Key Words, Chapter 3

Question 1

Covenant

Answer 1

an agreement between two parties presented either as the will or intentions of a superior to an inferior or an agreement between equals

Question 2

Exodus event

Answer 2

historical details concerning God’s deliverance of the Hebrews out of Egypt, his guidance of them through the wilderness, and eventual bringing them into the Promised Land

Question 3

Law

Answer 3

in the Bible an expression of God’s will and moral standards for human conduct delivered as instructional material

Question 4

Messiah

Answer 4

God’s promised anointed divine representative who would deliver his people and rule as king in earth’s final state

Question 5

New covenant

Answer 5

in Old Testament prophesies, God’s future bestowal of blessings upon his redeemed people in the Promised Land

Question 6

Old Testament canon

Answer 6

that body of writings accepted as reflecting divine inspiration and authority

Question 7

royal grant treaty

Answer 7

privileges or benefits granted by a king to a vassal or servant for faithful and loyal service

Question 8

Suzerainty treaty

Answer 8

an agreement whereby the enacting party imposes covenant stipulations upon a vassal