28 and 12:30-32. What phrase spoken by Pharaoh to
Moses and Aaron shows that Pharaoh was completely humbled and broken?
In this text what was Pharaoh's character like at first.
* Exodus 10:28 Moreover Pharaoh said to Moses: -Go from here, and take good care that
you do not come to see me again, for on the day that you come before me again, you will
die.
In these other texts we see how Pharaoh presents a broken heart.
* Exod.12:31 The same night Pharaoh sent for Moses and Aaron, and said to them, "Go,
depart from my people, you and the Israelites. Go and worship the Lord, just as they said.
* Exod. 12:32 Take also your flocks and herds, as you would, and go your way. And pray
to God for me.
b) How can the Israelites be defended in their action of dispossessing the Egyptians?
A: The Egyptians received justice, because they oppressed the Hebrew people cruelly and
killed the Hebrew children.
c) In your opinion, why did many foreign people leave with the Israelites? (12:38). Make a
spiritual application.
A: The foreigners who left were because they saw God's work and wanted to serve Him. In
that Christianity should not have divisions in the sense that other churches with other types
of doctrines and seek to follow a single God as the foreigners who joined and left the
Egyptian gods.
3.- a) Note the rules for celebrating the Passover (12:42-49). Who should keep the
Passover? If the Lord's Supper has replaced the Passover, what application will you make
of this command?
A: In the sacred scripture we are taught that the celebration of the Passover must be kept by
the Israelites, if foreign people wanted to celebrate it they had to be circumcised first.
b) What requirement did the foreigner have to meet to be allowed to eat the Passover? Do
you see any spiritual application in this? What is it? (Romans 2:29).
A: The requirement was that if a foreigner wanted to celebrate the feast he had to be
circumcised, this in person application is that people who want to participate in the supper
must be circumcised.
c) What great truth did the Apostle John see in Exodus 12:46? (See John 19:36).
A: THE great truth that the apostle John saw is that the bone of the lamb did not have to be
broken.
d) What prophetic figure did the Passover lamb represent, according to St. John?
A: According to St. John it represents Jesus the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of
the world.
Why should the Israelites consecrate the firstborn to God? (See 1 Cor. 6:19-20)
A: The body of man is the temple and dwelling place of the holy spirit and therefore
belongs to God, and we were bought with the blood of Jesus, also God gave us a spirit of
victory to live in victory.
6.- a) Why did God lead Israel into that dangerous situation in which the Israelites were
locked in on three sides and behind them Pharaoh and his armies? Give three reasons
(14:13-18, 31).
A: God led the people of Israel to that place first so that they might be afraid and might see
the salvation that comes from the LORD, and might see how the LORD peels for his
people, and might see the great things done by the LORD for his people.
b) Note what the cloud was to Israel and what it was to the Egyptians. What application
would you make of this act of God?
A: The cloud became the guard of the people of Israel. The application is that we have God
on our side and He is always watching over us and delivers us from all danger.
C) What trait of God's character is highlighted in Moses' song?
A: In Moses' song, God's character is seen in the great deed of salvation, rescue and
protection.
D) Compare the deliverance described in the song with the Christian experience.
A: The people of Israel sang to God because he saved them from the soldiers of Egypt. In
the same way, we Christians sing with joy because Jesus Christ saved us from the wrath of
God for our sins.
B- About the textbook.
1.- a) What does the word "passover" mean?
A: it means to pass over with reference to the death of the firstborn who had painted the
doorposts with the blood of the lamb, death passed over.
b) What was the importance of the Passover for the Hebrews?
A: The Passover for the people represented salvation through the blood of the lamb.
c) Indicate the spiritual symbolism of the following: a yearling lamb, the blood applied to
the doorposts and lintel, the roasting of the whole lamb, the bitter herbs, the wounded
angel.
* A yearling lamb symbolizes Jesus Christ.
* The blood that was applied to the doorposts symbolizes the shed blood and only by faith
can it be saved.
* The bitter herbs symbolize the trials that Jesus Christ had to undergo to redeem.
2.- a) How is God's act of taking the lives of thousands of Egyptians on Passover night
justified? (Give at least two reasons.)
A: The blood put on the lintels of the Israelites would deliver them from God's judgment
through the destroying Angel, While the Egyptians did not put the blood of the lamb on the
doorposts the children could not be saved and were judged by God.
b) What was the use that Israel made of the jewels and other treasures that the Egyptians
gave?
A: Well, they used it in the construction of the tabernacle.
c) In what way did the Israelites come out of Egypt?
A: by the signs that God sent to Egypt when the Israelites came out they asked for gold and
the Egyptians gave it to them because they felt they were under the sentence of death and
asked them to leave Egypt quickly.
d) Of what is the cloud and pillar of fire a symbol?
A: Symbol of the separation of the believer from the world and the burial of his sins.
3.- a) What revelation of God is found in the crossing of the Red Sea?
A: God shows salvation and that they should be afraid.
b) In what sense are water baptism and the result of the crossing of the Red Sea similar in
essence?
A: In the separation of sin from man and the burial of sins at the bottom of the sea.
c) What is the victory foreshadowed by the crossing of the Red Sea, according to an
allusion in the book of Revelation?
A: It could be said that God defeated the enemy. As he did with the soldiers of Egypt.
What importance does the crossing of the Red Sea have in the perspective of Israel's
history?
A: That it would present him to God as a savior in the eyes of the peoples of Israel.

ISRAEL TRAVELS TO SINAI. EX. 15:22 - 18:27

A. About the Bible

1.- a) Why did God allow his thirsty people to suffer the disappointment of finding
bitter waters? (The reason is clearly stated in the story.)
R It was to test them in order to deliver the ordinances.

b) Contrast the people's reaction to the trials with Moses' reaction.

A: The people of Israel in the desert murmured to Moses and began to pray to God and God
answered Moses' prayers.

c) In your opinion, why was a tree used to sweeten the waters? Why didn't God work
the miracle without using natural means? (See John 9:11; Jas. 5:14).
A: in my opinion it was for the reason that God used the elements of nature.

d) What condition did Israel have to fulfill in order not to get sick? Can you make any
spiritual application? (John 5:14).
A: Sin brings pain, the condition is that you no longer sin so that you are not getting
sick.

e) What is the new title of God found in chapter 15?

A: Exodus 15:3 The Lord is a great warrior. The Lord, that is his name!

f) What spiritual lesson do you see in Israel's experience in Elim? (Psalm 23:2).
A: As there are times of trial there are also times of peace and refuge in the presence of the
Lord.

2.- a) Really, against whom did the Israelites complain about not having bread in the
desert? (16:6-7).
A: The complaint was against Moses but they also murmured against God.

b) What things had they forgotten? (Ex. 1:13, 14, 22).

A: They forgot how the Egyptians treated them harshly and lived as slaves in making clay
and brick, and in all the work of the field and in all their service. When Pharaoh
commanded to throw into the river every child that had been born.

c) Make some observations about the murmuring of the Israelites, and apply them to
believers today.
A: The Israelites murmured against God and Moses the deliverer, today we also murmur to
God when trials come for the purpose of changing our character to work in the ministry of
the Lord.

d) How did God test the Israelites when He gave them bread from heaven? (16:4-5;
26-29).
A: The giving of the bread from heaven is to test the obedience of the people of Israel by
telling them to take only the portion they need.

e) Why did God give the Israelites manna? (16:12; Matt. 6:30-32).
A: Because God was demonstrating to the people of Israel that he was the provider God.

f) How were the Israelites to remind their children of the supply of manna in the
wilderness?
A: The Israelites were to pass on God's great miracle in generation after generation.

g) In what sense is the manna a prophetic symbol of Jesus Christ? (John 6:32-35, 48-
51). Make some comparisons.
A: The bread from heaven represented that Jesus Christ is the bread of eternal life
that he provides.

3. a) How did the Israelites "tempt" or test Jehovah in chapter 17? (17:2, 7).
A: The people of Israel tested God by telling Him to give them water.

b) In what sense is the rock of Horeb a prophetic figure of Christ? (John 7:37-39).
A: in the form that Jesus Christ is the living rock because rivers of living water flowed
within him.

4.- a) What difference is noted in the reaction of the Israelites to the war with Amalek
compared to previous trials?
A: God changes his methods by allowing the Israelites to take part in their own
salvation.

b) In your opinion, why did the Israelites prevail when Moses raised his hand?
A: In my opinion, it was because raising his hands represented the intercession that Moses
made through prayers to Jehovah.

c) What is the new name of God found in chapter 17?

A: Jehovah is my banner.

d) What lesson did God want to teach Israel in the battle with Amalek?
A: That God will always be ahead of us in our battles.
5.- a) How did Jethro react when he heard Moses' testimony concerning the Exodus? Is
there any indication that he converted to Jehovah's faith?
A: In my view Jethro recognized that Jehovah was supreme over the pagan gods and
offered sacrifice to Jehovah (18:8-12).

b) Note Jethro's advice to alleviate the excessive burden Moses was carrying. What
practical application would you make of this story?
A: Jethro's advice was to delegate functions.

c) Note the requirements to be a judge, according to Jethro. Which of these characteristics

would be necessary for deacon candidates in a church today?
*They should be men of virtue and fearing Jehovah who do not like to be greedy.

B. About the textbook

1.- What were God's three purposes in leading his people into the wilderness?
(Answer briefly and in your own words.)
* for the people to maintain a more intimate relationship with God.
* God demands holiness from the people of Israel.
* To teach man that only God can save them from sins.

2.- a) What promise is symbolized in the miracle of Mara?

A: It is symbolized by the power of the cross, because it resembles a will surrendered to
God.

b) According to the book, what similarity is found between the tree cast into the water
and the cross?
A: One is because it redeems but also because it accepts the trials.

c) What does the name "Jehovah your healer" teach us about the nature of God?
A: It teaches us that God is the health of his people.

