Standard Jet DBnb` Ugr@?~1y0̝cßFN`7ߜH(-`{6{߱oCA43y[.|*|:Of_Љ$g'DeFx -bT4.0dv Y S  Y   Y Y  Y Y  Y  Y  Y   Y u Y o Y n Y z Y 2lY  Y  z Y  pY ConnectDatabaseDateCreateDateUpdate FlagsForeignNameIdLvLvExtraLvModule LvPropName OwnerParentIdRmtInfoLongRmtInfoShortTypeni^^^^YYIdParentIdName        OYhhS Y Y Y  Y 2ACMFInheritableObjectIdSID  AtYObjectId YhhSY  Y Y Y  Y  Y Y  Y AttributeExpressionFlagLvExtra Name1 Name2ObjectId Order Y"ObjectIdAttribute -YSY Y Y  Y  Y  Y ^ Y ^ Y ccolumn grbiticolumnszColumnszObject$szReferencedColumn$szReferencedObjectszRelationship^^^ ^^^^ ^^^^ ^YYYszObject$szReferencedObjectszRelationshipYv1b N  : k & W  C t/  @@X  @@OJmJLJkQkiQ^JmYdbkWYfkmJL^Qk`kvkJMQk`kvkdL[QMmk`kvkhoQiYQk`kvkiQ^JmYdbkWYfkmdfYMbdmQk`kvkOL  @~  @ @           d k f   .\par \cf4\f1\fs17\par \f0\fs28 When Paul used this term Old Testament there was no written New Testament. He was contrasting what we call the Old Testament with the New Covenant spoken of by Jeremiah (\cf3\ul Jer_31:30-33; Heb_8:6-13\cf4\ulnone ). Paul also used the terms covenant and testament when referring to the same thing (\cf3\ul Heb_9:15-20\cf4\ulnone ). The death in the covenant is that of the sacrificial animal that confirms the covenant. The death in the testament is the death of the testator. Paul described the covenant death (\cf3\ul Heb_9:11-14\cf4\ulnone ) and then spoke of it in terms of a testament.\par \par \pard\fi216\sa60\cf0\b [testament]\b0 \i Rather, covenant. \cf3\ul Heb_9:16\cf0\ulnone and \cf3\ul Heb_9:17\cf0\ulnone may be better rendered, \ldblquote For where a covenant is, there must necessarily be the death of that by which it is confirmed; for a covenant is confirmed over dead victims, and does not avail while that by which it is confirmed liveth.\rdblquote\i0 \cf3\ul Deu_29:12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Jos_9:6 (TSK)\par \par \pard\cf4\ulnone OLD TESLVALTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \cf5\ul\b Exo_19:3\cf4\ulnone\b0\f1\fs17\par \cf0\b\f0\fs28\par \cf4\b0\par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \cf2\b * \cf0 I. INTRODUCTION TO THE OLD TESTAMENT\b0\par \par The purpose of this course is to give you a bird's eye view of the Old Testament as a section of the Bible complete in itself. The Old Testament \cf1 contains 39 books, written by many human authors \{about 35 OT; 8 NT; 43 human authors of the Bible; but the true author is the Spirit of God \cf3\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf1\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Pe_1:21\cf1\ulnone\}, and covers a period of 3,600 years\cf0 . The only books that were intentionally written to be the Bible was the Pentateuch. All of the others were written to meet a particular need and were placed in the canon later. The Spirit caused them to be compiled and considered canon. Each book is necessary to make up the picture of the whole Old Testament period extending from the time of creation to about 400 years before Christ.\par The Old Testament is the first of the two major sections into which the Bible is divided, the other being the New Testament. \cf1 The title "Old Testament" apparently came from the writings of the apostle Paul,\cf0 who declared, "\cf2 For until this day the same veil remains unlifted in the reading of the Old Testament, because the veil is taken away in Christ"\cf0 <\cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone >.\par New Testament \i diatheke\i0 \cf3\ul 2Co_3:6\par \cf0\ulnone\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trrh888\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw15\brdrcf3 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw15\brdrcf3 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw15\brdrcf3 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw15\brdrcf3 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw15\brdrs\brdrcf3\clbrdrt\brdrw15\brdrs\brdrcf3\clbrdrr\brdrw15\brdrs\brdrcf3\clbrdrb\brdrw15\brdrs\brdrcf3 \cellx3492\pard\intbl\ri-18 Where do we get the term Old Testament?\cell\row\pard\par The word testament is best-translated "\b\i covenant\b0\i0 ." God called a people, the nation of Israel, to live iLVALn covenant with Him. The Old Testament begins with God's creation of the universe and continues by describing the mighty acts of God in and through His people. It closes about 400 years before the coming of Jesus Christ, who established a NEW COVENANT as prophesied by the prophet Jeremiah <\cf3\ul Jer_31:31-34\cf0\ulnone >. \par \cf1\b Binding of two parties together so that in the future they are considered as one. Confirmed by a sacrificial animal cut in two.\cf0\b0\par \cf6\b The English word \i testament\i0 normally refers to a person's will, the document which bequeaths property to those who will inherit it after the owner's death.\cf0\b0 But the meaning of testament from both the Hebrew and the Greek languages is "\i settlement\i0 ," "\i treaty\i0 ," or "\i covenant\i0 ." Of these three English words, "COVENANT" best captures the meaning of the word \b testament\b0 . Thus, the two collections that make up the Bible can best be described as the books of the old covenant and the books of the new covenant.\par \par The old covenant is the covenant sealed at Mount Sinai in the days of Moses. By this covenant, the living and true God, who had delivered the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, promised to bless them as His special people. They were also to worship Him alone as their God and to accept His law as their rule for life (\cf3\ul Exo_19:3-6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Exo_24:3-8\cf0\ulnone ).\par (Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary) transcend\par \cf6\b Ezra is usually considered to be the one who finalized the OT canon as we have it today. He is not the one who decided what would be authorized scripture. That was done by earlier Jews. Daniel for example quoted Jeremiah. The people of Jeremiah's day acknowledged Micah. But Ezra collected these 39 books and considered it to be canon.\cf0\b0\par How to remember how many books in the Old Testament.\par \cf1 Three letters in the word OLD and nine letters in the word TESTAMENT=39\par For the New Testament three times nine is 27.\par Our courLVALse is from Genesis through Esther, leaving out the Tabernacle in the Wilderness as a separate class which is entitled OT II.\par \cf5\ul\b Joh_5:39\cf4\ulnone\b0\par \fs29\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li720\cf0\b\fs28 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul\b0 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf3\ul\b0 Exo_19:3 \cf0\ulnone\b 1.\tab Importance of the Old Testament \cf3\ul\b0 Joh_5:39\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\b0\par If for no other reason, we should study the Old Testament because Jesus told us to. \cf1 Remember that Peter did not have \cf3\ul Act_2:38\cf1\ulnone to quote on the day of Pentecost.\cf0 He had only the Old Testament. Paul said for us to study the Old Testament and it would make us approved of God \par What is valuable in the world? Only what God gives worth to. Thus we seek His approval\par \cf3\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone \cf2\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360\tx360\cf0 You are to try hard to show yourself worthy of God\rquote s approval\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Ever cutting a straight path for the message of truth.\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}Driving a straight furrow in your proclamation of truth\par \pard\cf2\par \trowd\trgaph108\trrh962\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3600\pard\intbl\cf0 What is the Word of truth talked about in \cf3\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone ?\cell\row\pard\par Jesus admonished men time and again of their need to know the Old Testament \par \cf3\ul Mat_22:29\cf0\ulnone \par He used the Old Testament to defeat the devil's tempatations (\cf3\ul Mat_4:4; Mat_4:7; Mat_4:10; Deu_8:3; Deu_6:16; Deu_10:20\cf0\ulnone )\par \cf3\ul Mat_22:23-28; Mat_22:29-32\cf0\ulnone\b\par \b0 (\cf3\ul Exo_3:6; Exo_3:14-16\cf0\ulnone Five hundred years after Abraham)\par \cf2\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\LVALbrdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\cf0 How did Jesus prove a resurrection?\cell\row\pard By showing the Sadducees that the patriarchs are still alive, and the only way to fulfill the promises that are as yet unfulfilled to them, is by a resurrection.\par Testifies of Jesus\par Basis for all in the NT\par Much of the NT is not understood without an understanding of the OT\par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trrh863\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Does the Bible tell you to read the Old Testament? Where?\cell\row\pard\cf3\ul Joh_5:39\cf0\ulnone \par \cf3\ul Luk_24:26-27\cf0\ulnone \par \cf3\ul Luk_24:44-48\cf0\ulnone \par \cf3\ul Joh_20:8-9\cf0\ulnone\b\par \cf3\ul\b0 Act_26:22-23\cf0\ulnone\par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Why is it important to study the OT?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\brdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp80 \brdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp20 \brdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp80 \brdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp20 IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING THE OLD TESTAMENT (\cf3\ul Mat_22:23\cf0\ulnone )\par 1. You err from the truth when you do not know the OT (\cf3\ul Mat_22:29\cf0\ulnone )\par 2. The OT is talking about Jesus \{Testify of Him\} (\cf3\ul Joh_5:39\cf0\ulnone )\par 3. Our doctrine is found in the OT (\cf3\ul Luk_24:26-27\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Luk_24:44-48\cf0\ulnone )\par 4. Experiences clear up when we know the OT (\cf3\ul Joh_20:7-9\cf0\ulnone )\par 5. It LVALmanifests light to the Jews and Gentiles (\cf3\ul Act_26:22\cf0\ulnone )\par 6. It makes you approved unto God (\cf3\ul 2Ti_2:15\cf0\ulnone )\par 7. It makes you a success (\cf3\ul Jos_1:8\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Psa_1:1-3\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\brdrl\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp80 \brdrt\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp20 \brdrr\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp80 \brdrb\brdrs\brdrw10\brsp20 \fi-360\li360 8. It enables you to overcome sin. (\cf3\ul Psa_119:11\cf0\ulnone )\par 9. It equips you in all things (\cf3\ul 2Ti_3:16-17\cf0\ulnone )\par 10. It is alive and powerful and discerns your life (\cf3\ul Heb_4:12\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\nowidctlpar\cf1\par We will stop here and ask some questions to see how well you are taking notes (Go back to the beginning and ask the questions inserted)\par \cf5\ul\b Isa_46:10\par \par \pard\cf0\ulnone\b0 None else can declare unto you before you start what is going to be at the end. You cannot even tell what will be tomorrow. When you begin to describe the future you may hit on a few things that turn out as you thought, but most of your prognostications will be erroneous.\par \par But look at Jehovah\rquote s record and note that every counsel He has made was according to the way He said it. \b\par \cf4\b0\par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2\b *\cf3\ul\b0 Joh_5:39\cf2\ulnone\b \cf0 2. \tab CONTENTS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT \cf3\ul\b0 Isa_46:10\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-540\li900\cf2 *\cf0 A. The Revelation of God's control and knowledge of all history before it happened. (\cf3\ul\b0 Isa_46:10\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf3\ul\b0 Act_15:18; Eph_1:11\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li1440\cf2\b0\par \cf0 Note also \cf3\ul Isa_41:21-24\cf0\ulnone \cf2\ldblquote Do something\rdblquote\par \cf1\b history is His story\par \cf2\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b *\cf0 B. The progressive unfolding drama of redemption.\par \cf3\ul\b0 Rev_13:8\cf0\ulnone \par \cf2\b *\cf0 C. The pattern of His ways laid down so you would understand Him.LVAL\par \cf3\ul\b0 Gen_3:15\cf0\ulnone \cf2\par \pard\cf0 The Old Testament reveals several dispensations through which God has worked with man. It also shows history as viewed by God. \cf1 The historian of secular history tries to interpret facts and events. The Bible is God's revelation of His control behind the facts and events\cf0 . God works behind the stage of human history directing the events toward His predetermined destiny. \cf2\b\par \cf0\b0\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl How do we know God planned history and controls it?\cell\row\pard\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl What is the difference between the secular historian and the writer of the Bible?\cell\row\pard\nowidctlpar\b\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-540\li540\cf2 *\cf0 D.\tab Men make plans and decisions, but God determines the eventual conclusion.\par \pard\fi-360\li360\b0\par \pard\cf3\ul Pro_16:9\cf0\ulnone \par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Explain \cf3\ul Pro_16:9\cf0\ulnone\cell\row\pard\par \cf3\ul Isa_10:5-8\cf0\ulnone \cf2\ldblquote He thinketh not so\rdblquote\par \cf4\par \cf5\ul\b Exo_6:6\par \par \cf4\ulnone\b0 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li720\cf2\b *\cf3\ul\b0 Isa_46:10\cf2\ulnone\b \cf0 3. PURPOSE OF THE OLD TESTAMENT \cf3\uLVALl\b0 Exo_6:6\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\b0\par All of man's basic needs are supplied by the Old Testament. God saw to it that man would have everything necessary for his salvation. These basic needs fall into three categories:\par \par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-540\li540\cf2\b *\cf0 A.\tab Someone to redemptively represent him.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li2160\b0\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar Who would that be?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\fi-540\li540\cf2\b *\cf0 B.\tab Some one to reveal God to him.\par \pard\b0\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Who would that be?\cell\row\pard\par \b\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 C.\tab Someone to rule over him.\b0\par \pard\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Who would that be?\cell\row\pard\par These three needs require someone to fill the office of priest, prophet and king. In the New Testament Jesus fulfilled all three of these roles. But the Old Testament was typical of all He would fulfill in the New Testament.\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360\tx360 PRIEST (in Aaron): to represent him to God.\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}PROPHET (in Moses): to reveal God to him.\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}KING (in David): to rule over him.\par \pard\par The three major sections oLVALf the Old Testament satisfy the role of these three needs and offices.\par \pard{\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf3\pnindent360{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360\tx360 LAW: Priestly role.\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}HISTORY: Kingly role.\par {\pntext\f3\'B7\tab}PROPHETS: Prophetic role.\par \pard\cf4 \cf5\ul\b Gen_1:16\cf4\ulnone\b0\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf3\ul Exo_6:6\cf2\ulnone \cf0 4. DIVISIONS OF THE OLD TESTAMENT \cf3\ul Gen_1:16\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720\cf2 *\cf0 A. LAW: These are the first five books of the Bible written by Moses. It is also called the Pentateuch.\par \cf2 *\cf0 B. HISTORY: These are the books that contain the story of Israel's history from Joshua through Esther.\par \cf2 *\cf0 C. WRITINGS: These are poetic, philosophical, and proverbial writings, including Job through the Song of Solomon.\par \cf2 *\cf0 D. MAJOR PROPHETS: The prophetic authors from Isaiah through Daniel wrote a larger volume of prophecies than the other prophets and were thus distinguished from the Minor Prophets by calling them Major Prophets.\par \cf2 *\cf0 E.\tab MINOR PROPHETS:\cf2 \cf0 The twelve prophets who wrote less than the Major Prophets and whose writings are now supplementary.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li2160\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar Describe for me the divisions of the Old Testament\cell\row\pard\par \i The great foundation stones of the Pentateuch appear first. Then the undulating plains of Bible history can be seen. Next come the limpid lakes and rich pastures of Hebrew poetry. And behind these tower the beetling crags of the prophetic ranges. These are the mighty Himalayas of God's Word, cLVALhallenging the vigorous student to come and plant his feet on higher ground.\par Beyond Mount Malachi is a dark valley lying between two testaments. Then the Gospels appear, familiar territory to most, leading on into the great metropolis of the Book of Acts. Next comes the fertile fields of the epistles, the fragrant letter-lands of the New Testament. Then, once again, and for the last time, the country slopes upward by way of mysterious Mount Revelation until finally, high and lifted up, we see the golden streets of the celestial city, the New Jerusalem.\i0 (John Phillips: \ul Exploring the Scriptures\ulnone )\par A certain copy of the Book of John was once executed in superb penmanship by the hand of an artist. In some places the words are all cramped together, while in other places they are spaced far apart. Looking at the manuscript closely, there seems to be little reason for such a spacing of the words. Standing back, however, and looking at the production from a distance, the artist's purpose becomes clear. He not only wrote the Book of John, but also portrayed the face of Jesus Christ, his cramped and spaced-out words forming the lights and shadows on the page.\par Thus it is with the Bible\cf1 . The creation of the stars is covered in Genesis chapter 1 in five short words: \cf2 "He made the stars also." \cf0 Yet the story of the \cf1 tabernacle is spread over some fifty chapters\cf0 of the Bible. \cf1 The story of Adam would all fit on one page, but the life of Joseph covers 13 chapters\cf0 . All we know of the life of Jesus between His birth and His baptism is covered in a single page of Scripture. Yet page after page is devoted to genealogies which perhaps appear endless and pointless to us. We ask, "Why such an uneven choice of subject matter?" The answer becomes clear when we take a survey look at the Bible. \cf1 Woven into all the Scripture is the perfect portrait of Jesus Christ.\par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trrh845\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\LVALbrdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar\cf0 Why would God spend fifty chapters on the Tabernacle, and only one sentence on the creation of the stars?\cell\row\pard This is not a collection of sacred writings as you will find in other religion sacred books. It is a divinely written story. \par EXERCISE #1 SEE DISPENSATIONS \cf3\ul Eph_1:10\cf0\ulnone\par \cf5\ul\b Deu_10:12\par \par \cf4\ulnone\b0 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf3\ul Gen_1:16\cf2\ulnone \cf0 5. DIVINE ORDER OF THE OLD TESTAMENT \cf3\ul Deu_10:12\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par All God does is \cf2 "decent and in order (\cf3\ul 1Co_14:40\cf2\ulnone )."\cf0 He is a God of organization. He reveals His plan through a progressive revelation. The universe (one verse) is all in harmony with all of its parts. The seasons are constant. All creation follows the pattern originally set down by God. All of God's patterns and plans tie in to each other. Nothing is haphazard or left to chance. Even the books of the Bible are in an order that fits man's development. Man is born with a potential of all that he will become.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 (1)\tab Man begins in creation and ends in a "coffin" of spiritual death (later he dies physically).\par (2) Then as a sinner he realizes a need for a Savior, and he finds the church.\par (3)\tab He learns to worship and receives the Holy Ghost.\par (4)\tab He lives a life of battling the fleshly nature, and\par (5)\tab He nourishes the spiritual nature.\par \pard{\pntext\f0 (6)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart6\pndec{\pntxtb(}{\pntxta)}} \nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720\tx360 This develops an experience with God which leads to his final salvation.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li2160\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \tLVALrbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar How are the patterns of a saved person\rquote s life like the first six books of the Bible?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 A. BOOKS OF THE BIBLE IN ORDER\par \pard\par The first books of the Bible follow this same pattern mentioned in the six steps above. Notice how the Bible was written so that each book fits a stage through which a man goes through life.\par \par \cf2 *\cf0 (1) GENESIS: Development of life\par \par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 a) Man was created perfect.\par b) Man fell and grew worse.\par c) A flood could not wash away his sins.\par d) False religion was started.\par e) A call to separation was given to Abraham.\par f) A time of confusion and vacillation came through Isaac and Jacob.\par g) The book ends with Joseph in a coffin in Egypt.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (2) EXODUS: Search for a Savior and a Church.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 a) \tab False gods were destroyed.\par b) \tab A lamb delivered them.\par c) \tab A tabernacle was developed.\par d) \tab They now knew who would redeem them and how it would be done.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (3) LEVITICUS: How to worship God.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 a) Offerings showed us how to worship.\par b) Holiness is required to worship God.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\par \pard{\pntext\f0 (1)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart1\pndec{\pntxtb(}{\pntxta)}} \fi-360\li1080 Inside holiness (Represented by Foods).\par \pard{\*\pn\pnlvlcont\pnf0\pnindent0\pnstart1\pndec } \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\bLVALrdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl{\*\pn\pnlvlcont\pnf0\pnindent0\pnstart1\pndec } How does God show man a need for holiness inside?\cell\row\pard{\*\pn\pnlvlcont\pnf0\pnindent0\pnstart1\pndec } \par \pard{\pntext\f0 (2)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart1\pndec{\pntxtb(}{\pntxta)}} \fi-360\li1080 Outside holiness (Represented by Leprosy).\par \pard\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl How does God show the need holiness outside?\cell\row\pard\par \pard{\pntext\f0 c)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart3\pnlcltr{\pntxta)}} \nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720\tx720 Feasts of Israel revealed their future.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar How do the feasts show Israel\rquote s future?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (4) NUMBERS: The pilgrimage of the flesh.