TBL Readings Q&A, WEEK 11 Ps. 34—36, Numbers 27:12—36:13 and Deuteronomy 1—6:15

Ps. 34—36

1. Ps. 34 was written by David to celebrate his escape from what Philistine King?  See 1 Sam. 21:10-15, Achish (Abimilech is believed to have been his throne name, while Achish was his personal name)

2. How did David manage to escape from King Achish?  See 1 Sam. 21:10-15, acted insane

3. In Ps. 34, how are we to show that we fear the Lord and revere Him?  34:13-16, obeying Him

4. Ps. 34:20 is mentioned in John 19:36 as a prophecy about the Messiah, Jesus.  What was predicted?  That none of his bones would be broken (see also Ex. 12:46 and Num. 9:12 instructions about Passover lamb)

5. Ps. 35 is an “imprecatory” or cursing psalm, asking God to punish whom?  35:1-3, David’s and God’s enemies

6. In Ps. 36, David compares the wickedness of sinful men and women with whose goodness?  36:5ff, God’s

7. Basically, why do wicked people act on their sinful inclinations?  36:1, no fear of God to restrain them

8. Ps. 36:6 speaks of God’s care for what other creatures besides humans?  Animals

Numbers 27:12—36:13

1. Moses asked God to appoint his replacement, someone who would lead Israel in battle for the Promised Land, and God chose me.  Who am I?  27:18, Joshua, son of Nun

2. What 7-day festival follows the Jewish observance of Passover?  28:17, Festival of Unleavened Bread

3. On what most special day of the year were the Jewish people told to fast?  29:7, Day of Atonement

4. If a woman made a vow of service to the Lord, what two men (in different situations) could nullify her vow?  30:3 and 30:10, her father or her husband

5. I wouldn’t curse Israel, but I advised the Moabites to seduce the Jewish men into worshiping Baal, and I was killed with the sword when Israel defeated the Midianites.  Who am I?  31:8-16, Balaam, son of Beor

6. In Num. 31, of the 12,000 Israelite warriors sent to battle the Midianites east of the Jordan, how many were killed?  31:49, None!

7. While on the east side of the Jordan, what did the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh request from Moses?  32:5, that the land east of the Jordan be their portion of the Promised Land

8. In Num. 32:20-22, what condition did Moses impose for granting the request of the tribes of Reuben, Gad, and Manasseh?  They had to cross with the other tribes and help them win their territories

9. Num. 33 is a record of Israel’s journeys, ending at their camp across the Jordan from Jericho and starting where?  33:5, the city of Rameses in Egypt (on the morning after the first Passover celebration)

10. In Num. 35:7, the Israelites were instructed to give 48 cities throughout the land to which tribe?  Levites

11. What was the name given to the six cities to which people accused of killing someone could flee for safety and a fair trial?  35:6, Cities of Refuge (turned over if guilty, kept safe in city if innocent till death of High Priest)

12. In Num. 36, what restriction was placed on the new freedom given to Israelite women to inherit property?  36:5-9, had to marry within their tribe, so that each tribe would keep its allotment of land

Deut. 1—6:15

1. Deuteronomy, the name of Moses’ fifth book, is title given in the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the scriptures.  What does it mean?  The second law (taken from 17:18 “a copy of this law”), actually second giving of the law or the giving of the law to the second generation of Israel after Egypt

2. The book of Deuteronomy is written in what legal format of the times?  Treaty between a king and his vassel state (also, some say it was Moses’ last will and testament)

3. Moses first reviews the relationship of God with Israel, which began formally when and where?  1:6, at base of Mt. Sinai, after receiving and committing to obey the Ten Commandments

4. What information were the 12 spies supposed to bring back from their 40 days of exploring Canaan?  1:22, the best invasion route and the cities which should be attacked first

5. What was Israel’s punishment for rebelling against God and refusing to enter and conquer the Promised Land when they first approached it?  Wander 40 years in wilderness until all of that generation died (except Caleb and Joshua)

6. How did the Israelites disobey God even after He had told them to turn back into the wilderness?  1:43, attacked Amorites (and were soundly defeated)

7. The Edomites descended from whom?  Esau, Jacob’s brother

8. From whom did the Midianites descend?  Abraham’s second wife Keturah

9. From whom did the Moabites and the Ammonites descend?  2:9, Lot and his daughters (after Sodom/Gomorrah)

10. What two kings did the Israelites defeat east of the Jordan?  2:26, Sihon of Heshbon and 3:1, Og of Bashan

11. What did Moses, the great prayer warrior, request from God that was denied?  3:25, cross Jordan and enter PL

12. I was commissioned by Moses to lead Israel across the Jordan and into the Promised Land.  Who am I?  3:28, Joshua

13. Before God, why was Israel as a nation held to a higher standard of behavior than the other nations?  4:32-40, they had received greater revelation from God

14. After reviewing the history of God’s relationship with Israel in chapters 1-4, what famous body of laws does Moses review in Deut. 5.  The Ten Commandments

15. What is the only one of the Ten Commandments that has a promise attached directly to it in the command itself?  5:16, Honor your father and mother

16. What command is given in Dt. 6:4, which Jesus centuries later declared to the be the greatest commandment?  “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and strength”