3.- a) Contrast the way God supplied meat to the Israelites with the way He provided
bread.
A: God provides bread from heaven and as for meat for the Israelites He provides it through
nature by sending them quail.

b) What was the great lesson God wanted to teach the Israelites about Himself providing
the manna?
A: The lesson God wanted to teach was that God was the one who provides as well as the
manna, Christ, who came from heaven,

4.- a) Why did Moses have to strike the rock only once in order to fulfill the prophetic
symbolism?
A: because Christ was the living rock of salvation.
b) What does the water symbolize? The Israelites? The wilderness?
A: The water symbolizes the holy spirit, God considers man as when Israel was in the
spiritual wilderness.

5.- a) Considering the history of Amalek, why were the Amalekites prone to fierce attacks
on the Israelites?
A: It is quite possible that the Amalekites had a grudge against the Israelites and attacked
them whenever the opportunity arose.

b) Why didn't Moses lead the battle?

A: Moses did not go up because it was up to him to climb to the top of the mountain and lift
the rod that represented God's authority.

c) What does God's new name "Jehovah is my standard" mean? How does it relate to the
Christian militia?
A: In which Christians have to fight against spiritual enemies always keeping in mind that
they are under the help of God.

What trait of Moses' character was manifested when he accepted Jethro's advice?
A: Moses showed humility (humility is the origin of wisdom) when he received Jethro's
advice.

THE COVENANT OF THE LAW. EX. 19-24

A. About the Bible

1.- a) What did God appeal to in order to motivate the Israelites to keep the law? (19:4;
20:2).
A: God appealed that he was Jehovah the Lord who brought them out of Egypt where they
lived as slaves.
b) What three privileges would Israel attain if it obeyed the law? (19:5-6).
A: That they would be a holy people and a special treasure before Jehovah, also that they
would be a kingdom of priests.
c) Do believers also enjoy the same privileges? (Titus 2:14; 1 Peter 2:5-9). Explain.
A: That we are redeemed by the blood that Jesus Christ shed on the cross and enjoy the
same privileges.
d) What did the Israelites promise? Could they do this? (Rom. 7:21-23; 3:20, 23). Why?
A: They promised to keep the law but forgot the weakness of human nature.
e) Indicate how the holiness of God is emphasized in chapter 19. How does it relate to the
law?
A: Jehovah had demonstrated his sovereignty over the gods of the Egyptians and over
nature. He had delivered Israel from slavery and had led them safely over the waters of the
sea. In the wilderness he had provided them with the basic necessities of life and protected
them against the enemy. He had led them to Sinai and now He would teach them that He
was also Lord of man's daily life.
f) In what new way is God revealed in this chapter? (19:9,11, 19; Deut. 5:22-27).
R: God reveals himself as a cloud accompanied by fire and lightning within the cloud.
2.- a) Which commandment hints at the very foundation of true religion?
A: It is the first commandment where god shows uniqueness by saying you shall have no
other gods before me because god is strong and very jealous.
b) Why is it forbidden to represent God in an image? See Deut. 4:15-19; John 4:23, 24).
A: Because Nadia has been able to see god in his physical form because god is spirit and
has no form when the commandments were given where it said do not make for yourself an
image it prohibits the worship of images or false gods.
c) What were the two main lessons the law was intended to teach? (Mat. 22:37-39
A: The lessons I wanted to teach is about love, such are. Love thy neighbor, love thy Lord
thy God with all thy heart
d) Under what law is the Christian? (Gal. 6:2; John 15:12).
A: The Christian is under the law of God, to love one another.
e) What aspect of the law did the physical phenomena of 20:18 emphasize? (20:20; Heb.
12:18-21).
A: The physical phenomena were the intense cloud and the fire burning within it, the
roaring of the lightning and the people of Israel seeing this event trembled in fear.
What mission would Jehovah's angel have and how would it relate to the Sinai covenant?
(23:20-23). Draw a parallel with the Christian life (2 Peter 1:2-11).
A: The Angel's mission was to guard the way for Israel to reach the Promised Land. God
gives us the knowledge that is necessary and calls us to his glory.
4. a) Note how the covenant was ratified (chapter 24).
A: Jehovah commanded Moses to go up to Mount Sinai and wait for him there because God
was going to give him the law.
b) What did the twelve pillars represent?
A: The twelve pillars represented the twelve tribes of Israel.
c) What was the Israelites' part of the covenant? (24:7).
A: for the people of Israel was to obey and keep the commandments
B. About the textbook
1.- a) What are the elements of the Sinai covenant?
* Element was Mount Sinai
* The preparations before Moses goes up
* The giving of the law of God to Moses
b) Note the meaning of the three privileges that would reward Israel's obedience. What was
the sublime purpose of Israel, as seen in these promises?
A: The sublime purpose of Israel is that they should remain in constant contact with God.

Indicate the general purposes of the law.

A: The purpose of the law was to live a normal and moral life and to live with God in a
right relationship to demonstrate that God is holy and his children demand holiness.

3.- a) What provision did God make to take away sin?

A: The provision God made was a sacrificial system.
b) What does the above imply about the nature of the law? What cannot the law do?
A: The law cannot be effected without faith.

c) Does the law remain in force? Explain.

A: The law was given for the people of Israel, but when Jesus came in the New Testament
he modified it so that it would remain in force.
4.- a) What are the first four commandments related to? (And the following ones?)
A: The first four are about the relationship between man and God and the last four are
about the relationship between men.

b) In what sense did God subject "the wickedness of the fathers to the children unto the
fourth generation of them that hate him"?
A: He meant that when parents and children bowed down and honored images and idols.
c) Does the law of retaliation ("an eye for an eye") teach that we must take revenge?
Explain.
A: This law was not given so that if one killed the other also killed him, it was given so that
one would not take more than what belonged to him by justice.
5.- a) Why was it necessary for the covenant laws to be written? (24:4-7).
A: The law was written and given to Moses so that he could read before the people of
Israel. And the people obey God's demands.
b) How was the pact sealed at the time of ratification? Why? (Explain).
A: The ratification of the covenant was made with a vow of obedience.
c) What was symbolized by the banquet?

C. Project Compare and contrast the old and new covenants in light of the following issues:
a) The mediator of the covenant (Heb. 8:6-9).
A: it is Jesus as mediator of the covenant.
b) The seal of the covenant (Mat. 26:28; Heb. 9:19, 20).
A: For the redemption of sin the shedding of blood.
4.- a) what is the new revelation of God's character found in chapter 34?
A: the character that God reveals is that God is jealous.
b) What lessons did God want to teach his people through the glory that radiated from
Moses' face? (2 Cor. 3:18; Luke 11:36).
A: That when we are in the presence of God it teaches us that we are transformed.

THE TABERNACLE. EX. 25:1 - 31:17; 35:1 - 40:38

A. About the Bible

Read You 25:1 - 9; 29:42 - 46; 38:21. a) Mention the four names by which the tabernacle
was designated.
A: The following four are mentioned:
1. Tabernacle
2. Sanctuary
3. Tabernacle of meeting
4. Tabernacle of the testimony

b) What two purposes did the tabernacle serve? How does God now meet with his people?
A: The purpose was to make a place for God to dwell among his people. The second is that
God met with his people through the tabernacle (church).
c) How had he manifested his presence up to this point? (Ex. 14:19).
A: In the sense that the Angel of the LORD went before them.

2.- Read 31:1 - 11; 35:4 - 36:7. a) What did God do in terms of design and what did men
do? (Compare 25:2 with 31:1 - 11 and 38:22 - 23).
R: God was the architect to create the tabernacle because he was the one who created the
designs of the tabernacle with the specifications given for the construction, filled giving
them wisdom i intelligence, to work in gold, in silver and in bronze, men offered gold,
silver, bronze with colors in blue, crimson, purple.

b) What practical lesson do you derive from this?

A: The offerings we present should be given wholeheartedly because God does not see the
amount but the heart.

d) Mention three practical lessons that can be derived from the story of the construction of
the tabernacle (35:4 - 29).
A: they were that of obedience, in the law, where God through Moses asked them to bring
freewill offerings.

e) What part did the women play in the construction of the tabernacle?
A: The women were in charge of spinning cloth with their hands.

3.- Read 39:32 - 40:38. a) Which phrase is repeated in these two chapters? How does it
relate to our service to God? (John 5:19; 1 John 2:6).

b) How did God approve of the obedience and work of Moses and the Israelites? (40:34-
35).
A: God approved when the cloud and the glory of God descended and covered the
tabernacle.

B. About the textbook

1.- a) Indicate three general purposes of the tabernacle.

* To provide a place where God dwells in the midst of his people.
* To become the center of a life in moral and social and religious matters
* To see great spiritual truths that God desired

b) Give the meaning of the different names of the tabernacle.

A: the tabernacle is known by different names:
* the tent basically this name was attributed to it because of the outer covering that it had in
the form of a tent,
* "Tabernacle of meeting", it was because there god met with his people.
* The Sanctuary because it was a holy dwelling place for Jehovah.
* The "tabernacle of testimony" took this name because inside it was also the ark and the
tables of the law given to Moses.
c) Give the measurements of the store. Compare its size with that of the pagan temples.
Why was the tabernacle so small? (What was its specific purpose?)
A: The tabernacle itself measured 14 meters wide and 14 and a half meters long.

2.- a) Mention two errors in which we can fall when interpreting the symbolism of the
tabernacle,
R: We can make a mistake in placing the meaning of each part. And make rare applications
of each part of the tabernacle.

b) To correctly interpret the symbolism, we must first look for what the objects and rites
meant to them and then look for the interpretation of the writers of the
R: We should look for the interpretations in the New Testament.

3.- a) What is the great truth that is taught by means of the courtyard or atrium?
A: It teaches us that we can get closer to God in order to have a communication with God.

b) What is the general teaching of the holy place?

A: It teaches us that in the holy place were the priests serving the tabernacle which
prefigures the service of some Christians in worship as the priests of that time.

Give the symbolism of the following:

a) the most holy place
A: It represents the presence of Almighty God.
b) the law in the ark
R: It reminded Israel of the covenant delivered at Sinai.
c) the veil
R: A sinful man cannot enter before God
d) the altar of incense
R: Represents Jesus the intercessor
e) the table of showbread
R: Represents Jesus and the bread of life
f) the candlestick
R: Represents Jesus the light of the world
g) the altar of burnt offering
R: Without shedding of blood there is no remission of sins
h) the laver
R: Washing to be purified, sanctified.

