1. The introduction to any story is particularly significant because it sets up everything that follows. In this assignment, students will explore how Genesis 1-3 sets up the rest of the biblical narrative and how the unfolding OT story shows that God continues to work with his people.

The structure of this assignment is flexible. Students may write a paper, construct an outline, create a slide-show presentation, or involve any other medium that can effectively communicate the content.

    • Part 1: After reading Genesis 1-3, list out the ways these chapters introduce the biblical narrative for the following categories. For each category, the student should include several robust sentences that are focused on the text. One word or sparse answers will not suffice. 

What do we learn about:

      • God
      • Humans
      • How humans interact
      • The world
      • The way creation reacts with the Creator
      • The problem of sin
      • The solution for sin
    • Part 2: After reading Genesis 12:1-3, make note of the three things God promises to Abram: land, offspring (people), and blessing. Why are these three things significant? List the three, and robustly explain why they are important. How are they a part of the solution for sin in Part 1?
      • Appeal to your Wright textbook for help.
    • Part 3: In the unfolding story of the OT, the three aspects of God’s promise to Abram continue to be fulfilled throughout the OT.  Do some research on the OT storyline (think about using your textbooks, the lectures, CCU’s online resources, and good peer reviewed content such as thebibleproject.com) and cite places where these three aspects of God’s promise to Abram show up later.
      • Cite at least one example from the Law, one from the Prophets, and one from the Writings. (Refer to the lecture content for specifics on the OT canon).
    • Part 4: Reflect on the significance of seeing the OT as an unfolding story. Conclude the assignment with an assessment of the importance of recognizing this narrative flow.

Submit your four-part assignment as a single file to the appropriate submission area.

Assignment Requirements: A paper should be 3-4 pages, double spaced; a PowerPoint Presentation should be 8-10 slides (with either written presentation notes or a voiceover of you presenting your presentation); An outline should be 2-3 pages, single spaced; other mediums should be equivalent length.

Your assignment must adhere to APA standard guidelines.

Note for Presentations: If you choose to use voiceovers in the place of detailed notes, see the “Technology Quick Guide” on the Course Dashboard for specific tips on how to use free technology to create such voiceovers, such as Screencast-o-matic or ZOOM.

Click on the Session 1 Old Testament Storyboard link and submit your assignment by the posted due date. Review the rubric available in Due Dates and Grades for specific grading criteria.