An introduction to the Old Testament prophets, focusing on the origins of prophetism with Moses, the greatest prophet, their origins in the early history of Israel, and on the key themes in the prophets. A lecture given on the Bible and Culture course at Schloss Mittersill, Austria (a course run jointly by Schloss MIttersill and IFES).
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document provides a summary of the biblical story of Judah and his family. It outlines six main problems with Judah: 1) Disobeying God by marrying a Canaanite woman, 2) Failing to fulfill his promise to give his son Shelah to his daughter-in-law Tamar, 3) Committing fornication with Tamar unknowingly, 4) Engaging in idolatry, 5) Committing adultery since Tamar was pledged to marry Shelah, and 6) Responding with hypocritical brutality by wanting to burn Tamar. However, Judah was redeemed when he immediately admitted fault and did not continue in sin after recognizing his belongings with T
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Obadiah, which prophesies God's judgment against Edom for mistreating Israel. It discusses the historical context of Edom and its people, the Edomites, highlighting their pride and mistreatment of Jacob. The prophecy predicts Edom's destruction and Israel's restoration. It also references Obadiah's prophecies relating to the end times, the Great Tribulation, and Christ's millennial reign, taking an premillennial, pretribulational perspective. The document aims to apply the warning against pride to contemporary audiences.
This document summarizes a Bible study on Genesis chapter 25. It discusses the three main sections on man in the tomb, man in the womb, and man in the middle. It then provides answers to 24 questions about details and meanings within the chapter, including the number of wives and sons Abraham had, who was buried with him, and where his descendants were mentioned later in the Bible.
Journey Through The Bible: Isaiah Part 2 - The Messianic propheciesResurrection Church
The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most detailed and revealing prophecies about Jesus. God reveals to Isaiah that the Messiah will come first as a servant who will die for the sins of the people and will come again to rule the world.
Isaiah lived 600 years before Jesus was born and all of the predictions about the first coming of the Messiah were fulfilled exactly by Jesus.
This document provides materials for a Bible study on the 2nd Sunday of Lent including commentary and reflections on the readings. The first reading recounts God's call to Abram to leave his homeland and God's promises to make him a great nation. The psalm affirms God's protection for those who trust in him. The second reading encourages Timothy to endure hardship in spreading the gospel with strength from God. The gospel reading describes the transfiguration of Jesus which was meant to strengthen the disciples for the difficulties to come. The reflections examine how Christians can draw strength in times of crisis through religious experiences of God's presence and support from community as depicted in the readings.
This document provides an overview of spiritual mapping and the deployment of seers. It discusses a prophetic act over Negros Island covering it with prayer shawls, red cloth for protection, and blue cloth for open heavens. It encourages a word fast on 1 Corinthians 13 to focus on living in love. It analyzes the scripture in Numbers 13 about spying out the land of Canaan. Key places discussed include Egypt, the Negev desert, Hebron, and the Valley of Eshkol. The meanings of related words are explored. Uniting in love through Hebron is emphasized for experiencing the fruits of destiny like in Eshkol, though occupants like the Canaanites present opposition.
1) The document provides an overview and analysis of Isaiah 49:1-13 from a Sunday school lesson. It examines how this passage prophesies comfort for God's people through a coming servant Messiah and how Jesus fulfills this prophecy.
2) Key points include how Isaiah 49 promises a Messiah who will bring salvation for Israel and all nations, depicted as a servant who is named and empowered by God.
3) The document analyzes how Jesus fulfills this prophecy by being God's chosen servant who is rejected by men but brings salvation, being made a light to the Gentiles and worshipped by all through his death and resurrection.
The document discusses the differences between the 12 tribes of Israel and the 12 sons of Jacob. It explains that the 12 sons were: Reuben, Simeon, Levi, Judah, Dan, Naphtali, Gad, Asher, Issachar, Zebulon, Joseph, and Benjamin. However, the tribes that inherited land in Canaan did not exactly match the 12 sons due to Levi receiving no land and Joseph's sons Ephraim and Manasseh each becoming tribes. The document then focuses on the tribes of Ephraim and Dan, explaining how they turned away from God and were judged as a result.
This document provides a summary of the biblical story of Judah and his family. It outlines six main problems with Judah: 1) Disobeying God by marrying a Canaanite woman, 2) Failing to fulfill his promise to give his son Shelah to his daughter-in-law Tamar, 3) Committing fornication with Tamar unknowingly, 4) Engaging in idolatry, 5) Committing adultery since Tamar was pledged to marry Shelah, and 6) Responding with hypocritical brutality by wanting to burn Tamar. However, Judah was redeemed when he immediately admitted fault and did not continue in sin after recognizing his belongings with T
This document provides an overview of the biblical book of Obadiah, which prophesies God's judgment against Edom for mistreating Israel. It discusses the historical context of Edom and its people, the Edomites, highlighting their pride and mistreatment of Jacob. The prophecy predicts Edom's destruction and Israel's restoration. It also references Obadiah's prophecies relating to the end times, the Great Tribulation, and Christ's millennial reign, taking an premillennial, pretribulational perspective. The document aims to apply the warning against pride to contemporary audiences.
This document summarizes a Bible study on Genesis chapter 25. It discusses the three main sections on man in the tomb, man in the womb, and man in the middle. It then provides answers to 24 questions about details and meanings within the chapter, including the number of wives and sons Abraham had, who was buried with him, and where his descendants were mentioned later in the Bible.
Journey Through The Bible: Isaiah Part 2 - The Messianic propheciesResurrection Church
The Book of Isaiah contains some of the most detailed and revealing prophecies about Jesus. God reveals to Isaiah that the Messiah will come first as a servant who will die for the sins of the people and will come again to rule the world.
Isaiah lived 600 years before Jesus was born and all of the predictions about the first coming of the Messiah were fulfilled exactly by Jesus.
This document provides materials for a Bible study on the 2nd Sunday of Lent including commentary and reflections on the readings. The first reading recounts God's call to Abram to leave his homeland and God's promises to make him a great nation. The psalm affirms God's protection for those who trust in him. The second reading encourages Timothy to endure hardship in spreading the gospel with strength from God. The gospel reading describes the transfiguration of Jesus which was meant to strengthen the disciples for the difficulties to come. The reflections examine how Christians can draw strength in times of crisis through religious experiences of God's presence and support from community as depicted in the readings.
This document provides an overview of spiritual mapping and the deployment of seers. It discusses a prophetic act over Negros Island covering it with prayer shawls, red cloth for protection, and blue cloth for open heavens. It encourages a word fast on 1 Corinthians 13 to focus on living in love. It analyzes the scripture in Numbers 13 about spying out the land of Canaan. Key places discussed include Egypt, the Negev desert, Hebron, and the Valley of Eshkol. The meanings of related words are explored. Uniting in love through Hebron is emphasized for experiencing the fruits of destiny like in Eshkol, though occupants like the Canaanites present opposition.
The Tribe of Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Benjamin was almost given the name "Son of my sorrow" at birth since his mother Rachel died in childbirth. However, Jacob renamed him "Son of my right hand," saving him from that negative omen. As the right hand represents power and authority, Benjamin took on an anointing of regency, representing the ruler. Moses further blessed Benjamin, prophesying he would be beloved, dwell in safety, and be covered and protected by God. Historically, the Tribe of Benjamin found protection under the larger tribes of Joseph such as Ephraim and Manasseh.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Jeremiah in the Bible. It summarizes that Jeremiah prophesied to Israel around 600 BC, warning of coming judgment for their sins but also providing hope of restoration. Unlike Isaiah, Jeremiah's tone was mild and expressed God's sorrow over Israel's actions. The document outlines the key themes and events in Jeremiah's prophecies and ministry.