5.- What is the significance of the fact that the veil of the temple was "torn in two" when
Jesus died? (Mat. 27:51; Heb. 10:20).
A: was for believers to have access to God's presence also means the separation between
God and men.

6.- Indicate the great fulfillment of the symbolism of the tabernacle as found in the four
Gospels. (A prayer is sufficient.)
A: The atonement for sin through the shedding of blood was to give us eternal life.
LEVITIC

INTRODUCTION TO LEVITICUS AND SACRIFICES. LEV. 1-7

A. About the introduction to Leviticus and the introduction to the sacrifices

1.- a) What purpose did the book of Leviticus fulfill in the old dispensation?
A: The book of Leviticus in the old dispensation fulfilled the laws with the rites and the
service of the Levitical priest.

b) What is the book about?

A: The book of Leviticus is like a manual for the priest.

c) How does it relate to the new dispensation?

A: In Leviticus it also presents the laws for the people of Israel to have communion with
God.

d) What is the dominant thought of the book? And the key verse? Learn it by heart.
A: The words God commanded through Moses in Lev 19:2 "Tell the Israelite community
the following: "Be ye holy, for I, the Lord your God, am holy.

e) What was God's sublime motive in demanding that his people be holy?
A: It was because sin distanced man from the presence of God. And to keep holy is to have
communion with God.

2.- Mention the four main divisions of the book.

* Those present at worship 1:1-7:38
* The participants in worship 8:1-22:33
* The program of worship 23:1-24:23
* The practicalities of worship 25:1-27:34

3.- Mention three reasons why Leviticus has great value.

A: the book of Leviticus is important for the following reasons:
* Leviticus presents principles of increased religion for Christians.
* Leviticus was also intended to prepare the human mind.
* Levito makes us understand other books of the bible.

4.- a) Why were sacrifices so important in the Old Testament?

A: Sacrifices were important because the people could approach God and because no one
would present themselves empty-handed before Jehovah.

b) How can we explain the fact that in many races and peoples the idea of sacrifice has
existed?

5.- a) What is the primordial meaning of sacrifices?

A: The primary meaning of sacrifice is substitution and the end is atonement for sin.
b) How does the latter relate to the law?
A: Because the one who sinned deserved death and the sacrifice was the substitution where
the animal died as a substitute.

c) Mention four more ideas related to the sacrifice.

* The sinner to put his hands on the animal before it was slaughtered represented
substitution.
* The people of Israel also presented peace offerings for communion with God.
* The sacrificial system is equivalent to worshipping Jehovah.

6.- a)Mention the conditions that made an animal acceptable for sacrifice; give the
symbolic meaning of each requirement.
A: The animals that were offered as sacrifice were 5 types of animals in which were the
cow, the sheep, the dove, the goat, and the turtledove these animals were clean because the
impure animals could not be presented as sacrifice, the animals presented should not have
any physical defect.

b) What steps should be followed to slaughter an animal? (Give at the same time the
meaning of each step.)
A: Well I had 4 steps.
The sinner personally carried the animal to the door of the tabernacle. Segundo placed his
hands on the animal as if to indicate that he was his substitute. Thirdly, the priest would
lance the animal because without sacrifice there is no atonement for sin. Fourth, according
to the sacrifice, the animal was burned, either all or only a part of it, and the rest was left
for the priests and their families, who were the ones who served in the tabernacle.

B. About the Bible

1.- a) From which place does God now speak to Moses? (Lev. 1:1; contrast Ex. 19:3 with
Ex. 25:22).
A: God in this case spoke to Moses from the tabernacle.

b) How is the holocaust different from other sacrifices? (1:9, 13, 17).
A: The burnt offering is a burnt offering that is pleasing to the LORD.

c) How is this sacrifice fulfilled in Christ? (Heb. 10:7; John 18:11; Phil. 2:8).
A: Christ's sacrifice is fulfilled by the death of an innocent Who was (Jesus) and the
shedding of his blood.

d) How is the sacrifice fulfilled in the saints? (Rom. 12:1; Phil. 1:20).
A: It is fulfilled in that one must offer oneself as a living offering before God.

e) What is the result of the holocaust? (Lev. 1:9, 13, 17).

A: The burnt offering is a fragrant burnt offering before the LORD.

f) What application would you make to the fact that God accepted a bird as a burnt
offering? What does it teach us about the offerer?
A: The application would be that God accepts the economic situation of each person.

2.- a) Why was the oblation offered to Jehovah? (Lev. 2; Ex. 34:20; Mal. 3:8, 10).
A: They included fine flour, fried unleavened bread and this signified the consecration of
the fruits of human labor to God, this sacrifice was in recognition that God had foreseen
them.

b) What were the ingredients that were added to the flour of the offering and what is the
significance of each one of them? (Ex. 30:25; Luke 4:18; Rev. 8:3; Mark 9:50).
* Oil was included as in the bread and cakes as a symbol of the holy spirit.
* Incense symbolizing intercessory prayer was presented.
* They were presented without a thousand and leaven because leaven represented sin.
* Salt was sprinkled, because it represented purity, it was also a symbol of friendship.

c) What did the officiating priest do with most of the oblation? (2:3; 6:14-18). What lesson
do you see in this custom? (Mal. 3:10; 1 Cor. 9:13-14).
A: The priest burned as an offering the best part that the offerer had. This teaches that we
should offer God the best we have.

d) In your opinion, why were the priests not allowed to eat the meat of their own sacrifices
for sin and guilt?
A: basically it was because the burnt offering was burnt and it was consummated in its
entirety because it was the priest himself who offered it as an offering and they had no
part.

3.- a) Note that the sacrifice for sin was offered for certain sins (4:2, 13). What were they?
Contrast the result of that sacrifice with that of Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:7).
A: it was according to their rank: The high priest had to offer a bullock, the most costly
animal; the ruler offered a goat; and a person of the people merely a kid or little lamb. The
poor offered two turtledoves or pigeons and the very poor a measure of flour that was
burned on the altar. It should be emphasized that the sacrifices they presented only covered
sin, the true atonement was when Jesus Christ died on the cross shedding his precious
blood.

b) Since God has only one standard of morality, why were there different degrees of
requirements for sacrifices according to the rank of the offerer? (4:3, 13, 22, 27-28). (See
Luke 12:48).
A: It should also be noted that the rite changes or varies according to the rank of the person:
if he was the high priest, he sprinkled the blood seven times before the veil, and if he was a
normal person, he sprinkled the blood on the horns.

4.- What is the distinctive aspect of the sacrifice for guilt? (6:4-5; Luke 19:8).
A: that sacrifice was presented for the neglect of tithing sins related to other people's things
and theft.

Note the distinctive aspect of the sacrifice of peace (7:11-21; 22:29-30). What did this
religious banquet represent? (Rev. 3:20; 1 Cor. 10:16-20).
C. About the textbook

1.- a) What does the term "holocaust" mean? Why is it called this way?
A: it was because the sacrifice was burned and the odor came up with the fragrant smell
before Jehovah.

b) In what act did Jesus offer himself to the Father as a spiritual holocaust?
A: Jesus offered himself as a father as a holocaust when he sacrificed his life as an
atonement for our sins.

2.- a) Why did the Israelites present oblation offerings along with the bloody sacrifices?
What relationship do you see between the meaning of the term "oblation" and its purpose?
A: Oblation in Hebrew means approach, since the believer must bring an oblation in order
to approach God.

b) Why was it not to be offered with leaven or honey? What is the symbolism of the
leaven?
A: the symbol of the leaven was sin.

3.- a) What is the primary meaning of the peace offering?

A: the peace offering was the joyful communion with God, who cared for them at all times.

b) According to the symbolism of the banquet, who was the host and who were the guests?
A: The host was the one who offered the sacrifice, and the guests were the tribe of levi, the
poor, orphans.
c) How was this offering fulfilled in Christ?
A: It was fulfilled because Jesus removed the enmity between man and God.

What is the difference between the sacrifice for sin and the sacrifice for guilt?
A: The sacrifices for sin had the purpose of making atonement for faults.

5.- Did the sacrifices really take away sin? If not, what was their value?
A: The sacrifices did not cure sin, they only covered it. The true atonement for sin is when
Jesus dies on the cross at that moment it is consummated in its totality.

THE PRIESTHOOD. EX. 28, 29; LEV. 21, 22, 8, 9, 10

A. About the Bible and the textbook

1.- a) Who had the ministry of priests?

A: The priesthood held by Aaron and his sons formed the priesthood.

b) Why was the priestly vocation hereditary?

A: With the purpose of preserving the legal purity that would allow them to approach God.
c) Who were the Levites? What were their duties?
A: The Levites were the assistants of the priests, and had no earthly part in the tribes of
Israel.

2.- Mention four duties of priests. What were the duties exclusively performed by the high
priest?
R the function of the priests were to serve as mediators between the people and God, to
consult God to do the divine will for the people. To be the interpreters and teachers of the
law and to teach the people the laws of Jehovah and to minister in the holy things of the
tabernacle.

3.- a) Who did the high priest foreshadow? (Heb. 2:17; 4:14).
A: The high priest as far as God is concerned, to atone for the sins of the people.

b) Who did the common priest symbolize? (1 Peter 2:9).

A: To Christians.

4.- Make a comparison between the requirements of the Israelite priests and the Christian
ministers. (Lev. 21, 22; 1 Tim. 3:1-7).
A: They had to be of good testimony

5.- Give the meaning or use of the following:

a) The white robe of the common priest.

A: The righteous deeds of the saints.

b) The magnificent garments of the high priest.

A: The magnificence of them indicated the dignity of the office of the high priest
.

c) The two stones on the shoulder pads and the stones on the breastplate.
A: Two onyx stones were placed on the shoulder pads. Each stone was engraved with six of
the names of the tribes and the twelve stones on the breastplate each stone bore a name of
the twelve tribes.

d) The Urim and Thummim.

R: They mean "lights and perfections". They were used to consult Jehovah.

e) The words on the miter.

R: The priest had written on a pure gold plate with the words "HOLINESS TO JEHOVAH"
engraved on it.