\par \pard\par This book, along with Joshua, shows us how God keeps us in harmony. He destroys the old man after we get the Holy Ghost (cross the Red Sea). He also builds up and nourishes the new man (Book of Joshua) after crossing the Jordan River.\par \pard\li360 a)\tab Quails were given to satisfy their sensual appetites.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 b) \tab They wandered in the wilderness for forty years.\par c) \tab They lived lives of murmuring and complaining.\par d) \tab Serpents bit them because of their rebellion and complaints.\par e) \tab There was sedition by Miriam, the sister of Moses.\par f) LVAL\tab Korah rebelled against the authority of Moses.\par g) \tab Spies were sent out and they came back with a report of doubt.\cf7\par \cf0 h) \tab Balaam suggested lust and idolatry to destroy Israel.\par \pard\fi-360\li720 i) \tab The Red Heifer was used for those who touched the unclean.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (5) JOSHUA: The pilgrimage of the Spirit.\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li720 a) The new man was encouraged in this book.\par b) At Jericho they learned a new way to fight.\par c) Achan took things devoted to God which shows us the power of prayer to cleanse sin.\par d) The sun stood still in battle for Joshua.\par e) The Promised Land was divided among the tribes of Israel.\par f) The cities of refuge were given to protect them against the avenger.\par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl What is the difference between the book of Numbers and the book of Joshua?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (6) DEUTERONOMY: The book of experience.\par \pard\par This book repeats much of what had already been said. Moses was asking them to remember what God had done for them. Thus, when we start on this pilgrimage of the flesh and Spirit, we find that God continually increases our experience so that we will become established in Him.\par Each side of that experience is made of our pilgrimage of the flesh and Spirit just as the book of Deuteronomy is sandwiched between the books of Joshua and Numbers.\par At the conclusion of Numbers the long wandering of Israel is at an end, their first successes in conquest have been achieved, and they stand at the threshold of the Promised Land. At this point the narrative pauses, and in Deuteronomy we encounter an exposition of Isaiah's faithLVAL which furnishes the clue to the meaning of the nation's independent life in its land. \par \par It is the only book in the Old Testament which attempts such an exposition, and the means chosen to present it is to envisage Moses speaking to his people before his death.\par The basic questions of the faith are here faced. \cf1 What is the meaning of God's great acts in saving and preserving a chosen people who so manifestly do not deserve or merit His gracious consideration? \cf0 What is the meaning of the covenant and the revelation of God's will within it? What are the peculiar temptations of the nation in its land, and wherein lies its true security that its days may be prolonged upon the good earth which God has given it? In giving answer to these questions Deuteronomy attains a sober, earnest, moving eloquence which sets the book apart from all other literature in the Bible.\par \par The theme of the work is summarized in \cf3\ul Deu_10:12-22\cf0\ulnone perhaps as powerfully as in any other passage. God's requirement is that His people shall reverence Him, love Him, and serve Him with heart and soul. The heaven and the heaven of heavens are His, the earth and all that is therein. Yet it is He who has chosen this nation and has loved it. He is "God of gods, and Lord of lords," whose will cannot be bent or thwarted by any form of bribery. His is a righteousness unlike any other righteousness, and the economy of the nation must not only be governed by it but must also express it. It is He who brought the nation into being: \cf2 "Him shalt thou serve, and to Him shalt thou cleave...He is thy praise, and He is thy God, that hath done for thee these great and terrible things, which thine eyes have seen."\cf0 (\cf3\ul Deu_10:20\cf0\ulnone ) If by the contemplation of words such as these the reader is not moved to humble reverence it is doubtful that any Old Testament writing can move him.\par Remember that Jesus, at the threshold of His ministry answered the tempter by quoting three LVAL!passages from Deuteronomy: \cf2 "Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God"\cf0 (\cf3\ul Deu_8:3\cf0\ulnone ); \cf2 "You shall not tempt the Lord your God"\cf0 (\cf3\ul Deu_6:16\cf0\ulnone ); and \cf2 "You shall worship the Lord your God, and Him only shall you serve."\cf0 (\cf3\ul Deu_6:13\cf0\ulnone ).\par \ul Interpreter's Bible\ulnone , vol. 2 page 311.\par \cf5\ul\b Act_2:38\cf4\ulnone\b0\par \par \cf3\ul\f2 Deu_10:12 \cf0\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\par PLAN OF SALVATION \cf3\ul Act_2:38\cf0\ulnone\par [not in outline] GOD'S DWELLING PLACES \cf3\ul Gen_4:4\cf0\ulnone\par PATTERN OF SALVATION (BRIDES \cf3\ul 2Co_11:2\cf0\ulnone )\par \par 1. Creation\par Old world in chaos (\cf3\ul Gen_1:1-2\cf0\ulnone )\par Spirit moved on water\par Water and Spirit experience\par \cf3\ul 2Co_5:17\cf0\ulnone\par New world a transformation of the chaotic\par \cf3\ul Rom_12:1-2\cf0\ulnone\par \par 2. Flood\par Wicked world\par Noah left the old world (\cf3\ul Gen_7:1\cf0\ulnone )\par Spirit in the ark. God said, "Come into the ark."\par Waters of a flood (\cf3\ul Act_22:16\cf0\ulnone ) \par Cleansed the world\par New world (\cf3\ul 1Pe_3:20\cf4\ulnone -21\cf0 )\par \cf3\ul Mar_16:15\cf4\ulnone -16\cf0\par \par \lang11274 3. Red Sea \par \par Israel in \lang1033 Egyptian\lang11274 \lang1033 bondage\lang11274\par \lang1033 Left Egypt \cf3\ul Exo_14:21-24\cf0\ulnone\par Spirit in cloud\par \cf3\ul Exo_13:21-22\cf0\ulnone\par deliverance into a wilderness\par God's part: Spirit \par Your part: water\par \cf3\ul 1Co_10:1-2\cf4\ulnone\par \cf3\ul Eph_4:5\cf0\ulnone\par \par 4. Jordan River\par \par Left the wilderness \cf3\ul Jos_3:12-17\cf0\ulnone\par God's presence in the ark \par Ark in the water (\cf3\ul Joh_7:38-39\cf0\ulnone )\par Entered the Promised Land (Canaan)\par \cf3\ul Luk_24:49\cf0\ulnone\par \par 5. Tabernacle\par \par Sacrifice made at Brazen altar \cf3\ul Exo_27:1-8\cf0\ulnoLVAL"ne\par Washed in the laver \cf3\ul Exo_30:17-21\cf0\ulnone\par Spirit of God in Ark of the Covenant (\cf3\ul Exo_25:10-22\cf0\ulnone )\par \par 6. Temple\par \par Judgment of animal at altar of sacrifice\par \cf3\ul 2Ch_4:1\cf0\ulnone\par Purity demanded\par Laver of water \cf3\ul 2Ch_4:6\cf0\ulnone\par Presence of God in Ark of God\par \cf3\ul 2Ch_5:2\cf0\ulnone\par \par 7. Jesus\par \par Crucified \cf3\ul 1Co_15:1-4\cf0\ulnone\emdash Death\par Put in tomb Burial (\cf3\ul Rom_6:3-4\cf0\ulnone )\par Alive forevermore\par Resurrection (\cf3\ul Rom_6:5\cf0\ulnone )\par \par 8. Christian life\par \par Reconciliation\par Repent (\cf3\ul Act_17:30\cf0\ulnone )\par Regeneration\par Be baptized \cf3\ul Act_2:38\cf0\ulnone\par Receive the Holy Ghost \cf3\ul Joh_3:1-5\par \cf0\ulnone\par \b FIRST AND SECOND BIRTH \cf5\ul Gen_4:1\par \cf0\ulnone\b0\f0 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\par \cf3\ul Act_2:38\cf0\ulnone C. FIRST AND SECOND BIRTH \cf3\ul Gen_4:1\par \par \pard\keepn\nowidctlpar\s1\fi-360\li360\cf2\ulnone *\cf0 C. FIRST AND SECOND BIRTH\par \pard\par God has always rejected the first birth and accepted the second birth of the children of the Patriarchs. He set a pattern that continued until the New Testament. The reason for each was\emdash\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (1) Cain and Abel: Way they worshipped made God choose.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li1440\cf3\ul Gen_4:1-8\cf0\ulnone\par \par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl Why did God reject Cain and accept Abel?\cell\row\pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (2) Ishmael and Isaac: One was a child of doubt and the other was a child of promise.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\par \cf3\ul Gen_16:11-12\cf0\ulnone\par \cf2\par \cf3\ul Gen_17:15-20\cf0LVAL#\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (3) Esau and Jacob: One was profane and one was spiritual.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\cf3\ul Gen_25:21-27\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (4) Manasseh and Ephraim: By divine order Jacob chose the younger over the older.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\par \cf3\ul Gen_48:8-20\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (5) Israel and the Church: Law was first and it could not save; and grace came to the church age.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\cf3\ul Mar_10:29-31\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (6) Old man and new: Our old man is sinful and must be born again of water and Spirit.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\cf3\ul Joh_3:1-7\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li360\cf2 *\cf0 (7) Physical body and Spiritual body: Time will come when our old body that is mortal will be done away with and we will put on the immortal body.\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-720\li1440\par \cf3\ul 1Co_15:51-54\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li720\par NOTE: This is only true in regard to the people who would play a part in the drama of redemption. It does not follow through in normal life. Ordinarily the firstborn has a different role normally.\par \par [SEE BRIDE OF CHRIST \cf3\ul 2Co_11:2\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \cf4\par \cf0 TYPES IN GENESIS\par Adam\tab\tab Type of Christ\par Eve\tab\tab\tab Type of the Church and Gentile Bride\par Cain\tab\tab\tab Type of carnal man\par Abel\tab\tab\tab Type of spiritual man\par Enoch\tab\tab Type of the translation of saints \{rapture\}\par Flood\tab\tab\tab Type of redemption\par Survivors\tab\tab Type of church\par Lot\tab\tab\tab Type of world\par Melchizedek \tab Type of Christ in role of priest and king\par Hagar\tab\tab Type of law\par Sarah\tab\tab Type of grace\par Ishmael\tab\tab Type of natural inclinations\par Isaac\tabLVAL$\tab\tab Type of Christ\par Abraham\tab\tab Type of God as Father\par Eleazer\tab\tab Type of the Holy Ghost\par Rebekah\tab\tab Type of the Church (Bride of Christ)\par Joseph\tab\tab Type of the perfect life of Christ\par Asenath\tab\tab Type of the Gentile Bride of Christ \par Sun\tab\tab\tab Type of Christ\par Moon\tab\tab Type of Church\par Stars\tab\tab\tab Type of saints \{especially ministry\}\par 6 days\tab\tab Type of regeneration\par Sabbath\tab\tab Type of rest\par Coats\tab\tab\tab Type of imputed righteousness\par Sacrifice\tab\tab Type of Christ's crucifixion\par Flood\tab\tab\tab Type of God's judgment\par Flood\tab\tab\tab Type of regeneration\par Ark\tab\tab\tab Type of Christ\par Raven\tab\tab Type of old or carnal nature\par Dove\tab\tab\tab Type of the Holy Ghost\par Sodom\tab\tab Type of final judgment\par Ram\tab\tab\tab Type of Christ as substitute\par Egypt\tab\tab Type of the world\par Pharaoh\tab\tab Type of satan\par \par Genesis shows us what springs from man. Different forms of life that grows from the root of old Adam (Law). In seeing how Adam behaved we know how our old Adam will behave. Notice the ungodly and the godly races that came from him\_\_sin and grace, life and death, good and evil, love and hate, praying and cursing.\par \par FROM ADAM CAME\par ABEL The second birth that contrasts the natural and spiritual. He gave the acceptable sacrifice.\par ENOCH Showing the resurrection with a pleasing testimony.\par NOAH: Showing the regeneration or new birth. He was taken from an old world and placed in a new world\par ABRAM: Father of the faithful. Going forth, not knowing whither, seeking a promise and promised land (\cf3\ul Heb_11:6\cf0\ulnone ).\par ISAAC: Showing the life of sonship. He opened the wells of water and gave total obedience.\par JACOB: Showing us the life of service. Begotten on resurrection ground, in a far country, winning a bride and flocks who will share in his joy.\par JOSEPH: Manifesting the perfect life of ChristLVAL%. Not one sin is charged against Joseph. He shows the suffering of Christ and the glory that is to follow. He has dreams of reigning, then he suffers and ends with all in subjection to him.\par \cf4\par \cf5\ul\b Gen_1:7\par \par \cf3\b0 Gen_4:1 \cf4\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf4\ulnone\par \cf8\b\par \cf2 *\cf8 II. THE BOOK OF GENESIS\par \cf0\b0\par The word Genesis comes from the Hebrew word \i Bereshith\i0 , which means \cf2 "In the beginning."\cf0 The Hebrews often used the first words of a book as its title. In this case it is very appropriate for it is the book of the beginning of everything but God. It begins the drama of redemption. Included in the book is the beginning of\emdash\par Creation\tab Home\tab\tab City life\par Man\tab\tab Work\tab\tab\tab Country life\par Woman \tab Childbearing\tab False worship\par Sabbath\tab Sin\tab\tab\tab Languages\par Marriage\tab Murder\tab\tab Israel\par Heaven\tab Sacrifice\tab\tab Types\par Earth\tab Races\tab\tab Judgment\par Prophecy\tab Grace\tab\tab Name of God\par Redemption Trade\tab\tab Fellowship\par Death\tab Agriculture\tab Satanic operation\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 1. THE SEED PLOT OF THE BIBLE\par \pard\par Genesis contains, in germ form, almost all of the great doctrines that are afterwards fully developed in other Bible books. What is begun in Genesis is a seed for a development in the later drama of redemption. Its typical aspects contain only the germ of the truth to later be fully manifested in the antitype.\par All that is in the acorn will some day be in the large oak tree.\par \par In Genesis the earth was created \tab\tab In Revelation it passes away\par In Genesis the sun and moon appear\tab In Revelation there is no need for either\par In Genesis is a garden, home of man\tab In Revelation a city, the home of nations\par In Genesis begins with intro to satan\tab In Revelation ends with his doom\par In Genesis record of first tear\tab\tab In Revelation all tears are wiLVAL&ped away\par In Genesis the curse is pronounced\tab In Revelation there is no more curse\par In Genesis driven from tree of life\tab\tab In Revelation welcomed to the tree of life\b\par \b0\par \pard{\pntext\f0 (1)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart1\pndec{\pntxtb(}{\pntxta)}} \nowidctlpar\fi-465\li465\tx465 The beginning of CREATION leads to a new creation (\cf3\ul 2Co_5:17\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li1440\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar What is creation looking forward to?\cell\row\pard\nowidctlpar\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360 (2) The beginning of ADAM leads to a second Adam (\cf3\ul 1Co_15:45\cf0\ulnone )\par (3) The beginning of MARRIAGE leads to Marriage Supper (\cf3\ul Rev_19:9\cf0\ulnone )\par (4) The beginning of WOMAN leads to the Church\par \pard{\pntext\f0 (5)\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart5\pndec{\pntxtb(}{\pntxta)}} \nowidctlpar\fi-465\li465\tx465 The beginning of SABBATH leads to Eternal Rest\par \pard\nowidctlpar\fi-360\li360 (6) The beginning of HOME leads to Heaven\par (7) The beginning of CHILDBEARING leads to Eternal Life\par (8) The beginning of SIN leads to Eternal Fire\par (9) The beginning of MURDER leads to Antichrist\par (10) The beginning of SACRIFICE leads to the Death of Christ\par (11) The beginning of GRACE leads to the Millennium\par (12) The beginning of TRADE leads to World Subjection\par (13) The beginning of AGRICULTURE leads to the Millennium\par (14) The beginning of CITY LIFE leads to the Holy City\par (15) The beginning of RURAL LIFE leads to Millennium\par (16) The beginning of RACES leads to The Bringing together of all things\par (17) The beginning of LANGUAGES leads to One Universal language\par (18) The beginning of CHOSEN PEOPLE leads to LVAL'God's Special Treasure\par (19) The beginning of SATAN'S WORK leads to satan's destruction\par (20) The beginning of SATAN'S SEED leads to Antichrist\par (21) The beginning of the FALL leads to the Restoration\par (22) The beginning of the FLOOD leads to the Salvation of Man\par (23) The beginning of DEATH leads to Victory over death\par (24) The beginning of TRANSLATION leads to the Rapture\par (25) The beginning of the DOVE'S WORK leads to the work of Spirit of God\par (26) The beginning of CIVILIZATION leads to Ultimate (Millennial) Civilization\par (27) The beginning of HUMAN RELIGION leads to the Harlot Church\par (28) The beginning of COATS OF SKIN leads to being Clothed with His Righteousness (redemption)\par (29) The beginning of ANGEL MINISTRY leads to Ministry to the Heirs of Salvation\par (30) The beginning of BURNING OF CITIES leads to Eternal Fire\par \pard\nowidctlpar\li1440\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar EXERCISE #2\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 1. Write these words in the time line chart where they belong:\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfLVAL(r3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar Exodus Isaiah Abraham Goliath Malachi Abel Noah (Birth) Flood Elisha Daniel David Ruth\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 2. What are the two events God prophesied about in \cf3\ul Gen_3:15\cf0\ulnone and why are these events so important in understanding the Bible.\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 3. What are the prophecies that have to be fulfilled in order for \cf3\ul Gen_3:15\cf0\ulnone to be complete?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 4. How are the order of books in the Bible and the development of man's life similar?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 5. What is the pattern of salvation in the Bible? Give examples\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrLVAL)s\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 6. How did God's dwelling places (Altars) progressively get better?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 7. Why did God always reject the first birth and accept the second birth?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 8. How does Genesis reveal God?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 9. How does Genesis exhibit man?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx5652\pard\intbl\nowidctlpar 10. How does Genesis expose the wiles of the devil?\cell\row\pard\keepn\s4\cf9\ul\par \pard\cf2\ulnone\b\par \pard{\pntext\f0 1.\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlbody\pnf0\pnindent360\pnstart1\pndec{\pntxta.}} \fi-360\li360\tx360\cf0\b0 OUTLINE OF GENESIS\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. FOUR EVENTS\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1) Creation\par (2) Fall\par (3) Flood\par (4) Tower of Babel\par \pard\tab\par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. FOUR PEOPLE\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1)\tab Abraham\par (2)\tab Isaac\par (3)\tab Jacob\par (4)\tab Joseph\par \pard\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\b LVAL rdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx3492\pard\intbl What is the outline of Genesis?\cell\row\pard\par \par NOTICE that the book is divided into two divisions. The first (from chapter one through chapter 11) is a record of four events. The second (from chapter 12 through chapter 50) is a record of four people. It is the easiest book in the Bible to outline.\par \cf5\ul\b Gen_1:4\par \par \cf4\ulnone\b0\par \par \pard\fs29\par }   `9[6 OTS 9(\^ OTS 8 \H OTS 7o@ OTS 6c) OTS 55OTS 4OTS 31_OTS 2X1_OTS 12Vy1_OTS 11=e1_OTS 10I1_OTS 0 ABI+1_$OTS 11_LVAL1_,{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset2 Symbol;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\qc\lang1033\b\f0\fs28 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY\par \pard\cf1\b0 \cf2\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440\cf3\b\par Let us begin with prayer. Let us pray that God will open our understanding of His word, and grant us the opportunity to apply what we learn to our daily experience. \par \par I have come here to help you increase your understanding of the OT. So if there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. I can teach better when you make me aware of what is important to you concerning this subject. Therefore, I desire you to ask questions about anything you do not understand, and feel free to ask me to repeat something you did not get that you wanted to know. As you share insights of what you learn, and I share insights of what I know, we will both be enriched. I may ask questions from time to time if you are not asking any, so that we can have some class discussion. Also there will be questions that you will be asked to answer when you take exercises periodically. I appreciate participation from you.\par \par When you leave ABI, you will take with you only memories of your school days, and much of that will be notes that you took in class. That is why it is very important that you write down everything you want to remember. \par \par The most usual question that students ask me is "What do you want?" In other words, how do you want me to respond to your teaching. The answer to the question is, "I want you to have something you can use ten years from today. When you take your OT notebook down from the shelf in Sept of 2018, looking for some particular aspect of this subject, what will you be looking for and will it be in your notes? \par \pard{\pntext\f1\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf1\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li1440 AnythinLVAL-g that was not written down, or not used within the next seven years will be forgotten. \par {\pntext\f1\'B7\tab}Most of what you are given in ABI will not be used for several years, and since it is not that useful to you now there will be a tendency to consider it unimportant. Remember that it will be needed later and you will be glad you have notes on it.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par Every year we have students who come here to learn the Word of God, and who leave and accomplish great things for God. \par \par Let me share with you the method I have used for the last fifty years. I kept a notebook, beginning in 1956, of things I heard preached, and things I gleaned from my own private study of the Bible. I also took notes in Bible College. Through the years that one notebook grew into 26 notebooks, and then I put all that on the computer and have my own commentary of the Bible today. I have had over 2500 students and many of them have done the same thing, and they are very successful in the ministry. I kept everything in scriptural order and then had a subject index to find material on any particular subject. Others used different methods from mine, but most eventually have returned to this method because it is simple and with a computer the material automatically keeps a subject file. \par \par I would recommend getting a computer and start now putting everything in some order that will be useful for you in years to come. If you put it all on E-Sword you can add my material to yours.