This document provides a summary and analysis of the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. It begins by introducing the author, Dale Wells, and the context of the document as a Bible study on Revelation being taught at Palm Desert Church of Christ. The summary then analyzes the first vision John receives in Revelation 1, noting similarities to the messenger from God in Daniel 10, and identifying the individual John sees among the lampstands as representing the High Priest in the temple, with further evidence the individual is meant to represent Jesus Christ as the son of man. The document examines key details in the vision and their symbolic meaning.
1. Genesis 22 recounts God's test of Abraham where he commands Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham takes Isaac to the appointed place and is about to sacrifice him when God provides a ram to take Isaac's place.
2. Hebrews 9 discusses how Christ appeared as a high priest to redeem humanity through his death. His death established a new covenant through which believers can receive eternal salvation.
3. The texts connect in highlighting redemption through sacrifice - God provided a ram instead of Isaac, and Christ's sacrifice redeems believers from death. While Genesis prefigures redemption, Hebrews declares its fulfillment in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice establishing the new covenant.
Journey Through the Bible: Jeremiah - The Rejected ProphetResurrection Church
Jeremiah was called by God to tell the people of Jerusalem that the city and the Temple would be destroyed by the Babylonians and the people taken into exile. All this was to happen because of the nations continued rebellion against God. At first the people laughed at him but when the prophecies started coming true they turned against him and tried to kill the messenger.
Lesson 2 of 26 in a series of New Testament Vistas. This sermon on John the Baptist was presented November 6, 2011, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
This passage describes Joseph's dreams that caused further conflict with his brothers. Joseph told his brothers that in one dream, his sheaf of grain stood up while all their sheaves bowed down to his. In another dream, the sun, moon and 11 stars bowed down to him. The brothers were angered by these dreams and believed they indicated Joseph would rule over them. Though Joseph told his father the second dream as well, his father rebuked him for telling the dreams.
Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High and he brought bread and wine to Abram after the battle. This is considered a foreshadowing or pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, who is our great High Priest.
The document provides an overview of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. It discusses that the minor prophets, though smaller in size, covered over 400 years of history and provided important Messianic prophecies. Each prophet is then summarized individually, with their name and meaning, approximate date, audience, book title, and key message. The purpose is to provide a reference of the minor prophets and draw lessons from their teachings.
Abraham's walk of faith provides invaluable practical lessons to every believer: the cost, the obstacles, the ups and downs, the rewards, and , most importantly, the object of faith. This chapter is a must read and study for every believer.
The document summarizes Jeremiah 1:1-19, which describes God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet. It discusses:
1) God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet before he was born and appointing him over nations (verses 4-5, 10).
2) Jeremiah objecting that he is too young, but God reassuring him and touching his mouth to put his words in Jeremiah (verses 6-8).
3) God using signs of an almond branch and boiling pot to confirm Jeremiah's calling as a prophet (verses 11-14).
4) God empowering Jeremiah as a fortified city against his opponents (verses 17-19).
Numbers Class 04 From sinai to Kadesh BarneaRichard Spinos
The document summarizes chapters 9-10 and 11-14 of the book of Numbers. It discusses the Israelites' departure from Mount Sinai, guided by the cloud and trumpet sounds. Key events on their journey to Kadesh Barnea included murmuring over food, Moses growing weary without help, God appointing 70 elders to assist, and Miriam and Aaron rebelling against Moses' authority, for which Miriam was afflicted with leprosy. The cloud guided their movement, and rebellion hindered God's leading.
In this lesson we discover the importance of following God’s plan to attain victory although in doing so we must overcome our fears and obey hard commands. But if we endure we will be more than conquerors.
God tells Moses to go down from Mount Sinai and confront the Israelites because they have become depraved by worshipping a golden calf. God threatens to destroy them, but Moses pleads for mercy by reminding God of his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God relents from punishing his people.
The psalmist prays for mercy and forgiveness from God, asking for a clean heart and steadfast spirit. He asks not to be cast out from God's presence or denied the Holy Spirit.
The reading from 1 Timothy expresses gratitude to Christ for strengthening Paul and appointing him to preach the good news despite his past sins and persecution of Christians.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
The document provides information about the organization of books in the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible. It lists the books and historical periods. It also includes summaries and links to video summaries of each of the Minor Prophets. The overall summary is that the document outlines the structure and content of the Bible books, with a focus on summarizing each of the Minor Prophets.
This document provides an overview of the Old Testament, emphasizing God's unfolding plan of salvation through His covenants with Israel. It covers 12 major events, including the call of Abraham, Joseph in Egypt, the Exodus, Moses receiving the law, and Joshua conquering the promised land. It discusses how the people began to worship false gods after Joshua, leading to a cycle of sin, oppression, prayer, and deliverance by judges like Gideon and Samson. This laid the groundwork for the transition to a kingdom under the first 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon, before the kingdom split into Israel and Judah and both faced dispersion from their lands.
This document contains notes from a sermon on the biblical book of Obadiah given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The sermon discusses how Obadiah prophesied God's judgment against Edom for their pride and mistreatment of Israel. It outlines the history between Esau/Edom and Jacob/Israel, describes Edom's sins of pride in their location, wealth, alliances and more. The sermon also summarizes Obadiah's prophecies about God's judgment on nations during the tribulation period and restoration of Israel during the millennial reign. It closes with the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Chronological chart of Kings and Prophets in the BibleJocabed Ramboyong
This document presents a chronological chart of the kings of Israel and Judah from around 930 BC to 562 BC, listing each king's name, the scripture reference where they can be found, and the prophets that were active during their reigns. It includes over 50 biblical rulers spanning from the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah until the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 562 BC. The chart provides a timeline of leadership and correlates the kings to the major prophets of the period for important historical and biblical context.
Chart of Minor Prophets, a Free Bible Chart from Word Of God Teamyesudas.rs
This document provides a chart summarizing the 12 Minor Prophets of the Bible. It includes their approximate dates, the meanings of their names, the main themes or messages of their books, who their prophecies were directed towards, and the major sins of those people. Some of the key prophets mentioned are Obadiah against Edom, Joel about the Day of the Lord, Jonah sent to Nineveh, Amos concerning injustice, and Malachi preparing Israel for the coming messenger.
The Tribe of Benjamin was the youngest son of Jacob and Rachel. Benjamin was almost given the name "Son of my sorrow" at birth since his mother Rachel died in childbirth. However, Jacob renamed him "Son of my right hand," saving him from that negative omen. As the right hand represents power and authority, Benjamin took on an anointing of regency, representing the ruler. Moses further blessed Benjamin, prophesying he would be beloved, dwell in safety, and be covered and protected by God. Historically, the Tribe of Benjamin found protection under the larger tribes of Joseph such as Ephraim and Manasseh.
The document provides an overview of the Book of Jeremiah in the Bible. It summarizes that Jeremiah prophesied to Israel around 600 BC, warning of coming judgment for their sins but also providing hope of restoration. Unlike Isaiah, Jeremiah's tone was mild and expressed God's sorrow over Israel's actions. The document outlines the key themes and events in Jeremiah's prophecies and ministry.
This document provides a summary and analysis of the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. It begins by introducing the author, Dale Wells, and the context of the document as a Bible study on Revelation being taught at Palm Desert Church of Christ. The summary then analyzes the first vision John receives in Revelation 1, noting similarities to the messenger from God in Daniel 10, and identifying the individual John sees among the lampstands as representing the High Priest in the temple, with further evidence the individual is meant to represent Jesus Christ as the son of man. The document examines key details in the vision and their symbolic meaning.