6.- How were the priests supported? What application can be made?
A: the priests were supported through the sacrifices that corresponded to them a part, the
application is that the members should support a pastor but as long as they occupy the full
time.
7.- a) Note the steps of the consecration of the priests (Lev. 8 y 9). Why was this
consecration in front of the congregation so impressive and long (seven days)?
* The washing
* The giving of the holy garments
* The anointing
A: The seven days were for the priests to be consecrated to divine service. Therefore,
Aaron and his sons had to be properly clean at all times.

b) What is the meaning of the following: the anointing; the putting on of garments; the
sacrifices and the feast.
A: Anointing: Oil is poured on the head. This symbolized the anointing of the Holy Spirit.
Vestments: The magnificence of them indicated the dignity of the office of high priest
The sacrifices of consecration: The offerings were of almost all the classes appointed by
God. The sin offering, the calf of atonement.

c) Explain the symbolism of putting blood on the right earlobe, on the thumb of the right
hand and on the right foot.
A: The blood of the ram was put on Aaron's right earlobe, on the thumb of his right hand
and on the toe of his right foot. Thus his ear was to be attentive to the voice of the Lord, his
hand ready to do the work that God commanded him, and his feet ready to run in the
service of the King.

d) What is the significance of the fact that the fire of God consumed the sacrifice at the end
of the consecration of the priests? (9:23,24; see 1 Kings 18:38; Ex. 29:43-45).

8. a) What was the essence of Nadab and Abihu's sin?

A: Possibly there was envy and rivalry between them.

b) Why were they punished so severely?

A: Because before God we cannot present ourselves with grudges in our hearts.

c) What praiseworthy attitude did Aaron manifest before the death of his sons? What is the
practical lesson you derive from your reaction?
A: Aron set aside the sign of mourning and rendered obedience to God and all that is holy.

THE PURIFICATION OF LIFE IN ISRAEL. LEV. 11-15

1.- a) To what aspect of uncleanness does the word "unclean" refer in chapters 11 to 15?
A: The aspect that disobeying God is sin
b) What were the four possibilities of becoming unclean?
R: The impurity of eating unclean animals or insects, contact with their corpses, spilling of
semen in the case of men to leprosy
2. a) What was the purpose par excellence of the rules on purity and impurity? (11:43-45).
A: It was to show holiness toward God because God demands holiness before all things.
b) Reflect on the great change that the fact that God dwelt in their midst should have
effected in Israel. What parallels do you see in terms of the believer's life? (1 Peter 1:1416;
Ephes. 4:22-24).
A: It was very difficult for the people of that time to understand God's purpose just as it is
difficult for us Christians today to understand God's purposes.
3.- a) What was the second purpose of the purification rules?
A: The second purpose was that God wanted to teach his people holiness.
b) How does this demonstrate God's supreme wisdom?
A: God shows the great purpose of making people holy and keeping them holy in holiness
in holiness. In every way in food in leading a righteous life.
4.- a) What did Jesus teach that shows that rules and discrimination regarding food are not
permanent? (See Mark 7:14-23). What really makes us impure?

b) Give another reason why we do not have to observe the ceremonial law.
* Christ freed us from the ceremonial law of the old covenant
* Under the new covenant, we are not bound by the rules.
c) How did the ceremonial law prepare the people for the coming of Christ?
A: The ceremonial law prepares the people that everything that God created is good, takes
with thanksgiving", preparing the mind, the body and the spirit of the impure.
5.- a) If the reproduction within marriage was instituted by God, why was it necessary for
the Hebrew woman to purify herself after giving birth? (There are two reasons.)
A: Basically the answer is found in the fall of man and the curse of the woman that referred
to childbirth
b) What truth about the nature of the child is found in the purification of the woman? (Sal.
51:5; Ephes. 2:3b; John 3:5).
A: where if a woman who gave birth to a male child was ceremonially unclean for a week
at a time. A girl's mother was unclean two weeks and her purification period was two
weeks.
LAWS OF HOLINESS. LEV. 17-22; 24:10-23
1. a) What was the main purpose of the holiness laws in this section? (See 18:3; 2 Cor.
6:17).
A: The main purpose was not to contaminate ourselves with other customs and worldly
gods
b) How was Israel divided in terms of the rules of holiness?
A: It is divided as follows: the high priest, the priesthood, the congregation
Why? (From the principle that cements the three divisions.)
A: it could be said that it was a division that corresponds to the three parts of the tabernacle:
the court, the holy place and the most holy place.
2.- a) Why was it allowed to kill sacrificial animals only at the door of the tabernacle?
(Note Deut. 6:4; Lev. 7:7).

b) Why was it strictly forbidden to ingest blood? (Note the phrase repeated twice 17:11.)
What is the symbolism of the blood?
A: The prohibition of eating blood was the means of atonement for sin and was therefore
very sacred in the eyes of Jehovah
c) What was the hunter to do with the blood of the hunted animal? (17:13).
A: The Israelites were to cover the spilled blood with earth.
3.- a) What is the relationship between the separation that God demands and the life that He
gives? (18:5; Deut. 30:15-20). Explain.
A: There is a relationship between law keeping, protection and reproduction.
b) Why was it necessary to prohibit the horrible immorality described in chapter 18?
(Ephes. 4:17-19).
A: It is forbidden because of the hardness of their hearts that they commit all kinds of
impurities and sins.
c) What light does this chapter shed on God's decree to exterminate the Canaanites?

d) Has God changed His way of dealing with rampant immorality? (2 Peter 2:2-13).
Explain how God treats it today.
A: God forms marriage so that the family is united and because of the consequences of sin
it disintegrates and separates. and they get to remake another home with the one who is not
their wife and this goes against God's commands.
4.- a) Why is the expression "I Jehovah" repeated over and over again in chapter 19?
R is repeated to indicate the uniqueness of God.
b) What is the practical aspect of holiness, according to this chapter?
A: Because God wants a holy city in obedience and atonement for sins.
c) How do you summarize the teaching of chapter 19 in one sentence?
A: it was felt as follows you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
5.- Why were violations of God's law so severely punished at that time?
A: Drastic punishment to counteract the carnal attraction since they were going against
Jehovah's laws.
a) How does 24:10-23 teach the seriousness of blaspheming the name of the LORD?
A: Let anyone who blasphemes the name of the LORD be cast out of the camp and stoned
by the whole congregation.
b) Note the three observations about the law of retaliation. Describe in one word its nature
1. His purpose was not to avenge evil but to fulfill justice with exactitude.
2. It should not be personal vengeance but public justice.
3. Except in case of murder, the law made equal pay possible.
Solemn feasts, threats, promises, vows. Lev. caps. 23, 16, 25-27
1.- a) To what occasions and events were the holy convocations related?
A: In Hebrew translated feast an appointed occasion and "feast". As a rule, these were
occasions of a day or more when the Israelites suspended their work to joyfully meet with
Jehovah.
b) What was the only solemn convocation that was not a cause for joy?

What does the fact that most of them were occasions of joy teach us?
A: It teaches us that most of them were for rejoicing and enjoying the blessings given by
God.
c) Indicate the purposes of the sacred feasts. Do you see any Christian observances such as
holidays? (1 Cor. 11:17-34: Jude 12).
A: The main purpose of the feasts was for the Israelites to keep in mind that they were
God's holy people, a people chosen by God.
d) What number is highlighted in the holiday calendar? What is the reason for the use of
that number?
A: The number seven stands out.
e) What were the holidays related to historical events. (Name them and tell the historical
event that was being celebrated.)
A: The seventh day was a day of rest. The seventh year was also a year of rest. The seventh
sabbatical year was followed by the year of jubilee. The seventh month was especially
sacred, with three feast days. There were seven weeks between Easter and Pentecost. The
Passover feast lasted seven days. The feast of tabernacles lasted seven days.
f) What feasts were all Israelite males required to attend? Mention the two events that were
commemorated by observing the Sabbath.
A: The Israelite males were to go to Jerusalem to participate in the three pilgrim feasts:
Passover, Pentecost and Tabernacles
3.- a) The great works of Christ (His death, resurrection and the outpouring of the Spirit)
were each performed on one of the annual feasts. On which feast each one?
A: Passover and unleavened bread. the redemption effected with the Passover lamb and was
therefore considered one of the most important feasts in the calendar
b) What was the reason for the offering of the first fruits? What is the Christian symbolism?
The barley ripened about three weeks before the wheat. The offering of the first fruits is a
prophetic figure of Christ rising from the dead on the first day of the week
c) Why is the feast of weeks called "pentecost"?
A: It refers to pentecost, a Greek word meaning "fiftieth", since it falls seven weeks or fifty
days after the Passover. This feast marked the end of the wheat harvest.d) How was its
relationship with the harvest spiritually fulfilled?

4. a) What two things determined the feast of trumpets?

