Instructor: Larry Asplund

Credits: Three

Course Description: "A study of the books of Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers and Deuteronomy, showing how they relate to Old Testament history and the eternal purpose of God."

Text: Hamilton, Victor P. Handbook On The Pentateuch. Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1988.

Course Objectives:

1. To become comfortable reading and interpreting Old Testament literature.

2. To lay a foundation of understanding of the beginnings--of creation, the fall, the flood, the calling out of the people of God, etc.

3. To gain an understanding of and appreciation for the Law, including the priesthood, offerings and feasts of Israel.

4. To discuss the personal application of the message of the Pentateuch.

Course Requirements:

1. Listen carefully to each lesson, taking thorough notes as you do. Then answer the review questions on the Worksheet at the end of the lesson. The Worksheets will be sent back to C.L.T.I. in three groups of 12.

2. Read the books of the Pentateuch, following the reading schedule on the Worksheets.

3. Read the text by Hamilton, once again following the reading schedule on the Worksheets. At the end of the course write a 750-word review using the Book Review Format provided.

4. Choose one of the Civil Laws (p. 75 in the notes) and write a 1,000-word devotional essay on it. Read each of the scripture references given and prayerfully consider the ways in which that law is relevant to the present. This paper must be type-written.

5. There will be an exam following Lessons 1-12, 13-24 and 25-36. A comprehensive final exam will be proctored when all the work for the course has been completed.

Grading:

1. Worksheets 12.5%

2. Reading/Pentateuch 12.5%

3. Reading/Hamilton 12.5%

4. Essay 12.5%

5. Exams 50%

Course Contents:

Lesson 1. Introduction to the Pentateuch
Lesson 2. Creation
Lesson 3. Man
Lesson 4. The Fall
Lesson 5. The Curse
Lesson 6. The Flood
Lesson 7. Babel and Beyond
Lesson 8. The Faith of Abraham
Lesson 9. The Testing of Abraham
Lesson 10. The Fear of the Lord
Lesson 11. From Jacob To Israel
Lesson 12. Israel & His Family
Lesson 13. Joseph and Judah
Lesson 14. Israel’s Twelve Sons
Lesson 15. Moses
Lesson 16. Moses and His Mission
Lesson 17. The Exodus
Lesson 18. The Law
Lesson 19. The Mosaic Covenant
Lesson 20. Approaching God
Lesson 21. Covenant Faithfulness
Lesson 22. The Principle of Atonement
Lesson 23. The Principles of Consecration and Purification
Lesson 24. The Principles of Perfection and Holy Relationships
Lesson 25. The Principles of Holy Relationships and Holy Worship
Lesson 26. The Principles of Holy Worship and Holy Commitments
Lesson 27. The Army of the Lord
Lesson 28. The Promised Land
Lesson 29. Apostasy and Judgment
Lesson 30. The Fortieth Year
Lesson 31. The New Generation
Lesson 32. Love the Lord
Lesson 33. Fear the Lord
Lesson 34. The Justice of God
Lesson 35. The Law Covenant
Lesson 36. Moses’ Last Words

 

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