1. Genesis 22 recounts God's test of Abraham where he commands Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham takes Isaac to the appointed place and is about to sacrifice him when God provides a ram to take Isaac's place.
2. Hebrews 9 discusses how Christ appeared as a high priest to redeem humanity through his death. His death established a new covenant through which believers can receive eternal salvation.
3. The texts connect in highlighting redemption through sacrifice - God provided a ram instead of Isaac, and Christ's sacrifice redeems believers from death. While Genesis prefigures redemption, Hebrews declares its fulfillment in Christ's once-for-all sacrifice establishing the new covenant.
Journey Through the Bible: Jeremiah - The Rejected ProphetResurrection Church
Jeremiah was called by God to tell the people of Jerusalem that the city and the Temple would be destroyed by the Babylonians and the people taken into exile. All this was to happen because of the nations continued rebellion against God. At first the people laughed at him but when the prophecies started coming true they turned against him and tried to kill the messenger.
Lesson 2 of 26 in a series of New Testament Vistas. This sermon on John the Baptist was presented November 6, 2011, at Palm Desert Church of Christ, by Dale Wells
This passage describes Joseph's dreams that caused further conflict with his brothers. Joseph told his brothers that in one dream, his sheaf of grain stood up while all their sheaves bowed down to his. In another dream, the sun, moon and 11 stars bowed down to him. The brothers were angered by these dreams and believed they indicated Joseph would rule over them. Though Joseph told his father the second dream as well, his father rebuked him for telling the dreams.
Melchizedek was a priest of God Most High and he brought bread and wine to Abram after the battle. This is considered a foreshadowing or pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, who is our great High Priest.
The document provides an overview of the minor prophets of the Old Testament. It discusses that the minor prophets, though smaller in size, covered over 400 years of history and provided important Messianic prophecies. Each prophet is then summarized individually, with their name and meaning, approximate date, audience, book title, and key message. The purpose is to provide a reference of the minor prophets and draw lessons from their teachings.
Abraham's walk of faith provides invaluable practical lessons to every believer: the cost, the obstacles, the ups and downs, the rewards, and , most importantly, the object of faith. This chapter is a must read and study for every believer.
The document summarizes Jeremiah 1:1-19, which describes God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet. It discusses:
1) God calling Jeremiah to be a prophet before he was born and appointing him over nations (verses 4-5, 10).
2) Jeremiah objecting that he is too young, but God reassuring him and touching his mouth to put his words in Jeremiah (verses 6-8).
3) God using signs of an almond branch and boiling pot to confirm Jeremiah's calling as a prophet (verses 11-14).
4) God empowering Jeremiah as a fortified city against his opponents (verses 17-19).
Numbers Class 04 From sinai to Kadesh BarneaRichard Spinos
The document summarizes chapters 9-10 and 11-14 of the book of Numbers. It discusses the Israelites' departure from Mount Sinai, guided by the cloud and trumpet sounds. Key events on their journey to Kadesh Barnea included murmuring over food, Moses growing weary without help, God appointing 70 elders to assist, and Miriam and Aaron rebelling against Moses' authority, for which Miriam was afflicted with leprosy. The cloud guided their movement, and rebellion hindered God's leading.
In this lesson we discover the importance of following God’s plan to attain victory although in doing so we must overcome our fears and obey hard commands. But if we endure we will be more than conquerors.
God tells Moses to go down from Mount Sinai and confront the Israelites because they have become depraved by worshipping a golden calf. God threatens to destroy them, but Moses pleads for mercy by reminding God of his promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. God relents from punishing his people.
The psalmist prays for mercy and forgiveness from God, asking for a clean heart and steadfast spirit. He asks not to be cast out from God's presence or denied the Holy Spirit.
The reading from 1 Timothy expresses gratitude to Christ for strengthening Paul and appointing him to preach the good news despite his past sins and persecution of Christians.
The document provides information for a Bible study on Sunday's liturgy. It includes summaries and commentary on the day's scripture readings from Isaiah, Hebrews, and Mark. The Isaiah reading focuses on the suffering servant. The Hebrews reading presents Jesus as a compassionate high priest in heaven. The Gospel reading from Mark depicts James and John requesting positions of honor and Jesus teaching his disciples about servant leadership. Contextual information is also provided about the authors and sections of the books. The document aims to aid reflection on the readings and homily for the upcoming mass.
The document provides information about the organization of books in the Old Testament and New Testament of the Bible. It lists the books and historical periods. It also includes summaries and links to video summaries of each of the Minor Prophets. The overall summary is that the document outlines the structure and content of the Bible books, with a focus on summarizing each of the Minor Prophets.
This document provides an overview of the Old Testament, emphasizing God's unfolding plan of salvation through His covenants with Israel. It covers 12 major events, including the call of Abraham, Joseph in Egypt, the Exodus, Moses receiving the law, and Joshua conquering the promised land. It discusses how the people began to worship false gods after Joshua, leading to a cycle of sin, oppression, prayer, and deliverance by judges like Gideon and Samson. This laid the groundwork for the transition to a kingdom under the first 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon, before the kingdom split into Israel and Judah and both faced dispersion from their lands.
This document contains notes from a sermon on the biblical book of Obadiah given at First Baptist Church in Jackson, Mississippi. The sermon discusses how Obadiah prophesied God's judgment against Edom for their pride and mistreatment of Israel. It outlines the history between Esau/Edom and Jacob/Israel, describes Edom's sins of pride in their location, wealth, alliances and more. The sermon also summarizes Obadiah's prophecies about God's judgment on nations during the tribulation period and restoration of Israel during the millennial reign. It closes with the plan of salvation through Jesus Christ.
Chronological chart of Kings and Prophets in the BibleJocabed Ramboyong
This document presents a chronological chart of the kings of Israel and Judah from around 930 BC to 562 BC, listing each king's name, the scripture reference where they can be found, and the prophets that were active during their reigns. It includes over 50 biblical rulers spanning from the divided kingdoms of Israel and Judah until the fall of Jerusalem to the Babylonians in 562 BC. The chart provides a timeline of leadership and correlates the kings to the major prophets of the period for important historical and biblical context.
Chart of Minor Prophets, a Free Bible Chart from Word Of God Teamyesudas.rs
This document provides a chart summarizing the 12 Minor Prophets of the Bible. It includes their approximate dates, the meanings of their names, the main themes or messages of their books, who their prophecies were directed towards, and the major sins of those people. Some of the key prophets mentioned are Obadiah against Edom, Joel about the Day of the Lord, Jonah sent to Nineveh, Amos concerning injustice, and Malachi preparing Israel for the coming messenger.
The Prophets and prophecies are recorded through out the Bible from genesis to Revelation: from Noah, to King David, from John the Baptist to Jesus to the lesser known prophets in the early church. The prophets communicate God's messages different ages and can have multiple fulfillments.
Ezekiel was a prophet called by God to serve as a watchman for Israel. Through symbolic actions like lying on his side for 430 days and preaching, Ezekiel warned Israel of coming judgment for their sins and idolatry. He also had visions of Israel's future restoration, including receiving a new heart and spirit, dry bones coming to life, and the rebuilt temple. Ezekiel prophesied of a time when Satan will be bound for 1000 years and Christ will rule during the Millennial Kingdom before the final battle and judgment. The Minor Prophets also warned Israel and surrounding nations while offering hope for the future through messages focused on obedience, justice, and restoration.
The 4,000 Year HinduCalvinism Delusion The Bible By Design - Session 2Jeremy Richard
Calvinism. Reformed Theology. Hard Determinism. This is the major cancer in Protestant Christianity that many a Theologian have tried to combat but with very little success. Reformed Churches are exploding. Reformed Pastors are infiltrating churches and taking them over, satisfied if half the congregation leaves after their Calvinism is brought into the light since that still leaves them with the business organization and in charge. Calvinist board members are secretly recruiting these seminary-trained Pastors behind the backs of other board members and by the time the people of the church find out, it is too late.