R: For the Christians, the trumpets announce the second coming of Christ and the
beginning of the perpetual feast of the redeemed
b) What parallel is found in the Christian doctrine?
R: A parallel is seen in the salvation of souls.
5.- a) Why was the day of atonement so important?
A: It was the crown and climax of the whole sacrificial system.
b) How did it differ from the other feasts?

c) Note how Christ fulfilled the work of the high priest. (Heb. 9:23-28).
A: Jesus presented Himself once and for all and forever by the sacrifice of Himself to put
away sin by the shedding of His own blood.
d) Indicate the symbolism of incense in the atoning work of the high priest (Lev. 16:11-13;
Luke 23:34; Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25).
* Symbolizes, Atonement,
* Approach to god
* Get forgiveness.
* Intercede for the people.
e) What did it mean to release the second goat far from the camp?
A: He laid his hands on the head of the live animal and confessed all the iniquities of Israel.
The goat was sent into the wilderness never to return.
f) Why was it necessary to purify the tabernacle?
R: Because the sacrifices had to be pleasing to Jehovah6. a) What was the reason for the
feast of tabernacles?
A: When the Israelites entered the Promised Land, the feast would remind them that they
had been strangers in a foreign land and pilgrims in the wilderness -
b) What lesson can you derive from this feast? b) What lesson can you derive from this
feast?
It teaches us that it is a Christian duty to thank the Lord by always remembering God's
goodness and grace.
7. a) What practical purpose was served by not cultivating the land during the Sabbath
years?
A: The Israelites, upon entering the Promised Land, were to spend one year out of seven
without sowing or reaping
b) What acts of mercy were the Israelites to do during the Sabbath year? (Deut. 15:1-6; Ex.
21:2-6).
A: The Hebrews' acts were to forgive their debtors and set slaves free
c) What additional act (that they did not do in the Sabbath years) were the Israelites to do in
the year of Jubilee? (25:13). What was its social value?

d) Jesus declared that He initiated the true year of jubilee (Luke 4:18-19). How is it
fulfilled?
R: The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach good tidings to
the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted; to preach deliverance to the captives,
and recovering of sight to the blind; to set at liberty them that are bruised; to preach the
acceptable year of the Lord.To proclaim liberty to the captives, And recovering of sight to
the blind; To set at liberty them that are oppressed; To preach the acceptable year of the
Lord. It teaches us to preach the word of God.
8.- a) Why was the Israelite not allowed to sell his land in perpetuity? What is the spiritual
lesson? (25:23).
A: For the reason that at the beginning the land belonged to Jehovah, besides they did not
own the land they only temporarily stockpiled it,
b) What were the duties of the next of kin? ¿
A: To treat their Israelite brethren in a special way. When an Israelite was impoverished
How are some of them fulfilled in Christ?
A: Jesus Christ above all is our near kinsman who cares for and showers blessings on his
people.
c) Note the principles taught in 25:17, 23, 36, 38, 42, 55. What light do these shed on our
relationship with God and with our neighbor?
A: It teaches us not to cheat our neighbor, to remember that everything belongs to God and
not to ourselves, not to be greedy, not to engage in illegal business.

Numbers.
INTRODUCTION TO NUMBERS. PREPARATIONS FOR TRAVEL TO CANAAN.
NUM. 1:1-10:10
1.- a) Why is this book called "Numbers"?
A: Because two censuses are recorded, one at the beginning of the book and the other in
chapter 26
b) Why is the Hebrew title more appropriate than the Greek title?
A: Because in Hebrew it tells the story of Israel's wanderings in the wilderness.
c) What time span does Numbers cover?
A: It covers thirty-nine years.
d) Where were the Israelites at the beginning of the book and where did it end?
A: At the beginning of the book the Israelites were on Mount Sinai and at the end of the
book they were by the Jordan River.
2.- a) What is the subject of the book?
A: the point of the book is that it presents three fundamental themes: the historical events of
Israel's wandering in the wilderness, the permanent laws for Israel, and the transitory rules
valid for the Israelites until they reached Canaan
b) Why did the Israelites fail in the wilderness?
A: The Israelites failed because of: lack of faith, grumbling, murmuring, and rebellion.
3.- a) What light does Numbers shed on the character of God? What about the divine
purpose in the wilderness experiences?
A: the light it sheds is that God protects us and takes care of us from enemies.
b) Note the meaning of the book for the believer.
A: We believers have come out of slavery, as Israel did, thanks to God's sacrifice.
4.- a) Why was a census taken in Israel? What is your real protection? (10:8, 9; Deut. 20:2-
4).
* Because the Israelites were going to conquer Canaan, for which it was necessary to
organize them for war, and this could not be done without knowing the number of
individuals they had. They could find out through the census.
* The one who would be at the head and be their protector is Jehovah
c) Which tribune was included in the initial census? Why?
A: The tribe of Levi because they worked in the tabernacle.
5.- a) Which tribe had the position of prominence in the camp of Israel? Why?
A: The tribe of Judah, because it was superior in numbers
b) What was the center of the camp that gave it unity? Do you see a spiritual lesson in such
a disposition? (Sof. 3:17; Ephes. 4:3-6).
A: the center of the camp was the tabernacle.
c) What is the significance of the fact that the ark was carried in the vanguard during
Israel's march? Make a spiritual application. (Note the significance of the ark. See also
10:33; Deut. 1:32, 33).
A: For the tabernacle bore it as a sign that God was their guide, that is to say as mentioned
in his word that he went before them in the form of a cloud by day and fire by night
6. a) What practical purpose did the expulsion of the unclean from the camp pursue? (5:1-
4).
A: They had two purposes: The first was to maintain the sanctity of the camp and the other
was to maintain the hygiene of the town.
b) What did this law that considered corpses to be unclean want to teach Israel about death?
(Rom. 5:12).
A: That when one dies his spirit goes to the Lord, while the body has no more value, but
must be buried.
c) State the twofold purpose of the law concerning jealousy.
R: A severe warning to the woman prone to commit adultery, and protection to the innocent
woman in case of unfounded suspicions on the part of her jealous husband.
7. a) What were the three requirements of the Nazarite vow?
Not to cut one's hair. Abstain from all fruit of the vine. Do not touch a dead body, not even
that of your own family.
b) Name three biblical characters who were Nazarites.
* John the Baptist
* Samson.
* Jesus Christ
c) What is the main truth or lesson that the Nazarite vow teaches?
A: That we must always remember as Christians that we are consecrated for God and that
we must live in holiness day by day.
What was the significance of calling upon or "putting the name" of Jehovah upon his
people? (No. 6:27; Deut. 28:10; Dan. 9:18,19; Prov. 18:10).
A: That it was a symbol of recognition and approval, recognition in the sense that God
recognizes Israel as his people and therefore protects them and provides for their needs and
approval of their behavior.
9.- a) Why is so much space devoted in Numbers to the offering of the princes?
R: Because they offered with sincere devotion to the Lord, and this was, pleasing to
Jehovah and an example to the wealthy people, in contributing to the support and
promotion of the religion.
b) What was the reason for the offering in chapter 7?
A: This enumeration of offerings reflects the sacred author's interest in highlighting the
liberality of the Israelites in the wilderness in difficult times.
10.- What lesson can we draw from the story of the first Easter celebration?
A: That teaches us that when there are two divine laws that are in conflict, the Christian
should fulfill them within his possibilities by choosing a solution that is in agreement with
the Holy Spirit.
11- Extract three lessons from 9:15-23 about the direction
Obey God. Be attentive to what God is telling us. Learning to depend on God.
12.- Relate the blowing of trumpets with the preaching of the gospel. (See 1 Thess. 1:8 in
the Jerusalem Bible, 1 Cor. 14:8).

The journey from Sinai to Kadesh-barnea. Failure in Cades-barnea Num. 10:11 - 15:41
1. a) Who were those who promoted discontent among the Israelites (11:4; Ex 12:38).
A: Foreign people of all kinds who saw the wonders that God did in Egypt.
b) Why did Jehovah's anger burn so hot? (Sal. 78:18-20).
A: Because the Israelites when they came out of Egypt were in the wilderness, and they
forgot the hard bondage of Egypt, and the miraculous deliverance performed by God, also
the lack of faith in Jehovah, moreover they tempted God by asking for food at their
pleasure, and they spoke against God by questioning His power to provide them with what
they needed.
c) In your opinion, what would be a possible spiritual parallel to the foods and condiments
of Egypt for which the Israelites had a "lively desire"?

d) What were the two problems that seemed hopeless to Moses?

Failure to meet the needs of the people. Excessive work.
e) How did God solve them?
A: By imparting His Spirit to seventy elders so that they could carry some of the burden
that Moses had carried alone.
f) What indication of Moses' humility is seen in chapter 11?
A: That he did not feel any envy or fear that another would take his place, for his only
objective was that the Lord's work would prosper.
2.- a) What was the apparent reason for Mary and Aaron's criticism? (12:1). And the real
reason? (12:2).
* Because Moses had taken a foreign woman to marry.
* Because they were not satisfied with occupying second place in Israel
b) How should a man of God behave in the face of criticism? How did Moses react to the
criticism? (1 Peter 2:23).
A: in the face of any critic, we must react in the most humble way and be very wise in our
response.
c) What testimony did God give about Moses? (Heb. 3:1-6).
R: I consider him to be a faithful servant among all his household.
d) Why did God punish Mary so severely?
A: Because of the seriousness of criticizing the Lord's servants.
3. a) According to Deuteronomy 1:22-23, where did the idea of sending spies to explore
Canaan originate? Why did they make such a request?
A: It originated because the people asked Moses to send spies to go and investigate the
place.
b) What were the characteristics of Canaan?
A: It was a land where milk and honey were plentiful. There were fortified cities, and it
was, Inhabited by giants.
c) What factor did Joshua and Caleb take into account that the remaining ten spies
overlooked? (Write the quote as well.)
A: To the main factor which is God, since the ten spies forgot God and what Israel could do
with his help, because it was not about Israel against the giants, but God against the giants.
Numbers 13:30.
4. a) What condition of heart did the Israelites manifest in their reaction to the report of the
ten spies?
A: Unbelief, cowardice, distrust, foolishness in wanting to return to Egypt, etc.
b) What practical lesson do you derive from the episode? How do we react to the obstacles
on the way to the land of promise? (Phil. 3:13-14; Acts. 20:22-24).
A: We should not forget God's promises, nor should we be carried away by appearances;
we should not be unbelievers.
c) What does chapter 14 teach us about unbelief? (See 1 Cor. 10:5; Heb. 3:7-12; Jude 5).
A: That we should not have a heart of unbelief, for if we do, it will turn us away from the
living God.
5. a) On what basis did Moses formulate his intercession? Does he present any reason here
that is not found in his intercession in the golden calf episode? (Ex 32:11-13).
* Based on God's reputation and unfailing mercy.
* The golden calf Moses appeals to God's reputation, and the promise he made to the
ancient patriarchs, but makes no reference to God's mercy.
b) Why did God punish Israel after forgiving them?
A: To teach them how evil and bitter it is to forsake the Lord. Because when they turn away
from Jehovah it brings consequences.
c) What was the punishment for Israel?
A: The death of the ten spies and the people were condemned to wander forty years in the
wilderness. Also the death of all men over twenty years of age in the wilderness except the
two faithful spies.
d) Indicate how Israel's punishment was actually an act of God's mercy.
A: Because they were not in a position to take possession of the promised land, for if they
had entered with such unbelief, they would have suffered a horrible slaughter.
Controversy about authority; Experiences on the Moab trip. No. 16-17;19-25
1.- a) Why was the rebellion described in chapter 16 so serious?
A: Because of the confrontation of Korah to the religious authority of Aaron and the
defiance of Datan and Abiram.
b) What were the arguments of the rebels against the spiritual authority of Aaron and
Moses? Explain them. (16:1314).

c) What was wrong with their arguments? (See. Heb. 5:4; 2 Cor. 10:18).
A: That formed a political-religious alliance and got the support of two hundred and fifty
princes, and forgot that the glory belongs to GOD
d) What was the true motive of each party of the rebels?