\par \par \pard\qc\cf0 OLD TESTAMENT \par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 I. \tab COURSE OBJECTIVES\par \pard\b0\tab\par \pard\fi360\li360 A course of this nature could not possibly be exhaustive in content. Some topics will be dealt with more thoroughly than others. We expect to cover enough material, however, to provide you with a good background understanding of the entire Old Testament in order to enrich your continued study and to answer many of the questions that you may now have concerning the Old TestamenLVAL.t.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 A.\tab To provide a panoramic view of the entire Old Testament, relating to the events, places, and people chronologically and spatially.\par \par \par B. \tab To help the student become aware of the plan and purpose of God on earth from the time of Adam until Christ, and to see this plan displayed among His people.\par \par \par C.\tab To provide an observation of the successes and failures of God's people while recognizing those unchangeable spiritual laws that relate to men of all times.\par \par \par D.\tab To help the student see the Old Testament as the interpretation of history\emdash God working behind the scenes of time and life situations.\par \par \par E.\tab To establish the pattern of typical characteristics found in the historical and religious elements of Israel's past. To show that the Old Testament is necessary in understanding the New Testament.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\b II.\tab CONTENTS OF THE COURSE\par \pard\b0\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. \tab Genesis is the seed plot of the Bible. For this reason nearly half of the entire course will be a development of its themes. \par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 1.\tab Beginning in Genesis 3:15 the foundation stones are laid here for all prophetic events down to the end of man's time on earth. \par \par \par 2.\tab The drama of redemption begins to unfold as soon as man falls in the Garden of Eden, and God begins the long journey of man back to the tree of life. Thus, we study here the events leading to the book of Revelation where once again the tree of life will be enjoyed.\par \par \par 3. \tab The book begins in a beautiful garden and ends with a "coffin in Egypt." This development of God's program is also the development of every man. This will be an obvious motif throughout the book of Genesis.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 B.\tab The rest of the Pentateuch will be studied as a further development of the foundation laid in tLVAL/he book of Genesis. Here is located the rituals of worship in the book of Leviticus, and the book of Numbers with the journeying of Israel from Egypt to the entrance to Canaan. The book of Deuteronomy is the second law that forms primarily the farewell address of Moses.\par \par \par C.\tab From Judges through the book of Chronicles we look at the settled portion of Israel's existence. They had begun as wandering tribesmen, and became during this period a more agricultural minded people. \par \par \par D.\tab The last portion of the course is spent briefly looking at the divided kingdom of Israel in the north and Judah in the south. We close with charts and diagrams which the student may use to study further the post-exilic period of Israel from the time of Esther and Nehemiah down to the coming of Christ.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\b III. \tab REQUIREMENTS\par \pard\b0\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. Workbook - A workbook is provided and the material which is required for completing the course is found in the workbook, in books you may research, and any information given by your instructor. Your own notes should be added to those of the instructor and kept neatly in this notebook for future reference.\par \par \par B.\tab Assignment sheets - A set of assignment sheets will accompany this course. As you study in the workbook and the textbook, you will need direction and motivation for proper learning. Whenever the area covered in the assignment sheet is finished, use the assignment sheets to review the material. After you have completed the assignments, turn the material in to your instructor for evaluation and monitoring of your progress. At the top of each paper of your assignment, place the assignment number and the name of the course you are taking. Be sure your name is one the paper also.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 C.\tab Textbook - This course does not require an outside textbook. The textbook for you will be the Bible and the workbook you are usLVAL0ing which has a lot of extra material in it. Be sure you read the books in the Bible as you begin each portion of the course so that you will have a better understanding of what you are studying.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\b IV.\tab DIRECTIONS\par \pard\b0\par \pard\fi360\li360 This course is so designed that the student should go over the material at least three times. If there is only a recording of information once, or a reading of the material once, little is retained. However, each time a person repeats material he learns from the process. Therefore, you will be required to follow these steps:\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A.\tab Read the workbook until you understand the material well enough to answer the questions in the assignment sheets. Continue this process until you have covered the material for the first assignment. Do this with each assignment of the course. From the workbook and your notes, answer the questions on the assignment sheets. \par \par B.\tab After you have finished the last assignment you should study the material once more very carefully. Go over your workbook until you feel that you could adequately answer any question about the material. Then close your workbook, and with only your Bible and your memory, write a general synopsis of the entire course from memory. \par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\b IV.\tab GRADING\par \pard\b0\par \par \pard\fi360\li360 Your grades will be determined by the Instructor's evaluation of the assignment sheets you are to send in as soon as you finish each section covered by that sheet, and by the final synopsis of the course that you are to send in at the end of the course.\par \par \par A grade of "A" means that the material is neat, thorough, comprehensive, and grammatically correct. It should be typed for full credit in neatness.\par \par \par A grade of "B" means that you are lacking in these areas. The work of a "B" student is very good. However, it is not of the highest quality that shLVAL1ows diligence and comprehensive above the average.\par \par \par A grade of "C" means that you are turning in average work. The majority of students receive this grade.\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi360\li360 A grade of "D" means that you are grasping enough of the material to warrant recognition, but not enough to be capable of using the material to any degree of excellence.\par \par \par A grade of "F" means that you are not obtaining any observable value from the course.\b\par \pard\qc\b0\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\b I.\tab Introduction to the Old Testament\par \b0\par \pard\fi360\li360 The purpose of this course is to give you a bird's eye view of the Old Testament as a section of the Bible complete in itself. \par The Old Testament is the first of the two major sections into which the Bible is divided, the other being the New Testament.\par \b 2 Corinthians 3:14\par \pard\fi-360\li360\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b 1.\tab Importance of the Old Testament\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 If for no other reason, we should study the Old Testament because Jesus told us to. \b John 5:39;\b0 \b Matthew 22:23-32; Luke 24:26, 44; John 20:8-9; Acts 26:22-23; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b 2.\tab Contents of the Old Testament\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b0 A.\tab Revelation of God\rquote s control and knowledge \b Isaiah 46:10; Acts 15:18\b0\par B.\tab Progressive unfolding drama of redemption \b Rev 13:8\par \b0 C.\tab Pattern of His ways laid down \b Gen 3:15\b0\par D.\tab Men plan but God determines outcome \b Pro 16:9\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Purpose of the Old Testament\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b0 A.\tab Someone to redemptively represent him\par B.\tab Someone to reveal God to him.\par C.\tab Someone to rule over him\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b 4.\tab Divisions of the Old Testament\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b0 A.\tab Law\par B.\tab History\par C.\tab Writings\par D.\tab Major Prophets\par E.\tab Minor Prophets\par \par \pLVAL2ard\fi-360\li720\b 5.\tab Divine order of the Old Testament\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Books of the Bible in order\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 (1)\tab Genesis\emdash Development of man\par (2)\tab Exodus\emdash Savior and a Sanctuary\par (3)\tab Leviticus\emdash How to worship\par (4)\tab Numbers\emdash Pilgrimage of the flesh\par (5)\tab Joshua\emdash Pilgrimage of the Spirit\par (6)\tab Deuteronomy\emdash Book of experience\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b B.\tab Plan of salvation\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 (1)\tab Creation \b Genesis 1:1-2; 2 Corinthians 5:17 Romans 12:1-2\par \b0 (2)\tab Flood \b Genesis 7:1; Acts 22:16; 1 Peter 3:20\par \b0 (3)\tab Red Sea crossing \b Exodus 14:21-24;13:21-22 1 Corinthians 10:1-2\b0\par (4)\tab Jordan crossing \b Joshua 3:12-17 John 7:38-39 Luke 24:49\par \b0 (5)\tab Tabernacle and Temple \b Exodus 27:1-8; 30:17-21; 25:10-22; 2 Chronicles 4:1, 6; 5:2\b0\par (6)\tab Jesus \b 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Romans 6:3-5\par \b0 (7)\tab You \b Acts 17:30; 2:38 John 3:1-5\par \pard\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b C.\tab First and Second Birth\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 (1)\tab Cain and Abel\b Genesis 4:1-8\b0\par (2)\tab Ishmael and Isaac \b Genesis 16:11-12; 17:15-20\b0\par (3)\tab Esau and Jacob\b Genesis 25:21-27\b0\par (4)\tab Manasseh and Ephraim\b Genesis 48:8-20\b0\par (5)\tab Israel and the Church\b Mark 10:29-31\b0\par (6)\tab Old man and new man \b John 3:1-7\par \b0 (7)\tab Physical body and Spiritual body \b 1 Corinthians 15:51-54\b0\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\b II.\tab Genesis\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720 (1)\tab The beginning of CREATION leads to a new creation (2Cor 5:17)\par (2) \tab The beginning of ADAM leads to a second Adam (1 Cor 15:45)\par (3)\tab The beginning of MARRIAGE leads to Marriage Supper (Rev 19:9)\par (4) The beginning of WOMAN leads to the Church\par (5)\tab The beginning of SABBATH leads to Eternal Rest\par (6) The beginning of HOME leads to Heaven\par (7) The beginning of CHILDBEARING leads LVAL3to Eternal Life\par (8) The beginning of SIN leads to Eternal Fire\par (9) The beginning of MURDER leads to Antichrist\par (10) The beginning of SACRIFICE leads to the Death of Christ\par (11) The beginning of GRACE leads to the Millennium\par (12) The beginning of TRADE leads to World Subjection\par (13) The beginning of AGRICULTURE leads to the Millennium\par (14) The beginning of CITY LIFE leads to the Holy City\par (15) The beginning of RURAL LIFE leads to Millennium\par (16) The beginning of RACES leads to The Bringing together of all things\par (17) The beginning of LANGUAGES leads to One Universal language\par (18) The beginning of CHOSEN PEOPLE leads to God's Special Treasure\par (19) The beginning of SATAN'S WORK leads to satan's destruction\par (20) The beginning of SATAN'S SEED leads to Antichrist\par (21) The beginning of the FALL leads to the Restoration\par (22) The beginning of the FLOOD leads to the Salvation of Man\par (23) The beginning of DEATH leads to Victory over death\par (24) The beginning of TRANSLATION leads to the Rapture\par (25) The beginning of the DOVE'S WORK leads to the work of Spirit of God\par (26) The beginning of CIVILIZATION leads to Ultimate (Millennial) Civilization\par (27) The beginning of HUMAN RELIGION leads to the Harlot Church\par (28) The beginning of COATS OF SKIN leads to being Clothed with His Righteousness (redemption)\par (29) The beginning of ANGEL MINISTRY leads to Ministry to the Heirs of Salvation\par (30) The beginning of BURNING OF CITIES leads to Eternal Fire\par \par \b A.\tab Creation Genesis 1:1; John 1:1-3; Romans 11:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Colossians 1:15-16; Hebrews 1:2-3).\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1)\tab Order of Creation: God separated and divided until He saw His image. Then He could rest.\par \par (2)\tab Creative days\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 TEN COMMANDMENTS OF CREATION\par a.\tab Let there be light (\b Genesis 1:3\b0 )\par b.\tab Let there be a firmament to divide (\b Genesis 1:6\b0 )\par LVAL4 c.\tab Let the waters be gathered and dry land appear (\b Genesis 1:9\b0 )\par d.\tab Let the earth bring forth grass (\b Genesis 1:11\b0 )\par e.\tab Let the lights be for signs and lights (\b Genesis 1:14\b0 )\par f.\tab Let the waters bring forth (\b Genesis 1:20\b0 )\par g.\tab Let the fowl multiply (\b Genesis 1:22\b0 )\par h.\tab Let the earth bring forth living things (\b Genesis 1:24\b0 )\par i.\tab Let us make man (\b Genesis 1:26\b0 )\par j.\tab Let man have dominion over all (\b Genesis 1:26-28\b0 )\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (3)\tab Let us make man \b Genesis 1:26-28\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 F. W. Robertson \ul Notes on Genesis,\ulnone page 4\par \pard\li1080 We are told that the language in which that creation is spoken (ie. "Let us make man") implies the doctrine of a plurality of persons in the deity. In other words the author, whose avowed object it was to teach the unity of God, so far forgot himself as to teach the contrary. We are told again that we are to found on this account the doctrine of the trinity. There is no reason, only ignorance in such a view. The Hebrew, when he wanted to speak of something majestic, spoke in the plural, not in the singular. He spoke of "Heavens," and not "Heaven" (of waters, not water), in the same way he spoke of Gods, yet meaning only one God. (F. W. Robertson, Notes on Genesis, page 4)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par (4)\tab God\rquote s image (\cf2\ul Gen_1:26-27\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\li1080 That image marks the distinction between man and all other creatures\emdash animal or angel. \par Those things in man that are not found in other creatures.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Reason \par b.\tab Self-consciousness\par c.\tab God-consciousness\par d.\tab Recognition of right and wrong\par e.\tab Communion with God\par f.\tab Capacity for redemption\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b B.\tab Fall of man (Genesis 3:1-19)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b0\'a7\tab God, after creating man, placed him in a state of probation.\par LVAL5 \'a7\tab The test of his probation was obedience to the divine law.\par \'a7\tab The temptation to disobedience came from an evil power outside of man.\par \'a7\tab The temptation appealed both to the intellect and to the senses, leading first to unbelief in God, secondly to putting "self" in place of God, and thereby to the beginning of evil lust.\par \'a7\tab In the exercise of free will man yielded and sinned\par \'a7\tab The consequences of the sin were knowledge of good and evil, separation from: God, and death, the curse lighting upon man and upon nature also. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (1)\tab Sin broke communion with God (Genesis 3:24-25)\par \pard\li1080\b0 Sin did not separate mankind from God, but it completely separated mankind from fellowship with God. It broke our good relations with the earth. It broke our relationships with others. It broke the way we do our jobs, the way we heal, the way we worship. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (2)\tab Curse upon the serpent Genesis 3:14-15\par \pard\li1080\sb100\sa100\b0 The serpent was cursed from being the most splendid creature (Gen 3:1) to becoming the most revolting and despised (Gen 3:14).\~Promise of a constant struggle between Satan with his demons, and mankind...leading up to the final conflict when Christ, the Seed (capital "S") of the woman (Galatians 4:4), would deliver a crushing blow upon Satan and his desire to destroy God's creation, man. However, until the "Seed" would arrive, the serpent would try to corrupt the human race, in order that the Redeemer could not come. He constantly enticed man away from God. When Jesus was born, he tried to kill him through Herod, the 40-day wilderness temptation; and probably thought he had succeeded when Jesus was on the cross. This proved to be only a bruising of His heel. His head will be crushed shortly (Romans 16:20)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \b (3)\tab Curse upon Eve (Genesis 3:16)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 (a) She would bring forth children in sorrow.\par (b) ShLVAL6e will DESIRE her husband\par (c) He will rule over you\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (4)\tab Curse upon Adam (Genesis 3:17-19)\par \pard\fi-360\li1530\b0 (a) He would eat his bread by the sweat of his face.\par (b) The ground was cursed for his sake.\par (c) Death was to return him to the dust from which he came.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b C.\tab Flood (Genesis 7-9)\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\'a7\tab God, on account of the wickedness to which the world had grown, had made up His mind to sweep it away, once and for all. \par \'a7\tab Out of the seed of Noah God had determined to people the earth once more with a race that would not be so wicked as the one He destroyed. \par \'a7\tab Noah was told to go into the ark because his life was to be saved from the flood. God has provided another ark for us; He tells us to go into it and be saved. \par \'a7\tab Noah's family was taken with him into the ark, showing the value God sets on family life. \par \'a7\tab God gave it as a reward to Noah for his righteousness that his children went with him into the ark. A holy and loving example preaches a sermon to those who watch it, and remains in the memory of the godless son and the godless daughter long after the parents have been laid in the grave.\par \pard\li720\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (1)\tab Enoch as a type of the Raptured church (Genesis 5:22)\par \pard\li1080\b0 Enoch was a prophet to the Gen\-tiles who was raptured out of the world before God poured out His wrath in the great flood of Noah\rquote s time. Enoch is a type of the Gentile Church that will be taken out of the world before God pours out His wrath again. Noah and his family are a type of the Jewish rem\-nant that will be pro\-tect\-ed through the Tribulation. Noah was Methuselah's grandson. Methuselah's lifetime represents a time of grace. Methuselah's father, Enoch, was taken up as a type of the rapture of the church,. When Methuselah dies his grandson Noah is preparing the ark for salvation and a way to escape theLVAL7 judgment to come. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (2)\tab Preparation of the ark (Genesis 6:14-16)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 a.\tab The ark was a type of the Lord Jesus Christ, by being A MEANS OF ESCAPE OF GOD'S OWN PROVIDING. \par b.\tab The ark was THE MOST UNLIKELY MEANS OF ESCAPE.\par c.\tab The ark was MOCKED BY THE WORLD.\par d.\tab THERE WAS MORE THAN ROOM IN THE ARK for all its inhabitants.\par e.\tab The ark was A PRESERVER OF LIFE.\par f.\tab The ark had but ONE DOOR AND ONE WINDOW. VII. The ark was DELUGED BY GOD.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \b (3)\tab Covenant and the rainbow (\cf2\ul\b0 Gen_9:8-17\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 a.\tab The benefits of the covenant \par \pard\fi-360\li1800 (a)\tab The regularity of the seasons is guaranteed.\par (b)\tab Food for man and beast.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 b.\tab The token of the covenant\emdash the rainbow.\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 (a)\tab The beauty of the token is suggestive.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\'a7\tab Its arched form, whose apex touches the sky, and whose base is on earth, and suggests that it is God's covenant that connects heaven with earth, and is the crown of human hope.\par \'a7\tab Its colors suggest both the infinite variety and immaculate glory of God's covenant blessings.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 (b)\tab The permanency of the token is suggestive.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\'a7\tab That God never forgets His covenant with us.\par \'a7\tab That He would have our faith in His promises as constantly exercised as His memory of His covenant is unfailing.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 (c)\tab Its heavenly sphere is suggestive.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\'a7\tab God's most endearing title: our covenant-God.\par \'a7\tab As covenant-God He is full of grace and truth.\par \'a7\tab The center of both grace and truth is He whose blood is the blood of the covenant.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\LVAL8li720\b D.\tab Tower of Babel (\cf2\ul\b0 Gen_11:2-9\cf0\ulnone\b ) \par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (1)\tab Rise of Nimrod (Genesis 10:8-10)\par \pard\b0\par \pard\li1080 The Scriptures give not the slightest information about Nimrod. But, through the centuries stories have been promoted as to his identity. The earliest that we know was Ctesias. It is briefly to this effect: Nimrod was considered to be Belus, and Nin (for os and us are only the Greek and Latin grammatical terminations) was said to have been his son; others identify Nimrod and Ninus. It is further narrated that Ninus, in confederacy with Aric, an Arabian sovereign, in seventeen years spread his conquests over Mesopotamia, Media, and a large part of Armenia and other countries; that he married Semiramis, a warlike companion and a continuer of his conquests, and the builder of Babylon; that their son Ninyas succeeded, and was followed by more than thirty sovereigns of the same family, he and all the rest being effeminate voluptuaries; that their indolent and licentious character transmitted nothing to posterity; that the crown descended in this unworthy line one thousand three hundred and sixty years; that the last king of Assyria was Sardanapalus, proverbial for his luxury and dissipation; that his Median viceroy, Arbaces, with Belesis, a priest of Babylon, rebelled against him, took his capital, Nineveh, and destroyed it, according to the horrid practice of ancient conquerors, while the miserable Sardanapalus perished with his attendants by setting fire to his palace, in the 9\super th\nosupersub century BC. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (2)\tab First false religion\par \pard\li1080\sb100\sa100\b0 History records Babylon as the source of all false religion. Its central figures were Nimrod the King and Semiramis his wife, who would eventually lead the people in rebellion against God. Nimrod was worshipped as a god while he was king, and after he died, all of Babylon mourned his death. Soon after the death of Nimrod, QueenLVAL9 Semiramis, began to claim that he had now become the "sun" god. Sometime later, she gave birth to a son, whom she also declared was the reincarnation of her dead husband. She also claimed her son Tammuz was supernaturally conceived, because she was now a virgin, and that he was the promised seed, the "\ul\b savior\ulnone\b0 ." The three would become the "Holy Family," as historically Tammuz has been called, "the son; the husband of his mother." Eventually, stories of the three became popular fables in mythology.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \b (3)\tab God\rquote s intervention (Genesis 11:6-9)\par \par \pard\li1080\b0 The builders evidently finished the tower, for the work stopped on the city only (verse 4, 8). One ancient Babylonian tablet reads, "The building of this illustrious tower offended the gods. In a night they threw down what they had built. They scattered them abroad and made strange their speech. Their progress was impeded. They wept hot tears for Babylon.\par Languages were confused. God brought Nimrod's schemes to naught by confounding the speech of his subjects and scattering them through the earth. The effect of this intervention was the origination of the different nations. At this point the nations of the world were abandoned to their own devices. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b E.\tab Abraham (Genesis 12-23)\par \b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\'a7\tab His call was from the Lord. He put into Abram's mind "good desires," and helped him to bring them to "good effect."\par \'a7\tab The call was a distinct command. Abram was told to do something which was not easy; to give up much that was dear to him.\par \'a7\tab The call was accompanied by many gracious promises.\par \par \'a7\tab God promised to guide him.\par \'a7\tab God promised him posterity.\par \'a7\tab God promised him renown.\par \'a7\tab Chiefly, God promised to make him a blessing.\par \par \'a7\tab Thus the call to renounce is accompanied by an assurance that the believer shall receive at God's handsLVAL: great things.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (1)\tab Called to be the father of God\rquote s special people Gen 12:2; 15:2-7, 18-21; 17:2-22; 18:10-15; 21:1-8; 22:1-18; 25:1-5)\par \pard\li1080\b0 In Abraham all nations would be blessed. That blessing would come through the seed of Abraham. Thus God called Israel a special people ( Deuteronomy 7:6). This recalls Ex 19:5-6, the classic formulation of the unique theocratic status for which Israel was chosen. \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par (2)\tab Covenant relationship with God (Genesis 12:1-3)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 (a) \tab This covenant has an important bearing on our doctrine of salvation for sinners.\par (b)\tab This covenant has an important bearing upon the doctrine of the resurrection.\par (c)\tab This covenant has an important bearing on the doctrine of future prophecy.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Abrahamic covenant Genesis 12:1-7; 13:14-17; 15:2-21; 17:1-14; 22:15-18\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\b0\'a7\tab Abraham's name will be great.\par \'a7\tab A great nation should come from him.\par \'a7\tab He would be a blessing and in him all families of the earth will be blessed.\par \'a7\tab He would possess the promised land forever as an inheritance.\par \'a7\tab His seed would be as the dust of the earth.\par \'a7\tab Those who blessed him would be blessed, and those who cursed him would be cursed.\par \'a7\tab He would be the father of many nations.\par \'a7\tab Kings would proceed from him.\par \'a7\tab The covenant would be an "everlasting covenant."\par \'a7\tab God would be God to him and to his seed.\par \'a7\tab His seed would possess the gates of their enemies.\tab\par \'a7\tab In his seed all nations of the earth would be blessed.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\par b.\tab Palestinian covenant (Deuteronomy 28:63\emdash 30:1-8)\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\b0 (1) The nation will be plucked from off the land (\b Deuteronomy 28:63-68; 30:1-3\b0 ).\par (2) There would be a future repentancLVAL;e (\b Deuteronomy 28:63-68; 30:1-3\b0 ).\par (3) Their Messiah would return (\b Deuteronomy 30:3-6\b0 ).\par (4) Israel would be restored to the land (\b Deuteronomy 30:5\b0 ).\par (5) Israel will be converted as a nation (\b Deuteronomy 30:4-8; cf. Romans 11:26-28\b0 ).\par (6) Israel's enemies will be judged (\b Deuteronomy 30:7\b0 ).\par (7) The nation will then receive her full blessing (\b Deuteronomy 30:9\b0 ).\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\par c.\tab Davidic covenant (2 Samuel 7:1-12)\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\b0 (1) David's seed would be set up after him (\b 2 Samuel 7:12\b0 ).\par (2) God would establish his kingdom (\b 2 Samuel 7:12\b0 ).\par (3) David's seed is established forever (\b Psalm 89:3-4\b0 ).\par (4) His throne is built up to all generations (\b Psalm 89:3-4\b0 ).\par (5) His seed would be multiplied as the sand and stars (\b Jeremiah 33:22, 25-26\b0 ). Brought back to Canaan and never moved again 2Sa 7:10.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\par d.\tab New covenant (Jeremiah 31:31-37)\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\b0 (1) An unconditional, grace covenant based on God's "I will" (\b Jeremiah 31:31\b0 ).\par (2) It is everlasting (\b Isaiah 61:2; cf. Ezekiel 16:60-62; 37:26; Jeremiah 31:35-37\b0 ).\par (3) It imparts a new heart and a new mind (\b Jeremiah 31:33; cf. Isaiah 59:21\b0 ).\par (4) Israel is restored to the favor and blessing of God (\b Hosea 2:19-20; Isaiah 61:9\b0 ).\par (5) Forgiveness of sins is included (\b Jeremiah 31:34\b0 ).\par (6) The indwelling of the Spirit is included (\b Jeremiah 31:33; cf. Ezekiel 36:27\b0 ).\par (7) The will of God will be accomplished (\b Jeremiah 31:34\b0 ).\par (8) Material blessings will follow (\b Jeremiah 32:41; Isaiah 61:8; Ezekiel 34:25-27\b0 ).\par (9) The sanctuary will be rebuilt in Jerusalem (\b Ezekiel 37:26-27\b0 ).\par (10) War will cease and peace shall reign (\b Hosea 2:18; Isaiah 2:4\b0 ).\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 F.\tab Isaac (Genesis 17:19-21; 21:3-12; 22:1-18; 24-25)LVAL<\par \pard\li720\b0 The importance of Isaac is that he is the promised seed of Abraham. He is the next step in the promise to Eve that a \ldblquote Seed\rdblquote of the woman would crush the head of the serpent (Genesis 3:15). He never gained any other importance. His life is very bland and dependent upon all others. He never did anything heroic that would have made his name become renown.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (1)\tab Sacrificed\b0 (\b Gen 22:1-3)\par \pard\li1080\b0 In becoming the sacrifice he is typical of Jesus being sacrificed.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\'a7\tab God manifested a "Father's heart."\par \'a7\tab Isaac was set apart for a sacrifice (Genesis 22:3).\par \'a7\tab The two witnesses.\par \'a7\tab He had to be willing to make the sacrifice.\par \'a7\tab He took the judgment in hand.\par \'a7\tab God provided Himself a sacrifice.\par \'a7\tab A substitute was offered (a ram was caught in the bushes).\par \'a7\tab Foreshadow of the resurrection.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b (2)\tab Gentile bride (Genesis 24)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0\'a7\tab Characters of the story and what they represent:\par \'a7\tab The Servant (like the Spirit) was sent to find a bride.\par \'a7\tab She responded to the Servant [Spirit] with service.\par \'a7\tab Tokens of Isaac's love were given to her.\par \'a7\tab She had to accept or reject the gifts brought her.\par \'a7\tab He came out to meet her.\par \'a7\tab It ended in marriage.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par (3)\tab Well-digger (Genesis 26:14-24)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b0 Isaac's wells show us what we face in our Christian life.\par \'a7\tab When you begin the Christian life you find people trying to put you down by saying that the well was theirs, and that you were crowding yourself upon their ground. If they did not try to put you down, you tried to put them down. The well is there in life\emdash strife, contention, debate\emdash you must find it in your life somewhere.\par \'a7\tab If you drive people off the grouLVAL=nd they may strive with you no more. They will hate you; your name will be the signal for abuse. First you are opposed, then you are hated; so you call it Sitnah, Hatred\emdash the second well.\par \'a7\tab Then you come to the third stage, if you are not killed. You are hated, but you keep digging away, and at last room is made for you\emdash Rehoboth. You are recognized, looked for, and missed if you do not come.\par \'a7\tab If you have got to Rehoboth is there anything to hinder you from going on? The next step is easy: confidence\emdash rest. Be not discouraged: move on honestly, laboriously, religiously. Go on: that is your duty in two words. Life is full of difficulty. It is through tribulation that you get into any kingdom worth anything. In Christ we are called to keep digging.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b\par G.\tab Jacob (Gen 25:24-34)\par \par \pard\li720 Even before Esau and Jacob were born, they struggled with each other in their prenatal confinement. And they continued the conflict as they grew up. Today their many descendants are passionately striving to gain the advantage over each other in the Middle East. Esau became the hairy man of the field, with little appreciation of spiritual values. He plunged venturesomely along through life, only to find himself defrauded of the best things and checkmated by a cunning supplanter. Jacob derived his inspiration from Rebekah, who stopped at nothing to gain her ends. Isaac was too feeble to keep abreast of underhanded doings or to deal with the combination of Jacob and Rebekah. Esau seemed to be concerned with material matters only. To him, the birthright, which involved both material and spiritual blessings, seemed of little value until he had bargained it away. The birthright was the possession of the first-born. It guaranteed him a more honorable position than his brother's, the best of the estate, and the richest land, as well as the covenant blessings God had promised to Abraham and to his descendants. The birthright was Esau's because GLVAL>od had allowed him to be born first.\par \pard\fi-360\li720\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1)\tab Rising above his brother (Genesis 27)\par \pard\li1080\b0 Jacob ruthlessly took advantage of his brother, watching and waiting until he was sure of his victim; deceiving his blind father, and robbing him of what he had intended for his favorite son; outwitting the grasping Laban, and making at least his own out of all attempts to rob him; unable to meet his brother without stratagem; not forgetting prudence even when the honor of his family is stained; and not thrown off his guard even by his true and deep affection for Joseph.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par (2)\tab Obtaining a family in Padan-Aram\par \pard\li1080\b0 Rebekah was a clever woman, and quite competent to outwit men like Isaac and Esau. She had calculated on Esau\rquote s resentment, and knew it would last only a few days, and this brief period she was prepared to utilize by sending Jacob out of Esau\rquote s reach to her own kin, from among whom he might get a suitable wife. But she did not reckon on Laban\rquote s making her son serve fourteen years for his wife, nor upon Jacob\rquote s falling so deeply in love with Rachel as to make him apparently forget his mother. \par \par Jacob obtained a family but it took him twenty years to do it because of the intrigues of Laban. Jacob saw the futility of relationship with such a man and determined to escape. He knew he could not get beyond his reach so he stole away to such a distance from Haran as to make it much easier for him to come to terms with Laban, and much more difficult for Laban to try any further device for detaining him.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par (3)\tab Becoming a prince of God\par \pard\li1080\b0 Then came the wrestling with God\cf3 . \cf0 Jacob did not yet seem to know the difference between inheriting the land as God\rquote s gift, and inheriting it as the success of his own prowess.. To such a man God could not give the land. He just thinks of winning it, which is LVAL?not what God meant. In fact for him to conquer it would put him in the same class with other nations who win and keep their territories at their own risk and not as the blessed of God. It looks by now that his Jacob-nature would have given him enough trouble to know to trust God, but his self-scheming was deeply ingrained. \par \b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 H.\tab Joseph\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1)\tab Object of his father\rquote s special love\par \pard\li1080 Genesis 37:1-2. He was a model son. \par Jesus was obedient John 5:20; Luke 2:51-52\par \pard\fi-360\li1170 (2) Steps to death\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a. \tab He was envied (verse 11) Mark 15:10 "For envy they delivered Him"\par b. \tab He was hated (verses 4-5) John 15:25 "Hated without a cause"\par \pard\li1440 They despised him because he was put over them. (Genesis 37:2-3) Jesus was hated for the same reason John 15:25; 7:5. Heb 1:9 Col 1:18 Php 2:9-11\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 c. \tab Conspired against him (verse 18) Matthew 26:3-4; 27:1; John 11:53 Jesus was conspired against.\par d. \tab He was attacked (verse 23) Matthew 27:28 "They stripped Him"\par e. \tab He was mocked (verse 20) "We shall see" Mark 15:32 "that we may see"\par f. \tab Deliverance was attempted for Joseph (37:22). John 7:50-51 Reuben tried for Joseph and Nicodemus tried for Jesus\par g. \tab He was sold (37:28) for 20 pieces of silver to the Ishmaelites.\par \pard\li1440 This would be the whole sale price. (verse 36). They would get 30 pieces of silver for him in Egypt since that was the price of a slave (Exodus 21:32).\par Judah suggested the sale (37:26) in the false pretense of brotherly kindness. Judas is the same name in Greek, and he betrayed Jesus with a kiss.\par Matthew 26:15; 27:9 Jesus was sold for 30 pieces of silver\emdash the slave price\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 h. \tab He was imprisoned and false witnesses were brought against him (Genesis 39:20,15) as happened to Jesus.\par \pard\li1440 Mark 14:57 (They) "bear false witness." LVAL@ Two prisoners (Genesis 40:2) were with him as two malefactors were with Jesus (Luke 23:32). Joseph gave a sentence of life to the one and death to the other, as Jesus said "today shalt thou be with me in paradise" to one man and the other died lost.\par He was bound and his feet hurt (Genesis 39:20; Psalm 105:18-19).\par Psalm 22:16 Jesus feet hurt and He was bound (Matthew 27:2)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 i. \tab He was slain (in figure and intent\emdash according to Matthew 5:21-22) because Jesus equates this with murder (37:24)\par \pard\li1440 Matthew 27:2; Acts 2:23 Jesus was murdered in more than figure and intent. \par His brethren were content with their deed (37:27) so they sat down to watch (Matthew 27:36). They sat down to watch contentedly with Jesus.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 3. \tab His "resurrection" (37:24-28).\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a. \tab Into the place of death (pit) (Genesis 37:24)\par \pard\li1440 Horrible pit (Psalm 40:2; 69:2,14-15)\par Put in a tomb (Matthew 27:60)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 b. \tab He came out again (37:28) to go to prepare a place. (Genesis 45:5-7).\par \pard\li1440 They sought (intended dead) in the pit (37:28-29).\par Jesus came forth from the tomb (28:6) to go prepare a place (John 1-3) \par They sought the "living among the dead" and were perplexed that He was not found (Luke 24:1-4).\par \pard\fi-360\li360 III.\tab EXODUS\par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Need for Redemption\emdash Pictured by a people enslaved (Chapters 1-6)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Reason they were enslaved\par B.\tab Moses the Deliverer\par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab Might of the Redeemer\emdash Displayed in ten plagues (Chapters 7-11)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab God hardened Pharaoh\rquote s heart. \par B.\tab Destruction of Egypt\rquote s gods (Exodus 12:12; Numbers 33:1-4)\par \b0\'a7\tab\b Blood:\b0 Judgment upon Osiris, god of the Nile and Khnum, guardian and god of life in the Nile. Hapi, spirit of the Nile (Exodus 7:14-25)\par \'a7\tab\b Frogs:\b0 LVALA Against Heqt, goddess of the land with a head and body of a frog. Hapi, spirit of the Nile (Exodus 8:1-15)\par \'a7\tab\b Lice:\b0 Against Geb, god of the soil (life for plants). (Exodus 8:16-19)\par \'a7\tab\b Flies:\b0 Against the sacred scareb which represented the god who rolled the sun across the sky. Uatachit a god who manifested himself as a fly (Exodus 8:20-32)\par \'a7\tab\b Murrain:\b0 Against Apis the bull god and cowheaded Hather, goddess of deserts. (Exodus 9:1-7) Sacred cows Ptah, Mnrvis\par \'a7\tab\b Boils:\b0 Against Thoth, god of intelligence, and medical learning (ashes were from the human sacrifices used to cure diseases). Sekhmet, goddess with power to heal. Serapis, a healing god (Exodus 9:8-12)\par \'a7\tab\b Hail:\b0 Against Shu, the wind god and Nut the sky goddess, and Horus, the sky god. Seth, protector of crops.(Exodus 9:13-35)\par \'a7\tab\b Locusts:\b0 Against Nepri, the grain god, Ermutet, goddess of childbirth and crops, Isis, goddess of life and Anubis, guardian of the fields. Seth protector of crops(Exodus 10:1-20)\par \'a7\tab\b Darkness:\b0 Against Re, god of the sun, Aten, the sun's disc, and Ankh, symbol of life from the sun, Egypt's trinity. (Exodus 10:21-29)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\tx720\'a7\tab\b Death:\b0 Since Egyptians worshipped most animals and the Pharaoh himself, when God smote the firstborn, He was striking at all the gods of Egypt at once. Osiris, giver of life (Exodus 11:1\emdash 12:30)\b\par \pard\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Character of Redemption\emdash Purchased by blood, Emancipated by power (Chapters 12-18)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Passover instituted (Exodus 12)\par B.\tab Sustained in the wilderness (Exodus 16:4-36)\par \pard\fi-360\li720 4.\tab Duty of the Redeemed\emdash Obedience to Jehovah (Chapters 19-24)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Giving of the Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:3-17)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\ri90\b0 (1) \tab They were to have no other gods beside Jehovah.\par (2) \tab They weLVALBre to make no graven images.\par (3) \tab They were not to take the name of the Lord in vain.\par (4) \tab They were to keep the Sabbath holy.\par (5) \tab They were to honor their father and mother.\par (6) \tab They were not to kill anyone [murder].\par (7) \tab They were not to commit adultery.\par (8) \tab They were not to steal.\par (9) \tab They were not to bear false witness against their neighbor (they were not to lie).\par (10) They were not to covet.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par B.\tab Practical laws for a commonwealth\b0 (\b Exodus 20:22-26\b0 ) \b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 5.\tab Provisions made for the Redeemed\emdash Tabernacle and its services (Chapters 25-40).\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 IV.\tab LEVITICUS\par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Offerings\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Trespass\emdash Expiation\par B.\tab Sin\emdash Reconciliation\par C.\tab Peace\emdash Acceptance [fellowship]\par D.\tab Meal\emdash Consecration of possessions\par E.\tab Burnt\emdash Dedication of entire life\par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab Holiness (Wholeness)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Inside\emdash Foods\par B.\tab Outside\emdash Leprosy\par C.\tab Ministry (Blemishes of the priests lev 21:16-23)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\ri90\b0 (a)\tab Blind (2 Corinthians 4:1-7).\par (b) \tab Lame\par (c) \tab Flat nose\par (d) \tab Superfluous (too many appendages).\par (e) \tab Broken footed.\par (f) \tab Broken handed.\cf4\b\par \cf0\b0 (g) \tab Crookbacked\par (h) \tab Dwarf\par (i) \tab Eye blemish.\par (j) \tab Scurvy.\par (k) \tab Scabbed.\par (l) \tab Stones broken.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Feasts of the Lord (Chapter 23)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Passover\par B.\tab Unleavened Bread\par C.\tab Sabbath\par D.\tab Firstfruits\par E.\tab Pentecost\par F.\tab Trumpets\par G.\tab Atonement\par H.\tab Tabernacles\par I.\tab Jubilee\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 V.\tab NUMBERS\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Failing God\rquote s testLVALC (Spies report)\par 2.\tab Forty years judgment\par 3.\tab Journey of carnality\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\b0 a) Jealousy trial (Numbers 5).\par b) Trespasses (Numbers 5).\par c) Lust for flesh (Numbers 11:4).\cf4\b\par \cf0\b0 d) Sedition of Miriam and Aaron. (12:1)\par e) Miriam became leprous (Numbers 12).\par f) Spies came back with an evil report (Numbers 13).\par g) People murmured and God threatened Israel.(14)\par i) Punishment of presumption.\par j) Sabbath breaking (Numbers 15:32).\par k) Korah rebelled against Moses (Numbers 16).\par l) A plague came upon them and they murmured (Numbers 16:41).\par m) Aaron's rod budded to show up the rebels.(17)\par n) Ashes of the red heifer were used for a remedy for touching the unclean (Numbers 19).\par o) Israel murmured for water (Numbers 20:2).\par p) Fiery serpents bit them for murmuring (Numbers 21).\par q) Balaam taught Balac to bring idolatry and fornication to Israel so God would destroy them (Numbers 22-24; Rev 2:14).\par r) Israel's whoredom and idolatry.\par s) Phinehas killed Zimri and Cozbi to stop a plague. (25)\par t) Nadab and Abihu offered strange fire upon God's altar (Leviticus 10:1).\par u) Israel rebelled at the waters of Meribah. (20:13, 24; 27:14)\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b\par \pard\fi-360\li360 VI.\tab DEUTERONOMY\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Remember what God has done \par 2.\tab Look backward (Chapters 1-3)\par 3.\tab Look inward (Chapters 4-11)\par 4.\tab Look forward (Chapters 2-30)\par 5.\tab Look upward (Chapters 31-32)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 VII.\tab BOOK OF JOSHUA\par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Obtaining the land (Chapters 1-5)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Charge to Joshua\par B.\tab Spies sent to Jericho\par C.\tab Crossing Jordan\par D.\tab Memorials built\par E.\tab Gilgal occupied\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab Overcoming the land (Chapters 6-12)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Fall of Jericho\par B.\tab Sin of Achan\par C.