Why is Augustine a hero to both the Roman Catholic Church and the Reformers? There was a huge, dangling thread on the sweater that the Church was wearing. That thread was pulled during the research which caused three more threads to be exposed and each time a thread was pulled more threads would show themselves until the entire sweater began to unravel to reveal the nightmare underneath. The answers that were found during this dig through history and the biblical texts will absolutely shock you as 1,600 year old truths will be revealed from under the Gnostic grime.
Christians tend to think that Calvinism only affects Calvinists and as long as they believe their nonsense over there then it doesn't affect them. But this mistaken view couldn't be more in error. HinduCalvinism affects almost everything you think you know about the bible and there is almost no subject in the biblical text that is untouched or unaffected.
Steel yourself for the millennia long adventure through history presented in these pages. They will change your life.
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Kristina
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Thought-Provoking and Important Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2022
Buy it, read it. Then read it again. This book is not only a must-read for anyone coming out of Calvinism, but is also important for any Christian who is in a church.
For me, even just this first section of the book was amazing! If Calvinist doctrines have harmed the faith of yourself or someone you love, understanding its errors is the first step toward healing and renewed growth. As a parent, understanding the subversive infiltration of Calvinist teachings into Christian thought is the best way to inoculate your children against falling prey to its heresies.
But there is so much more to this book than just providing the reader with a solid defense against Calvinism. This book will turn everything you thought you knew upside down, from your perception of yourself to your conception of the Creator.
This is an excellent, important book, and I highly recommend it.
1. The document discusses sacred places, times, and actions outlined in the books of Exodus through Deuteronomy, including the tabernacle, festivals, and observance of the Law.
2. Key points from the Exodus narrative are summarized, including the ten plagues, establishment of Passover, exodus from Egypt, and giving of the Law at Mount Sinai.
3. Directions are provided for constructing the tabernacle.
The Story of The People of God: Part 1 - Genesis 12Vintage Church
This prayer seeks God's guidance to confront injustice while celebrating liberty, asking God to help Christians keep their devotion to the cross above any symbols. It thanks God for blessings on all people and nations, and prays the church remains focused on Jesus' message of love and grace for all.
A Church Called TOV - For Babylon and BeyondVintage Church
This prayer seeks healing and restoration for all people. It asks God, the "Wholeness of the sick and Home of the exile," to give grace so that communities can work for the well-being of everyone and know God's healing love. The prayer concludes by asking God to heal and restore people so they can follow Jesus with joy and gratitude.
The document provides commentary and discussion on passages from Exodus 15-20 and 32-34 from the Old Testament that recount events after the Israelites' exodus from Egypt. It discusses their journey in the wilderness, God providing manna and quail for sustenance, and establishing rules around gathering and eating manna. The manna is presented as a similitude of Jesus Christ. The document encourages pondering lessons from the Israelites' experiences and murmuring against God, and closing thoughts emphasize the need to not forget our relationship with God and inquire of Him rather than presume to give Him counsel.
This document discusses preparing believers and true worshippers. It references a Bible study on the victorious Christian faith over fear during the pandemic. It encourages meditating on God as creator and putting one's eyes on Jesus. It discusses what true worship entails, humbling oneself before God and seeking his face. The document analyzes the plagues in Egypt from Exodus, with Israel protected in Goshen, noting believers have a covenant with Jesus and are freed from idolatry and curses through his blood.
The Story Session 3 Joseph from Slave to Deputy PharaohChris Reighley
Men's Bible Study at Rolling Hills Community Church in Lago Vista, TX
In Session 3, "Joseph: From Slave to Deputy Pharaoh," you will learn how some of the most difficult times are the God's best time to capture your heart.
The Story: To understand the Bible, says author and pastor Randy Frazee, you need bifocal lenses, because two perspectives are involved. The Lower Story, our story, is actually many stories of men and women interacting with God in the daily course of life. The Upper Story is God’s story, the tale of his great, overarching purpose that puts the individual stories together like panels in one unified mural. Bestselling author Max Lucado also adds some introductory insights. Through these 31 video sessions, The Story small group study opens your eyes to God’s master plan as it unfolds in the lives of the Bible’s characters. Discover the heart of God’s Upper Story and the joy that comes as you align your story with God’s.
1) Moses led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt after God called upon him at the burning bush.
2) God sent ten plagues upon Egypt through Moses to convince Pharaoh to free the Israelites, but Pharaoh's heart was hardened each time and he refused.
3) After each plague Pharaoh would say he would let the Israelites go, but would go back on his word once the plague ended, showing that his heart remained hardened despite the signs from God.
4 our journey of faith the exodus patterns provocation of grace & tree o...Douglas Maughan
This document discusses the Exodus motif found in the Book of Mormon. It provides examples of stories that parallel the biblical Exodus story, such as Lehi's family leaving Jerusalem and crossing the ocean. The document also explains how the Nephites saw their own experiences of leaving their lands and traveling as expressions of their spiritual journey, comparing themselves to the Israelites who wandered in the wilderness. Additionally, it explores the concept of the Israelites rejecting God's grace during the provocation in the wilderness, and how this relates to the pride cycle of blessings followed by wickedness found throughout the Book of Mormon.
Spring, 1947 The Dead Sea Scrolls, the greatest archaeological discovery of the 20th century are found in a cave, near Qumran, by a Bedouin shepherd boy.
The document discusses several biblical passages related to God's calling of key figures like Abraham and Moses. It summarizes God calling Abraham to leave his home and bless all nations, and calls Moses to free the Israelites from Egyptian slavery despite Moses' doubts. The document also examines stories of the Israelites taking the promised land under Joshua and different views of how violent that conquest may have been portrayed.
The document outlines key events in the biblical story of humanity's origins and early history:
1. God creates the universe and places the first man and woman in the Garden of Eden.
2. Adam and Eve rebel against God and are banished from the Garden, introducing sin and brokenness into the world.
3. As sin and death spread, God brings a flood to wipe out most of humanity while saving Noah, his family, and two of every kind of animal on an ark.
Exodus 17 18, test the lord, strike the rock, joshua means yehoshua or jeshua...Valley Bible Fellowship
Test the LORD, strike the rock, Joshua, Yehoshua, Jeshua, Amalkites, banner, our judicial system, 3 branched system of government, Godly Leader Qualifications, not good, fear God, a holy nation, Exodus Chapters 17-18
1) The document provides background information on the book of Deuteronomy, including its Greek and Hebrew names. It discusses the structure of Deuteronomy and how it resembles ancient treaties.
2) It summarizes chapters 1-3 of Deuteronomy, including Moses appointing leaders to help govern Israel, their failure to enter the promised land at Kadesh Barnea, and years of wandering before battles against Sihon and Og east of the Jordan River.
3) Key events discussed include the appointment of tribal leaders, rebellion against God at Kadesh, 40 years of wandering, battles against Sihon and Og that led to territorial gains east of the Jordan.
The document provides an overview of gentiles in the Bible, including:
1) Gentiles referred to non-Israelite peoples and had religions that contradicted the one true God. Their worship involved idolatry and immoral practices.
2) Gentiles originated from Noah's sons after the flood and were scattered across regions after the Tower of Babel.
3) Abraham was called to be a father of many nations, with promises that through his descendants all families of the earth would be blessed. His descendants included both Israelites and other groups.
