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29 Cards in this Set
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Numbers Main Message |
Israel's organization (1-9) and tests of obedience from Sinai to Moab (10-36) |
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Structure of Numbers |
(1-25) First Gen - Cycle of rebellion/death/deliver (26-35) Sec Gen - Will they rise to the challenge? or Chronologically or Geographically |
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Contents of Numbers |
Wilderness testing and rebellion of the covenant people Wilderness wanderings which resulted from Israel's rebellion Record of the two censuses taken in anticipation of the entering the promised land A diary of Israel's early relationship with Yahweh |
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Purpose of Numbers |
God's faithfulness in the midst of Israel's continual rebellion Further disclosure of the holy nature and character of God A history of the journey to the Promised Land (ch 33) An organizing of the nation before they enter the land |
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Major Emphases of Numbers |
The censuses (Ch1 and 26) first and sec gen post exodus Testing by Yahweh (signs produce belief) Deut 8:1-2 God's ultimate desire Deut 5:29 Rebellion against God God's response toward people Foolishness runs deep God's inward response |
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Main Message of Deuteronomy |
A restatement and reaffirmation of the Law for Israel's second gen |
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Purpose of Deuteronomy |
To reinforce the Mosaic Covenant to new generation. Detailing of Yahweh's faithfulness to his people, emphasis on his expectations for them to remain in covenant with him To prepare the nation for the conquest of the land by reminding them of God's past faithfulness. He will continue to be with them. |
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Main Message of Deuteronomy |
There is a manner of life for which they have been called (6:4-9, 10:12-13) Result: Much blessing from Yahweh Deut 26:16 Praise, fame, honor The Law is not mechanical, it is the route to true piety and morality ("how-to" on treating Yahweh/neighbor) |
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Structure of Deuteronomy |
Expands the 10 commandments to show "spirit of the Law" pertaining to God/Community members Sermon #1 (1:1) Historical Reflections Sermon #2 (5-26 commandments, 27-28 blessings) Call to be God's people Sermon #3 (29:1) Covenant renewal and blessing |
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Structure of Deuteronomy: 4 Main Issues |
Authority Divine: God top priority/authority Human: authority must not side track God's authority Dignity Divine: proper view of worship Human: dignity preserved Life, family, status Commitment Divine: remain above reproach Human: commitments to follow man seriously Rights and Privileges Divine: God has a right to our gratitude and our compassion Human: must understand our limits and rights |
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Major emphases of Deuteronomy |
The Law ANE: too to govern society OT: revelation by Yahweh Central Sanctuary: safeguard orthodoxy "one God, one place of worship", progression leading up to sanctuary (Shiloh, City of David) History as theology Point: history is revelation, requires response Consequences of Disobedience: difficulty from disobedience, Mosaic Covenant Shema Passages: "hear, listen up", these were to be perpetuated* Covenant Renewal (Moab): falling away, return, restoration Serious response to sin to remain pure Social concerns in the Covenant Love God. Love Neighbor |
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Theology of Deuteronomy |
Deut 8:11 Remember, do not forget |
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Purpose of Historical Books |
ANE: propaganda which was recorded in order to benefit the one in power, self-serving, boasting Bible: Didactic, goal of showing the ways in which the Lord has acted in history to fulfill his covenant promises, plan for history |
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Methodology of Historical Books |
Patterns and cycles of history portrayed by each generation Patterns, themes, motifs reveal the "big picture" Yahweh is always the focus, unfolding plan |
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Main Message of Joshua |
Conquest (1-12) and possession of the land through faith in Yahweh (13-24) |
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Structure of Joshua |
(1-12) The conquering of the land (13-24) the Division of the lan |
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Purpose of Joshua |
Misconceptions: simply a book about courageous men and military conquests Story about Yahweh who brings about victory through a people who follow his instructions Yahweh kept his covenant promises Yahweh is determined/capable of bringing about |
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Major Emphases of Joshua |
1. Covenant and Land 2. The Ban (Devoted to Destruction) Point: war is to annihilate everything, total destruction 3. The Divine Warrior Point: Yahweh engages in combat 4. Sovereign Intervention: miracles 5. Corporate Solidarity, Joshua 7: one sinner yet entire community punished or whole family stoned |
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Application of Joshua |
We need Direction Josh 1:5-9 Following the word of the Lord Josh 4:21-24 Theology: the Juxtaposition of the battles of Jericho and Ai |
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Main Message of Judges |
Walking Away Israel's apostasy, oppression, and deliverance during the time of the Judges |
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Structure of Judges |
(1-2) Reason for Israel's situation (3-16) story of the Judges (17-21) Examples of Depravity: glimpses into everyday life to show how bad it was |
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Purpose of Judges |
1. Connections to Joshua: disobedience 2. Yahweh committed to covenant, people disobey, blessings removed 3. Judges present a picture of the depravity "the Israelites did evil.." "no king in Israel, everyone did what was right in their own eyes" 4. Israel's spiritual condition determined its political and material situation |
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Cycle of Judges: |
1. The nation would stray from God (apostasy) 2. An enemy nation would oppress them 3. the nation would cry for deliverance 4. God would raise a deliverer 5. They would again faithfully serve God for a time (rest) Repeat |
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Major Emphases of Judges |
1. The Office of the Judge Pre judges 15 total Not elected nor appointed, spontaneously assumed the role of leadership when need arose 2. Israel's Apostasy Failure to conquer |
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Theology of Judges |
Those who seek relationship with him and follow his design for live will have blessing Judges: the constant waywardness of the people and its consequences |
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Main Message of Ruth |
Yahweh's blessings upon the loyal love of Ruth through her kinsman redeemer Boaz |
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Emphases of Ruth |
Stark contrast to period of Judges Intro to Monarchy, reign of David Preserves the lineage/ seed of the Messiah Kinsman Redeemer |
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Application of Ruth |
Rest: follow God's word, Remember his work Psalm 1: two choices; present experience of the blessed man, future exp of the wicked ones Comparison using "like" The torah |
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Don't forget 39 books and storyline info |
fit and focus |
