TaNaK TORAH Five Books of Moses NEVIIM Prophets KETUVIM Writings Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy This is the traditional Jewish outline of what Christians call the Old Testament. FORMER Joshua Judges Samuel Kings LATTER Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi POETIC Psalms Job Proverbs THE FIVE SCROLLS Ruth Song of Solomon Ecclesiastes Lamentations Esther OTHER BOOKS Daniel Ezra-Nehemiah Chronicles OLD TESTAMENT Section 1.3
The CFR Plot Line CREATION FALL Climax REDEMPTION Conclusion Conflict TENSION Opening Beginning TIME Middle The metanarrative of Scripture is no exception to good storytelling. And though we are living through it, we have the benefit of knowing the end. End OLD TESTAMENT Section 1.5
Curses and Promises CREATION MANDATE FILL THE EARTH + WORK THE EARTH CURSES PAIN + DIFFICULTY + DEATH SEED OF THE WOMAN PROMISES ENMITY + BRUISES HEAD + BRUISES HEEL SEED OF THE SERPENT OLD TESTAMENT Section 1.5
What the Bible Calls Election Abraham Ishmael Ishmaelites Isaac Zimram Jokshan Medan Midian Ishbak Shuah Esau Jacob/Israel Edomites Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Dan Naphtali Gad Asher Issachar Zebulun Joseph Benjamin OLD TESTAMENT Section 2.6
Jacob s Promises to His Sons Name Description Promised Future Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Zebulun Issachar Dan my firstborn, my might, the beginning of my strength, the excellence of dignity and power, unstable as water close brother to Levi, instrument of cruelty close brother to Simeon, instrument of cruelty like a lion like a strong donkey burdened down with labor like a serpent that bites He will not excel because of his past immorality. He will be divided and scattered in the land. He will be divided and scattered in the land. His brothers will praise him and bow to him; he will defeat his enemies; the scepter will not depart from him; he will prosper in the land. He will be near the sea and be a haven for ships with his borders extending to the major Phoenician seaport of Sidon. He will dwell in a pleasant land but in order to maintain peace must serve others. He will judge or defend his people by striking out at those who pass by. Gad Asher He will be overcome at first but in the end will overcome his enemies. He will produce an abundance of food from the fertile land and will enjoy the dainties of kings. Naphtali like a deer that freely roams He will give of his prosperity. Joseph (Ephraim & Manasseh) like a fruitful bough He will be prosperous; God will protect him from enemies who hate him; God will greatly bless him surpassing all who came before. Benjamin like a ravenous wolf He will devour his enemies and divide their spoil. OLD TESTAMENT Section 2.7
Jacob s Sons t h e s t o r y Reuben Simeon Levi Judah Zebulun Issachar Dan Gad Asher Naphtali Joseph Benjamin o f t h e OL D T ESTAMENT Section 2.8
The Ten Plagues 1 Nile to blood Exodus 7:14 25 2 Frogs Exodus 8:1 15 3 Gnats (lice) Exodus 8:16 19 4 Flies Exodus 8:20 32 5 Plague on cattle Exodus 9:1 7 6 Boils Exodus 9:8 12 7 Hail Exodus 9:13 35 8 Locusts Exodus 10:1 20 9 Darkness Exodus 10:21 29 10 Death of the firstborn Exodus 11:1 12:36 OLD TESTAMENT Section 3.2
External and Internal Slavery EXTERNAL SLAVERY INTERNAL SLAVERY God freed the Israelites from bondage to the Egyptians. Christ frees us from bondage to our sin. OLD TESTAMENT Section 3.3
Mediator and Witness GOD GOD GOD GOD Priest as mediator Christ as mediator Israel as witness Church as witness Israel Believers Nations World OLD TESTAMENT Section 3.4
The Ten Commandments The Flip Side of the Coin The Ten Commandments are full of don ts but every one of them has a positive side, too. 1. Don t have any other 1. Put God first. gods before the Lord. 2. Don t make any images of the Lord. 3. Don t use the Lord s name in an empty way. 4. Set aside one day a week to rest. 5. Honor your parents. 6. Don t murder. 7. Don t commit adultery. 8. Don t steal. 9. Don t lie. 10. Don t want things you re not supposed to have. 2. Worship God the way He says to worship Him. 3. Use God s name respectfully and fearfully. (Commandments 4 and 5 are already positive.) 6. Protect life. 7. Be faithful to your spouse. 8. Respect others property. 9. Tell the truth. 10. Set your heart on things that are truly valuable. God surely means for us to practice the positives, not just avoid the negatives. OLD TESTAMENT Section 3.5