\tab Overcoming Ai\paLVALDr D.\tab Deceit of the Gibeonites\par E.\tab Defeat of the Canaanites\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Occupying the land (Chapters 13-24)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Distribution of Canaan\par B.\tab Cities of Refuge\par C.\tab Cities for Levites\par D.\tab Altar of Witness\par E.\tab Farewell of Joshua\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 VIII. BOOKS OF JUDGES, RUTH AND FIRST SAMUEL (Period of the Judges of Israel)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Book of Judges\par \par \pard\li720 The more a nation turns from God the more trouble it has functioning.\par The closer a nation draws to God the more efficient it becomes.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Purpose of Judges\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab To show what happens when men do what is right in their own eyes (\cf2\ul\b0 Jdg_17:6\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf2\ul\b0 Jdg_21:25\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\li1440 Judges shows the worst of human character described in the ugliest stories in the entire Bible.\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\'b7\tab Samson\rquote s vulnerability in his lust for women.\par \'b7\tab Gideon won a battle by faith in 300 then turned the nation to idolatry\par \'b7\tab Jephthah, a former outlaw shows an almost total ignorance of the God he is supposed to serve (rash vow)\par \'b7\tab Abimelech kills 70 half brothers so he can be king.\par \'b7\tab Homosexuals of Gibeah assaulted a Levite and his concubine. Her death caused him to cut her into 12 pieces and the battle which ensued almost wiped out a tribe in Israel, Benjamin.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (2)\tab To show how God gets rid of corrupt nations in His mercy (\cf2\ul\b0 Lev_18:24-30\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf2\ul\b0 Lev_20:22-23\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf2\ul\b0 Deu_18:9-12\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \par (3)\tab To show how God can still work when man is rebellious (\cf2\ul\b0 Dan_4:25-26\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf2\ul\b0 Psa_75:10\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf2\ul\b0 Isa_10:5-7\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\li1440 If God can untangle the mess His people got themselves into in Judges and finally make LVALEprogress then there is hope for all of us. That is exactly what He does.\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\'b7\tab Perhaps the greatest story of heroic faith was that of Deborah\par \'b7\tab God calls the weak Gideon a \ldblquote Mighty man of valor.\rdblquote\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab BOOK OF RUTH\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Gem from a corrupt society\par B.\tab Role of the Kinsman-Redeemer\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab FIRST SAMUEL\emdash Last of the Judges\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Birth and early life\par B.\tab Anointing Saul as Israel\rquote s first king\par C.\tab Anointing David as Israel\rquote s second king\par \par \par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 IX.\tab UNITED KINGDOM (2 Samuel, 2 Chronicles)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Saul\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Israel\rquote s desire for a king (1 Samuel 8:4-7)\par \par B.\tab Qualifications of the king (1 Samuel 9:1-2; 10:23-24)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab Man of might and power\par (2)\tab Choice and goodly personality\par (3)\tab Outstanding in character\par (4) Man of humility\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 C.\tab Reign of the king\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab Anointed by Samuel (1 Samuel 10:1)\par (2)\tab Proclaimed king at Gilgal (1 Samuel 1:15)\par (3)\tab Saul\rquote s first disobedience (1 Samuel 13:9-14)\par (4)\tab Saul\rquote s second disobedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23)\par (5)\tab His humiliation\par (6)\tab His bitterness\par (7)\tab Death of Saul (1 Samuel 28:9; 1 Chronicles 10:13)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab David\par \par \pard\li720 The Bible has all important recorded history. Everything needed for every life situation is found within its pages.\par What is important to God is really important.\par He spent six words about the making of the stars. But he has 11 chapters about Joseph.\par He has five verses given to Methuselah who lived 969 years and 50 chapters to the building of the tabernacle in the wilderness.\par He has over two books on DLVALFavid\par 16 chapters in 1 Samuel\par 24 chapters in 2 Samuel\par 19 chapters in 1 Chronicles\par 72 Psalms at least for a total of\par 131 chapters plus references in the prophets, Gospels, epistles and the Book of Revelation.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab He was highly regarded among the people\par \pard\li1080 Solomon was careful to clear David of all guilt (1 Kings 2:29-33)\par His respect continued to grow even after his death.\par His esteem traveled to other countries \par (1 Kings 5:1) Hiram was ever a lover of David. \par Even his enemies respected him.\par Hadad now felt free to return (1 Kings 11:21)\par Jeroboam was afraid Israel would return to David\rquote s house (1 Kings 12:26-27)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 B.\tab He was highly regarded by God\par \pard\li1080 Psa 78:70-72 God had taken him from following sheep\par 1 Chronicles 28:4 \ldblquote He liked me\rdblquote\par 1 Samuel 13:14 Man after God\rquote s own heart\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 C.\tab His throne is forever (1 Kings 2:45)\par \pard\li1080 To this day the concept of David\rquote s throne is alive in the hearts of the Jewish people\par Isaiah 9:6-7; 55:3\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 D.\tab He was the standard for all future kings (1 Kings 15:3, 11)\par \par E.\tab Jesus became David\rquote s seed to sit on his throne (Luke 1:27, 32-33)\par \pard\li1080 Heir of David (Revelation 3:7)\par Root and offspring of David (Revelation 5:5; 22:16)\par Jesus is the seed of the woman from Genesis 3:15 who will bruise satan\rquote s head.\par He came through David (Seth\emdash Isaac\emdash Judah\emdash David\emdash Jesus)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Solomon\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Magnificent beginning (1 Kings 3:6)\par \par B.\tab Tremendous accomplishments \par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab Building of the temple his greatest achievement (1 Kings 6-8)\par (2)\tab Fame of his wisdom spread around the world (1 Kings 10:1)\par (3)\tab He made nations pay tribute frLVALGom the Nile to the Euphrates\par (4)\tab He had wealth beyond compare\par (5)\tab He reigned in peace\par (6)\tab But he had a sad ending (1 Kings 11:1-13)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 X.\tab DIVIDED KINGDOM\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 1.\tab Northern Kingdom\emdash Israel\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Nature of the kingdom\par B.\tab Kings of the kingdom\par C.\tab History of the kingdom\par D.\tab Prophets of the kingdom\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 2.\tab Southern Kingdom\emdash Judah\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Nature of the kingdom\par B.\tab Kings of the kingdom\par C.\tab History of the kingdom\par D.\tab Prophets of the kingdom\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 3.\tab Captivity\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A.\tab Assyrian captivity of Israel in 721 BC\par \par B.\tab Babylonian captivity of Judah in 606 BC\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab Cause of the captivity\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 a.\tab To collect the 70 years tithes (2 Chronicles 36:21; Leviticus 26:34-43; Jeremiah 29:10; Daniel 9:2)\par b.\tab To destroy forever the idol worship of Israel introduced by Solomon\par c.\tab To bring the two nations back into one.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (2) \tab Conditions.\par (3) \tab Results.\par (4) \tab Prophets (three groups).\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 a. Pre-exilic: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk warned Israel of the captivity to come.\par b. Exilic: Daniel and Ezekiel revealed the future restoration of Israel to give them hope of returning.\par c. Post-exilic: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi encouraged them to rebuild the temple and worship God.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 4. Restoration\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 A. Conditions and results.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1) In 539 BC Cyrus conquered Persia and blended a kingdom into Medo-Persia. They conquered the Babylonians.\par (2) Cyrus proclaimed freedom to all captives. Jews were now free to return to Jerusalem and were given grants to rebuild.\par (3) Most decided to stay, about 50,000 came LVALHback.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 B. \tab Leaders of Post-Exilic Israel.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (1)\tab Ezra\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 a.\tab Return under Zerubbabel (1-6) Zerrubabel led the first group back in 536 BC to rebuild the temple. Haggai and Zechariah helped build it. It was completed in 516 BC.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab First return of the captives (1-2)\par \pard\fi-360\li2520 (i)\tab Cyrus's decree (1)\par (ii)\tab Register of exiles (2)\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (b)\tab The restoration of popular worship (3-6)\par \pard\fi-360\li2520 (i)\tab Temple rebuilt (3:1-6:15)\par (ii)\tab Temple dedicated (6:16-22)\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 b.\tab Reforms under Ezra (7-10) Ezra led the second group back to re-establish the law.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab Second return of exiles (7-8)\par (b)\tab Abolishment of heathen marriages (9-10)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par (3)\tab Nehemiah\tab\tab\tab\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 a\tab Restoration of the walls\tab (1:1-7:73)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab The initial circumstances\tab 1:1-2:20\par (b)\tab The actual construction\tab 3:1-6:19\par (c)\tab The later census\tab\tab 7:1-73\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 b.\tab Reformation of the faith\tab (8:1-13:31)\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab The Covenant renewed\tab 8:1-10:39\par (b)\tab The nation revived\tab\tab 11:1-13:13\par (c)\tab The violations remedied\tab 13:14-31\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (4)\tab Esther\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1800 a.\tab The Jews in danger (1-3)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab Esther made queen (1-2)\par (b)\tab Haman's plot against the Jews (3)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1800 b.\tab The Jews delivered (4-10)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (a)\tab Esther's courage brings deliverance (4-7)\par (b)\tab Vengeance over the Jews' enemies (8:1-9:lLVAL|19)\par (c)\tab The feast of Purim (9:20-32)\par (d)\tab Mordecai's elevation at court (10)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par \pard\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\par \pard\cf1\b0\fs29\par } LVAL1_J{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 TITUS Cyberbit Basic;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f4\fnil\fprq2\fcharset2 Wingdings;}{\f5\fnil\fcharset2 Symbol;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red128\green0\blue128;\red0\green255\blue0;\red255\green0\blue0;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\f0\fs28 DAVID \cf2\ul\b 1Sa_16:11\par \par \cf3\b0\f1 1Sa_9:1\cf0\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\par LIFE OF DAVID \cf3\ul 1Sa_16:11 \cf0\ulnone "Well-Beloved," and as type of Christ, "My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased" \cf3\ul Mat_3:17\cf0\ulnone\par \cf4\b He is spoken of more than any other Bible character.\cf0 \b0 1139 times his name is mentioned. Jesus 983\par (Zondervan Pictoral Encyclopedia \cf3\ul 1Sa_16:11\cf0\ulnone )\par \par \cf4\b He brought music into worship. It is interesting that Moses did not.\par His songs usually recounted his adventures and we can be grateful for the problems he overcame and sang about. \par There was a lot of prophecy in his songs\par \f0 Known for Psalms. He set the musicians in 24 courses.\par Invented musical instruments\par \f1\par \f0 His genealogy is given in the table appended to the Book of Ruth (\ul Rth_4:18-22\ulnone ). \par \pard\sa120\cf5\f1 In one sense this genealogy that concludes the Book of Ruth is just about as important as any portion of the Old Testament. Because this little book and this genealogy are what connect the family of David with the tribe of Judah (\ul Gen_49:10\ulnone ). Without it we would have no written record of the connection. This makes the little Book of Ruth very important, as you can see, because it fits into God's plan and into God's scheme.\par \pard\cf4\f0\par Here the following points are to be noted: David belonged to the tribe of Judah: Home in Bethlehem. his ancestor Nahshon was chieftLVALKain of the whole tribe (\ul Num_1:7\ulnone ; \ul Num_2:3\ulnone ; \ul 1Ch_2:10\ulnone ) and brother-in-law of Aaron the high priest (\ul Exo_6:23\ulnone )\par \par It has been suggested that his relation to the Moabites gave him a sense of toleration for Gentiles.\par David placed his parents under the protection of the king of that country (\ul 1Sa_22:3\ulnone , \ul 1Sa_22:1\ulnone ).\par \cf0\kerning28\b0 Still it does seem strange that two of David's best friends were two enemies of his nation - Nahash, king of the sons of Ammon (\cf3\ul 1Sa_11:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Sa_10:1\cf0\ulnone ) and Achish, lord of Gath (\cf3\ul 1Sa_21:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Sa_27:1-12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Sa_28:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Sa_29:1-11\cf0\ulnone ). He appears to have found the Philistines more reliable and trustworthy than the Hebrews. When he became king, his personal body-guard was composed of mercenaries of that nation - the Cherethites and Pelethites - with whom he had become acquainted when at Ziklag (\cf3\ul 1Sa_30:14\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Sa_8:18\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Sa_20:23\cf0\ulnone ). It was to a native of Gath that he committed the care of the sacred ark on its passage from \i\f2 Kiriath\i0\f0 -\i\f2 jearim\i0\f0 to Jerusalem (\cf3\ul 2Sa_6:10\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 2Sa_6:11\cf0\ulnone ). When the rebellion broke out under Absalom, he committed one-third of his forces to a banished soldier of the same town, who had come to him a little while before with a band of followers (\cf3\ul 2Sa_15:19\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Sa_18:2\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\fi360\sa60 Some of the soldiers in whom he placed the greatest confidence were Hittites (\cf3\ul 1Sa_26:6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Sa_11:6\cf0\ulnone ), and his commissariat was furnished by persons outside of Israel (\cf3\ul 2Sa_17:27\cf0\ulnone ; the Machir tribe were half Syrian; Gilead is the son of Machir, \cf3\ul 1Ch_7:14\cf0\ulnone ). The threshing-floor of a Jebusite became the site of the temple of Solomon (\cf3\ul 2Sa_24:18\cf0\ulnone ).\parLVALL \pard\cf4\kerning0\b\par Known as Shepherd\par Known as warrior before he killed Goliath\par Never lost a battle\par First real king. Saul had no standing army and David raised his own before he became king \cf3\ul\b0 1Sa_22:2\cf4\ulnone\b ; \cf3\ul\b0 1Sa_23:13\cf4\ulnone\b . Tribes were united under David as king whereas under Saul they were more like the time of the judges.\par Song after killing Goliath caused bitterness of Saul\par Did five things that were subject to death; adultery, murder, eating showbread, removing the Ark of the Covenant [put on cart then in tent] and acting as priest.\par You would love to be in his kingdom but dread to be in his family.\par \cf0\b0\f1\par For the ABI outline this from Zondervan will be modified\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 I. \tab\cf4 DAVID'S INFLUENCE\cf0 ON THE HISTORY OF ISRAEL\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. \tab The estimate of David in Israel. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b A.\tab HE WAS HIGHLY REGARDED AMONG THE PEOPLE\par \pard\cf0\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1. \tab His high regard among the people. \cf4 They all loved him\cf0 \cf3\ul 1Sa_18:14-16\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-720\li2160\par \pard\li360\cf4\b Respect for the good name of David was great after his death. Solomon was careful that he cleared his father from all guilt in the ignominious \cf0\b0 death of Abner \par \cf6\ul 1Ki_2:29-34\cf0\ulnone\par \cf7\par \cf4\b Solomon further showed his respect for his father in sparing the life of Abiathar though he had taken part in Adonijah's attempt to usurp the \cf0\b0 kingdom from Solomon. He spared Abiathar's life because he had always been faithful to David and had suffered with him \par \cf3\ul 1Ki_2:26\cf0\ulnone\par \par \cf4\b Solomon, by the same token, executed Shimei for having ill-treated his father when Absalom was in rebellion \par \cf3\ul\b0 1Ki_2:44-46\cf0\ulnone\par \par The respect for David, however, extended far beyond the person and time \cf4\b of \cf1\b0 Solomon. Hiram was ever a lover of DaLVALMvid and later kind to Solomon for David's sake \par \cf6\ul 1Ki_5:1\cf0\ulnone\par \par \cf4\b Furthermore, in the days of Josiah, long after, Josiah sought after the God of David \par \ul 2Ch_34:3\ulnone\par \par His esteem traveled to other countries.\par \par Even David's enemies respected him. It took the news of his death to embolden Hadad to leave his retreat in Egypt where he had fled from David (\ul 1Ki_11:21\ulnone ).\par \par Later, Jeroboam, after leading a rebellion against David's grandson, feared greatly that the people would return to David's house and risked \cf0\b0 the wrath of God to form a new worship to prevent the people from going to David's city. \par \cf6\ul 1Ki_12:26-28\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b B.\tab HE WAS HIGHLY REGARDED BY GOD\par \par \ul Psa_78:70-72\ulnone God had taken him from following sheep. \par \par \ul 1Ch_28:4\ulnone David said, "God liked me." \par \par \pard\ul 1Sa_13:14\ulnone He was a man after God's own heart. \par \par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab His high regard in God's eyes. \par \pard\fi-720\li2160\par \pard\li360\cf0\b0 Similarly, God often expressed his own high regard for his servant David. David, we are told, was \cf4 hand-picked by the Lord to be over God's people (\ul 1Ki_8:16\ulnone )\cf0 . Thereafter, \cf4 God was known as the God of David by the people (\ul 2Ki_20:5\ulnone ; \ul 2Ch_21:12\ulnone ).\par \cf0\par The favor God showed to David can be seen in His \cf4 promise of peace to David's seed forever (\ul 1Ki_2:33\ulnone ). \cf0 This favor of God toward David is expressed in terms both of lovingkindness and goodness (\cf3\ul 1Ki_3:6\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ki_8:66\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\li1080\cf6\ul\par \cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b C.\tab HIS THRONE IS FOREVER (\ul 1Ki_2:45\ulnone ) \par \pard\cf0\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. \tab The concept of the throne of David and its perpetuity. \par \pard\fi-720\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li360 Solomon was established as the rLVALNightful successor to David before David's death. Soon after his death, the concept of the throne of David was developed and became a permanent part of the covenant involving God's goodness to His people.\par \pard\par \pard\li360\cf4 Solomon sat on David's throne, a gift to Israel from God \par \ul 1Ki_3:6\ulnone\par \par \ul 1Ki_5:7\ulnone\par \cf0\par He was known for his great discretion and understanding which was indicated early in his reign. \cf4 He humbly acknowledged that God had raised him up to fulfill His promise to David.\par \pard\li720\cf0\par \pard\li360 There was, however, much more to the concept of the throne of David than his successor-son. God had established David's throne forever (\cf3\ul 1Ki_2:45\cf0\ulnone ). Solomon, recognizing this, as soon as he was made king, sought for God's assurance. He desired that God would perform his whole promise to David, that there fail not an heir on the throne (\cf3\ul 1Ki_8:25-26\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\li720\par \pard\li360 God clearly honored this promise through all the history of Judah. When it appeared, in the days of Athaliah, that the seed of David might be completely destroyed, David's spears and shields were used to put his seed (Jehoash) on the throne in spite of Athaliah's power (\cf3\ul 2Ki_11:10\cf0\ulnone ). Jehoash (or Joash) was made king on the basis of God's promise to David (\cf3\ul 2Ch_23:3\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\li720\par \pard\li360 In the days of Hezekiah the king and Isaiah the prophet (\cf3\ul 2Ki_19:34\cf0\ulnone ), God determined to defend Jerusalem for David's sake.\par \pard\li720\par \pard\li360 Nevertheless, the promise of God to bless the throne of David was not unconditionally given. \cf4 For David's throne to be blessed, the successors had to walk uprightly as David had done (\ul 1Ki_9:5\ulnone ). When Solomon failed to walk purely before God as David had walked, God determined to rend the kingdom and leave for David's seed only Judah (\ul 1Ki_11:13\ulnone ). Yet, for David's sake, even this heLVALO would not do in Solomon's day (\ul 1Ki_11:12\ulnone , \ul 1Ki_11:24\ulnone ).\par \pard\li720\cf0\par \pard\li360 Though rent asunder, the throne of David remained a reality and God was determined that \cf4 David should always have a lamp before God in Jerusalem (\ul 1Ki_11:36\ulnone )\cf0 . This promise became a constant reminder of hope to God's people thereafter (\cf3\ul 1Ki_15:4-5\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 2Ki_8:19\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_21:7\cf0\ulnone ). Beyond the days of trial gleamed the constant hope that David's seed would not be afflicted forever (\cf3\ul 1Ki_11:39\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\li720\par \pard\li360 The split-off tribes were, in essence, put under the same conditions for blessings as Judah. \cf4 The perpetuity of Jeroboam's throne depended on his doing right as David had done (\ul 1Ki_11:38\ulnone ). \cf0 But Jeroboam led the northern tribes away from the worship ordained by Moses and later is pictured as having led a revolt against God's will (\cf3\ul 2Ch_13:6-8\cf0\ulnone ). God clearly disapproved of Jeroboam's innovations in worship and forewarned, through an unnamed prophet, that a descendant of David would one day destroy the altar Jeroboam had built at Bethel. That seed was to be Josiah (\cf3\ul 1Ki_13:2\cf0\ulnone ). This underlines the temporal nature of the throne of Jeroboam in contrast with the eternal nature of David's throne.