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<b>1. <section begin=req1 /><noinclude></noinclude>What is meant by the term “patriarch” in a biblical context?
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<b>2. <section begin=req2 /><noinclude></noinclude>List four major patriarchs whose experiences are recorded in the book of Genesis. Develop a media experience that includes:
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:<b>a. <section begin=req2a /><noinclude></noinclude>An outline of their experience
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:<b>b. <section begin=req2b /><noinclude></noinclude>A character trait they exemplify
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:<b>c. <section begin=req2c /><noinclude></noinclude>Their importance to the rest of the Bible
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:<b>d. <section begin=req2d /><noinclude></noinclude>An instance where God talked directly to them
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<b>3. <section begin=req3 /><noinclude></noinclude>Who is the father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel? Illustrate using a family tree drawing of their parents, outlining the chronological order of their births.
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<b>4. <section begin=req4 /><noinclude></noinclude>Name three biblical patriarchs not found in the book of Genesis and briefly describe their significant role in the Bible.
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<b>5. <section begin=req5 /><noinclude></noinclude>Read a chapter from Patriarchs and Prophets, written by Ellen White, that covers your favorite patriarch. Find five points that you may have learned from your reading. As a group or with a leader discuss the five points.
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<b>6. <section begin=req6 /><noinclude></noinclude>Search Genesis 6 and find the evidence that Noah was called by God.
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<b>7. <section begin=req7 /><noinclude></noinclude>Draw an image of a boat.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req7a /><noinclude></noinclude>Inside the boat, list the reasons Noah’s family chose to go on the boat.
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:<b>b. <section begin=req7b /><noinclude></noinclude>Outside the boat, list the reasons the people chose not to go on the boat.
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:<b>c. <section begin=req7c /><noinclude></noinclude>Circle those things that would influence your decision to be inside or outside the boat.
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<b>8. <section begin=req8 /><noinclude></noinclude>Compare and contrast Genesis 12 and 22 discussing how Abraham's faith grew.
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<b>9. <section begin=req9 /><noinclude></noinclude>Give the reason for God changing Abram’s name to Abraham, found in Genesis 17. List why the name was changed, the time frame, and the effect.
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<b>10. <section begin=req10 /><noinclude></noinclude>List three major events in Joseph’s life where God took a bad situation and used it to further His will.
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<b>11. <section begin=req11 /><noinclude></noinclude>When Joseph’s brothers came to Egypt, he devised a few tests; what was he trying to ascertain? List the tests and what they were designed to show.
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<b>12. <section begin=req12 /><noinclude></noinclude>Illustrate the significance of Moses’ life in three major stages. List the length of time, what he learned and what caused the changes.
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:<b>a. <section begin=req12a /><noinclude></noinclude>Prince of Egypt
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:<b>b. <section begin=req12b /><noinclude></noinclude>Shepherd
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:<b>c. <section begin=req12c /><noinclude></noinclude>Leader of his people
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<b>13. <section begin=req13 /><noinclude></noinclude>What was the primary reason God chose to keep Moses from entering the Promised Land? Discuss whether this was fair and why.
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<b>14. <section begin=req14 /><noinclude></noinclude>Although Moses did die and his body never found, show biblical proof that he is in Heaven.
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<b>15. <section begin=req15 /><noinclude></noinclude>Find three examples of how Joshua exhibited his faith in God when others questioned God. Provide biblical text to support your answer.
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<b>16. <section begin=req16 /><noinclude></noinclude>As the last biblical patriarch, Joshua calls Israel together and speaks to them before his death. Read his speech to Israel in Joshua 24. Through a media experience, show what gods you may have in your life that you need to forsake, so like Joshua you can say: “As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”
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