Romans. The Transforming Power of the Righteousness of God

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1 Romans The Transforming Power of the Righteousness of God

2 Introduction New Section Romans 9-11 God s Plan Israel s Role The connection to the Gospel

3 Survey of the Old Testament

4 Introduction Presuppositions God Exists God has revealed Himself in the Bible Incremental Revelation

5 Route 66 Incremental Revelation 1,500 years 66 books 40 generations and over 40 authors 3 languages and 3 continents 1 message, 1 God, 1 Lord The Bible was written by real people, for real people, containing actual events and reliable truth.

6 The Message of the Bible How would you summarize the message of the Bible? God desires to glorify Himself by blessing man.

7 Man s appropriate response to God What does Scripture reveal is the appropriate response to God s purpose? Man can experience God s blessing by Trusting and Obeying God.

8 God has a plan Application The plan comes out of His character Man has a need The need comes out of his character The Bible provides the story for how God s plan meets man s need For God s glory With Christ as the central figure

9 Creation Fall Distortion Consummation The Big Picture Revelation God Redemption Adapted from Gary T. Meadors, Decision Making God s Way

10 Old Testament Historical Books

11 Jeremiah 18:18 The divisions of the Old Testament Then they said, Come and let us devise plans against Jeremiah. Surely the law is not going to be lost to the priest, nor the counsel to the sage, nor the divine word to the prophets! Come on and let us strike at him with our tongue, and let us give no heed to any of his words. NASB

12 The Structure of the O.T. History (17) Poetry (5) Prophets (17) Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 & 2 Samuel 1 & 2 Kings 1 & 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Story Events Movement Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Old Testament 39 Books New Testament 27 Books Bible 66 Books Songs Expressions of Emotion Mood Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Zephaniah Haggai Amos Zechariah Obadiah Malachi Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Sermons Expectations Messages

13 Genesis Exodus Number Joshua Judges Ezra Nehemiah Chronological Order of the Old Testament 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 70 Year Exile

14 Genesis Exodus Number Joshua Judges Ezra Nehemiah Chronological Order of the Old Testament 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 70 Year Exile

15 Leviticus Deuteronomy Ruth Esther Genesis Exodus Number Joshua Judges Ezra Nehemiah Chronological Order of the Old Testament 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 70 Year Exile

16 Leviticus Deuteronomy Ruth Esther Genesis Exodus Number Joshua Judges Ezra Nehemiah Chronological Order of the Old Testament Jonah Amos Nahum Obadiah Joel Hosea Isaiah Micah Zephaniah Habakkuk Jeremiah Daniel Ezekiel Haggai Zechariah Malachi 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 70 Year Exile

17 Job Leviticus Deuteronomy Ruth Psalms Esther Genesis Exodus Number Joshua Judges Ezra Nehemiah Chronological Order of the Old Testament Jonah Amos Nahum Obadiah Joel Hosea Isaiah Micah Zephaniah Habakkuk Jeremiah Daniel Ezekiel Haggai Zechariah Malachi 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Lamentations 70 Year Exile Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon

18 Genesis 1 11 The Pentateuch Development of Thought Rebellion of creation & plan to bring blessing Genesis Development of blessing through the choosing of one family Exodus 1 18 God reveals His power and sovereignty over nature and history

19 The Pentateuch Development of Thought Exodus 19-Numbers 10 God s covenant with Israel: how to live and how to worship Numbers 11-Deuteronomy 34 Movement from the desert to the promised land with instruction on the way

20 Brief Summary of the Pentateuch Book Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Key Word Beginnings Redemption Holiness Wanderings Review In Relation to Israel Election of the nation Redemption of the nation Sanctification of the nation Direction of the nation Instruction of the nation

21 The Pentateuch Man s Appropriate Response to God Genesis Faith Exodus Worship & Obedience Leviticus Worship Numbers Obedience Deuteronomy Love

22 Genesis What do we learn about God? God s Character Powerful & Sovereign God s Role Creator Man s Appropriate Response Faith

23 Kingdom and Covenants Palestinian Covenant Deuteronomy 30:1-8 Unconditional Ownership Permanent Ownership Occupation based on Obedience Davidic Covenant 2 Samuel 7:14-16 House Kingdom Throne Blessing Abrahamic Covenant Genesis 15 Literal Eternal Unconditional New Covenant Jeremiah 31:31-34 Forgiveness of Sin Indwelling Spirit Knowledge of God Added alongside for a time Replaced Mosaic Covenant Exodus Conditional Temporary Romans 7:4-7 Galatians 3:19-25 Hebrews 7:12

24 God s Chosen People, a People with a Mission Abraham s Call Genesis 12:1-3 1 Now the Lord said to Abram, Go from your country and your kindred and your father s house to the land that I will show you.

25 God s Chosen People, a People with a Mission Abraham s Call Genesis 12:1-3 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. (ESV)

26 God s Chosen People, a People with a Mission Abraham s Call Genesis 12:1-3 2 And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. 3 I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed. (ESV)

27 God purpose in selecting Abraham was to Provide a means of blessing all people

28 Preamble to Israel s Constitution Exodus 19:4-6, 8 God offers a unique relationship Exodus 19:4-6 You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles wings, and brought you to Myself. 5 Now then, if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, then you shall be My own possession among all the peoples, for all the earth is Mine; 6 and you shall be to Me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the sons of Israel. (NASB95)

29 Preamble to Israel s Constitution Exodus 19:4-6, 8 God offers a unique relationship God s purpose to make Israel treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.