\par \pard\li720\par \pard\li360\cf4\b To this day, the concept of the throne of David is alive in the hearts of the Jewish people who still await the birth of David's son, the Messiah. For Christians, of course, this promise is already fulfilled in Jesus Christ who is David's Seed forever. (\ul Isa_9:6-7\ulnone ; \par \cf0\b0\par \cf4\ul\b Isa_55:3\ulnone\par \cf0\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C. \tab David and the worship in Israel. \par \pard\fi-720\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 Nowhere can the influence of David be seen more clearly and felt more strongly than in the worship of God's people in the Temple that David had planned (\LVALPul 2Ch_1:4\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 1. \tab David and the Temple of Solomon. \par \pard\fi-720\li2160\par \pard\li360\cf4 In a sense, this Temple rightly could be called the Temple that David built.\cf0 It was his desire to build it and his influence was heavily felt in its construction, as to form and usage.\par \par Although David had desired to build the Temple (\cf3\ul 1Ki_8:18\cf0\ulnone ) and God approved that desire, yet He would not permit David to do so (\cf3\ul 1Ki_5:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ki_8:18\cf0\ulnone ). Instead, God told David that Solomon was to build it (\cf3\ul 1Ki_5:5\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_6:10\cf0\ulnone ), and promised to put His name in the house that Solomon was to build (\cf3\ul 1Ki_8:15\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 1Ki_8:24\cf0\ulnone ). Solomon was conscious of this promise at the dedication of the Temple (\cf3\ul 2Ch_1:9\cf0\ulnone ). In the later history of Judah this promise, that God's name would be in the Temple, was highly regarded by the faithful (\cf3\ul 2Ki_21:7\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_33:7\cf0\ulnone ). \par \par The skills and devotion of David are seen throughout the construction of the Temple. David had dedicated gold, silver, and vessels for the House of God (\cf3\ul 1Ki_7:51\cf0\ulnone ) which things Solomon brought in when the Temple was completed (\cf3\ul 2Ch_5:1\cf0\ulnone ). For the construction itself, David had already provided skilled workmen (\cf3\ul 2Ch_2:7\cf0\ulnone ) . \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab David and the worship in the Temple.\par \pard\par \pard\li360\cf4\b David is said to have made the musical instruments which were used to praise God and give God thanks\cf0 (\cf3\ul 2Ch_7:6\cf0\ulnone ). He also had written the words \b0 of praise for the Temple worship (\cf3\ul 2Ch_29:30\cf0\ulnone ), and to him are credited many of the \cf4 Psalms in the Bible which were used in worship\cf0 by God's people. He also ordered the courses for the priests (\cf3\ul 2Ch_8:14\cf0\ulnone ).\par \LVALQpar David's influence was felt in later years as equally as it had been in the days of Solomon, his son. \cf4 Jehoiada the priest in the days of Joash, when a brief revival of true worship was observed, appointed officers of the house of the Lord under the hand of the priests even as David had ordered\cf0 (\cf3\ul 2Ch_23:18\cf0\ulnone ). Later, in the greater revival of Hezekiah's time, the musical instruments for God's house, which David had ordered, were again ordered by Hezekiah (\cf3\ul 2Ch_29:25-27\cf0\ulnone ). Also the words of praise David had prepared for the Temple worship were used by Hezekiah (\cf3\ul 2Ch_29:30\cf0\ulnone ). It could be said in Hezekiah's day that not since the days of Solomon had there been such a worship in Jerusalem (\cf3\ul 2Ch_30:26\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par Still later in the last revival of the kingdom of Judah, in \cf4 Josiah's day, once again the courses for the house of God and the singers were according to or followed the instructions of David\cf0 (\cf3\ul 2Ch_35:4\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 2Ch_35:15\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par Finally, in the Restoration in the time of \cf4 Ezra and Nehemiah\cf0 this same respect for David's influence in worship can be seen. \cf4 Temple worship was according to the order of David\cf0 . The musical instruments used were still those specified by David, and the singing followed David's own teaching (\cf3\ul Ezr_3:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Neh_12:36\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Neh_12:45-46\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720\cf4 D. \tab The effect on Israel of David's walk before God. \par \pard\fi-720\li1440\cf0\par \pard\li360\cf4 David's walk before God is seen as an example of the integrity God demanded of all the kings of Israel\cf0 . God, on numerous occasions, declared that David walked before him in integrity of heart. He was upright in all that God commanded, keeping God's ordinances (\cf3\ul 1Ki_9:4\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par God showed great lovingkindness to David for this walk, and made cleLVALRar that the condition of God's continued blessing on His covenant with David depended on such conduct in his seed after him (\cf3\ul 2Ch_7:18\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par At first, Solomon walked in the statutes of David. But in the long run he failed to live up to David's standards (\cf3\ul 1Ki_11:1\cf0\ulnone ). As a result Solomon caused all Israel to depart from David's righteous walk (\cf3\ul 1Ki_11:33\cf0\ulnone ). In Israel, after the divided kingdom, Jeroboam was the first of a long list of kings who were described as not being like David, who had kept God's commandments and followed after God with the whole heart (\cf3\ul 1Ki_14:8\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\li720\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b D.\tab HE WAS THE STANDARD FOR ALL FUTURE KINGS (\ul 1Ki_15:3\ulnone , \ul 1Ki_15:11\ulnone ) \par \pard\li720\cf0\b0\par Thus it became the standard of all the kings of Judah and Israel to be judged in the light of the works and heart of David before God (\cf3\ul 1Ki_15:3\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 1Ki_15:11\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_14:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_16:2\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_18:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_22:2\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ch_17:1-2\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_7:17-18\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_28:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_29:2\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_34:2\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 II. \tab DAVID IN THE PROPHETS\par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 In the following prophets, various expressions are used in connection with David.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 A.\tab Isaiah. \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 1. \tab The house of David. \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 There are ten references to David in Isaiah. The first two are in chapter seven. Here the context is the threat of allied Syria and Israel against Jerusalem. At that time, the seed of David on the throne was the unworthy Ahaz. God's Word in this time of danger to Jerusalem was addressed to the house of David (\cf3\ul Isa_7:2\cf0\ulnone ). When Ahaz refused to ask a sign of God as the LordLVALS had commanded, then Isaiah, God's prophet, ignoring Ahaz, spoke words of hope to the house of David (\cf3\ul Isa_7:13\cf0\ulnone ). These words were the words foretelling the \cf4 birth of the Christ by the virgin (\ul Isa_7:14\ulnone ). \cf0 The only other reference to the house of David occurs in \cf3\ul Isa_22:22\cf0\ulnone , where Eliakim is spoken of as receiving the \cf4 keys of the house of David \cf0 on his shoulders (\cf3\ul Rev_3:7\cf0\ulnone ). This term is used several times in the historical books of the Old Testament to designate David's kingdom (\cf3\ul 1Ki_12:19-20\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 1Ki_12:26\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ki_13:2\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul 1Ki_14:8\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_10:16\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_21:7\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Neh_12:37\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 2. \tab The throne of David (\ul Isa_9:6-7\ulnone ). \par \pard\fi-720\li2160\cf0\par \pard\li360 This passage, clearly Messianic, predicts the coming of a child who shall be mighty God and rule in peace on the throne of David. He will establish and uphold David's throne with justice and righteousness forever.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 3. \tab The taberacle of David (\ul Isa_16:5\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 Similarly, this passage is Messianic and points to the same kingdom and throne. The future King is described as sitting in the tent of David in truth, seeking justice and doing righteousness.\par \par In all three of the above categories one sees that the use of David's name so far in Isaiah is in regard to the future blessing on God's people. David's characteristics, noted in Kings and Chronicles after his death are here shown to be a type of the more perfect King to come.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 4. \tab City of David (\ul Isa_22:9\ulnone ). \par \pard\fi-720\li2160\cf0\par \pard\li360 When the city of Jerusalem was under siege it was described as the city of David, thus recalling the covenant of God with David. The term "city of David" appLVALTlied to Jerusalem is of frequent occurrence in Kings and Chronicles (\cf3\ul 1Ki_3:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ki_8:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_8:24\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ki_9:28\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_5:2\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ch_8:11\cf0\ulnone ; etc.).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 5. \tab The sure mercies of David (\ul Isa_37:35\ulnone \ul Isa_55:3\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 God indicates His mercy on Jerusalem for David's sake. This provokes the promise from God to defend the city in Hezekiah's day. Later (\cf3\ul Isa_55:3\cf0\ulnone ), God spoke of the sure mercies of David as pertaining to His covenant with David and his seed.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 6. \tab The God of David (\ul Isa_38:5\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 It follows then that long after the time of David, it was comforting to such a descendant of David as good King Hezekiah to have God describe Himself as "the God of David your father."\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 B. \tab Jeremiah. \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 1. \tab The throne of David (\ul Jer_13:13\ulnone ; \ul Jer_17:25\ulnone ; \ul Jer_22:2\ulnone , \ul Jer_22:4\ulnone , \ul Jer_22:30\ulnone ; \ul Jer_29:16\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Jer_33:17\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Jer_36:30\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 This is Jeremiah's favorite term for the successors to David in Jerusalem. It is, in most contexts, simply used to describe the kings who followed David and perpetuated the kingdom. One passage \cf4 (\ul Jer_33:17\ulnone ) is in the context of a Messianic prophecy which related the throne of David to the promise of God that a seed shall not fail David.\par \pard\cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab The house of David (\cf3\ul Jer_21:12\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 Jeremiah used the term to address the king on the throne.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 3. \tab The righteous Branch of David (\ul Jer_23:5\ulnone ; \ul Jer_33:15\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 This termLVALU as used in Jeremiah clearly refers to the promised seed of David and heir to his throne. It is a Messianic term. The term undoubtedly refers to the ultimate fulfillment of the eternal seed of David, the Christ.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 4. \tab David as king (\cf3\ul Jer_30:9\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 In accord with the above, David is described here as the future king of Israel. Jeremiah thus applies the term "David" to the Messiah Himself.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 5. \tab Covenant with David (\cf3\ul Jer_33:21\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 In the same context mentioned twice above, assurance was given that God would not break His covenant with David, that he would have a seed forever on his throne.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 6. \tab Seed of David (\ul Jer_33:22\ulnone , \ul Jer_33:26\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 In a way reminiscent of God's promise to Abraham, God spoke of the seed of David as immeasurable and sure of perpetuity as kings over the seed of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. For the most part then, Jeremiah's use of the name David is for Messianic prophecy, relating the promise of God to David. The ultimate promise of God is to send His Messiah to save all of His people.\par \pard\li2160\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C. \tab The other prophets. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 1. \tab Ezekiel (\ul Eze_34:23\ulnone ; \ul Eze_37:24-25\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\par \pard\li360 Ezekiel always uses the name "David" with the idea of the servant of God in a Messianic and eschatological sense.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab Hosea (\cf3\ul Hos_3:5\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 This prophet in referring to King David looks to the future when David will reign as king over God's people. This also is an eschatological view.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 3. \tab Amos (\cf3\ul Amo_6:5\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Amo_9:11\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 In the first passage Amos refers to David's rLVALVeputation as a musician. In the other, he speaks of the Tabernacle of David to be restored to its former glory. This latter passage came at the end of the prophecy of Amos, in the concluding section of hope for the future. Here a great contrast is seen between the Messianic hope and the contemporary evil of Israel in Amos' day.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 4. \tab Zechariah (\cf3\ul Zec_12:7-8\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Zec_12:10\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Zec_12:12\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Zec_13:1\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\li360 Zechariah uses the term "house of David" five times in one passage which speaks of the restoration of glory to David's house in the latter days. In all these prophets there is a continuation of the concept first seen in the life of David and immediately thereafter, that David's seed would be the channel of God's blessings on His people.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4 III. \tab DAVID IN THE NEW TESTAMENT\par \pard\cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li360 A. \tab The Gospels. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b E. \tab JESUS BECAME DAVID'S SEED TO SIT ON HIS THRONE (\ul Luk_1:27\ulnone , \ul Luk_1:32-33\ulnone ) \par \par 1. \tab Jesus the Christ as heir of David. \par \pard\fi-720\li2160\cf0\b0\par \pard\li360\cf4 It is notable that all the gospel writers seek to make clear the relation between the Lord Jesus and David. \cf0 With great frequency Matthew and the other writers note this relationship by the term "the son of David" which is applied to Jesus. Thereby they show that Jesus is the fulfillment of the Old Testament prophecies concerning the eternal kingdom of David. \cf4 The great thesis of the gospels is that Jesus fulfills exactly all of the conditions and promises of God's covenant with David, that a seed should never fail on his throne\cf0 . Jesus is the seed of David and the eternal King whom God had promised (\cf3\ul Mat_1:1\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mat_9:27\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mat_12:23\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mar_10:48\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mar_12:35\cf0\ulnoneLVALW ; \cf3\ul Luk_18:38-39\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Luk_20:41\cf0\ulnone ). Both Mark and John indicate that the \cf4 Jewish leaders of Jesus' day fully expected the Christ to be the seed of David \cf0 (\cf3\ul Joh_7:42\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mar_11:10\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\li360 When Matthew began his gospel, he felt it important to establish this fact. In great detail he listed the generations of Jesus, showing that he was indeed the direct descendant of David (Matthew 1). Joseph was specifically called the son of David (\cf3\ul Mat_1:20\cf0\ulnone ) and the husband of Mary, Jesus' mother. Luke in a similar approach gathers together evidence for the fulfillment of God's promise to David in the coming of Jesus (\cf3\ul Luk_1:27\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Luk_1:32\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Luk_1:69\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Luk_2:4\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab The city of David. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 One noticeable difference between the gospels and the Old Testament is the reference to the city of David in the NT. While in the Old Testament this constantly refers to Jerusalem, in the NT it consistently refers to Bethlehem (\cf3\ul Luk_2:4\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Luk_2:11\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Joh_7:42\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 3. \tab The superiority of Christ over David. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 Most important however, in the whole matter of the NT concept of Jesus as the fulfillment of God's covenant with David, is the lesson taught by the Lord to the Pharisees. \cf4 Jesus taught them that the Christ while properly the son of David and heir of David is, even in the Old Testament, most certainly shown to be above and superior to David\cf0 . He is indeed the Son of God. All three of the synoptic gospels record this most important lesson (\cf3\ul Mat_22:45\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Mar_12:35\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Mar_12:37\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Luk_20:41\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Luk_20:44\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 4. \tab Other references to DLVALXavid. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 Jesus refers to David in two more contexts. Once he uses an event in David's life to show the propriety of His disciples plucking and eating grain on the Sabbath (\cf3\ul Mat_12:3\cf0\ulnone ; etc.). Once he speaks of David as the Psalm writer who wrote in the Spirit (\cf3\ul Mat_22:43\cf0\ulnone ; etc.). We conclude then that the dominant Davidic theme in the gospels is the complete fulfillment of all God had promised in reference to David and his kingdom in the coming of Jesus Christ.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 B. \tab The Acts. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 1. \tab The superiority of Christ over David. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 This theme from the gospels becomes a major theme in the Early Church. Both Peter and Paul demonstrate that the prophecies about David were by no means fulfilled in David himself but only in Jesus Christ. They particularly stressed this in reference to the resurrection (\cf3\ul Act_2:29\cf0\ulnone , \cf3\ul Act_2:34\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Act_13:36\cf0\ulnone ). Paul, furthermore, at Antioch of Pisidia when addressing the Israelites, spoke of David as the king and a man after God's own heart. However, he taught that only in Jesus Christ and His Resurrection could we know the sure mercies of David which God had promised (\cf3\ul Act_13:16-34\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 2. \tab David, an inspired writer of Scripture by the Holy Spirit. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 In two places Luke makes mention of David as a writer inspired by the Holy Spirit in the writing of the Psalms (\cf3\ul Act_1:16\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Act_4:25\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 3. \tab The Tabernacle of David. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 James, quoting \cf3\ul Amo_9:11-12\cf0\ulnone , which spoke of the Tabernacle of David to be built again relates the rebuilding of the Tabernacle of David to the election of the Gentiles. The Gentiles were to have full part in David's kingdom as Amos had foretold (\cf3\ul Act_15:16-LVALY18\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C. \tab The epistles. \par \pard\par \pard\li360 In the epistles also, Christ is demonstrated as being of the seed of David according to the flesh (\cf3\ul Rom_1:3\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 2Ti_2:8\cf0\ulnone ). In several other passages mention is made of David: one in connection with forgiveness of sins as demonstrated in David's life and Psalms (\cf3\ul Rom_4:6\cf0\ulnone ) and another listing David as among the faithful of the Old Testament period (\cf3\ul Heb_11:32\cf0\ulnone ). Psalms 69 and 95 are specifically ascribed to David (\cf3\ul Rom_11:9\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Heb_4:7\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360 D. \tab The Revelation. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b 1. \tab Christ called heir of David (\ul Rev_3:7\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\b0\par \pard\li360 The inheritance of David is spoken of as the key of David which is described as being in Christ's hands.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf4\b 2. \tab Christ called the Root and Offspring of David (\ul Rev_5:5\ulnone ; \ul Rev_22:16\ulnone ). \par \pard\cf0\b0\par In keeping with the gospels and epistles, the Book of Revelation also clearly teaches that Jesus is the true fulfillment and ultimate application of all God's promises to David. He is the eternal seed in whom all the promises and hopes pertaining to David's throne are to be found.\par \par \pard\li360\cf4\b Jesus is the seed of the woman from \ul Gen_3:15\ulnone who will bruise satan's head.\par He came through David (Seth\emdash Isaac\emdash Judah\emdash David\emdash Jesus)\par \pard\cf0\b0\par 1. Early life.\par \par a) Birth.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 He was the son of Jesse, of the tribe of Judah (\cf3\ul Gen_49:8-12\cf0\ulnone ). He was born in Bethlehem.