Exegetical Portion pt 2 Flashcards
1
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I. Genre
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- Historical Narrative
- Specifically Historical story:
- more literary elaboration, rudimentary plot, moving from tension to resolution
- Principles of interpretation:
- What are the main subjects and how it contributes to the theme of the larger context
- Literary analysis (setting, characters, conflict, plot: rising action, climax, conclusion, theme)
2
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II. Context
a. Historical
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- Moses writing to Israel
- Their heritage and blessings (they are the seed)
- Abraham as model of faith to follow
- Abraham is being test as Israel is being tested in the wilderness
- Nasa: Only use in Genesis; but used frequently in Exod, Deut, Num God tests Israel
3
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II. Context
b. Literary
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- Promise of a seed in Gen 3; 12; 15; 17
- Promise of a blessing: Gen 12; 15; 17
- Despite promises, experienced barrenness
- Hagar ordeal; Ishmael sent away, Isaac now only child (take matters into own hands)
4
Q
II. Context
c. Canonical
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- The Faith of Abraham
- Hebrews 11:8
- James 2:21
- Blessing through the seed
5
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III. Exegesis
a. Theme
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- God will provide is the central theme of the passage (and the turning point in the story)
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Q
III. Exegesis
b. Outline of Text
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- True worship requires an obedience of faith
- The obedience of faith will experience God’s testing (1-12)
- The obedience of faith will experience God’s provision (13-14)
- The obedience of faith will experience God’s blessing (15-19)
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III. Exegesis
c. Main features of the text
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- Test
- Worship: Burnt offering, Worship, Altar
- Faith / Obedience
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III. Exegesis
d. Apologetics
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- Isaac is old enough to endure a climb bearing wood (נַ֫עַר can be used for very young to 17; teenager, young man, i.e., older adolescent)
- Euthyphro dilemma: Child sacrifice
[God is just and we are sinners, we all deserve death; No intention of following through; Testing and developing Abraham’s faith, providing an example for progeny;
