Kenneth Malenge

Historical Books (Joshua–Esther) Bible Survey Notes for Certificate Class  Author: Kenneth Malenge  Bible Survey Notes – The Historical Books 1. JOSHUA Name & Meaning :  Joshua  – Hebrew for “Yahweh is salvation” or “The LORD saves”. Author : Joshua (with later editorial additions). Primary Recipient : The people of Israel. Date of Authorship : c. 1400–1370 BC. Purpose To show God’s faithfulness in giving Israel the land. To encourage obedience and courage in God’s promises. Brief Summary: Recounts Israel’s conquest and settlement of the Promised Land, demonstrating God’s covenant faithfulness. Outline Conquest of the Land (1–12) Division of the Land (13–22) Joshua’s Farewell and Covenant Renewal (23–24) Key Verse: Josh. 1:9 Theological Emphasis God as Warrior and Covenant-Keeper. Victory through faith and obedience. Rest in the land as a picture of Christ’s rest (Heb. 4). Christological Emphasis: Joshua foreshadows Christ as the leader...

The Pentateuch (Genesis–Deuteronomy).  These notes are written at Certificate level , with enough depth for formal Bible College instruction but also clear enough for self-study. Author: Kenneth Malenge  Bible Survey Notes – The Pentateuch 1. GENESIS Author: Moses Date: c. 1450–1410 BC (during wilderness period) Name Meaning: “Beginnings” Theme: The book of beginnings – creation, fall, nations, and the covenant people. Purpose To show God as Creator and Sovereign over all. To trace the beginning of sin and God’s plan of redemption. To record the calling of Abraham and God’s covenant with him. Outline Primeval History (1–11) Creation (1–2) The Fall and its consequences (3–5) The Flood (6–9) Tower of Babel (10–11) Patriarchal History (12–50) Abraham (12–25) Isaac (26–27) Jacob (28–36) Joseph (37–50) Key Verse: Gen. 12:3 Theological Emphasis God as Creator and Judge. Origin of sin and promise of redemption (Gen. 3:15). God’s covenant...

Decalogue Simplified Introduction The Ten Commandments can be remembered not only as a list of rules but as  ten life-governing principles . Each commandment answers a basic question about our relationship to God and to others I. Duties Toward God (Commandments 1–4) Commandment Keyword Question Answered Explanation 1. No other gods (Ex. 20:3) Who Who do we worship? Only the true God is the object of worship. 2. No idols (Ex. 20:4–6) Why Why do we worship? Not for man-made reasons, but because God commands it. 3. No vain use of God’s name (Ex. 20:7) How How do we worship? With reverence, truth, and sincerity. 4. Keep the Sabbath day holy (Ex. 20:8–11) When When do we worship? By setting apart God’s appointed time for rest and worship. II. Duties Toward Man (Commandments 5–10) Commandment Keyword Sphere of Life Explanation ...

Name of Law Meaning Purpose Example Biblical Proof & Application Today Civil Law Laws given to Israel as a nation to govern society, justice, and order. To regulate Israel’s political, economic, and social life as God’s chosen nation. Property restitution (Exodus 22:1–15), Cities of refuge (Numbers 35). These applied specifically to Israel’s theocracy. Not binding today since the church is not a political nation (Romans 10:4; Galatians 3:24–25). However, the principles of justice, fairness, and care for the vulnerable still guide Christian ethics (Romans 13:1–7). Ceremonial Law Religious laws regulating worship, sacrifices, feasts, priesthood, and purity. To point Israel to holiness and foreshadow Christ’s work of redemption. Sacrificial system (Leviticus 1–7), Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16), Dietary restrictions (Leviticus 11). Fulfilled in...

The Ten Pledges Notes  Author: Kenneth Malenge  The Ten Plagues: Yahweh vs. the Gods of Egypt The ten plagues of Egypt (Exodus 7–12) were deliberate judgments, not random calamities. Each plague attacked Egypt’s deities, Pharaoh’s pride, and the false power of magicians. God showed that He alone is sovereign, idols are powerless, and His covenant people must worship Him alone (Ex. 12:12). 1. Plague-by-Plague Breakdown 1. Water to Blood (Ex. 7:14–25) Targeted gods : Khnum (guardian of the Nile), Hapi (spirit of the Nile), Osiris (life in the Nile). Effect : Nile became blood; fish died; stench filled the land. Magicians : Imitated but could not reverse it. Theology : Yahweh alone is Creator and Sustainer (Gen. 1:1; Ps. 24:1). In Christ, water becomes blessing (John 4:14; John 2). 2. Frogs (Ex. 8:1–15) Targeted gods : Hapi, Heket (frog-headed goddess of fertility). Effect : Frogs invaded homes, beds, kitchens. Magicians : Imitated but could not remove. Only Yahw...

The Three Offices of Christ The Westminster Shorter Catechism (Q. 23) asks: “What offices doth Christ execute as our Redeemer?” Answer: “Christ, as our Redeemer, executeth the offices of a Prophet, of a Priest, and of a King, both in His estate of humiliation and exaltation.” Thus, Christ perfectly unites in Himself the three offices found in the Old Testament, now fulfilled in His person and work. 1. Christ as Prophet Definition Christ executes the office of a Prophet , “in revealing to us, by His Word and Spirit, the will of God for our salvation” (WSC Q.24). Meaning A prophet is one who is chosen by God to reveal His will and speak His Word to the people. The prophet is God’s mouthpiece, bringing instruction, warning, and guidance. Functions in the Old Testament Prophets were God’s messengers (Jer. 1:9). They revealed His law and covenant (Ex. 20; Isa. 1:18–20). They foretold God’s judgments (Jer. 25:4–11). They pointed to the coming Messiah (Deut. 18:15; Isa. 5...

Sermon Title:   What Is It to Have a Relationship with God? Text: Philippians 3:7–11 Introduction Every generation asks: What does it really mean to be a Christian?                                                    Or  How can man be right with God?    For some, it is a matter of following rules, and being religious. For others, it is morality (being a good person. Paul says in Philippians 3, Christianity in none of the above! Paul begins Philippians 3 with a warning: beware of false teachers who add law-keeping to faith in Christ.  He says that he once walked that road, yet he wasn't a Christian.  He says if anyone could claim righteousness by means mentioned above, it was him (vv.4–6). Yet this did not help him attain the righteousness of God. He tears away every false foundation and shows us that Christianity is ...