Updated 8/2/2018
By Gman4326
Chapter 1 Chaldean Patriarchal Period 2091BC-1859BC
During a number of centuries these men were to become the
fathers of the Judeo-Christian world. Each of them lived in
time and space.
Abraham was born into a family of idol worshippers.
Terah a descendent of Shem and Abraham father lived in Ur.
Taking Abraham, Lot, Sarah and rest of the family with him.
Terah moved to Haran. After living in Haran for number of
years. God called Abraham to leave his father household.
He along with Sarah and Lot.
Based on various age and group size. A person would walk an average of five to seven miles per day. Unless a person was on a specific mission. Would rest every other day to prevent disease or fatigue from setting in. Same goes for groups. Abraham grew into becoming an experienced group leader who learned to memorize weather patterns and routes to wells, rivers or oasis. If mapmaking did exist it would be drawn on animal skin with some sort rain resistant oil or coal. Bet [bite] masculine noun: House; El [l] masculine noun: God, Lord. Altar was setup called the house of the Lord and, he would offer animal sacrifices.
During this period the word Bethel or house of God was
being used. Animal Sacrifices were the norm. Many nomads
would go to a temple town to both purchase and then offer the
animals, to the local idol of good fortune. Since leaving
Terah, W. Mesopotamia. Abraham would either buy dry timber or
find it in the northern forest region.
Historically ever Promise God gave to Eve, Noah, Abraham and David was fulfilled.
Eve was told by God that a descendant of her. Would crush the head of the serpent. Mary daughter of Eve wife Joseph is to become the Thetokos.
After the flood God told Noah that he would never judge man by the use of water by creating the rainbow.
To Abraham by becoming Jesus ancestors and giving the land to Israel.
To David by Jesus being born into his houseOther events took place while he was alive.
The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah at the hand of God.
Abraham with 200 plus souls fled into Egypt after a famine began to take place west of the Padan-Aram and east of the Great Sea region. God decided to test Abraham by sending
him and Isaac to a place chosen for them.
Having faith that God would provide an animal sacrifice.
Arrived at that place Abraham with the help of Isaac built
the altar. Afterword's Isaac was place on it. But before
Abraham could kill his son. A ram appeared caught in a thicket.
Isaac came down off the altar and Abraham killed it instead.
Isaac married his cousin Rebecca. She gave birth to twins
one was named Esau and the other Jacob. Shortly after Abraham passed away.
God blessed Isaac as he did Abraham. Before moving to Gerar
a famine swept through the region. Ahimelech a name gene-
rally found in the old testament meaning either prince or
lord. Was looking for a new woman for his harem.
Rebecca was fair looking woman. Ahimelech asked Isaac if
she was his wife. Isaac in order to protect the family lied
to him by saying she was his sister. Read Genesis 26:1-9
Esau was a great hunter and his arms were thick of hair.
Jacob was clean shaven and never left his father encampment.
While Isaac was still Patriarch, two events occurred to
change Jacob forever. One was when Esau was hungry and
needed to eat. Jacob would give something to eat if he would
give up his birthright. Esau agreed and Jacob gave him a
bowl of food. Isaac was ready to bless Esau after he ate his
favorite bowl of food.
Rebecca overhearing the conversation made a bowl of Isaac
favorite food. Jacob gives this bowl of food to your father,
she tells him. But Jacob told his mom he couldn't because
how he looked. Rebecca wrapped wool over his arms and sent
him in the tent with the food. Sounding like Esau, he gave
the bowl of food, to Isaac. Making certain Jacob was Esau
he touched one of the arms. Afterward Isaac blessed Jacob.
Later on Esau came into the tent and Isaac knew he was
tricked. Esau left the tent angry. Jacob where the hell are
you, he demands. Jacob flees the encampment until Esau stopped being so angry with him. Esau broke with tradition and
married a Canaanite woman. Isaac blessed his youngest child
as the next Patriarch and sent him off to the region of
Padan-Aram. Go to Haran and see your Uncle Laban and marry
his daughter or member of his household girl, Isaac telling
him solemnly. Read Genesis 28:1-5
Even though it was allowed, God forbade the marriage of more
than woman as early as the garden. When man was looking for
a helpmate. The writer of the origin of man pronounced as
ga*hen*e. In Koine Greek which means tribe, people or nation.
During his lifetime meant the twelve tribes of Israel.
Under covenantal theology this term means Genesis which is
inspired by the GOD. Jacob may have wanted to marry
only Rachel. But Laban brother of Rebecca daughter of Nahor,
seventh or eighth generation grandson of Shem, Son of Noah.
Was not chosen by God to be saved therefore Laban continued
to worship the way of Nahor and Terah.
Nevertheless his nephew who was blessed by the one who
created both the light and the darkness.
Laban used the contractual promise between the two of them
to enrich himself.
From Leah and Rachel point of view they were used by a
father who hated the Living Creator and them as well.
For further details read Genesis 29 and 30
After another seven years Jacob debt to his father in law
was over with. Leah and Rachel were without children of
their own. Both of them separately ask their maids to sleep
with their husband. Eleven boys were born between his four
wives. While they were living in Haran. God blessed Jacob
with animals and wealth as well. However it was making
everyone living in jealous. God then opened the door for
his entire family to leave the Padan-Aram region.
Rachel the night before stole her father idols.
After a day on the trail back to where Jacob was raised.
A party with Laban at the lead caught up too them.
Read Genesis 31
With the birth of Benjamin and the death of Rachel.
