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Introdcution to OT Poetry and Prophets Flashcards

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What is the purpose of the OT?

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To reveal God’s promise to bless all humanity, through the nation of Israel, to his own Glory (Genesis 12:1-3)

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What is the purpose of the NT?

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To fulfill God’s promise to bless all humanity, through his Son, to His own glory

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What word summarize the promise of the OT, and what does it mean?

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Promise: it is summed up in the idea of blessing: God’s kindness and favor given. All humanity is eligible for that blessing, beginning with Israel in the OT.

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What is the ultimate, final purpose for God’s actions?

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The glory of God. All is done for his praise.

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What is a covenant?

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Think promise, or agreement. The coevenants here are about 500 years apart from each other.

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What four covenants frame the OT message, and about when were they given?

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Abrahamic: 2000 B.C
Moses: 1500
Davidic: 1000
New Covenant w/ Jeremiah: 500

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Mosaic Covenant Blessing

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1500

Righteousness and justice through the law

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Abrahamic Covenant blessing

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2000 BC

Blessing through faith

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Davidic covenant blessing

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1000

Salvation through the Messiah

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Jeremiah Covenant Blessing

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500

Sin pardoned and hearts changed

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What are the four main groupings of OT books?

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Pentateuch (Torah, Law); History; Poetry; Prophets

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Books in the Pentateuch?

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Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy

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Books in the History?

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Joshua Through Esther

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Books in the Poetry?

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Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon

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Books of Prophecy?

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Isaiah through Malachi

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What is a genre in literature?

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A way to express something. In this case, it’s God’s message.

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What are some of the genres in OT Lit?

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Poetry, Prophecy, Wisdom, Law, Narrative

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Why does the OT contain several different genre?

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To express God’s message in different ways, and make us more well rounded in our understanding of God and his revelation.

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What does poetry tap into in us as humans?

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There is an emotional connection, making the message sink in on a deeper level.

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How does poetry put to music affect us?

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This increases the intensity of the emotional content.

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In what two ways does the poetry in the Bible allow us to express our relationship with God?

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Rational thinking bonds and an emotional tie.

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