Knowing God – Lessons from the Wilderness Week 4

Goals Evaluate the biblical text to identify significant characteristics of God. Evaluate the biblical text to identify significant characteristics of God. Explore the theological themes present in the book of Exodus and continued through the Pentateuch, Old Testament, and New Testament. Explore the theological themes present in the book of Exodus and continued through the Pentateuch, Old Testament, and New Testament. Analyze mankind’s character in relation to God’s character. Analyze mankind’s character in relation to God’s character.

Assignments Paper: In TWO pages and based upon the readings in Alexander and Exodus: Identify SIX significant attributes of God. Be sure to explain why these are significant attributes and how the biblical text supports your findings; e.g. compassion, sovereign majesty, etc. Where possible, discuss in a sentence or two how these attributes are continued into the NT) Due Monday June 17 th (11:59pm CST)

Assignments Discussion Post -- Based upon the readings and your personal experience, Post a ONE page discussion comparing the Song of Moses in Exodus 15 with the dissatisfaction of the people a few verses later in Exodus 16:1-3. What does this say about human nature and about God? First post is due Friday June 14 th (11:59pm CST). Then read and respond to at least two of your classmates’ initial posts by the end of the week (Monday June 17th, 11:59pm CST)

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