SESSION 1 LEARNING EXERCISE
Covenant
1.Why are Genesis 3 - 11 and Genesis 12 of significance to the Old Testament prophets? According to Hays (2010):the first story cycle, Genesis 3-11 presents the cosmic, worldwide story of sin and scattering (exile from the presence of Yahweh); Genesis 12:3 presents the hope of restoration (blessings for the scattered nations in Genesis 10-11). The other story runs from Genesis 12 to 2 Kings 25 and is about Israel. Discuss the importance of Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26 to the Old Testament prophets. (pp.62-62)Hays (2010), goes further stating that, "Starting in Genesis 12, Yahweh begins to unfold his redemption plan, the answer to mankind's sinful behavior in Genesis 3-11"(Hays, 2010, p. 35). I tend to differ in opinion slightly from Hays in that I can see God immediately rolling out or unfolding His plan for redemption in the 2. Discuss the importance of Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26 to the Old Testament prophets. Both Deut. 28 and Lev. 26 contain blessings and curses of the Abrahamic and Mosaic covenants. Leviticus 26 includes eschatological themes and points to the covenant between YHWH and His people. These both pivot on keeping with the covenant. Walk in God's ways and keep His commandments and He will bless you, break the covenant and negate repentance, and He will curse you. Deuteronomy is a renewal of the covenant with a later generation. The application of this covenant pertains to believers of all ages as obedience and walking in God's statutes is are requirements of the covenant in the OT and the NT. Jesus said, "If ye love me, keep my commandments" (John 14:15, KJV).
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