Act Three:Act Three:

The King Chooses IsraelThe King Chooses Israel

Redemption InitiatedRedemption Initiated

Scene One: A People for the KingScene One: A People for the King

Genesis: Prologue to Israel’s StoryGenesis: Prologue to Israel’s Story

Universal period (3-11)Universal period (3-11)

Patriarchal period (12-50)Patriarchal period (12-50)

Genesis 3-11Genesis 3-11

Theme?Theme?

Unleashing of sin: origin, spread, effectsUnleashing of sin: origin, spread, effects

God’s response: promise, judgementGod’s response: promise, judgement

Unleashing of Sin in Human LifeUnleashing of Sin in Human Life(Gen. 4)(Gen. 4)

Goodness of creation enjoyed: family, Goodness of creation enjoyed: family,

cultural developmentcultural development

All polluted by sin: murder, misdirection All polluted by sin: murder, misdirection

of cultural activityof cultural activity

God’s Response: Faithful to PromiseGod’s Response: Faithful to Promise

Line from Adam to NoahLine from Adam to Noah

Godly line holding promise (Gen. 3:15)Godly line holding promise (Gen. 3:15)

God’s Response: Judgement (Gen. 6-9)God’s Response: Judgement (Gen. 6-9)

Evil strangling human lifeEvil strangling human life

Catastrophic floodCatastrophic flood

God’s Response:God’s Response:Faithfulness to PromiseFaithfulness to Promise

Noah and arkNoah and ark

Noahic covenantNoahic covenant

– New start withNew start with

Noah and creationNoah and creation

– God’s purpose God’s purpose

remains constantremains constantNoah’s Ark by Edward Hicks

CovenantCovenant

A bondA bond

In bloodIn blood

Sovereignly administeredSovereignly administered

Nations and RebellionNations and Rebellion

Spread of nationsSpread of nations

Communal attempt at autonomyCommunal attempt at autonomy

God’s judgementGod’s judgement

Abrahamic Covenant:Abrahamic Covenant:Blessed to Be a BlessingBlessed to Be a Blessing

Universal to particular:Universal to particular:

From all nations to one manFrom all nations to one man

Blessing on one man, one nationBlessing on one man, one nation

Channel of blessing to all worldChannel of blessing to all world

Abrahamic Covenant:Abrahamic Covenant:Blessed to Be a BlessingBlessed to Be a Blessing

Theological Blueprint (cf. Gen. 18:18)Theological Blueprint (cf. Gen. 18:18)

Bless Abraham: “Bless Abraham: “I will make you a great I will make you a great

nation.”nation.”

Bless all nations on earthBless all nations on earth

‘‘What we are being offered in these fewWhat we are being offered in these fewverses is a theological blueprint for the verses is a theological blueprint for the redemptive history of the world.’redemptive history of the world.’

- W. Dumbrell- W. Dumbrell

Curse and BlessingCurse and Blessing

5-fold curse of Gen. 3-115-fold curse of Gen. 3-11

5-fold blessing of Gen. 12:2-35-fold blessing of Gen. 12:2-3

Through Abraham God will reverse the Through Abraham God will reverse the

curse of sincurse of sin

Abrahamic CovenantAbrahamic Covenant

Gen. 12: PromiseGen. 12: Promise

Gen. 15: Covenant establishedGen. 15: Covenant established

Gen. 17: Covenant confirmedGen. 17: Covenant confirmed

Isaac, Jacob, JosephIsaac, Jacob, Joseph Promises of covenant repeated to each patriarchPromises of covenant repeated to each patriarch

God’s work in sinful familyGod’s work in sinful family

El ShaddaiEl Shaddai remains faithful remains faithful

Joseph Overseer of the Pharaoh's Granaries

by Lawrence Alma-Tadema

Exodus: Formation of a PeopleExodus: Formation of a People

Israel formed by a mighty act of Israel formed by a mighty act of

redemption (1-18)redemption (1-18)

Israel bound to God in covenant (19-24)Israel bound to God in covenant (19-24)

God comes to dwell with his peopleGod comes to dwell with his people

(25-40)(25-40)

Israel Formed by aIsrael Formed by aMighty Act of RedemptionMighty Act of Redemption

Growth of nation of IsraelGrowth of nation of Israel

BondageBondage

God raises up mediator (Moses)God raises up mediator (Moses)

Reveals himself as YHWHReveals himself as YHWH

RedemptionRedemption

By mighty acts of judgementBy mighty acts of judgement

– Against Egyptian gods (Ex. 12:12)Against Egyptian gods (Ex. 12:12)

– Against PharaohAgainst Pharaoh

By blood of lamb (Passover)By blood of lamb (Passover)

Celebration of redemption (Ex. 15)Celebration of redemption (Ex. 15)

