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Isaac Lay Dr. Barrios BBST 209 25 September 2020

1. What do you think is the date of the exodus? Provide several reasons why you think this is the case and respond to one of the important arguments against your view. Because the Old Testament does not specify Pharaoh’s name, it can be challenging to create a definitive answer of when the exodus occurred. In 1 Kings 6:1 it talks about the how the temple was built 480 after the exodus occurred. This supports the viewpoint that the exodus occurred in 1446 BC. Another argument for 1446 BC is that the buildings like the temple had more historical accuracy than the letters that we read depicting a story that happened during that time. Another idea is founded upon the wave of destruction at spots in Canaan around 1200. This supports that the possible date of the exodus was 1250 BC as it would make Ramses II the Pharaoh during the time of the exodus. I personally see more evidence and soundness in the argument for the Exodus occurring in 1250 BC. 2. According to the lectures, what was the purpose of the hardening of Pharaoh’s heart? One thing that we see God do is use chaos to defeat his enemies rather than counter acting the chaos. YHWH hardened Pharaoh’s heart with the purpose of continuing in the plan they had set with the circumstances not being taken into consideration. Pharaoh had created a plan to harden his heart before YHWH hardened his heart. Pharaoh believed that he could do everything under his own strength and will power. As a result of this, Pharaoh put himself in the position of resistance, even when he wanted to give up on his plan, he was directed by YHWH that he must follow through and finish it. 3. Discuss the transition from the tabernacle to the temple, the significance of the temple in the OT, the significance of the temple at Arad, and how the theology of the temple changes in significant ways in the NT. The transition from the tabernacle to the temple signified God’s people transitioning from being mobile and on the move to creating a more long-term establishment. The tabernacle was built upon a central location and meeting God there. The temple represented God’s presence being here on earth as there was an extra level of holiness associated. The reason the temple is significant in the OT is because the people had not yet experienced The Holy Spirit or Jesus inside of them, so they were able to get a closer experience to that through the temple. The temple at Arad is significant because it was marked in a special location as well as helped protect the roads for Judah. The theology of this in the NT is especially important as the holy spirit lives within our hearts today....