One Blood/Introduction to Abraham
Answer thoroughly the following questions based on this module/week’s Reading & Study
material:
1. Why are Genesis
... [Show More] 10 and 11 “significant” chapters? – Genesis 10 and 11 are significant
chapters because they are historically accurate and their delineation of the family of
nations illustrates the Old Testament’s universal outlook. (Davis 135)
2. T/F—“It would be incorrect to simply identify Hamites with Africans.” Explain your
answer. – True. It would be incorrect to simply identify Hamites with Afterican becaseu
Ham’s decendants were identified by geographical, not linguistic considerations. The
language of a people does not always indicate its race. (140-142)
3. Who is Nimrod? Be thorough. – Nimrod, son of Cush, was Ham’s grandson. He was
described as a mighty hunter before the Lord, who was also known for his building
projects. (142)
4. T/F—The Flood only destroyed sinful men, not sinful nature. Explain your answer. –
True. The flood destroyed all of mankind as all were considered sinful, the flood
destroyed only sinful men, not sinful nature, a fact of which 9:20-29 is a grim reminder.
When man gives it opportunity, his sinful nature drags him down in spite of the divine
revelation and his spiritual knowledge. (144)
5. What language is often considered the original language of all languages? – The language
often considered the original language of all languages is Hebrew. However, some
modern interpreters are still inclined toward an original Semitic language. (144)
6. What is a ziggurat? – A ziggurat is a large, staged temple-tower (146)
7. Why did God judge the people for building the tower? – God judged the people for
building the tower because they rebelled against His commandments (146)
8. How does Davis relate this event (Babel) to Pentecost? – Bable is related to Pentecost by
Davis in his explanation that the Holy Spirit’s unique use of language demonstrates that
the gospel, far from being culturally or linguistically restricted, is for men of all nations.
(151)
9. T/F—The genealogies are the exact dates for the patriarchs and contain no gaps. Explain
your answer. – False. The genealogies are not exact dates for the patriarchs and they do
contain gaps as they were schematically arranged. (51)
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10. Why is it important to emphasize the idea of “one blood” in today’s society (Acts 17:26)?
– It is important to emphasize the idea of “one blood” in todays society becaseu we must
understand that we descend from one origin, God Himself.
11. How old was Abram when he entered Canaan? – Abraham was sevent-years of age when
he entered Canaan. (168)
12. Why is the mention of Nahor important? – The mention of Nahor is important because i........CONTINUED [Show Less]