Israel is Bound to God in CovenantIsrael is Bound to God in Covenant

To Mount SinaiTo Mount Sinai

To Mount Sinai (Ex. 19:4)To Mount Sinai (Ex. 19:4)

You saw what I did to EgyptYou saw what I did to Egypt

I carried you on eagle’s wingsI carried you on eagle’s wings

I brought you to myselfI brought you to myself

Israel is Bound to God in CovenantIsrael is Bound to God in Covenant

To Mount SinaiTo Mount Sinai

Call of covenantCall of covenant

Call of CovenantCall of Covenant

Treasured possession, priestly kingdom, Treasured possession, priestly kingdom,

holy nationholy nation

Election to privilege and serviceElection to privilege and service

Display, showcase peopleDisplay, showcase people

For the sake of the nationsFor the sake of the nations

‘The history of Israel from this point on is in reality merely a commentary upon the degree of fidelity with which Israel adhered to this Sinai-given vocation.’

-W. Dumbrell

Israel is Bound to God in CovenantIsrael is Bound to God in Covenant

To Mount SinaiTo Mount Sinai

Call of covenantCall of covenant

Ancient Near Eastern backgroundAncient Near Eastern background

for covenantfor covenant

Ancient Near Eastern BackgroundAncient Near Eastern Background

Ex. 19-24: Form of Covenant documentEx. 19-24: Form of Covenant document

Ancient Near Eastern covenants in Hittite Ancient Near Eastern covenants in Hittite

and Egyptian empiresand Egyptian empires

CovenantCovenant

God is Great KingGod is Great King

Israel subject peopleIsrael subject people

All of Israel’s life subject to God’s ruleAll of Israel’s life subject to God’s rule

LawLaw

LawLaw

God’s rule over all of lifeGod’s rule over all of life

Return to creational intentionReturn to creational intention

Good news! Life to the full!Good news! Life to the full!

Display to nationsDisplay to nations

Details of LawDetails of Law

Ex. 20: Ten CommandmentsEx. 20: Ten Commandments

– General stipulationsGeneral stipulations

– Israel’s relation to God (1-4)Israel’s relation to God (1-4)

– Israel’s relation to each other (6-10)Israel’s relation to each other (6-10)

Ex. 20-22: Detailed stipulationsEx. 20-22: Detailed stipulations

Israel is Bound to God in CovenantIsrael is Bound to God in Covenant

To Mount SinaiTo Mount Sinai

Call of covenantCall of covenant

Ancient Near Eastern backgroundAncient Near Eastern background

Covenant ceremonyCovenant ceremony

God Prepares to Indwell IsraelGod Prepares to Indwell Israel

Instructions for Tabernacle (25-31)Instructions for Tabernacle (25-31)

Israel unworthy of God’s presence (32-34)Israel unworthy of God’s presence (32-34)

God indwells Israel on basis of love (35-40)God indwells Israel on basis of love (35-40)

Leviticus: Living with a Holy GodLeviticus: Living with a Holy God

Repairing the broken covenantRepairing the broken covenant

Sacrifices and offeringsSacrifices and offerings

Ceremonial lawCeremonial law

FeastsFeasts

Numbers: Journeying to the LandNumbers: Journeying to the Land

Signs of emerging greatnessSigns of emerging greatness

God’s testingGod’s testing– ProvisionProvision

– LeadershipLeadership

– ProtectionProtection

Israel’s disobedience and unbeliefIsrael’s disobedience and unbelief

God’s judgement and faithfulnessGod’s judgement and faithfulness

Deuteronomy: On the Borders of the LandDeuteronomy: On the Borders of the Land

Sermon One: God’s faithfulness to Israel Sermon One: God’s faithfulness to Israel (1:6-4:40)(1:6-4:40)

Sermon Two: God’s covenant lawSermon Two: God’s covenant law(4:44-28)(4:44-28)

Sermon Three: Options for future (29-30)Sermon Three: Options for future (29-30)

Covenant StructureCovenant Structure

God (King)

WORDPromiseCommandWarning

unbelief

disobey

faith

obey LifeProsperityBlessing

DeathDestruction

Curse

Act Three:Act Three:

The King Chooses IsraelThe King Chooses Israel

Redemption InitiatedRedemption Initiated

Scene Two: A Land for His PeopleScene Two: A Land for His People

Joshua: The Gift of the LandJoshua: The Gift of the Land

The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)

The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)

Joshua: The Gift of the LandJoshua: The Gift of the Land

The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)

The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)

The Lord allocates the land (13-22)The Lord allocates the land (13-22)

Joshua: The Gift of the LandJoshua: The Gift of the Land

The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)The Lord leads Israel to the land (1-5:12)

The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)The Lord gives Israel the land (5:13-12)

The Lord allocates the land (13-22)The Lord allocates the land (13-22)

The Lord renews the covenant (23,24)The Lord renews the covenant (23,24)