This document provides an overview of the biblical stories from Abraham to Joseph found in Genesis 12-50. It summarizes that God's plan of redemption began with his call to Abraham to leave his home and bless all peoples. The document then reviews some of the key events and lessons from the lives of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and Joseph, noting how God used both their obedience and failures to fulfill his promises and carry out his plan through their family line.
The Old Testament - Family of God = IsraelVintage Church
This document discusses the relationship between the American church and Israel based on their biblical identities and purposes. It notes that the church has forgotten its calling to live as a family, while Israel remembered its identity as a family but forgot its purpose to be a light to the nations. It explores biblical concepts of covenant, identity, and obedience through the examples of Abraham, Joseph, and Israel. The key message is that there is now an available new covenant through faith in Jesus where all people can be part of God's family.
Let My Poeple Go Part 2 - In The DesertMark Pavlin
This slide deck study on the Old Testament books of Exodus and Numbers is one of a series to help leaders of a Bible study or Sunday School class who are too busy to research and prepare as well as they would like for the task. The entire series is engaging, colorful and challenging and is ready to go even at the last moment. More are in the works. Search using keyword "lessonstogo".
This document provides instructions for a Bible quiz bee competition. It outlines the following key details:
1. Questions will be categorized as easy, average, or difficult and will have corresponding time limits for answers of 10, 12, and 15 seconds respectively.
2. Points will be awarded based on the category and correctness of answers, with easy questions earning 3 points, average 5 points, and difficult 10 points.
3. Participants must have their camera and microphone on and avoid noise during others' answers. Answers must be visible and legible to be counted.
4. Sample rounds include identifying Bible characters from images, true/false statements about Bible verses, and multiple choice difficult questions testing deep Bible knowledge
James, the brother of Jesus, was initially skeptical of Jesus' ministry but became a powerful leader in the early Christian church in Jerusalem. He played an important role in resolving disputes between Jewish and Gentile Christians. Though James initially doubted Jesus, he was transformed after experiencing Jesus' resurrection and became a devoted follower and leader. He held authority in the early church and even Paul met with James to receive his approval of his ministry to the Gentiles. James came to understand that whoever does the will of God is Jesus' brother.
Similar to I. Introducing the Old Testament Prophets (20)
Bible and Culture 2016 – Introduction to the OT Prophets and Daniel Tony Watkins
My slides from the first day of Bible & Culture 2016:
- introduction to the Old Testament prophets
- introduction to the book of Daniel
- starting to look at Daniel 1
See more about Bible and Culture at bibleandculture.org)
1) Daniel prays to God and confesses Israel's sins. Gabriel appears and informs Daniel that Jerusalem will be restored and that there will be 70 weeks of years until an anointed one is cut off.
2) Daniel has a vision of future events involving conflicts between kings of the north and south. An especially evil king will persecute God's people but will ultimately come to his end.
3) God reassures Daniel that he is sovereign over history and will deliver his people from extreme persecution, even raising the righteous to everlasting life in his kingdom. The themes are God's faithfulness and the ultimate victory of good over evil.
Bible+Culture 2015: Media 3. Moonrise KingdomTony Watkins
My slides on media from days 3 and 4 of Bible & Culture 2015 (www.bibleandculture.org). These sessions used Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom as an extended examples of film engagement.
This document provides an overview and analysis of chapters 6-9 of the Book of Daniel. It summarizes the key events and visions in these chapters. The document also discusses the genre of apocalyptic literature, noting that it uses symbolic visions and supernatural beings to convey messages of hope about God's ultimate victory during times of crisis. Specifically, Daniel 7 is analyzed in depth, with identification of the four kingdoms represented by beasts in the vision, as well as the "one like a son of man" who contrasts with these kingdoms. Guidance is provided on properly interpreting apocalyptic literature.
Slides from day 2 of my teaching on Daniel at Bible & Culture 2015 (www.bibleandculture.org). This session looks at the structure of Daniel and chapter 1.
Bible+Culture 2015: Media 1. the stories we tellTony Watkins
Slides from day 1 of my teaching on media at Bible & Culture 2015. This session considers the importance of stories for human beings and outlines seven major themes in the stories we tell, which resonate powerfully with the grand story of the Bible.
Slides from day 1 of my teaching on media at Bible & Culture 2015 (www.bibleandculture.org). This session considers the importance of stories for human beings and outlines seven major themes in the stories we tell, which resonate powerfully with the grand story of the Bible.
Portuguese version of my timelines of Old Testament history, translated by Luciana Oliveira. There are also versions in other languages either available now or coming very soon – please look through my Slideshare uploads for these.
The two different chronologies for the patriarchs are because there are two significantly different ways of dating the Exodus. You'll need to look at the evidence and draw your own conclusions! Note that these are still a work in progress, but they're available now for those who want them in this unfinished form.
German version of my Old Testament timelines (http://www.slideshare.net/tonywatkins/old-testament-timelines).
If you see errors, please let me know.
The two different chronologies for the patriarchs are because there are two significantly different ways of dating the Exodus. You'll need to look at the evidence and draw your own conclusions! Note that these are still a work in progress, but they're available now for those who want them in this unfinished form.
The document discusses different perspectives on religious pluralism and whether Christianity is the only way to ultimate truth or reality. It presents arguments that all religions are equally valid and see parts of a bigger truth. However, it also notes that not all religions have the same view of reality or lead to the same end. The document raises questions about whether cultural conditioning determines religious beliefs and whether any view can claim to be true. It references Jesus' statement that he is the way and the truth, suggesting Christianity provides the most inclusive yet exclusively true beliefs.
1) The document discusses how finely tuned the parameters of the Big Bang were and how unlikely it is that this occurred by chance.
2) It presents arguments that the fine-tuning is evidence of design, as it is not due to physical necessity or chance.
3) The document explores questions around the origins and existence of the universe, and whether science can fully explain these without needing to postulate a creator or God.
The document provides an analysis of the structure and themes of the Book of Hosea. It is divided into seven sections (A-A') that alternate between themes of Israel as a wayward wife/son and their unfaithfulness to God through idolatry. Each section also contains elements of God's past care for Israel, their giving Israel up due to sin, and future hope for restoration. The analysis notes it is difficult to clearly identify the larger units of Hosea and this should be considered a preliminary reading. It then examines several passages in more detail to demonstrate patterns around Israel's relationship to God.
The Book of Samuel is a book in the Hebrew Bible, found as two books in the Old Testament. The book is part of the Deuteronomistic history, a series of books that constitute a theological history of the Israelites and that aim to explain God's law for Israel under the guidance of the prophets.
Lucid Dreaming: Understanding the Risks and Benefits
The ability to control one's dreams or for the dreamer to be aware that he or she is dreaming. This process, called lucid dreaming, has some potential risks as well as many fascinating benefits. However, many people are hesitant to try it initially for fear of the potential dangers. This article aims to clarify these concerns by exploring both the risks and benefits of lucid dreaming.
The Benefits of Lucid Dreaming
Lucid dreaming allows a person to take control of their dream world, helping them overcome their fears and eliminate nightmares. This technique is particularly useful for mental health. By taking control of their dreams, individuals can face challenging scenarios in a controlled environment, which can help reduce anxiety and increase self-confidence.
Addressing Common Concerns
Physical Harm in Dreams Lucid dreaming is fundamentally safe. In a lucid dream, everything is a creation of your mind. Therefore, nothing in the dream can physically harm you. Despite the vividness and realness of the dream experience, it remains entirely within your mental landscape, posing no physical danger.
Mental Health Risks Concerns about developing PTSD or other mental illnesses from lucid dreaming are unfounded. As soon as you wake up, it's clear that the events experienced in the dream were not real. On the contrary, lucid dreaming is often seen as a therapeutic tool for conditions like PTSD, as it allows individuals to reframe and manage their thoughts.
