Midterm Flashcards
What is the promise of hope?
- God will destroy all evil
- God will restore creation
- God will dwell with His people forever
How does the promise of hope unfold in the Pentateuch?
God establishes a people through which to fulfill His promise of hope.
How does the promise of hope unfold in the Pentateuch? (reasons/references)
- God makes a covenant with Abraham (Genesis 12:1-3)
- God separates Israel as a kingdom of priests (Exodus 19:3-6)
How does the promise of hope unfold in the History Books?
God remains faithful to His promise of hope throughout Israel’s history.
How does the promise of hope unfold in the History Books? (Reasons/references)
- God calls Israel to remain faithful to the covenant (Joshua 24:15-18)
- God promises an eternal kingdom in a covenant with David (1 Chronicles 17:11-14)
What is the theme of judges?
Cycles of apostasy and deliverance
What is the theme of Ruth?
Preservation of the Messianic Line
What is the theme of I Samuel?
Establishment of the monarchy with Saul as king
What is the theme of II Samuel?
Establishment of the monarchy with David as king
What is the theme of I Kings?
Rise and decline of Israel
What is the theme of II Kings?
Decline and fall of Israel
When does God choose Israel?
The Pentateuch
When does God give the Land?
Joshua
When does Israel rebel in the land?
Judges/Ruth
When does God choose a king?
I and II Samuel