The Land: The Lord’s Gift (Josh. 21:43-45)The Land: The Lord’s Gift (Josh. 21:43-45)

Conquest: Lord’s workConquest: Lord’s work

The Lord leads Israel into the land (Josh. The Lord leads Israel into the land (Josh. 3,4)3,4)

The Lord comes as commander (5:13-15)The Lord comes as commander (5:13-15)

The Lord brings down Jericho (6)The Lord brings down Jericho (6)

The Lord gives victory (9-12)The Lord gives victory (9-12)

Covenant StructureCovenant Structure

God (King)

WORDPromiseCommandWarning

unbelief

disobey

faith

obey LifeProsperityBlessing

DeathDestruction

Curse

Covenant Options on LandCovenant Options on Land

Jericho: Blessing on faith/obedienceJericho: Blessing on faith/obedience

Ai: Curse on unbelief/disobedienceAi: Curse on unbelief/disobedience

Mt. Ebal (Josh. 8:30-35)Mt. Ebal (Josh. 8:30-35)

ShechemShechem (24)(24)

‘‘Holy War’Holy War’

Why complete destruction?Why complete destruction?

Judgement on wicked nations (Gen. 15:16)Judgement on wicked nations (Gen. 15:16)

Danger of idolatryDanger of idolatry

God’s redemptive beachheadGod’s redemptive beachhead

Judges: Failure to be Display PeopleJudges: Failure to be Display People

Israel fails to take land (Ju. 1)Israel fails to take land (Ju. 1)

Covenant court case (2:1-5)Covenant court case (2:1-5)

Judgement pronounced: Cycles (2:11-23)Judgement pronounced: Cycles (2:11-23)

Cycles of JudgementCycles of Judgement

distress

oppressioncries out

angerdeliverer

rest sin

Judges: Failure to be Display PeopleJudges: Failure to be Display People

Israel fails to take land (Ju. 1)Israel fails to take land (Ju. 1)

Covenant court case (2:1-5)Covenant court case (2:1-5)

Judgement pronounced: Cycles (2:11-23)Judgement pronounced: Cycles (2:11-23)

Cycles elaborated historically (3-16)Cycles elaborated historically (3-16)

Corruption illustrated (17-21)Corruption illustrated (17-21)

Samuel: Israel Transformed into a KingdomSamuel: Israel Transformed into a Kingdom

The need for a kingThe need for a king

God’s kind of kingGod’s kind of king

Saul rules unfaithfullySaul rules unfaithfully

David rules faithfullyDavid rules faithfully

A Faithful King…A Faithful King…

Establishes temple life of IsraelEstablishes temple life of Israel

Defeats Israel’s enemiesDefeats Israel’s enemies

Enforces obedience of lawEnforces obedience of law

Davidic CovenantDavidic Covenant

Kingship grafted on to Abrahamic covenantKingship grafted on to Abrahamic covenant

David’s failureDavid’s failure

Hope for a future descendant of DavidHope for a future descendant of David

Kings: Covenant FailureKings: Covenant Failure

Solomon begins his rule wiselySolomon begins his rule wisely

Solomon establishes the temple in ZionSolomon establishes the temple in Zion

The kingdom is rent in twoThe kingdom is rent in two

Kings: Covenant FailureKings: Covenant Failure

Solomon begins his rule wiselySolomon begins his rule wisely

Solomon establishes the temple in ZionSolomon establishes the temple in Zion

The kingdom is rent in twoThe kingdom is rent in two

Elijah and Elisha confront an unfaithful IsraelElijah and Elisha confront an unfaithful Israel

Israel’s slide into disaster and exileIsrael’s slide into disaster and exile

Why Did This Happen?Why Did This Happen?

Covenant rebellion and God’s judgementCovenant rebellion and God’s judgement

Led by unfaithful kingsLed by unfaithful kings

Rejected prophetsRejected prophets

God’s JudgementGod’s Judgement

Israel deported by Assyria (722 BC)Israel deported by Assyria (722 BC)

Judah exiled by Babylon (586 BC)Judah exiled by Babylon (586 BC)

The End?The End?

Note of hope: Jehoiachin releasedNote of hope: Jehoiachin released

Prophetic Hope for FutureProphetic Hope for Future

God’s purpose will prevailGod’s purpose will prevail

New covenant, kingdomNew covenant, kingdom

Through a MessiahThrough a Messiah

Israel gathered and purifiedIsrael gathered and purified

Nations drawn to IsraelNations drawn to Israel

Ezra and Nehemiah:Ezra and Nehemiah:Israel Returns to the LandIsrael Returns to the Land

539 BC: Cyrus allows Israel to return539 BC: Cyrus allows Israel to return

Zerubbabel rebuilds templeZerubbabel rebuilds temple

Ezra reforms peopleEzra reforms people

Nehemiah rebuilds city wallsNehemiah rebuilds city walls

End of Act ThreeEnd of Act Three