Potential Risks of Lucid Dreaming
While generally safe, lucid dreaming does come with a few risks as well:
Mixing Dream Memories with Reality Long-term lucid dreamers might occasionally confuse dream memories with real ones, creating false memories. This issue is rare and preventable by maintaining a dream journal and avoiding lucid dreaming about real-life people or places too frequently.
Escapism Using lucid dreaming to escape reality can be problematic if it interferes with your daily life. While it is sometimes beneficial to escape and relieve the stress of reality, relying on lucid dreaming for happiness can hinder personal growth and productivity.
Feeling Tired After Lucid Dreaming Some people report feeling tired after lucid dreaming. This tiredness is not due to the dreams themselves but often results from not getting enough sleep or using techniques that disrupt sleep patterns. Taking breaks and ensuring adequate sleep can prevent this.
Mental Exhaustion Lucid dreaming can be mentally taxing if practiced excessively without breaks. It’s important to balance lucid dreaming with regular sleep to avoid mental fatigue.
Lucid dreaming is safe and beneficial if done with caution. It has many benefits, such as overcoming fear and improving mental health, and minimal risks. There are many resources and tutorials available for those interested in trying it.
The Vulnerabilities of Individuals Born Under Swati Nakshatra.pdfAstroAnuradha
Individuals born under Swati Nakshatra often exhibit a strong sense of independence and adaptability, yet they may also face vulnerabilities such as indecisiveness and a tendency to be easily swayed by external influences. Their quest for balance and harmony can sometimes lead to inner conflict and a lack of assertiveness. To know more visit: astroanuradha.com
2nd issue of Volume 15. A magazine in urdu language mainly based on spiritual treatment and learning. Many topics on ISLAM, SUFISM, SOCIAL PROBLEMS, SELF HELP, PSYCHOLOGY, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL TREATMENT, Ruqya etc.A very useful magazine for everyone.
Trusting God's Providence | Verse: Romans 8: 28-31JL de Belen
Trusting God's Providence.
Providence - God’s active preservation and care over His creation. God is both the Creator and the Sustainer of all things Heb. 1:2-3; Col. 1:17
-God keep His promises.
-God’s general providence is toward all creation
- All things were made through Him
God’s special providence is toward His children.
We may suffer now, but joy can and will come
God can see what we cannot see
Astronism, Cosmism and Cosmodeism: the space religions espousing the doctrine...Cometan
This lecture created by Brandon Taylorian (aka Cometan) specially for the CESNUR Conference held Bordeaux in June 2024 provides a brief introduction to the legacy of religious and philosophical thought that Astronism emerges from, namely the discourse on transcension started assuredly by the Cosmists in Russia in the mid-to-late nineteenth century and then carried on and developed by Mordecai Nessyahu in Cosmodeism in the twentieth century. Cometan also then provides some detail on his story in founding Astronism in the early twenty-first century from 2013 along with details on the central Astronist doctrine of transcension. Finally, the lecture concludes with some contributions made by space religions and space philosophy and their influences on various cultural facets in art, literature and film.
Lesson 12 - The Blessed Hope: The Mark of the Christian.pptxCelso Napoleon
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Chandra Dev: Unveiling the Mystery of the Moon GodExotic India
Shining brightly in the sky, some days more than others, the Moon in popular culture is a symbol of love, romance, and beauty. The ancient Hindu texts, however, mention the Moon as an intriguing and powerful being, worshiped by sages as Chandra.
Heartfulness Magazine - June 2024 (Volume 9, Issue 6)heartfulness
Dear readers,
This month we continue with more inspiring talks from the Global Spirituality Mahotsav that was held from March 14 to 17, 2024, at Kanha Shanti Vanam.
We hear from Daaji on lifestyle and yoga in honor of International Day of Yoga, June 21, 2024. We also hear from Professor Bhavani Rao, Dean at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, on spirituality in action, the Venerable BhikkuSanghasena on how to be an ambassador for compassion, Dr. Tony Nader on the Maharishi Effect, Swami Mukundananda on the crossroads of modernization, Tejinder Kaur Basra on the purpose of work, the Venerable GesheDorjiDamdul on the psychology of peace, the Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, on how we are all related, and world-renowned violinist KumareshRajagopalan on the uplifting mysteries of music.
Dr. Prasad Veluthanar shares an Ayurvedic perspective on treating autism, Dr. IchakAdizes helps us navigate disagreements at work, Sravan Banda celebrates World Environment Day by sharing some tips on land restoration, and Sara Bubber tells our children another inspiring story and challenges them with some fun facts and riddles.
Happy reading,
The editors
16. They have a queer way of talking, like people
who, instead of proceeding in an orderly
manner, ramble off from one thing to the next
so that you cannot make heads or tails of
them or see what they are getting at.
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17. They have a queer way of talking, like people
who, instead of proceeding in an orderly
manner, ramble off from one thing to the next
so that you cannot make heads or tails of
them or see what they are getting at.
Martin Luther
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24. . . . the Lord God banished them from the
Garden of Eden . . .
Genesis 3:23
14
25. He will strike your head, and you will strike his
heel.
Genesis 3:15
15
26. For God so loved the world that he gave his
one and only Son, that whoever believes in
him shall not perish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
16
27. I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from
every nation and tribe and people and
language, standing in front of the throne annd
before the Lamb. They were clothed in white
robes and held palm branches in their hands.
And they were shouting wth a great roar,
‘Salvation comes from our God who sits on
the throne and from the Lamb!’
Revelation 7:9–10
17
29. ‘I will be your God and you will be my people’
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30. I will make you into a great nation. I will
bless you and make you famous, and you will
be a blessing to others. I will bless those
who bless you and curse those who treat
you with contempt. All the families on earth
will be blessed through you.
Genesis 12:1–3, NLT
31. Now if you will obey me and keep my
covenant, you will be my own special treasure
from among all the peoples on the earth; for
the earth belongs to me. . . .
‘Look, this blood confirms the covenant the
Lord has made with you in giving you these
instructions.’
Exodus 19:1; 24:8
21
32. Don’t you realise that the Lord, the God of
Israel, made a lasting covenant with David,
giving him and his descendants the throne of
Israel forever?
2 Chronicles 13:5
22
33. ‘This is my blood, which confirms the covenant
between God and his people. It is poured out
as a sacrifice for many.’
Mark 14:24
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Judah Reuben
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97. Read Deuteronomy 18:9–22
What are the people of God to avoid?
Why? What is the purpose of these pagan
practices?
What is the only valid option for God’s
people? Why?
40
98. When the Lord your God eliminates the
nations from the place where you are headed
and you dispossess them, you will settle down
in their land. After they have been destroyed
from your presence, be careful not to be
ensnared like they are; do not pursue their
gods and say, ‘How do these nations serve
their gods? I will do the same.’ . . .
41
99. You must not worship the Lord your God the
way they do! For everything that is abhorrent
to him, everything he hates, they have done
when worshipping their gods. They even burn
up their sons and daughters before their gods!
Deuteronomy 12:29–31 (NET)
42
100. When you enter the land the Lord your God
is giving you, you must not learn the abhorrent
practices of those nations. There must never
be found among you anyone who sacrifices his
son or daughter in the fire, anyone who
practices divination, an omen reader, a
soothsayer, a sorcerer, one who casts spells,
one who conjures up spirits, a practitioner of
the occult, or a necromancer. . . .
43
101. Whoever does these things is abhorrent to
the Lord and because of these detestable
things the Lord your God is about to drive
them out from before you. You must be
blameless before the Lord your God. Those
nations that you are about to dispossess listen
to omen readers and diviners, but the Lord
your God has not given you permission to do
such things. . . .
