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Pentateuch

Written by  Steve Robbins, Ph.D.
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Pentateuch

The Pentateuch is the first 5 books of the Old Testament, dealing with the creation of the universe and humankind as well as the plan of God’s restoration of humans after their rebellion (Genesis), the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt as well as the place where people could meet with God (Exodus), God’s laws for living among pagan ancient Near Eastern neighbors (Leviticus), the guidance and patience of God despite human disobedience (Numbers), and the preaching and application of God’s Law to his people poised to enter the Promised Land (Deuteronomy).

Everyone knows that despite the incredible potential of humankind and creation as well as the high aspirations and hopes within us, something went wrong. In people we see both dignity and depravity. In creation we see astonishing beauty as well as natural disasters, cruelty, and the pollution of creation by humankind.

GENESIS

Genesis gives us the authoritative account of how God made humans and creation good; but volitional beings—angelic and human—rebelled and brought spoilage and corruption to humanity and creation. God’s rescue plan started with one man, Abraham, and a people from his loins, Israel.

EXODUS

Exodus shows us the birth of Israel as a nation, the deliverance of Israel from Egyptian oppression, and the construction of a mobile temple (tabernacle) where God meets his people, receives sacrifices for their sins, and directs people to their destination.

LEVITICUS

Leviticus spells out the sacrificial system and reveals the character of God over against Israel’s pagan neighbors. He does this through laws which show them how to concretely live out their love for God and obedience to him in their new covenant relationship.

NUMBERS

Numbers reports the progress, discipline, and preparation of the people of God for their new home, Canaan. Despite apostasy, God raises up a new generation to inherit His promises.

DEUTERONOMY

Deuteronomy is the application of the Law of Moses through the preaching of Moses to the people of Israel ready to conquer and occupy the Promised Land.

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Session 1: Pentateuch - Genesis 1-2: How are we supposed to interpret the early chapters of Genesis and in what way do they function as divine revelation for us? How is God’s sovereignty revealed in creation and what is the basis for us living in responsible relationship to Him as those created in His image?(48 min.)Free!
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Session 2: Pentateuch - Genesis 3-5: What went wrong with God’s perfect creation and how did things spiral out of control? What was God’s initial response?(46 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 3: Pentateuch - Genesis 6-11: God judges the avalanche of human sin that knows no bounds with a devastating flood; and He restores His promise to humanity and creation for the future through Noah. However, God still has to deal with human rebellion through a divide and conquer strategy.(51 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 4: Pentateuch - Genesis 12-28: God calls Abraham out of pagan darkness to sire a nation who will learn to walk with Him as covenant partners. The programmatic promises of God to Abraham and the following generations are: descendants, land, and blessing. God’s covenant blessing of provision, protection, and direction are demonstrated in the lives of Abraham’s descendants: Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph.(47 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 5: Pentateuch - Genesis 29-31, Covenant (Genesis 15): We see the faithfulness of God to His covenant despite human treachery from the relationship of Jacob and Laban. What does it mean for God to “cut a covenant” with His human covenant partner? The nature of God’s covenant with Abraham and his descendants is laid out in Genesis 15.(42 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 6: Pentateuch - Genesis 37-50: The story of Jacob’s eleventh son, Joseph, shows us how God brings good out of human betrayal and treachery, and how God’s sovereignty overrules human weakness without overpowering human will. Despite the plots and schemes of human malevolent intent, God accomplishes his own ends by providing for, protecting, and directing those who follow him.(41 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 7: Pentateuch - Exodus 1-12: God calls a reluctant prophet, Moses, to be His instrument of confrontation with the human and spirit-powers of Egypt in order to deliver the people of Israel from their oppression.(44 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 8: Pentateuch - Exodus 20-40: How God adopted and adapted the Ancient Near Eastern “Lord-Servant” treaty to give shape to his covenant relationship with His people. Key to this relationship is the critical need for the presence of God—the only distinction and true destiny of the people of God.(42 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 9: Pentateuch - Leviticus (Overview): What does God mean when He says to His people: “Be holy as I am holy?” How do God’s people become holy and stay holy?(45 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 10: Pentateuch - Leviticus: What are the 5 types of sacrifice described by Leviticus and what do they mean for us? Following the description of becoming holy and staying holy, God reveals both the blessings of covenant obedience and the curses of covenant disobedience to His people.(24 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 11: Pentateuch - Numbers: Numbers reports the testing and sifting of God’s people in the wilderness as they prepare for inheriting God’s place of promised rest and security. We see the unfaithfulness, rebellion, and apostasy of Israel met by the faithfulness and forbearance of God.(35 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
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Session 12: Pentateuch - Deuteronomy: Deuteronomy is Moses last sermons to Israel—applying the covenant and its instruction to Israel’s new situation in the Promised Land. It will become the prophetic guideline and spiritual plumbline against which the quality of Israel’s life in the Promised Land is measured.(37 min.)$5.00 for 30 day subscription.
Steve Robbins, Ph.D.

Steve Robbins, Ph.D.

Steve Robbins was converted to Christ at age 17 when he was very involved with the Jesus Movement in Southern California. Steve attended three Bible Colleges and Fuller Seminary to earn a B.A. in Religion, M.A. in Biblical Studies and Theology, and has received a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Fuller Seminary. While getting his education, Steve was an associate pastor for two years, planted his own church 23 years ago, has helped plant several other churches, was appointed to the Vineyard Board of Directors by John Wimber, and has done Vineyard conferences in four continents. Steve serves as a member of the Senior Pastoral Team at Vineyard Columbus.

Steve Robbins Ph.D. has been a director of the Vineyard Leadership Institute (VLI), a two-year part-time program for training emerging leaders to become effective. Under Steve

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