\par \pard\par b) Occupation.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 He was a shepherd and writer of psalms. He killLVALZed a lion and a bear in preparation to defeating the giant Goliath (\cf3\ul 1Sa_17:36\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par c) Anointing\par \tab\par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 God looked not on the outward appearance, but on the heart. Samuel passed by all the sons of Jesse before coming to David (\cf3\ul 1Sa_16:12-13\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par d) In Saul's court\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 David played the harp to calm Saul (\cf3\ul 1Sa_16:14-23\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\par e) Fight against Goliath\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 "Is there not a cause?" David asked. There was, and he stood in the name of the Lord against Goliath when everybody else was afraid.\par \pard\par f) Saul's jealousy.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 (1 Samuel 18). Saul became jealous because the singing women ascribed to him only thousands, and to David ten thousands.\par \pard\par 2. Exile of David.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 David was forced into exile because Saul tried to kill him four times.\par \pard\par 3. Reign of David (2 Samuel 1-24 and 1 Kings 1-2).\par \par a) Publicly anointed\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 He was privately anointed earlier. He was publicly announced King and set up his kingdom at Hebron (city of refuge; 2 Samuel 2-4).\par \pard\par b) He reigned over Judah only at first.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 For seven years he reigned over Judah only. Ishbosheth, Saul's son was over the other eleven tribes.\par \pard\par c) Fall of the rival kingdom.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 (\cf3\ul 2LVAL[Sa_4:5\cf0\ulnone ) Rechab and Baanah killed Ishbosheth and the eleven tribes came over to David.\par \pard\par d) Jerusalem was captured.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 David captured Jebus and made it his capital. Since then it has gained immortal fame as Jerusalem.\par \pard\par e) Reign of expansion.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 All the nations from the Euphrates to the Nile were brought into subjection to Israel. This did not mean however that they had possession of that land (\cf3\ul 1Ki_4:21\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par f) David's sin (2 Samuel 11).\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 David committed adultery and what he sowed he reaped. He murdered and coveted and morally sinned. The sword never left his house.\par \pard\par g) David's greatest desire.\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 David saw his beautiful home and remembered that God lived in a tent. He wanted to build God a temple. He was not allowed to do so, but collected the materials and Solomon, his son, built it.\par \pard\par h) David as a type of Christ.\par \par (1) As a shepherd (first coming).\par (2) As a king (second coming).\par \par \cf1 SOLOMON \cf2\ul\b 1Ki_3:6\par \par \cf3\b0 1Sa_16:11\cf1\ulnone\b OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 3. SOLOMON (971 BC to 931 BC). \cf3\ul 1Ki_3:6\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\cf4\b0 SOLOMON was the child of David's old age, and some say the last born of all his sons because the record is not clear (\ul 1Ch_3:5\ulnone ). His mother was Bathsheba. \par Probably still under the care of the women when he bacme king.\par God required David to raise up seed for Uriah.\par David gave two of his sons the name of peace, Absalom the father of peace and Solomon the peaceful one.\par \cf0 NathaLVAL\n, with a marked reference to the meaning of the king's own name (David, \i the darling, the beloved one\i0 ), calls the infant Jedidiah, (\b Jedid'yah\b0 ), that is, \i the darling of the Lord\i0 . \cf3\ul 2Sa_11:24-25\cf0\ulnone .\par \cf4\par Adonijah who was the oldest felt justified in taking the throne (\ul 1Ki_1:5-10\ulnone ; \ul 1Ki_2:13-15\ulnone ) They say you would like to be in David's kingdom but dread to be in his family\par \pard\fi-180\li900\cf0\f3\fs32\bullet\tab David built a kingdom that is still idealic to Israel. But his family fell apart for lack of care.\par \emdash He married more than one wife\par \emdash He committed adultery with Bathsheba.\par \emdash He allowed Michel to become cold and embittered (\cf3\ul 2Sa_6:20-23\cf0\ulnone )\par \emdash Adonijah was never trained (\cf3\ul 1Ki_1:5-6\cf0\ulnone )\i \ldblquote And his father had not displeased him at any time in saying, Why hast thou done so?\rdblquote\par \i0\emdash Amnon his son raped Absalom\rquote s sister and his own half sister Tamar. David only got angry about it. \cf3\ul 2Sa_13:21\cf0\ulnone \i\ldblquote And when king David heard of all these things, he was very wroth.\rdblquote\i0\par \emdash Absalom killed Amnon and fled (\cf3\ul 2Sa_13:34\cf0\ulnone ) David did not go to his son nor make any effort to work out the situation.\par \emdash Jonadab told David this was planned for a long time. Others knew more about what was going on in his family than he did (\cf3\ul 2Sa_13:32\cf0\ulnone ) \i\ldblquote Amnon only is dead: for by the appointment of Absalom this has been determined from the day that he forced his sister Tamar.\rdblquote\par \i0\emdash Yet there was a longing in David\rquote s heart to straighten things out with Absalom, but he did not seem to know how (\cf3\ul 2Sa_13:39\cf0\ulnone \i\ldblquote And the soul of king David longed to go forth unto Absalom\rdblquote .\i0 Then through the intrigue of Joab and the woman of Tekoah David called Absalom home but still would not counsel witLVAL]h him (\cf3\ul 2Sa_14:24\cf0\ulnone ) \i\ldblquote Let him turn to his own house, and let him not see my face. So Absalom returned to his own house, and saw not the king\rquote s face.\rdblquote\i0\par \emdash Absalom set Joab\rquote s fields on fire to force the issue (\cf3\ul 2Sa_14:32\cf0\ulnone ) \i\ldblquote Wherefore am I come from Geshur? it had been good for me to have been there still: now therefore let me see the king\rquote s face; and if there be any iniquity in me, let him kill me.\par \i0\{\cf3\ul 2Sa_14:33\cf0\ulnone\}\i So Joab came to the king, and told him: and when he had called for Absalom, he came to the king, and bowed himself on his face to the ground before the king: and the king kissed Absalom.\rdblquote\par \i0\emdash That was the straw that broke the camel\rquote s back. After this Absalom prepared insurrection (\cf3\ul 2Sa_15:1\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\f4\fs18\'a7\tab\f3\fs32 David\rquote s blind spots got him.\par \pard\cf4\f1\fs28\par Three books of the Bible are attributed to him (Song, Pro, Ecc.) (\ul 1Ki_4:32\ulnone )\par Probably 16 to 18 when he was put on the throne.\par \cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. Magnificent beginning (\cf3\ul 1Ki_3:6\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par Solomon rose to tremendous heights and fell to appalling depths. Twice God appeared to him after his succession to the throne of David his father. Solomon was given supernatural wisdom and wealth beyond the dreams of avarice. His reign was one of peace and prosperity.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. \tab Tremendous accomplishments. \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1) His greatest achievement was the building of the temple (I Kings 6-8). [\cf3\ul Psa_89:27\cf0\ulnone David actually made THE TEMPLE]\par \par (2) Fame of his wisdom spread throughout the world (\cf3\ul 1Ki_10:1-2\cf0\ulnone ). \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (3) He made nations around him pay tribute from the Nile to the Euphrates. (\cf3\ul 1Ki_4:21\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul 1Ki_9:21\cf0\ulnone ) \LVAL^par \par (4) He had wealth beyond compare (\cf3\ul 1Ki_10:14-29\cf0\ulnone ) \par \pard\par It is said he fed about 32,000 a day at a cost of $17,000. (\cf3\ul 1Ki_4:22-23\cf0\ulnone )\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (5) He reigned in peace (\cf3\ul 1Ki_4:24\cf0\ulnone ) \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (6) Sad ending (\cf3\ul 1Ki_11:1-13\cf0\ulnone ) \par \pard\par His supreme mistake was making political marriages. He thought it would strengthen his kingdom to make this type of alliances with surrounding nations. These alliances were disastrous. They brought their idols with them. In his old age he turned to idols and idolatry was thus re-introduced into Israel.\par Did what God said not do \cf3\ul Deu_17:14-20\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\ri4320\par \trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl EXERCISE #9\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 1. Why did God give Israel a king at the time He did?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 2. Was it God's intention for them to ever have a king?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 3. How did Saul quLVAL_alify to be king?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 4. What caused Saul to lose his kingdom?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 5. How was Saul constantly humiliated?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 6. What was Jonathan's reaction to David and how does this apply to us today?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 7. How does a baby exemplify our kingdom?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 8. How was David different from Saul?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 9. Why was Saul jealous of David?\cell\row\trowd\trgaph108\trleft-108\trbrdrl\brdrLVAL`s\brdrw10 \trbrdrt\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrr\brdrs\brdrw10 \trbrdrb\brdrs\brdrw10 \trpaddl108\trpaddr108\trpaddfl3\trpaddfr3 \clbrdrl\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrt\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrr\brdrw10\brdrs\clbrdrb\brdrw10\brdrs \cellx4212\pard\intbl 10. What was David's great desire, and when did it come to pass?\cell\row\pard\ri4320\par \pard\cf1 DIVIDED KINGDOM\cf2\b \ul 1Ki_12:1\par \par \cf3\b0 1Ki_3:6\cf1\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \cf0\b X. THE DIVIDED KINGDOM \cf3\ul\b0 1Ki_12:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \b0\par Whereas the period of the United Kingdom evidenced a general decline of spiritual leadership for Israel, the period of the Divided Kingdom witnessed a general decline for Israel itself as well as a continued decline for Israel's kings\cf4\b . It is a true saying that as the leader goes, so go the people.\cf0\b0 We will see the causes of the division as well as the results of division.\par \par \cf4\b Ironically, the North seceded as part of a reform movement, to correct some of the excesses of Solomon's reign. But starting with the first king, Jeroboam, no king of Israel did what was right in God's eyes.\cf0\b0\par \par A. THE CAUSES OF THE DIVISION\par \par 1. Jealousy.\par \par David was the first leader Judah produced. Jealousy began to run among the tribes because Ephraim, Manasseh, and Benjamin had produced many leaders. They did not want to be ruled over by a leader from Judah.\par \par 2. Idolatry (\cf3\ul 1Ki_11:9\cf0\ulnone +)\par \par The prophet Ahijah told Solomon that his kingdom would be divided because of his idolatry.\par \par 3. Oppression.\par \par Toward the end of Solomon's reign he taxed the people heavily. Now his son was harsh with them and threatened to increase the taxes even more.\par \par 4. Ability\emdash self sufficiency\par \par At this time Jeroboam, a man of great ability, was arising in esteem. He had been an officer under Solomon. Now he led the revolt of the ten northern tribes (\cf3\ul 1Ki_12:1\cf0\ulnone LVALa+).\par \cf1\par NORTHERN KINGDOM \cf2\ul\b 1Ki_12:19\par \par \cf3\b0 1Ki_12:1\cf1\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0\b 1. ISRAEL: THE NORTHERN KINGDOM \cf3\ul\b0 1Ki_12:19\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\b A. The nature of the kingdom\par \pard\b0\par They severed connections with the religion of the southern tribes. They were more nationalistic. It consisted of ten tribes. They had no good kings and through many political revolts changed capitals several times.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b B. \tab Kings of the kingdom.\par \pard\b0\tab\tab\par The first king, Jeroboam, introduced calf worship. They had nineteen kings who ruled for two hundred and fifty years. All of them were idolatrous.\par Of 19 Northern kings, eight either were murdered or committed suicide. One king Zimri, lasted only seven days.\par \par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b C. \tab History of the kingdom.\par \pard\b0\par Israel went steadily down. Israel and Judah were constantly fighting. In 721 BC the Assyrians captured Israel and moved many of the good people to Mesopotamia. Then they brought people from Mesopotamia to live in Israel. These people began to inter-marry and became known as Samaritans. They also added their false gods to the idolatry of Israel. \par \cf3\ul 2Ki_17:22-24\cf0\ulnone\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b D. \tab Prophets of the kingdom.\par \pard\b0\par Now that the priesthood was not effective, Israel needed someone to bring Israel back to holiness. Elijah, Elisha, Jonah, and Hosea prophesied to the northern kingdom.\par \cf1 \par SOUTHERN KINGDOM \tab\cf2\ul\b 1Ki_14:21\par \par \cf3\b0 1Ki_12:19\cf1\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 2. \tab JUDAH: THE SOUTHERN KINGDOM \cf3\ul 1Ki_14:21\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. \tab Nature of the kingdom.\par \pard\par They were idolatrous (following after Solomon). At first they were not nationLVALbalistic. But after the captivity of 721 BC they became nationalistic. At times there were revivals of worship to God, usually when a prophet came through.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. \tab Kings of the kingdom.\par \pard\par They had nineteen kings; eight of them good. They led the people for 400 years, all of them were from the lineage of David.\par \par 3. History of the Kingdom (1 Kings 12 through 2 Kings; 1 and 2 Chronicles).\par \par The kingdom began under Rehoboam in a low spiritual state. They began worshipping Jehovah under Asa and Jehoshaphat. Jehoshaphat's son Jehoram ruled and married Ahab's daughter, Athaliah, which brought idolatry back to Judah. Hezekiah and Josiah had the greatest revivals in Judah's history. Isaiah was a prophet during this time.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720 C. \tab History of the Kingdom\par \pard\par Israel's occupational life went through three stages:\par \par Israel went from wandering tribes during their beginning to farmers after Joshua. Then under the kings they became merchants.\par \par a) Wandering tribesmen (2000 to 1500 BC).\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 Family priests.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Shepherds.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Nomadic\emdash no owning of property.\par \pard\par b) Farmers (1500 to 1000 BC).\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 Land owners in Canaan.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Under Judges.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Aaronic priesthood.\par \pard\par c) Merchants (1000 BC and forward)\par \par \pard{\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf5\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 Under the kings Israel was not under the direct influence of the priesthood as they had been before.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Nationalism made them acquainted with the trade fairs of the outside world.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Kings (especially Solomon) made alliances with the nations of the world and drew merchandise frLVALcom all surrounding countries.\par {\pntext\f5\'B7\tab}Prophets were required now because the people did not listen to the priest as God's authority any longer.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 D. \tab Prophets of the kingdom.\par \pard\par The prophets were the only hope of Judah since she had so many bad kings. They had some strong prophets: Joel, Amos, Micah, Isaiah, Nahum, and Jeremiah.\par \cf1\par CAPTIVITY OF ISRAEL \cf2\ul\b 2Ki_15:29\par \par \cf3\b0 1Ki_14:21\cf1\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf1\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 3. \tab PERIOD OF CAPTIVITY \cf3\ul 2Ki_15:29\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720 A. \tab Captivity of Israel by Assyria in 721 BC.\par \pard\par The first deportation of Israelites recorded in the Old Testament (\cf3\ul 2Ki_15:29\cf0\ulnone ) occurred in 734 BC under the Assyrian monarch Tiglathpileser III (745-727 BC). \par \par He marched against Pekah of Israel and Rezin of Syria because they made war against his vassal, King Ahaz of Judah, and he punished Israel by carrying some of them into exile (\cf3\ul 2Ki_16:7-9\cf0\ulnone ). \par \par The captives of this deportation to Assyria were of the tribes of Naphtali, Reuben, Gad, and half the tribe of Manasseh (\cf3\ul 1Ch_5:26\cf0\ulnone ). \par \par The second deportation of the Assyrian exile took place after the destruction of the northern kingdom and its capital Samaria in 721 BC after a three year siege (\cf3\ul 2Ki_17:1-6\cf0\ulnone ). It was Shalmaneser who began the siege, but his successor finally took the city.\par Assyrian inscriptions recording this event indicate that 27,290 people were taken captive and deported, some to the Assyrian province of Gozan in Mesopotamia, and others to Media. At the same time, colonists from other Assyrian provinces were settled in Samaria and the neighboring areas to take the place of the Israelites deported. The intermarriage of these provencials and the Israelites who remained in the land resulted in the hybrid SamaLVALdritans of later Biblical history.\par \par The problem of the so-called "Ten Lost Tribes" has been greatly exaggerated. The Assyrian figure of 27,290 captives shows that only a fraction of the Israelite population was deported and that the tribes were not "lost" in the sense implied in the phrase, "Ten Lost Tribes of Israel." \par \par The destruction of the northern kingdom of Israel was according to Hosea and Amos, due to the moral and spiritual degeneration of the country, and not to the might of Assyrian military power, as great as that was.\par \cf1\par BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY \cf2\ul\b 2Ch_36:21\par \par \cf3\b0 2Ki_15:29\cf0\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf3\ul 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. \tab Captivity of Judah by Babylon in 606 BC. \cf3\ul 2Ch_36:21\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1) \tab Causes of the captivity.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a. \tab To collect the seventy years Israel owed God (\cf3\ul 2Ch_36:20-21\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Lev_26:34-43\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Jer_29:10\cf0\ulnone ; \cf3\ul Dan_9:2\cf0\ulnone ).\par \par b. \tab To destroy idolatry introduced after Solomon.\par \par c. \tab To bring the two nations back into one.\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2) \tab Conditions.\par \pard\par Jerusalem was totally destroyed, the temple ransacked, and the people carried to Babylon in three groups: \par (1) 606 BC the best of the people, \par (2) 597 BC the good people, and \par (3) 588 BC the poor people.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (3) \tab Results.\par \pard\par Israel was made into one kingdom again, but they became accustomed to the luxury of Babylon. So later only 50,000 came back from exile.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (4) \tab Prophets (three groups).\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a. \tab Pre-exilic: Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Habakkuk warned Israel of the captivity to come.\par \par b. \tab Exilic: Daniel and Ezekiel revealed the future restoration of Israel to give them hope ofJ LVALZ returning.\par \par c. \tab Post-exilic: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi encouraged them to rebuild the temple and worship God.\par Hag \endash Israel lost focus\par Zec \endash Israel lost hope\par Mal \endash Israel lost will\par \pard\cf1\par RESTORATION \cf2\ul\b Ezr_1:1\cf1\ulnone\b0\par \par \fs29\par \fs29\par } LVAL1_f{\rtf1\ansi\ansicpg1252\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f2\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times New Roman;}{\f3\froman\fprq2\fcharset2 Symbol;}{\f4\fswiss\fprq2\fcharset0 Arial;}{\f5\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Times;}{\f6\fnil\fcharset2 Symbol;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red51\green204\blue204;\red0\green128\blue128;\red128\green0\blue128;\red255\green255\blue255;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 2Ch_36:21\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. Leaders of Post-Exilic Israel\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (1)\tab Ezra\par \pard\li1080\par \cf3 He is credited with forming the acceptable canon of scriptures, and writing the books of Chronicles, Ezra, Esther and others.\par \par He, more than anyone else, is credited with helping bring about the good results of the captivity.\par \cf0\par 1. \cf3 They were cured of idolatry.\cf0 \par 2. \cf3 They now possessed a new devotion to the Lord's sanctuary.\cf0 \par 3. \cf3 They learned the value of the Scriptures\cf0 (Neh 8.)\par 4. \cf3 The insincere of Israel were weeded out and the remnant was improved.\cf0 \par 5. \cf3 They were greatly knit together during the captivity.\cf0 \par 6. \cf3 The heart and intellect of the nation were broadened.\cf0 \par \par Ezra \cf3 begins with the last words of 2 Chronicles\cf0 . Thus we know the author of both was the same and almost all scholars agree that it was Ezra.\par \par \cf3 Ezra is concerned with the building of the temple. Nehemiah is concerned with the building of the city and walls of Jerusalem\cf0\b0 . \par \b\par Now, the\b0 \cf3\b temple was the last thing to be destroyed when the nation fell into captivity\cf0\b0 . \b It was the last holdout, if we may put it that way, of the Spirit of God.\b0 \cf2\b ItLVALg is the last place (the temple representing the spirit) to be destroyed in an individual's failure to relate to his God\b0 . \b The temple is also \cf3 the\b0 \b first place where\cf2 \cf3 God begins to set about the work of restoration\cf0\b0 ; \b and therefore the book of Ezra, which deals with restoring the temple, is placed first. Notice the opening words of this book are the same as the last words of 2 Chronicles: \par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 a.\tab Return under Zerubbabel (1-6) \cf3 Zerrubabel led the first group back in 536 BC to rebuild the temple. Haggai and Zechariah helped build it. It was completed in 516 BC.\par \cf0\par \pard\li1080\cf3 The book divides very naturally in line with the ministries of two men: Zerubbabel, in chapters 1 through 6; and Ezra, in chapters 7 through 10\cf0\b0 . \b Both of these men led the captives of Babylon back to Jerusalem.