44
102. The Lord your God will raise up for you a
prophet like me from among you – from your
fellow Israelites; you must listen to him.
. . . I will raise up a prophet like you for them
from among their fellow Israelites. I will put my
words in his mouth and he will speak to them
whatever I command. I will personally hold
responsible anyone who then pays no attention
to the words that prophet speaks in my name.
Deuteronomy 18:9–15,17–19
45
113. The state of the nation
JOSHUA: JUDGES:
• Israel united • Factions/rivalry
114. The state of the nation
JOSHUA: JUDGES:
• Israel united • Factions/rivalry
• Concerned for • Self-interest and
God’s glory self-indulgence
115. The state of the nation
JOSHUA: JUDGES:
• Israel united • Factions/rivalry
• Concerned for • Self-interest and
God’s glory self-indulgence
• Led by God’s • Slide into anarchy
appointed leader and idolatry
126. David
• ‘The Lord has sought out a man after his own
heart’ (1 Samuel 13:14)
127. David
• ‘The Lord has sought out a man after his own
heart’ (1 Samuel 13:14)
• 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2 / 1 Chronicles 29
128. David
• ‘The Lord has sought out a man after his own
heart’ (1 Samuel 13:14)
• 1 Samuel 16 – 1 Kings 2 / 1 Chronicles 29
• Reigned 1010–970 (approx.)
155. Whether he is discussing the past, present or
future, the prophet is seeking to make God
the most genuine reality that men can know
and experience.
A.B. Mickelson
Interpreting the Bible, p. 287
61
158. Prophecy is essentially a ministry of disclosure,
a stripping bare. Israel’s great prophets do not
merely lift the veil of the future in order to
destroy false expectations; at the same time,
they expose the conduct of their
contemporaries. . . . Prophets tear the masks
away and show the true face of the people
behind them.
Hans Walter Wolff, Confrontations
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162. Glory in the Old Testament
• God’s glory revealed in creation
67
163. Glory in the Old Testament
• God’s glory revealed in creation
• God’s glory rejected by human rebellion
67
164. Glory in the Old Testament
• God’s glory revealed in creation
• God’s glory rejected by human rebellion
• God’s glory revived in Israel
[nation, temple, king]
67
165. Glory in the Old Testament
• God’s glory revealed in creation
• God’s glory rejected by human rebellion
• God’s glory revived in Israel
[nation, temple, king]
• God’s glory defamed by idolatry
67
166. Glory in the Old Testament
• God’s glory revealed in creation
• God’s glory rejected by human rebellion
• God’s glory revived in Israel
[nation, temple, king]
• God’s glory defamed by idolatry
• God’s glory defended by the prophets
67
215. The [Latter Prophets] did not call for reform,
for they knew it was too late; the end of the
present order was near and could not be
averted.
Donald Gowan
Reclaiming the OT p. 125–6
92
218. These distant future events . . . are announced
to serve as beacons for God’s people –
beacons which will help them get their
bearings and set their course in life, beacons
which will give direction, hope, and
encouragement, even in the darkest hour.
Sidney Greidanus,
The Modern Preacher and the Ancient Text, p. 235
95
226. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed as he gathers a people
and redeems them. Jer. 31:10–11
101
227. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed as he gathers a people
and redeems them. Jer. 31:10–11
• God’s glory revealed in a new Zion. Isaiah 2
101
228. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed as he gathers a people
and redeems them. Jer. 31:10–11
• God’s glory revealed in a new Zion. Isaiah 2
• God’s glory revealed in new Davidic king. Jer.
23:5–6
101
229. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed as he gathers a people
and redeems them. Jer. 31:10–11
• God’s glory revealed in a new Zion. Isaiah 2
• God’s glory revealed in new Davidic king. Jer.
23:5–6
• God’s glory revealed in a new temple. Ez. 47:1
101
230. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed as he gathers a people
and redeems them. Jer. 31:10–11
• God’s glory revealed in a new Zion. Isaiah 2
• God’s glory revealed in new Davidic king. Jer.
23:5–6
• God’s glory revealed in a new temple. Ez. 47:1
• God’s glory revealed in new creation.
Isaiah 65:17
101
231. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed in new covenant. Jer.
31:31–33
102
232. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed in new covenant. Jer.
31:31–33
• God will be shepherd Ezekiel 34:11–13, 26–31
102
233. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed in new covenant. Jer.
31:31–33
• God will be shepherd Ezekiel 34:11–13, 26–31
• God’s righteousness revealed in salvation of
nations. Isaiah 42:6b–7; 49:6b
102
234. God’s glory in the prophets
• God’s glory revealed in new covenant. Jer.
31:31–33
• God will be shepherd Ezekiel 34:11–13, 26–31
• God’s righteousness revealed in salvation of
nations. Isaiah 42:6b–7; 49:6b
• The Lord’s anointed will do this. Isaiah 11:1–4;
42:1; 49:1–3; 50:4; 59:21; 61:1
102
235. Read Joel and see how these key themes are
explored.
103
Editor's Notes
Bible: bestselling book of all time; central to Western Culture; God’s self-disclosure
Prophets: Nothing ever equalled the collection of literature by the prophets
Who is the greatest prophet? Moses – Deuteronomy 34:10
Difficult because collections of spoken oracles, not necessarily in chronological order
Difficult because collections of spoken oracles, not necessarily in chronological order
Language; Culture; Geography; History; Religion
Core themes of BIBLE, not prophets only
God reversing the effects of sin and establishing a new creation.
QUESTION: What are the key stages of salvation history?
God‘s commitment to his people: ‘I will be your God and you will be my people’
QUESTION: What are the major covenants?
Judah, led by King Abijah, took 400k soldiers to meet Jeroboam with 800k. Abijah shouts this from Mount Zemaraim to Jeroboam
God‘s people in God‘s place enjoying God‘s presence.
QUESTION: How can we summarise what God’s kingdom means throughout Scripture?
