Chapter 22 exam Flashcards
Why did God provide the Bible almost entirely through Jewish authors?
Receiving revelation is part of Israel’s covenant relationship with God
According to the Apostle Paul, ___________ was entrusted with the oracles of God.
Israel
Offerings functioned as
a picture of removal of sin
the means of reestablishing fellowship with God
a picture of the payment of sin
God’s pathway to salvation runs through Israel.
Ture
The symbolism of circumcision communicated
purification from sin
faith in the seed promise
The major ordinances given to Israel include
circumcision
sacrifices
feasts
To whom did God make the unconditional promises of the Abrahamic, Mosaic, and Davidic covenants?
national, ethnic Israel
The images of Israel have parallels in
Life during Old Testament times
Church
Christ
The purpose of circumcision can be summarized as
the need for a purified heart to make faithful obedience possible
a sign that God will fulfill his Messianic promise through Abraham
a commitment to keep all the law
This feast celebrated Israel’s deliverance from bondage in Egypty
Passover
This feast memorialized Israel’s wandering in the desert and marked the end of harvest.
Feast of Booths or Tabernacles
The Kingdom of God
is here, but is still to come
This feast marked the end of grain harvest and celebrated the Promised Land and material prosperity.
Pentecost of Feast of Weeks
The basic message of the Bible is united around
God’s redemptive plan of forgiveness of sins from the Jewish Messiah
Which was the first covenant made with Israel?
Abrahamic
Which covenant resulted in the constitution of Israel as a nation?
Mosaic
In what sense did God use the term firstborn son when referring to Israel?
Israel was first in preeminence and privilege among the nations
Why was Israel called a kingdom of priests?
Every Israelite was to spread God’s presence and blessing to the nations