Jacob spent many years living a nomad life. His name was
changed to Israel after a tussle with God. A multi-year
famine occurred during last years of his life.
Jacob saw the birth and growth of a new generation.
Before blessing each of his sons. He past away in Goshen
Egypt.
Please, read Genesis 49
Chapter 2 Land of Bondage
1539BC Killing of the Innocent
This Patriarch is most well known out of them all. Born in
Goshen out the tribe of Levi. The commonwealth at the time
were slaves. Moses had to be let go by his mom in order to
save his life. The order was given by the Pharaoh to kill
all the boys two years and younger. It was put into effect
because the Egyptian population was growing older. However,
God blessed the commonwealth with kids. The princess of
Egypt drew him out of the River Nile. Read Exodus 1
1499BC
Many years later Moses kills an overseer for brutally
harming a slave. Fearing the slave would talk fled Egypt.
Days later he entered Midian Territory.
Haha!!
Hey, girls wait your turn, says one of the bullies.
But we got here before you, answers one of the girls.
Listen you little brat, it is not our fault. You're to weak
to lift up the stone. Now scram, let men do the work here.
Sniffle!! Hmmm!!
Our animals need water too you meanies, says another girl.
Already thirsty, Moses helps the girls out.
Later the oldest of Jethro girls marries Moses.
1446BC
At eighty Moses is with the goats pasturing near Mt Moab.
Meh!!
One of the goat's left the tribe. I've not got all day,
get back here. Moses chase after it.
But when he captures the goat. Something strange happens.
This bush is on fire, Moses says with amazement in his voice.
Moses take your shoes off, says the voice coming out of the
bush that is on fire. Who are you, Moses asks the voice.
I AM the God of Abraham, of Isaac and of Jacob, answered
the voice.
Moses takes his shoes off!!
Bowing before the bush Moses ask another question.
My people are crying out too me. You will go back to
Egypt and free my people, God answers. After some doubt
and wishing not to go. God tell Moses he would be with him.
Accepting of that answer, Moses leaves for Egypt.
When he and Aaron arrive many in the different tribes
did not believe that God had heard their call to leave
Egypt.
God chose to punish the Egyptians by attacking their
idols. Read Exodus 7:14-12:36
*Ancient Egypt worshipped:
1. The Nile (Water turned to blood)
2. The goddess Hekt who had the face of a frog (frogs)
3. The earth god Seb (lice)
4. the fly god Uatchit (flies)
5. The bull god Apis (disease on cattle)
6. The epidemics god Sekhmet and
god of healing Imhotep (boils)
7. The weather god Shu (hail)
8. The locusts god Serapia (locusts)
9. The moon god Thoth (darkness)
10. the god of the afterlife Osiris (death of the
firstborn)
BibleCharts.org/oldtestament/thetenplagues.pdf
Exodus Patriarchs 1446BC-1406BC
God promised Moses and the people to send His angel before
them. Read Exodus 23:20-21
Chapter 3 Leaving Egypt, disobedience and entering the
Promise Land
Angel of the Lord was sent by GOD to lead the tribes of Jacob
into the promise land. And, also to drive their enemies out
before them. (Exodus 23:20-22; 33:2)
Acts of disobedience
While Moses was spending 40 days before the LORD receiving
the Moral Code. The people below needed something to worship.
They asked some would say demanded Aaron help make a golden
calf. (Exodus 32:1-4) As punishment 2000 men died at the hands
of the Levite tribe and were to drink the gold slurry.
After becoming the first High Priest. Two of the Aaron sons
experimented with strange fire and were killed by GOD.
(Leviticus 10:1-3)
God told Moses to send spies into the promise land one from
each tribe. After they returned ten of the spies reported
that their enemies were tall and too numerous to be defeated.
Joshua and Gideon reported the opposite of the majority view.
After that, God told them that the tribes could not enter the
land for the next 40 years. (Numbers 13:27,28; 30)
The people spoke out against GOD and Moses. HE sent them fiery
serpents and they begged for healing. GOD told Moses to have a
bronze serpent made. If anyone looked at it, they would be
healed. (Numbers 21:4-9)
In each of these cases God chose to punish either individuals
or groups for their sins. Before dying God showed Moses the
promise land and Joshua became the last of the Patriarch.
Chapter 4 Judges 1374BC-1043BC
The right of local rule, safe towns established. A new group
of leaders were chosen by God, the king of Israel. Like
every man ever born Israelite men did not want
to obey God. The nations they were told to destroy weren't.
As punishment for disobedience. The Tribes either feared
or fought them. So the Judges were either or both generals
and keepers of the law.
Chapter 5 Kings 1043BC-586BC
Saul became king because Israel wanted one. Having a king
was punishment for their disobedience. Having self-rule
meant people needed to memorize and practice the moral,
legal and ceremonial laws. But because of their hatred for God.
Even though these men were chosen by God. They still became
Tyrants.(1 Samuel 8:6-18)
List of a few Kings:
Saul 1043 - 1003BC
Ishbosheth 1003 - 1001BC
David 1003 - 963BC
Solomon 963 - 923BC
Rehoboam 923- 906BC
Asa 906 - 903BC
Chapter 6 Prophets 1043BC-430BC
Post Intertestimal period 20AD-24AD
The first official prophet was Samuel after God chose Saul to
become king over the united kingdom of Israel in 1043BC and
John the Baptist was the last Old Testament prophet.
Jesus Christ currently holds the office as fulfillment of
a promise made by God to them
that their would always be a prophet.
Read Deuteronomy 18:18; Matthew 21:11
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