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
Marcus: God’s place = God’s household; Where God is
Marcus adds God’s deliverance
The kingdom revealed in Eden
Gen 1–2
The kingdom revealed in Eden
Gen 1–2
The kingdom revealed in Eden
Gen 1–2
The kingdom resisted; Genesis 3–11
The kingdom resisted; Genesis 3–11
The kingdom resisted; Genesis 3–11
The kingdom resisted; Genesis 3–11
greatest prophet; prior to Moses God communicated directly with heads of families/key individuals (esp. Patriarchs). Moses leading people with 600k families – God speaks to nation through one man
People wanted a (speaking) mediator: Deuteronomy 18:15–16
cf Aaron and Miriam’s complaint and God’s answer Nu. 12:1–8. Moses in entirely different category from all other prophets
Later prophets to be like Moses (Deut. 18) - he is fountainhead of prophetism (contradicts religious evolution - peak first) – but never greater
The kingdom revealed in Israel – Gen 12 – 1 Kings 11 / 2 Chronicles 9
The kingdom revealed in Israel – Gen 12 – 1 Kings 11 / 2 Chronicles 9
The kingdom revealed in Israel – Gen 12 – 1 Kings 11 / 2 Chronicles 9
Moses addressing people in plain of Moab
Israel was to have unique function among nations of earth
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
Joshua 11:16-23 (note: ‘all’)
cf 13:1; 23:1-13 (lots still to do)
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
How the West was won
(or not)
Transjordan = Gilead
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
Note: these are corporate, not individual
Life or death in promised land: Lev 26:1–39; Deut 4:15–40; 28 – 32 (note 30:11–20)
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
10 ‘D’s
These are corporate
Warned against settling in with Canaanites by Joshua and Moses (Josh 23)
Warned against settling in with Canaanites by Joshua and Moses (Josh 23)
Bronze figure of Baal; Canaanite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Syria
Ugaritic Baal figure
Limestone stela with dedication to Baal, from Carthage 2nd-1st century BC; symbolism is Canaanite, with 2 representations of goddess Tanit
Phoenician Astarte; 6th century from Tharros, Sardinia
Gold god Hittite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Anatolia
Warned against settling in with Canaanites by Joshua and Moses (Josh 23)
Bronze figure of Baal; Canaanite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Syria
Ugaritic Baal figure
Limestone stela with dedication to Baal, from Carthage 2nd-1st century BC; symbolism is Canaanite, with 2 representations of goddess Tanit
Phoenician Astarte; 6th century from Tharros, Sardinia
Gold god Hittite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Anatolia
Warned against settling in with Canaanites by Joshua and Moses (Josh 23)
Bronze figure of Baal; Canaanite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Syria
Ugaritic Baal figure
Limestone stela with dedication to Baal, from Carthage 2nd-1st century BC; symbolism is Canaanite, with 2 representations of goddess Tanit
Phoenician Astarte; 6th century from Tharros, Sardinia
Gold god Hittite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Anatolia
Warned against settling in with Canaanites by Joshua and Moses (Josh 23)
Bronze figure of Baal; Canaanite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Syria
Ugaritic Baal figure
Limestone stela with dedication to Baal, from Carthage 2nd-1st century BC; symbolism is Canaanite, with 2 representations of goddess Tanit
Phoenician Astarte; 6th century from Tharros, Sardinia
Gold god Hittite, about 1400-1200 BC, from Anatolia
Note God’s initiative in raising up future prophet(s)
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
1. Othniel 2. Ehud 3. Shamgar 4. Deborah/Barak 5. Gideon 6. Tola 7. Jair 8. Jephthah 9. Ibzan 10. Elon 11. Abdon 12. Samson
Othniel is reliable, highly competent and faithful to God
Problems - idolatry; covenants
triple failure
triple failure
triple failure
Emphasising the advantages of a monarchy over anarchy
Deuteronomy 17:14-20
Note 2 Samuel 7:8-16
Note 2 Samuel 7:8-16
Note 2 Samuel 7:8-16
Note 1 Kings 8:56-61
Note 1 Kings 8:56-61
Note 1 Kings 8:56-61
Note 1 Kings 8:56-61
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
Ephraim in green, centre
Omri moved capital to Samaria (1 Kings 16)
4. The kingdom revealed through prophets: Prophetic era: I Kings 12 / 2 Chronicles 10 – Malachi †† Key passage: 2 Kings 17:7–18
Groups of prophets - ‘company of the prophets’ 2 Kings 4:1; 6:1 ≈≈ Ecstatic behaviour (1 Samuel 10:9–12) ≈≈ Consulted by kings – Ahab 1 Kings 22:6–8 ≈≈ Not always true (Ezekiel 13:1–7; Jeremiah 23:9–40; Hos. 4:5; Amos 7:12–13)
Called people to repent – 2 Kings 17:13 cf Jeremiah 3:1–4:4
Prophets (nabi) called (to call=nabu) by God, not acting on own authority (Jer 14:14) Unoriginal message
Prophets (nabi) called (to call=nabu) by God, not acting on own authority (Jer 14:14) Unoriginal message
Amos 4:13 – ‘He formed the mountains and created the wind. he reveals his plans to men’
Jeremiah speaking for God: 26:16; 27:2–4, 11; 43:1 cf 28:15–16.
Special place in nation (prophetic immunity) - challenging all levels of society, installing/deposing kings (1 Ki 19:16; 21:17–22), declaring war (2 Ki 3:18; Hos 5:5–8), stating correct foreign policy Jer 27:8–22. cf Jeremiah 1:10
Amos 4:13 – ‘He formed the mountains and created the wind. he reveals his plans to men’
Jeremiah speaking for God: 26:16; 27:2–4, 11; 43:1 cf 28:15–16.
Special place in nation (prophetic immunity) - challenging all levels of society, installing/deposing kings (1 Ki 19:16; 21:17–22), declaring war (2 Ki 3:18; Hos 5:5–8), stating correct foreign policy Jer 27:8–22. cf Jeremiah 1:10
Amos 4:13 – ‘He formed the mountains and created the wind. he reveals his plans to men’
Jeremiah speaking for God: 26:16; 27:2–4, 11; 43:1 cf 28:15–16.
Special place in nation (prophetic immunity) - challenging all levels of society, installing/deposing kings (1 Ki 19:16; 21:17–22), declaring war (2 Ki 3:18; Hos 5:5–8), stating correct foreign policy Jer 27:8–22. cf Jeremiah 1:10
The prophet speaks God’s words
If God is the source, words and lifestyle of prophet must be consistent
Not what greatest prophet Moses was primarily doing
Prophets addressed their contemporaries. Ezekiel 3:17
Note specific dates of many oracles
Danger of false contrast between present and future
Testament = covenant; OT is first stage of revelation; NT sees OT as pointing forward to its fulfilment in 2nd stage of revelation; anticipates 3rd stage in return of Christ
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Structure comes from Septuagint but plays key part is shaping Xn theological reading of OT
Wisdom concerns ‘timeless present’ (Sweeney); Prophets: fall+restoration pointing to Christ
Equivalent structure in NT
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Torah = instruction, not law
No NT because revelation through Moses is still the operative covenant
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
Former prophets: history from entry to exile; theological reasons for destruction of Israel/Judah; Latter prophets: failure to live by Torah & possibility of restoration; POINT TO WRITINGS not new revelation.
Ketuvim concerned with holy life of Israel wrt temple and creation
1 Sam 3:1 – In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. ≈≈ 1 Sam 3:7 – Now Samuel did not yet know the LORD: The word of the LORD had not yet been revealed to him. ≈≈ 1 Sam 15:10 – Then the word of the LORD came to Samuel . . .
Elijah: See 1 Kings 17: 2, 8, 14, 24 – centrality of the Word from here onAMos 3:7 Indeed, the Sovereign Lord never does anything until he reveals his plans to his servants the prophets.
Enforcers of the covenant; Guard dogs of the covenant
Recalled people to repentance, obedience, covenant faithfulness, God’s word
Enforcers of the covenant; Guard dogs of the covenant
Recalled people to repentance, obedience, covenant faithfulness, God’s word
Amos 4:12 (‘Prepare to meet your God’); Isaiah 3:1-9; 39:1-8; Habakkuk 1:5-17Judgment inevitable if people will not turn - logical extension of presentCriticisms of social/political life come from emphasis on holiness of God’s character
Same categories as in covenant curses - 10 ‘D’s
Some prophets had explicit message of hope if nation turned
Same categories as covenant blessings: Life, Health, Abundance, Prosperity, Security, Respect (eg Amos 9:11–15)
Mostly curse until 587; then reverting to original plan of mercy
Future expectation is very important in the Old Testament; Much is unfulfilled at the end. <2% is messianic; <5% ref. to new covenant; <1% ref. to still-future events
NT stresses fulfilment of OT expectations and promises; NT is based on the OT
The big themes are the bridge from their situation to ours
Future expectation is very important in the Old Testament; Much is unfulfilled at the end. <2% is messianic; <5% ref. to new covenant; <1% ref. to still-future events
NT stresses fulfilment of OT expectations and promises; NT is based on the OT
The big themes are the bridge from their situation to ours
Future expectation is very important in the Old Testament; Much is unfulfilled at the end. <2% is messianic; <5% ref. to new covenant; <1% ref. to still-future events
NT stresses fulfilment of OT expectations and promises; NT is based on the OT
The big themes are the bridge from their situation to ours