Into the Promised Land THE FIGHTING FORCE OF ISRAEL NUMBERED 603,550 about the same as the population of Washington, D.C. Numbers by the Tribe Reuben Simeon Gad Judah Isaachar Zebulun Ephraim Manasseh Benjamin Dan only Asher Naphtali over the next 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 numbered in thousands 40YEARS averaging 42 deaths a day Caleb MEMBERS of the 2 original ARMY REMAIN to ENTER the PROMISED LAND Joshua OLD TESTAMENT Section 3.6
An Overview of Israel s History Conquest of Enemies Provision in the Wilderness Peace in the Promised Land Safety Crossing the Red Sea Freedom from Slavery t h e s t o r y o f t h e OL D TESTAMENT Section 4.4
The Repeating Pattern in Judges After the judge dies, the pattern is repeated. Israel forgets God. The land experiences rest as long as the judge lives. God saves Israel through a judge. SALVATION SUPPLICATION Israel cries out to God for help. The Repeating Pattern in Judges SIN SERVITUDE Israel repents. Israel adopts pagan practices. God punishes Israel through a conquering nation. OLD TESTAMENT Section 4.5
Gideon s Army FROM GIDEON S ARMY TO GOD S ARMY Midianite Army 135,000 Gideon s Fearless Army 10,000 Gideon s Original Army 32,000 God s Army 300 22,000 WERE AFRAID AND GOT SENT HOME 300 = 100 9,700 KNELT TO DRINK AND GOT SENT HOME WERE GOD S ARMY SO THAT GOD WOULD BE GLORIFIED OLD TESTAMENT Section 4.6
Israel s Descent SALVATION SIN SUPPLICATION SERVITUDE ENTER GIDEON SIN SERVITUDE JUDGE SIN SERVICE JUDGE SIN ETC. OLD TESTAMENT Section 4.6
An Overview of Samson s Life Pursues Timnite woman Kills 30 Ashkelonites Burns crops of father-in-law Strikes down many Philistines Kills 1,000 Philistines Samson Philistines solve riddle Wife given to best friend Father-in-law & wife burned Men of Judah hand over Samson Rest OLD TESTAMENT Section 4.8
Samson Mirrors Israel SAMSON ISRAEL Nazirite Foreign Women Philistines Cries to God SET APART TURNED AWAY OPPRESSION SUPPLICATION Chosen People Foreign Gods Canaanites Cries to God OLD TESTAMENT Section 4.8
Tracking the Ark Dagon falls Uzzah dies ark sent away plague of sores returned to city proper handling OLD TESTAMENT Section 5.6
Saul vs. David SAUL DAVID SIN REBUKE LIE SIN AGAIN CURSED SIN REBUKE LISTEN LEARN OBEY OLD TESTAMENT Section 5.6
David s Ancestry Salmon Rahab Boaz Ruth Obed unnamed Jesse unnamed Eliab Abinadab Shimea Nethanel Raddai Ozem Elihu David Zeruiah Abigail OLD TESTAMENT Section 5.7
The Davidic Covenant Compared to the Abrahamic Covenant ABRAHAMIC COVENANT DAVIDIC COVENANT LAND SEED BLESSING REALM HOUSE THRONE OLD TESTAMENT Section 5.7
The Psalms and the Story of Scripture Genesis Exodus Leviticus Numbers Deuteronomy Joshua Judges Ruth 1 Samuel 2 Samuel 1 Kings 2 Kings 1 Chronicles 2 Chronicles Ezra Nehemiah Esther Job Psalms Proverbs Ecclesiastes Song of Solomon Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zechariah Malachi IPsalms 1 41 Adam Through the Return from Exile Our Relation to the Story Creation Through Exile Exile and Beyond Call to Covenant Faithfulness II Psalms 42 72 III Psalms 73 89 IV Psalms 90 106 V Psalms 107 150 OLD TESTAMENT Unit 5 Ketuvim
Faith & Healing Gehazi s lack of faith led him to leprosy. FAITH & HEALING Naaman s healing led him to faith. OLD TESTAMENT Section 6.4
The Prophet s Role PROPHETS KINGS steer the direction of the nation COVENANT FAITHFULNESS PROPHETS redirect the nation according to God s plan OLD TESTAMENT Section 6.5
Joash: The Last Remaining Davidic Seed Jehoram Athaliah Ahaziah Joash OLD TESTAMENT Section 6.7
Amos s Approach SYRIANS enemies PHILISTINES former allies TYRE EDOM relatives brothers AMMON MOAB JUDAH ISRAEL OLD TESTAMENT Section 6.8
No Escape OLD TESTAMENT Section 6.8
Hear! Hear! Hear! HEAR! HEAR! HEAR! All people Leaders of Israel Judah Judgment is coming. But God will save a remnant. Where is justice? But God will establish His kingdom. God must judge. But God is steadfast in love. OLD TESTAMENT Section 7.4
Jonah vs. Nahum t h e s t o r y o f JONAH NAHUM MESSAGE OF DESTRUCTION MESSAGE OF DESTRUCTION REPENTANCE OF PEOPLE REPENTANCE REJECTED BY PEOPLE COMPASSION FROM GOD JUDGMENT FROM GOD t h e OL D TESTAMENT Section 7.6
Three Waves 536 BC 458 BC (78 years later) 445 BC (13 years later) Zerubbabel leads 49,897 Jews back to Jerusalem. Ezra leads about 1,800 Jewish men (and their families) back. Nehemiah leads an unspecified number of Jews back. OLD TESTAMENT Section 8.4
righteousness Imputation Atonement sin MAN CHRIST Justification OLD TESTAMENT Section 8.5
Return to Communion GOD RETURN C O M M U N FEAR RETURN OF THE LORD I O N OLD TESTAMENT Section 8.8
Jesus Christ: Fulfiller of the Covenants ADAM ABRAHAM DAVID Seed of the Woman Blessing of Nations Son of David Serpent Crusher New Covenant King of Kings Second Adam Fills the Earth JESUS CHRIST Messiah OLD TESTAMENT Unit 8 Conclusion