30 Preamble to Israel s Constitution Exodus 19:4-6, 8 God offers a unique relationship The People s Response Exodus 19:8 All the people answered together and said, All that the Lord has spoken we will do! And Moses brought back the words of the people to the Lord. (NASB95)

31 Preamble to Israel s Constitution Exodus 19:4-6, 8 God offers a unique relationship The People s Response Deuteronomy Blessing for obedience Consequences for disobedience

32 Preamble to Israel s Constitution The offer of the mediatorial role between God s people and the nations. Conditional covenant, notice the if. God is setting up a theocracy God ruling through people.

33 Preamble to Israel s Constitution Kingdom of Priests Responsibility of representing God to the nations Duties of priests proclaiming God s word interceding for people and making provision for people to find God through atonement

34 Review The Pentateuch Foundation Covenants Tabernacle Life centered around God The Law Makes Israel a unique nation Courses and Blessings Clean and Unclean

35 Division of the Old Testament Historical Books 4 Restoration Ezra, Nehemiah, & Esther 3 Monarchial books Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles 1 2 Theocratic books Joshua, Judges, and Ruth Pentateuch Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy

36 Old Testament Poetical Books

37 The Structure of the O.T. Poetical (5) Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Songs Expression of Emotion Mood Heart response to The Law

38 Poetical Books Types of Books Wisdom Literature Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and some Psalms Poetry Psalms and Song of Solomon

39 Wisdom Literature Features Advice given from a wise man based on experience and observation Vertical Wisdom for Horizontal Living When reading Proverbs Don t Rush Ponder the truth

40 Poetry Features Touch the emotions To assist retention

41 Poetry When reading Psalms Don t Rush See the beauty Each Psalm accents one attribute of God Try to determine the central theme What questions and answers does it give or seek? What does the poem say about man and God? What emotions and imagery does the poet use?

42 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Prayer 1-2 Refrain 3 Worldwide Praise of God Blessing will awaken 4 Refrain 5 Effect of Answer 6-7

43 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Prayer May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, 2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.

44 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Prayer May God be gracious to us and bless us and make his face to shine upon us, 2 that your way may be known on earth, your saving power among all nations.

45 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Refrain Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 4 Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.

46 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Refrain and Answer Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 6 The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! (ESV)

47 The Praise of a Nation Psalm 67 Refrain and Answer Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! 6 The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, shall bless us. 7 God shall bless us; let all the ends of the earth fear him! (ESV)

48 "If a psalm was ever written round the promises to Abraham, that he would be both blessed and made a blessing, it could well have been such as this. The song begins at home, and returns to pause there a moment before the end; but its thought always flies to the distant peoples and to what awaits them when the blessing that has reached 'us' reaches all." Derek Kidner

49 Old Testament Prophetical Books

50 The Structure of the O.T. Prophets (17) Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Habakkuk Joel Zephaniah Amos Haggai Obadiah Zechariah Jonah Malachi Micah Nahum Sermons Expectation Messages The Prophets of The Law

51 Prophetical Books What is a Prophet A Spokesman for God Deuteronomy 18:18 I will raise up a prophet from among their countrymen like you, and I will put My words in his mouth, and he shall speak to them all that I command him. (NASB95)

52 1. Difference between a priest and a prophet Priests were people's representatives to God, while prophets were God's representatives to people 2.Prophets ministry was both forthtelling and foretelling Preaching Predicting

53 3. The Prophets primary message concerned human sin and God's righteousness Priests were people's representatives to God, while prophets were God's representatives to people 4.The Prophets ministry fits into three major sections of Jewish History The preexilic period The exilic period The postexilic period

54 The Prophets and the Law

55 5 Themes of the Prophets Warning of sin Call for repentance Warning of judgment if there is no repentance Encouragement for the righteous remnant Assurance of the fulfillment of the promises made to Abraham, David, and others.

56 Division Why do we have Major and Minor Prophets? Relative size Extent of messianic prophecies The major prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah {Lamentations}, Ezekiel, Daniel) are longer and speak more about the coming of Christ than the minor prophets

57 400 Silent Years Old Testament New Testament Ends 400 B.C. Time Begins 6-4 B.C Persian Empire Hebrew & Aramaic Language Semitic (Eastern) Fertile Crescent (Mostly East of Palestine) Government Romans Empire Culture Geographic Center Greek & Latin Hellenistic (Western) Mediterranean (Mostly West of Palestine)

58 What had the 400 years of silence created? When God breaks into history to announce the coming of His Son, Israel in many ways, was a shell of what God intended. Had their history, rich in God s actions on their behalf become only a legend? So often, history becomes legend, and legend become myths. Had that happened to some in Israel?

59 What had the 400 years of silence created? Some were still eagerly waiting their Messiah. But others had institutionalized their religion. No longer (or ever) had they gasped that they were to be a witness of and for God.

60 Some did understand Luke 2:27-32 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the Law, 28 he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29 Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; 30 for my eyes have seen your salvation 31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel. (ESV)

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