2. Old Testament Law

3. Old Testament Law Genre - The first five books of the Old Testamentare considered to be Law: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronmy. A nickname for these books is Penta teuch (5 books) The Jewish people call it, Ha Torah (The Law)

4. Genesis- a history of how the world and then God’s people (Israel) started Old Testament Law Genre

5. Exodus- God rescued the people of Israel and made a covenant with them (agreement/contract) Old Testament Law Genre

6. Leviticus- God teaches Israel the rules about holiness, worship, and how to live Old Testament Law Genre

7. Numbers- The people of Israel wander in the desert and their numbers grow

8. Old Testament Law Genre Deuteronomy- Moses gives speeches to Israel about the law and the consequences ofobedience or disobedience.

9. Old Testament Law Genre Some things to know about the law:1. God’s laws and the story of Israel are tightly combined. The law is important to Israel’shistory and identity as a people. History Law

10. Old Testament Law Genre 2. God is holy. If Israel wanted to be God’s people, they would have to follow the laws.The laws reminded the people that God washoly and perfect.