2.- How did Moses react?

A: Moses exhorted Korah and the Levites, warning them of their error. then took pity on
the rebellious congregation and acted to save them from God's judgment.
3.- a) Why did God threaten to destroy the entire congregation? (16:19) What lesson does it
teach us?
A: For the congregation of Israel that took a bad attitude during the test carried out by
Moses the next day.
4. a) How did the Israelites interpret the destruction of the rebels? What does it teach us
about the heart of these people?
A: In bodily form to the subway place where the spirits of the dead resided. It means that
they were buried alive.
5.- a) How did God confirm Aaron's election as high priest? (Chapter 17).
A: God's confirmation was in the divine form since he had commanded that he set 12 rods
before God and he would choose the man and he chose Aron of the house of Levi.
b) What similarity is evident between the confirmation of Aaron as high priest and the way
in which God confirmed that Jesus was his chosen one?
A: It is similar because Aaron's rod when God chose him had produced flowers and
almonds and in the case of Jesus Christ it was the resurrection from the dead on the third
day.
6. A) Compare God's prescribed method of drawing water from the rock the second time
with that of the account in Exodus 17:5-6. What difference do you see?
A: Basically it was in the way Moses struck the rock when he struck it in anger and it was
twice when God had told him to strike only once, that part shows Moses' disobedience
towards God.
b) What was the sin of Moses and Aaron? (Note that Moses justly failed in his strongest
quality) (12:3).
A: Moses' was very patient at all times but sinned by losing patience when he became
angry, in the case of Mount Horeb.
c) Why was God so severe with Moses depriving him of entering the Promised Land?
A: It is because God has no commitment with sin, moreover he cannot let a person who has
disobeyed him enter the Promised Land in the form of flesh and blood but he entered the
Promised Land in the transfigured form.
7.c) Why was God so severe with Moses depriving him of entering the Promised Land?
A: God sent the serpents to bite him because the people of Israel began to speak against
God.
b) In order for the remedy to be effective, what disposition did the Israelites need to have?
A: in the sense
c) What did the serpent symbolize? (John 3:14,15; 2 Cor. 5:21).
A: The serpent symbolizes sin when man fell into sin Jesus Christ came and lifted him up
and took away all sin.

8. a) What was the significance of Israel's military victories at that time?

A: The meaning of the battles at that time teaches that it was a holy war against all those
who opposed God's Judgment.

9. A) Did Balaan have the gift of prophecy or was he a soothsayer? Give some reasons to
support your answer.

b) Notice how clear God's first command to Balaan was. (22:12) Why did Balaan return to
ask God a second time? (22:19).
First he refuses to go with Balak because God had forbidden him. It was not God's will for
Balaan to go with the Moabites, after which Balaan was rebuked for interpreting God's
permission.

c) What was your misconception about the character of God? (23:19-20).

A: he tried to make God change his mind and allow him to do his own personal will.
d) What was Balaan's weakness? (Indicate the New Testament verse that describes this.)

10. A) If God had given him permission to accompany Balak's delegation, why did he send
an angel to stop him? (Note the motif of Balaan and compare it with 22:12).
A: God is not a son of man nor a man that he should not fulfill his promise.

b) If Balaan had cursed Israel, would his curse have been effective? (23:23). Explain. What
does it teach us about curses pronounced against believers?
A: It would not have been effective because God chose Israel as a preferred and holy
people, in this part he teaches us that God does not want his children to curse other people.

c) Explain why God did not see iniquity in Israel. (23:21; Gen. 15:6; Ex. 12:13).
A: God had promised that he would take care of the people and would not allow any curse
to fall on them.

D) What prophecy did Balaan give that could be messianic? If she was not messianic, to
whom was she referring?
A: In this case he was referring to David and Jesus Christ.

E) When the attempt to harm Israel by means of curses failed, what other ploy did Balaan
resort to? (See 31:16; Rev 2:14).
A: he toured the bad councils convincing him to make alliance with the things of the world.

F) Note Balaam's wish for his death (23:10) and how he died (31:8). Why was his wish not
fulfilled?
A: The consequence of his death was that he was killed by the Israelites, by the sword in
the war against Midian.

PREPARATIONS FOR ENTRY INTO CANAAN NO. 26-36

1 A) Why was the census of Israel taken again?

A: they made a new mas was for military reasons that was to see how many men they had
for possible confrontations.

2 a) What was Moses worried about when he knew he was going to die soon? What light
does it shed on his character?
A: Moses' death was near, Moses was not going to enter the promised land because he had
disobeyed God. In this case Moses submits to God's judgment, finally Moses intercedes for
the people requesting the welfare of his people.

b) How did Moses solve the problem?

A: When Moses knew he was going to die, he asked God for direction so that God would
put the right person to lead his people.

c) How was Joshua prepared to be the leader of Israel? (See Ex. 17:9-11; 24:13; 33:11;
Num. 11:28; 14:6-8). d) Extract from the passage 27:12-23, a practical lesson for the pastor
who is about to leave his church.
A: God teaches and gives instructions to his servants such is the case of Moses that God
taught him and gave him the law, the pastor should leave his successor teaching him the
will of God.

3. a) Give the reason why God commanded Midian to be destroyed.

A: God sends to destroy Midian because it was a people full of strife and constant rivalry
and had constant quarrels with Israel, the people of God.

b) Draw a parallel with the war against sin (Col. 3:5-11; Matt. 5:29-30).
A: that we must be attentive at all times so as not to commit sins and the sins committed
from the sin to let them die and not to remember better to look at what is ahead and not to
commit the same mistakes of the past.

c) What kind of war did they wage against Midian?

A: It was a holy war because the priests accompanied him and played the sacred trumpets.

c) What kind of war did they wage against Midian?

A: It was intended to teach the people of Israel that God is a just God and is strong and very
jealous, so that the people of Israel would not stray from His ways.

4 a) Why did the tribes of Reuben and Gad ask Moses to give them the Transbordariah
territory?
A: The Reubenites were disappointed at being left behind among the other tribes, despite
being descended from Jacob's firstborn, and they are not enthusiastic about joining the
other tribes in Canaan. For staying in TransJordan they claim practical reasons: their many
livestock and the abundance of pastures in the region
b) What consequence did the descendants of Gad and Reuben suffer?
A: The consequence that the descendants of Gad and Reuben suffered was that they had no
borders to protect them from invaders.
5 a) List some final instructions Moses gave to the Israelites to prepare them to conquer
Canaan.
* Remind them of God's law.
* He anticipated the entry into the land of Canaan and the complete expulsion of the
Canaanites.
* The distribution of lands according to the number of inhabitants of each tribe.
b) Why would the Levites not receive a territory in Canaan as the other tribes did? What
privilege did Moses secure for them?
A: The Levites did not receive any land in Canaan because they were to serve all the people
of Israel.
c) Why did the Mosaic law require that the murderer be executed?
A: this law would be carried out if someone shed the blood of an innocent person.
BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY.
INTRODUCTION TO DEUTERONOMY. REVIEW OF THE PILGRIMAGES
DEUTERONOMY. 1:1 - 4:43
1. a) What does the word Deuteronomy mean?
A: It means according to the Greek version second law or repetition of the law
b) In what sense is the name of this book appropriate?
A: in which our Lord helps Israel to have victory after victory and to deliver the promised
land.
c) In what sense is it inadequate?
A: that it is more than a simple repetition of the law it also explains the type of relationship
we should have with God. For Jehovah keeps the covenant with the promised land.
2.- Mention the circumstances in which Moses wrote Deuteronomy.
A: The people of Israel were about to cross the Jordan River and Moses was about to
complete his leadership.
3 a) Briefly give four reasons or purposes that Moses had for writing the book.
* To give the instructions of the conquest.
* To prepare the people for the conquest of the promised land.
* To make known the law of Jesus.
* To make known the consequences of sin.
4 a) How does the style of Deuteronomy differ from the other books of the Pentateuch?
A: The difference is that the book of Deuteronomy is like a summary and repetition of what
happened to the people of Israel since it repeats several texts of the previous books. The
book of Deuteronomy is like a book of the account of what God requires of his people and
our God's faithfulness at all times with the chosen people.
4 a) Indicate how Deuteronomy is given importance in the New Testament.
A: The book of Deuteronomy in the New Testament was Jesus' favorite book, often
Cite examples from the book of Deuteronomy.
6 a) Name the theme of Deuteronomy.
A: The theme of the book is the warning against idolatry, and the reaffirmation of God's
loyalty.
7 a) What are the three major divisions of the book?
A:
I. First message of Moses 1.1-4.43
A. Introduction 1.1-5
B. Count of the past 1.6-3.29C. Call to obedience 4.1-40
D. Designation of cities of refuge 4.41-43
II. Second message of Moses 4.44-26.19
A. Exposition of the Ten Commandments 4.44-11.32
B. Exposition of the ceremonial laws 12.1-16.17
C. Exposition of civil law 16.18-18.22
D. Exposition of criminal laws 19.1-21.9
E. Exposition of social laws 21.10-26.19
III. Third message of Moses 27.1-30.20
A. Ratification Ceremony 27.1-26
B. Covenant Sanctions 28.1-68
C. Covenant Oath 29.1-30.20
IV. Moses' final words and death 31.1-34.12
A. Perpetuation of the covenant 31.1-29
B. The song of testimony 31.30-32.47
C. Moses' blessing for Israel 32.48-33.29
D. Death and successors of Moses 34.1-12
a) What was the reason for reviewing the history of Israel? (Mention the negative and the
positive aspect.)
A: The positive aspect was that God would fulfill his promise and deliver the promised land
of Canaan to the Israelites, as he fulfilled the promise to Abraham that he would multiply
his descendants, Moses in his speech made a summary of the history of Israel to remind the
people that God was with them at all times.
A: The negative aspect was that the first generation had died and did not enter the promised
land because of their sins of rebellion and unbelief.
B. About the Bible
1. a) Note how Moses describes Israel's failure at Kadesh-Barnea. What are the three words
he uses to describe the sin of the nation? (1:26, 27, 32). In your opinion, which aspect of
their sin was the root of the other two?
A: Moses describes it in the way that they were rebellious, murmuring and did not believe
in Jehovah despite the great miracles God did to demonstrate power to the people of Israel.
In my opinion, it was not believing in God that gave them the space to make those
mistakes.
b) Why were the Israelites very guilty in refusing to enter the land? (1:19, 31-33).
A: The Israelites were very guilty because they did not believe in God's promise, such is the
case that they did not listen to the two spies who said that they could conquer the Promised
Land because they trusted in God and the people did not trust much.
c) What is the testimony God gives concerning Caleb? (1:36). How would Caleb be
rewarded?
A: God's testimony was that Caleb would be the one to pass into the Promised Land. He
also told Moses that all those people who tested God would not see the Promised Land.
2. a) What relationship do you see between God's work and man's responsibility? (2:24, 31-
34). What is our part?
A: On the personal side it would be that God was always faithful to the people of Israel,
helping them and protecting them at all times, as long as they lived in obedience to God and
kept His commandments.
b) How would the account of the taking of Transjordan help Israel to take Canaan? (3:1-11.
Think of what lay ahead in Canaan, Num. 13:28.) Make a practical application.
A: The people of Israel could conquer the city they wanted because God was with them but
they did not have the necessary faith and did not trust in God's power to such an extent that
they were afraid to surrender before entering the land of Canaan. In my point of view it is
necessary to trust in God and put all our faith in the power of Jehovah.
3 a) What does it mean to "add to" the commandments and "diminish from" them? (4:2, 6;
12:32; Matt. 15:8, 9; 5:19; Rev. 22:19).
A: The meaning of adding was so that the people would not alter the bible and keep the
commandments of God to follow to the letter without increasing or decreasing or following
with texts according to personal conviction that could be misinterpreting the meaning.
b) Mention the two reasons why Israel should serve Jehovah (4:7-8). Note other reasons for
gratitude (4:20, 31, 34-38).
A: The first reason is because God had promised that they would make Israel a great nation
and Jehovah fulfilled it, for the gratitude part it would be because God was always
faithfully with them protecting them and taking care of them at all times.
c) State the sublime purpose for which God delivered Israel. (4:20). Compare it with the
preaching of the gospel (Acts 15:14).
A: Israel was God's chosen people, the purpose was to bring the good news and be
witnesses of God's grace to the whole world, now the gospel is also to bring the good news
to all the unconverted.
EXPOSITION OF THE DEUT. 4:44 - 16:17
A. About the Bible
1. A) What does the use of the word "you" in the formulation of the Ten Commandments
suggest?
A: The word you refers to Jehovah being our God who demands obedience from his people.
b) In giving the law to Israel, why was it necessary for Moses to act as mediator between
God and the people?
A: Moses acted as mediator because God was going to destroy the people because they had
started to serve other gods, and for that reason Moses intercedes for the people asking
God's forgiveness for the mistake the people had made.
c) What attitude manifested in the words of the Israelites does God commend? (5:28).
A: Moses was like an intermediary between the people and God where the people agreed as
God manifested himself through Moses.
d) What would be the result of fearing God and always keeping His commandments?
(5:29).
A: The result that God wanted was that the people would keep His commandments and that
they would always have God in the first place.
2. a) What is the great commandment? (6:3-5).
A: The commandment is to love your God with all your heart, who is first God before all
things.
b) What does the great commandment teach about the nature of God
A: The nature it teaches is that God is all powerful and loves us in spite of our mistakes
because God has great mercy for his people.
3. a) What responsibility of the parents towards their children is emphasized in 6:6-9 and
11:18-20?
A: The responsibility that the parents had was to transmit the message, the miracles, the
commandments to their children.
b) The Jews literally wrote the commandments on garments and doorposts of their houses.
Where should they have recorded the law? (In a much more important place).
A: As children of God we should not engrave the commandments on the wall on the most
precious floor of the earth but it would be of no use, that is why we as Christians should
keep it in our heart since the heart is a place where the most important things are kept.
4. a) Why did God choose Israel over other peoples? (The reason is found in chapter 7.)
A: Why God had chosen Israel was because he loved them more than anyone else and had a
promise made to Abraham and wanted to keep the oath.
b) State the great purpose for which God chose Israel
R: Deu 7:13-14 He will love you, and bless you, and make you increase in number; he will
bless your children, your crops, your wheat, your wine, and your oil, and the offspring of
your herds and flocks, in the land which he swore to your forefathers to give you. You shall
be blessed above all peoples; there shall not be among you a woman who cannot conceive
children or a man who cannot beget them, nor shall there be among your livestock males or
barren females.
5. a) Why would God expel the Canaanites? (Chap. 9).
A: It was because the land of Canaan belonged to the Israelites and to Canaan God's
judgment was coming and for the Israelites came the fulfillment of the promises made to
their patriarchs.
6. a) What is the spiritual teaching on circumcision found in chapter 10? Note also 30:6.
(What does it mean to "harden your necks no more"?)
A: The teaching is that we should keep the commandments in our hearts and that they
should always flow to others and not harden our attitude towards Jehovah, so we should
always obey
b) What does this chapter teach about the relationship between God's people and the
foreigner in their midst? Note also what the following references teach: 16:11, 14; 24:17,
19-21; 26:12; 29:11-15.
A: The teaching is that we must never forget where we came from and what we were in that
place, it also teaches us to be kind to strangers and to become just.
c) What expression of God's nature is the basis for treating the helpless, the stranger and the
needy with justice and mercy? (10:17).
A: The nature of God is that he demonstrates his might before any gods, for the LORD our
God is strong and jealous.
d) Note the monotheism of chapter 10. Indicate the verses that emphasize this.
A: Deu 10:17 For the Lord your God is the God of gods and the Lord of lords; [ñ] he is the
sovereign God, mighty and terrible, who makes no distinction and is not to be bought with
gifts.
The God of gods and the Lord of lords: Hebrew form of expressing the superlative,
equivalent to God supreme and sovereign Lord.
7. a) What three arguments did Moses use in chapter 11 to persuade the Israelites to keep
the commandments and teach them to their children? (11:2-9, 10-17, 22-25).
R:
* That we should love God above all things and keep his teachings.
* Keep his commandments and put them into practice.
* That he delivered us from all evil and living in obedience is the key to the Christian life
8. a) Note Moses' instructions to protect the Israelites from Canaanite idolatry: 12:1-14.
Mention two important commands.
A: Moses' instructions were to destroy all kinds of gods in the land from which they took as
their inheritance and to break the saints and scratch the names of those saints, so that the
people of Israel would not fall into idolatry.
b) Notice how many times the phrase "the place which the LORD shall choose to put his
name there" occurs. To what place are you referring?
A: From verses 2-5, and the subsequent history of Israel we can conclude the following: 1)
In no way was Israel to use any Canaanite place of worship to worship the Lord; 2) God's
sovereignty was to be recognized, leaving it to Him to choose the place or places of
worship to Him.
c) What does it mean to "put his name on him"?
A: In conclusion the meaning put on the name referred to God's blessing and having
pleasure in God's sight.
9. a) Give a spiritual application to the commands in 12:2-3; 13:5,12-15.
A: The personal application is that God is unique and that we must serve wholeheartedly,
God will punish any person who reveals himself to him.
10. a) For what purpose does God use false prophets? (13:1-3). Give a practical application,
A: God puts these false prophets in place to test us to see who truly follows God out of
love.
b) How would the Israelites know when a prophet is false, according to these verses?
A: When they go or try to lead the people in search of foreign gods or try to make them fall
into idolatry.
c) If the executioners had been allowed to take the spoils of the executed heretics, in what
danger would the innocent have been put? (Note the possible motive for declaring someone
a heretic.)
A: We do not have to be in sin and if we are we must repent before God's wrath comes
upon our lives. Also only if you keep in your heart the commandments of God and apply
them in your life can you be upright but someone without obeying even the commandments
can never be upright
THE EXPOSITION OF THE LAW OF DEUT. 16:18 - 26:19
1. a) Why did Moses prescribe conditions for Israel to choose the king? (17:14-20).
A: This is the only passage in the Pentateuch that mentions the idea of a monarchy. Israel
was a theocratic state, with God as its only King. But here Moses predicts that eventually
Israel will ask for a king. The Israelite kings were to be distinguished from the monarchs of
neighboring peoples by the standards of conduct dictated in the Law. This anticipated the
establishment of the Davidic throne and the reign of Christ.
b) How would the king find the necessary wisdom? (2 Tim. 3:1517)
R: That the king would find wisdom from his childhood by knowing the holy scriptures and
practicing them in his own life, so that the man of God may be perfect and prepared for
every good work, knowing that the whole bible is useful for teaching and is inspired by
God.
c) Which Old Testament king violated almost all of the conditions described here? (1 Kings
10:26 - 11:4).
A: It was Solomon, because the women they had were idolaters and went in search of other
gods.
2. a) How did God address the Israelites' longing to know about the future?
A: Jehovah forbids them to go to the sorcerers to consult their future because God would
raise up prophets who would be of God.
b) Give four characteristics of a true prophet.
A:
* Prophets would not speak what their heart says, but would speak under the inspiration of
God.
* The prophecies they said would be fulfilled to the letter.
* God allowed the prophets to perform signs.
* Finally the prophet had to honor the written word of God.
c) Who is the prophet similar to Moses
A: It could be said that it was Jesus Christ, for the reason that both renounced their power
(Moses abandons the palace of Pharaoh as well as Jesus who being the son of the king was
born in a manger as a humble man) to identify himself with the people.
d) What command about the coming Prophet does Moses leave? (18:15; see Mark 9:5).
A: that the prophet will be raised up by God and must be heard.
3. a) How did the rules of the cities of refuge protect those who were not guilty and at the
same time promote the punishment of the guilty?
A: The cities of refuge. Cap. 19:1-14; Num. 35:6-28: According to the ancient laws of
Israel, when one wounded or killed a person, even by accident, he could be killed by the
victim's next of kin; this was called "the avenger of blood." Moses pointed out three cities
east of the Jordan that would serve as asylum for those who accidentally killed others.
Joshua set apart three other cities west of the same river.
b) What do the rules teach us about how God views acts of violence? (What aspect of
violence is taken into account?)
A: In my opinion, the act of violence that is taken into account is the shedding of innocent
Blood, but we must also keep in mind that God judges us by the intentions of the heart.
4. a) What role were priests to play in times of war? (20:1-4). Make a spiritual parallel
regarding the ministry of a pastor.
A: The role of the priest in the people of Israel was to encourage his people when they went
out to battle and he did it by recognizing that God was with them, he motivated them by
talking about God, Nowadays the pastor fulfills the same function of helping a person who
is discouraged, the pastor talks about God and helps them to have a good self-esteem.
b) What would determine the exemption from military service, according to 20:5-7?
A: The wars at that time were holy and God should not be served by obligated men who do
not have the disposition to do so. Your people will volunteer
c) Why should the fearful go home? Do you see a spiritual parallel?
A: In the way that if we serve our God we should do it from the heart, not because other
people force us to serve God, that does not please God.
5. a) Why should a difference in clothing be maintained between the sexes? (22:5).
A: Deu 22:5 A woman shall not wear a man's garment, neither shall a man put on a
woman's clothing; for every one that doeth this is an abomination unto the LORD thy God.
The providence of God extends to the smallest matters, and his precepts also, so that even
in them we may have the fear of the Lord, as being under his eye and care. But the
tendency of these laws, though they may seem little, is such that, because they are found in
the law of God, they must be counted as great things. If we prove ourselves to be God's
people, we must respect his will and his glory, and not the vain fashions of the world.
b) Why didn't God abolish the evils of slavery, concubinage and polygamy?
A: Slavery in those times was normal because in other peoples and nations they had as the
people of Israel enslaved, the people of Israel was not yet ready for that reason, well in my
point of view God allows slavery to form the character of the people in this case the
Hebrew people.
c) What did God do to alleviate these evils?

d) Did Moses institute divorce in Israel?

A: Moses did not institute divorce but rather tolerated a custom something of its injustice as
it obliged a man to have a specific offense as a cause to put away his wife because of the
hardness of your hearts" (Matt. 19:8).
e) In light of the New Testament, what is the "indecent thing" in a spouse that is reason to
put him/her away? (24:1; Matt. 19:4-9).
A: In this case it would be fornication. Jesus himself told the Pharisees when they
approached to set a trap for him.
f) How was the possibility of injustice in the repudiation of a woman alleviated in any way?
(Give three rules of the Mosaic law.)
A: The Mosaic law helped women a little because the man to accuse his wife had to have
concrete proof.
6. a) Note how the Apostle Paul used or applied quotations from Deuteronomy. Compare
19:15 with 1 Timothy 5:19; 22:10 with 2 Corinthians 6:14a; 21:23 with Galatians 3:13;
25:4 with 1 Corinthians 9:9; 1 Timothy 5:18.
A: The apostle Paul made these references to Deuteronomy to warn Christians not to return
to wickedness because in ancient times it was and is God's commandment.
PROPHECIES ABOUT THE FUTURE OF ISRAEL DEUT. 27-34
1. a) What were the Israelites to do when they entered the Promised Land? (27:1-10) Why?
A: The promulgation of the law in Ebal. Cap. 27: Upon entering the Promised Land, Israel
had to walk through the valley between the mountains Ebal and Gerizim. This valley forms
a natural amphitheater that is ideal for proclaiming the law before a crowd. There they were
to build an altar, plaster it with lime and inscribe the law on it. They were to offer burnt
sacrifices and peace offerings. The burnt offering signified consecration, and the peace
offering communion with God. Thus, upon entering the land, the Israelites would again
consecrate themselves to the Lord and enjoy communion with their great spiritual Leader.
These were essential acts to receive divine support and achieve victory over the Canaanites.
b) Note God's request for his people to have joy. See also 12:7, 12; 16:11, 14.
A: When the Israelites entered the Promised Land God's request was that they enjoy with
God and all their family the fruits of the land. But always in the presence of Jehovah.
c) Why did Moses list the blessings and curses?
A: Sanctions of the law, blessings and curses. Cap. 28: Moses lists at length and in several
minute details the blessings and curses, so that upon the entry of the Israelites into the
Promised Land the choice of their destiny lay before them. Obedience would bring blessing
and disobedience curse. If the Israelites had heeded Moses' warnings, they would have been
saved from great suffering throughout their history.
d) What attitude of the heart would result in the curse? (28:45-48; Heb. 10:26-31; 12:25-
29).
A: The consequence of the curse would be persecution and even death for not having kept
the statutes or commandments of Jehovah our God.
e) How were Moses' warnings fulfilled?
A: It was fulfilled in the dispensation in the following way: the dispersion several times: in
722a. of J.C. when the Assyrians took Samaria in 597-586 BC. of J.C. the arrival of the
Babylonians and in 70 AD. of J.C. with the Romans. It is accurately described in 28:68
what happened in 70 AD. of J.C. when Titus destroyed Jerusalem and sold the Jews into
slavery.
2. a) Why did Moses exhort the Israelites to resume the covenant at this point? (Chap. 29).
What spiritual lesson do you derive from resuming the covenant?
A: Moses kind of predicts that the people of Israel would fall into idolatry and receive their
punishment, with this Moses was trying to remind them that God puts before us two ways,
blessing and curse.
b) Why didn't Moses trust that the Israelites would be faithful to God? (Compare 29:4, 18,
19 with Acts. 20:29, 30).
A: Moses trusts that the people of Israel would be in both ways i.e. in the blessing and the
curse but by God's grace there would be the door of repentance and forgiveness for his
people.
c) According to Deuteronomy 29:29, why does God reveal the future to man? (See Sant.
1:22).
A: God reveals to us is more for us to live in obedience by keeping the commandments and
putting them into practice not only as hearers but also as doers.
3. a) What were the conditions for restoration and blessing? (Chap. 30).
R:
* You must not think that the law is too difficult to keep.
* It is not in heaven or beyond the sea, it is not unattainable, "the word is in your mouth and
in your heart that you may do it" (30:11-14).
* It is the heart that matters. If the heart is in harmony with God, it is easy to obey Him.
b) What great blessing would God give the Israelites so that they could keep His law?
A: That God would protect them if the people relied on him. The same is true in the life of
every Christian: God is the only defense against passions, vices and bad habits.
c) What does Deuteronomy 30:11-13 mean? (Interpreted by reading 30:11 and 14.)
A: God has called us to obey his commandments, while reminding us that his laws are not
hidden from us or beyond our reach. Have you ever said that you would obey God if you
only knew what He wanted? Have you ever complained that obedience is too difficult for a
mere human? These are unacceptable excuses. God's laws are written in the Bible and are
clearly evident in the world around us.
d) What new meaning does the Apostle Paul give to these verses? (See Rom. 10:6-9).
A: This is especially true of the gospel of Christ, to which the apostle applies it. But the
word is near us, and Christ is in that word; so that if we believe with our heart, that the
promises of the Messiah are fulfilled in our Lord Jesus, and confess them with our mouth,
then we have Christ with us.
4. a) What attitude did Moses demonstrate in the face of death? (Chap. 31). What lesson do
you derive from this?
A: The song of Moses. Caps. 31:30 - 32:47: In crossing the Red Sea Moses had sung to the
Lord (Ex. 15:1; Rev 15:3), and now when he is about to end his career, he composes
another song of joy to Jehovah. It is called "the key to all prophecy" because it tells of
Israel's birth and childhood, its integrity and apostasy, its punishment and restoration.
Instead, the theme is the name of Jehovah, his tender solicitude for his people, his justice
and mercy. The song of Moses was of great importance because "national songs are deeply
engraved in the memory, and have a powerful influence in stirring the feelings of a people".
b) What is the character trait of God that stands out in the song?
A: God is designated as the "Rock" of Israel (32:4, 18, 30, 31), an expressive metaphor for
divine power and stability. He was the Refuge and Defender of his people. In times of
attack, people in danger sometimes used to climb the crags from where they could defend
themselves more easily.
c) What feature of Israel's character as manifested through the centuries is highlighted in
chapter 32?
A: Of God's goodness and concern for them. The eagle's care for its chicks is a beautiful
emblem of the love of Christ who came to mediate between divine justice and our guilty
soul, and to bear our sins in his own body on the tree.
6. a) How does Moses' blessing contrast with Jacob's blessing? Why?
A: In Jacob's character he summed up the conduct of his sons while Moses summed up
God's graces toward the people.
b) To what aspect of the future of the tribes was the divine blessing related, according to
chapter 33?
A: Note the difference between the blessings God gave to each tribe. To one he gave the
best land, to another strength, to another security. Very often we see someone with a
particular blessing and think that God must love them more than others. It is better to think
that God distributes unique talents to each person. All of these gifts are necessary to
complete his plan. Do not be envious of the gifts that others have.
c) Where was the secret to receiving the blessings? (33:26-27).
A: The secret to receiving the blessing is to take refuge completely in God.
7. a) What lessons do you derive from the death of Moses?
A: In that Jehovah despite the fault committed by Moses on Mount Horeb God allowed him
to see the promised land also allowed him to see a little of the glory of God, such is the case
that God took the spirit of Moses with him and his body was buried in a place that no one
knows.
b) Did Moses finally enter the Promised Land? Explain.
A: Did Moses never enter the Promised Land? Do we not see him more in the pages of the
Holy Scriptures? Yes, we see him in Palestine talking with Christ on the Mount of
Transfiguration. How appropriate it was to give him this honor! Moses had played a great
part in preparing for the coming and work of the One whose ministry was foreshadowed by
the great leader of Israel.
c) Who probably wrote the last chapter of Deuteronomy?
A: Moses (except for the final summary which was probably written by Joshua after Moses'
death).