\b0 \cf3\b Zerubbabel,\cf0 interestingly enough, was\b0 \cf3\b a descendant of David\cf0\b0 . \b He is of the kingly line\cf3 . Ezra,\cf0\b0 \b descended from\b0 \cf3\b Aaron the priest\cf0\b0 , \b is likewise a priest. Clearly outlined here is the need for the work both of the king and of the priest in accomplishing restoration\b0 . \cf3\b The work of the king is to build or, in this case, to rebuild\emdash material side of life. The work of the priest is to cleanse\emdash spiritual side of life\cf0\b0 . \b Both are essential in the work of restoring someone who has fallen into a sinful state. \par \cf3 Restoration in the individual life involves rebuilding the control of the Spirit of God through obedience to the kingship and lordship of Jesus Christ\cf0\b0 .\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf3 (a)\tab First return of the captives (1-2)\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 Cyrus, who, by 550 BC, had welded the Medes and the Persians into a dual monarchy, finally conquered Babylon in October, 539 BC The word of the LORD by ... Jeremiah. \cf3 It was in 606 BC that Jeremiah had prophesied the seventy-year captLVALhivity of Judah (\ul\b0 Jer_25:12\ulnone\b ; cf. \ul\b0 Jer_25:1\ulnone\b ). And it was this prophecy that caused Daniel to pray for the deliverance of his people in the year of Babylon's fall (\ul\b0 Dan_9:2\ulnone\b ).\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf0\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (i)\tab Cyrus's decree (1)\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1-5\cf0\ulnone\b\par \par Nearly two hundred years earlier, Isaiah had prophesied that Cyrus would be God's chosen instrument for liberating the Jewish exiles and initiating the restoration of the Temple (\cf1\ul\b0 Isa_44:24-28\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf1\ul\b0 Isa_45:1\cf0\ulnone\b , \cf1\ul\b0 Isa_45:13\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \cf3 1.\tab Cyrus presented the exiles a choice to go or stay. \par \pard\li360 They were not compelled. \par \pard\fi-360\li360 2.\tab This choice was final and they must leave their past behind.\par 3.\tab It was a choice of freedom from bondage. They could enjoy the freedom of nobility.\par 4.\tab It was a choice that required faith in their God to make a way for their survival.\par 5.\tab Those who took advantage of this choice were those whose hearts were moved upon by Jehovah (\ul\b0 Ezr_1:5\ulnone\b ) 50,000 returned\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf0\par (ii) Register of exiles (2) \cf4\ul Ezr_2:1\par \par \pard\cf1\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\par \pard\fi-360\li720\cf0\ulnone\b B. Leaders of Post-Exilic Israel\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (ii) Register of exiles (2) \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf3 Ezra gives us in chapter two a list of the remnant willing to return and among them were (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:43-58\cf0\ulnone\b )\cf3 The Nethinims who were probably descendants of the Gibeonites\cf0 , whom Joshua made subject to taskwork (\cf1\ul\b0 Jos_9:23\cf0\ulnone\b ). The children of Solomon's servants were doubtless the descendants of his prisoners of war. They were like the Nethinim and were counted with them (\LVALicf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:58\cf0\ulnone\b ).\cf3\par \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:59-62\cf0\ulnone\b \cf5 These searched for their\b0 \ul\b family records\ulnone\b0 , \b but they\b0 \ul\b could not find them and so were excluded\b0 \ulnone\b from the priesthood as unclean. \par \cf3 Three families of common people (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:59-60\cf3\ulnone\b ) and three families of priests (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_2:61-62\cf3\ulnone\b ) could not prove their relationship to the nation through genealogical records,\cf0 and were therefore excluded officially, although permitted to accompany the true Jews on this journey.\par \pard\cf2\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf3\b (b)\tab The restoration of popular worship (3-6) \cf4\ul Ezr_3:1\par \par \pard\cf1\b0 Ezr_2:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf0\b (b)\tab The restoration of popular worship (3-6)\par \pard\fi-360\li2160 (i)\tab Temple rebuilt (Ezr 3:1-6:15)\par \pard\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_3:2-3\cf3\ulnone\b They started with the altar.\par \b0\par \cf1\ul Ezr_3:10-11\cf3\ulnone\b Next they laid the foundation for the temple.\par \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_3:12-13\cf3\ulnone\b The old men wept and the young rejoiced.\par The young men were rejoicing because they now would have a temple, but the old men wept because of what this temple lacked.\par \cf5\b0\par \cf3\b A.\tab Absence of the sacred fire. God had started the fire in the tabernacle and the temple of Solomon, but they had to start this on their own.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li360 B.\tab Absence of the Shekinah. There had been a glory of God over the tabernacle that turned to a cloud in the day and a fire at night. Then in the temple they recognized a glory of God that would not allow them to enter the temple until it was dedicated. This one had no such glory\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li360 C.\tab Absence of the Ark of the Covenant and the cherubim. These objects represented the very LVALjpresence of God in their midst and the place for atonement to be made.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li360 D.\tab Absence of the Urim and Thummim. The way they had found the will of God in the past was through inquiring of Him by these stones of perfection\rquote s and beauty.\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\par \pard\fi-360\li360 E.\tab Absence of the spirit of prophecy. Amos had prophesied that a famine of the Word of God would come (\cf1\ul\b0 Amo_8:11\cf3\ulnone\b ) and from the days of Malachi forward until Jesus arrived there was no prophetic message.\par \pard\cf2\b0\par \cf4\ul\b Ezr_4:1\par \par \cf1\b0 Ezr_3:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf1\ul\b Ezr_3:1\cf0\ulnone\b0\par \b\par \cf3 Then the adversaries tried to join them (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_4:1-2)\cf3\ulnone\b . They claimed to be the same but they worshipped both Jehovah and Baal. Their spirit later proved the leaders to be right for these adversaries discouraged the people (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_4:4-5\cf3\ulnone\b )\par \pard\cf2\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\cf0\b (ii)\tab Temple dedicated (\cf4\ul Ezr_6:16-22\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\cf2\b0\par \cf1\ul Ezr_4:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf2\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li2160\cf0\b (ii)\tab Temple dedicated (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_6:16-22\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 b.\tab Reforms under Ezra (Ezr 7-10) Ezra led the second group back to re-establish the law.\par \pard\b0\fs24\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\fs28 One of the most unusual facts about the Book of Ezra is that its two major sections are separated by a \cf3 time gap of about 80 years.\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf0\par (a)\tab Second return of exiles (7-8)\par \par Ezra worked with another Jewish leader, Nehemiah, to bring about several reforms among the Jewish people in Jerusalem during this period. From the Book of Nehemiah LVALk(\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_8:1-8\cf0\ulnone\b ), we learn that \cf3 Ezra read the books of the Law (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy) aloud to the people. \cf0 This led to a great religious revival throughout Jerusalem as the people committed themselves again to God's Law, confessed their sins (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_9:1-3\cf0\ulnone\b ), and renewed the covenant with their redeemer God (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_10:29\cf0\ulnone\b ).\par \par \pard Before he returned with the second group of exiles he had them fast. (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_8:21-27\cf0\ulnone\b ) They had told the king God would be with them and they wanted to be sure they were right before Him.\par \b0\par \b Then he weighed out to them the precious metals to be weighed in when they arrived (\cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_8:25\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_8:33-34\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\fi-360\li1800 (b)\tab Abolishment of heathen marriages (9-10) \cf4\ul Ezr_9:1\par \par \pard\cf1\b0 Ezr_6:16\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf2\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1800\cf0 (b)\tab Abolishment of heathen marriages (9-10) \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_9:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \par \pard\cf3 Ezra required them to divorce their foreign wives and send them back to their own country (\ul\b0 Ezr_9:1-2\ulnone\b ). This solved forever the problem of idolatry, but caused another problem that Israel was plagued with from that time forward. That was the idea that divorce was easy. Malachi had to address this issue (\ul\b0 Mal_2:11-15\ulnone\b )\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf0\par \pard\cf4\ul Neh_1:1\par \par \cf1\b0 Ezr_9:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li720 B. Leaders of Post-Exilic Israel\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2)\tab Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\li360\b0 The use of the first person pronoun in \cf1\ul Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone gives the impression that Nehemiah was the writer.\b His nLVALlame means:\b0 \ldblquote God is consolation,\rdblquote or \ldblquote the Lord comforts.\rdblquote\par \pard In the Hebrew manuscripts of the books of \cf1 Ezra and Nehemiah appeared as one book.\par \pard\li360\cf0 Here is a man who \cf3 had no special call of God upon his life\cf0 , but he has a burden to minister. \cf6 Most of our attention in Bible College is to those who have a special call. But here is a book for those of you who do not have.\par Nehemiah was a layman; \cf0 Ezra was a priest. In the Book of \cf3 Ezra\cf0 the emphasis is upon the \cf3 rebuilding of the Temple\cf0 ; in the Book of \cf3 Nehemiah\cf0 the emphasis is upon the \cf3 rebuilding of the walls\cf0 of Jerusalem. In Ezra we have the religious aspect of the return; in Nehemiah we have the political aspect of the return. \cf3 Ezra is a fine representative of the priest and scribe. Nehemiah is a noble representative of the businessman.\par \cf0\par \cf3 Every soldier carries a marshal\rquote s baton in his knapsack, but he doesn\rquote t let the handle show.\par \pard\cf5\b\par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf0 1.\tab He had a genuine concern for the welfare of God's people (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:3-4\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \par 2. This concern led him to fasting, prayer and the confession of his own sins and those of the entire nation (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:4-10\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 3.\tab He recognized his complete dependence upon God (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:11\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 4.\tab He was ready to take action and move at God's command (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:1-4\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 5.\tab He experienced immediate blessing coupled with strong opposition (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:5-10\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 6.\tab He was a diligent man with a burdened heart (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:11-16\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 7.\tab He challenged others to help "build up the wall" (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:17-18\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 8.\tab His enemies laughed him to scorn but he did not quit because He was trusting in God's help (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_LVALm2:19-20\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 9.\tab Nehemiah's enemies continued to harass and seek to intimidate these godly wall-builders (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:1-3\cf0\ulnone\b ), but they wisely recognized the necessity of both prayer and watchfulness (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:9\cf0\ulnone\b ), and continued their God-ordained wall-building work even though that meant holding weapon in one hand and a building tool in the other (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:17-18\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \par 10. Although it required long hours of work (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:21\cf0\ulnone\b , \cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:23\cf0\ulnone\b ), they were not discouraged because they knew that their God would fight for them (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:20\cf0\ulnone\b ). \par \pard\fi-360\li720\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 a\tab Restoration of the walls (Neh 1:1-7:73)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (a)\tab The initial circumstances (Neh 1:1-2:20)\par \par \pard\fi-360\li360\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b Nehemiah says, \ldblquote\cf5 As I was in Shushan the palace\rdblquote\cf0\b0 \{\cf3\b same place Daniel was when the 3 Hebrew Children would not bow to Nebuchadnezzar\rquote s image\cf0\b0\},\cf5\b\par \pard\cf0\b0\par \cf1\ul Neh_1:2\cf5\ulnone\b \cf0\b0 When Nehemiah speaks of \ldblquote Jews that had escaped,\rdblquote he is referring to those \cf3 Jews who had returned to the land\cf0 . \cf7 Nehemiah could have returned to the land, but for some reason he did not. He took a job instead. I am not going to criticize him because God uses men like this, and He used Nehemiah.\cf5\b\par \cf0\b0\par When he heard of the condition of Jerusalem \cf3 he could have said in reply, \ldblquote It\rquote s too bad, brethren. Sorry to hear it. I\rquote ll put you on my prayer list\cf0 . God bless you.\rdblquote INSTEAD HE GOT INVOLVED! UPSET BY A BURDEN!\par \par He could have criticized the people in charge for not changing the conditions. Instead he did something. If the thing you are criticizing doesn\rquote t break your heart, stop it! There is too much talk and not enough tears. LVALnYou are not God\rquote s messenger if the message doesn\rquote t cause you personal anguish.\par \par \cf4\ul\b Neh_1:4\cf2\ulnone\b0 NEHEMIAH'S PRAYER\par \par \cf1\ul Neh_1:1\cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2)\tab Nehemiah \par \pard\b0\par \pard\li360\sb120\cf3 Nehemiah\rquote s prayer\cf0 (\cf1\ul Neh_1:4-11\cf0\ulnone ) offers several important lessons for believers today for how to practice the discipline of prayer:\cf8\b\scaps\par \pard\fi360\li360\cf0\b0\scaps0 (1) \cf3\i Nehemiah\rquote s first response\cf0 was to turn to God in prayer.\i0 Prayer was \cf7 not something that Nehemiah engaged in after he had exhausted all other alternatives\cf0 . (\cf1\ul Neh_1:4\cf0\ulnone ).\par (2) \cf3\i Nehemiah recognized and affirmed God\rquote s sovereignty\cf0 .\i0\par (3) \i Nehemiah \cf3 identified with his people\cf0 .\i0 \cf7 He used the pronoun \ldblquote we\rdblquote in his prayer.\cf0 Rather than blame others, he accepted corporate responsibility for his people\rquote s sin.\par (4) \i Nehemiah \cf3 recognized the whole of God\rquote s promises and commandments.\i0 \cf0\par (5) \cf7 Nehemiah\rquote s three months of praying now prepared him for the short prayer later\cf0 (\cf1\ul Neh_2:4-5\cf0\ulnone ) He did not get in a hurry or become impatient in prayer. The more he prayed the more of a plan he made.\par \par \pard NEHEMIAH GIVES US THE PICTURE OF A TRUE LEADER\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\'b7\tab LEADERS HAVE A SENSE OF MISSION (\cf1\ul Neh_1:4\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\fi-360\li720\'b7\tab LEADERS LEVERAGE THEIR POWER (USE OTHER PEOPLE) (\cf1\ul Neh_2:5\cf0\ulnone )\par \'b7\tab LEADERS CONDUCT RESEARCH (\cf1\ul Neh_2:12\cf0\ulnone )\par \'b7\tab LEADERS BUILD COMMUNITY (\cf1\ul Neh_2:17-18\cf0\ulnone )\par \'b7\tab LEADERS ADAPT TO ADVERSITY (\cf1\ul Neh_4:8-9\cf0\ulnone )\par \'b7\tab LEADERS RESIST UNDERHANDED POLITICS (\cf1\ul Neh_6:5-9\cf0\ulnone LVALo)\par \'b7\tab LEADERS SERVE PEOPLE (\cf1\ul Neh_7:1\cf0\ulnone )\par \'b7\tab LEADERS CELEBRATE OFTEN (\cf1\ul Neh_8:1\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par \cf4\ul\b Neh_1:11\cf0\ulnone\b0 STRATEGIC PLACES\par \par \cf2 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:4\cf0\ulnone\b (2)\tab Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \cf0 (\cf1\ul Neh_1:11\cf0\ulnone ) \cf3\b God often places His people in strategic positions in order to accomplish His purposes\cf0 . \par \cf7\b0 Nehemiah held one of the most important assignments a courtier could have in the ancient world.\cf0 \par \b\scaps\par \cf3 Where has God placed you in order to accomplish His purposes?\cf0 What position and responsibility do you hold that might be useful to bring about good? Like Nehemiah, are you in prayer about what God is doing in the world? And are you prayerfully considering ways to leverage your influence to bring about His will?\par \par \cf4\ul Neh_2:4\cf0\ulnone SHORT PRAYER\par \par \cf2\b0\scaps0 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:11\cf0\ulnone\b (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \cf0\b\scaps (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:4\cf0\ulnone\b ) When the time came for action he was ready. He then prayed a short prayer. \cf3\scaps0 This quick prayer for guidance had been preceded by three months of prayer. \par \cf2\b0\par \cf4\ul\b Neh_2:5\cf2\ulnone\b0 LEADERS LEVERAGE\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:4\cf0\ulnone\b (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\cf0\'b7\tab LEADERS LEVERAGE THEIR POWER (USE OTHER PEOPLE) (\cf1\ul Neh_2:5\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\li360\par \LVALpcf3\i Management has been defined as the ability to get things done through other people\cf0 . However, that can happen only if the people involved are in a position to get things done. Thus leaders must use their influence to get people of means participating in their efforts.\cf8\b\i0\scaps\par \pard\cf0\par You multiply your strength when you delegate responsibilities and authority to others.\par \par Nehemiah used letters of reference (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:7\cf0\ulnone\b ), men in high places, as well as the lowest on the social scale. He was well organized and knew his resources.\par \par NOTICE THAT ON THIS DAY HE RECEIVED THE DECREE TO REBUILD [SEE \cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:8\cf0\ulnone\b ]\par \par \cf4\ul\scaps0 Neh_2:12\cf2\ulnone\b0 LEADERS RESEARCH\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:5\cf0\ulnone\b (2)\tab Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\cf0\'b7\tab LEADERS CONDUCT RESEARCH (\cf1\ul Neh_2:12\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par \cf3 A missile without a guidance system is a dangerous thing: all power and no direction\cf0 . In the same way, leaders who don\rquote t know where they are going can wreak havoc. That\rquote s why \cf1 it pays for people in leadership positions to gather the right kind of information\cf0 , so that they can make wise choices about which path to pursue.\par \cf8\b\i\scaps\par Before he launched his plan to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem, Nehemiah conducted careful research about the task at hand. He quietly walked around the city by night, without fanfare, surveying the extent of the problem and perhaps formulating some tentative strategies (\cf1\ul\b0\i0 Neh_2:11-15\cf8\ulnone\b\i ).\par \par If you are in a position of leadership, do you take pains to gather the kind of information you need to make decisions? Are your decisions informed and based on reality? Or do you assume that the powerLVALq of your position alone is all that is required to bring about the results you seek?\par \par \pard\li360\cf3\b0\i0\scaps0 "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail!"\par \pard\cf5\b\par \cf0\b0 Nehemiah called a meeting of the leaders in the surrounding area of Jerusalem. He told them how God had led. \par \par \pard\li360 He challenged others to help "build up the wall" (\cf1\ul Neh_2:17-18\cf0\ulnone ). \par \cf1 Most of the great accomplishments in the world are the result of coordinated teamwork in which many dedicated people pull together.\par \pard\cf2\par \cf4\ul\b Neh_2:17\cf2\ulnone\b0 COMMUNITY\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:12\cf0\ulnone\b (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \cf2\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\cf0\'b7\tab LEADERS BUILD COMMUNITY (\cf1\ul Neh_2:17-18\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\cf8\b\i\scaps\par \cf0\b0\i0\scaps0 \ul History shows that most of the greatest achievements of humanity have been accomplished by teams and communities of people working together toward common ends.\cf8\ulnone\b\i\scaps\par Nehemiah understood the power of community as he undertook the task of rebuilding Jerusalem\rquote s walls. \ul After surveying the situation, he gathered the people and gave a speech in which he mobilized the community around the rebuilding project. First he raised their awareness that something should be done, then he instilled confidence in them that something could be done\emdash by them (\cf1\b0\i0 Neh_2:17-18\cf8\b\i ).\par \ulnone It is interesting to notice that Nehemiah spoke in terms of \ldblquote we\rdblquote and \ldblquote us,\rdblquote even though in his written account he used \ldblquote they\rdblquote and \ldblquote them.\rdblquote Clearly he saw himself as a participant in the dire circumstances, even though he had just arrived from the royal palace. In fact, he bridged the class division between himself aLVALrnd his people by sharing the discussion he had had with the king, thereby showing that the people had a friend in the emperor\rquote s court.\par If you are in a leadership position, have you learned how to break down walls that divide, and instead build community? Like Nehemiah, do you know how to overcome communication barriers? Do you address individuals and families by name, involve people right where they live, respect their limitations, and take a personal interest in their circumstances?\par \cf5\i0\scaps0\par \cf0 The city of Jerusalem to which Nehemiah returned was in gross disrepair\cf3 . Its temple had been restored by Ezra, but little else was functioning effectively\cf0 . The wall was broken down, the gates were burned, the roads were cluttered with debris, and most of the homes and buildings stood vacant. It must have been a depressing place to visit, let alone live.\b0\scaps\par \scaps0 If you were Nehemiah, where would you have started to rebuild the Holy City? After a private nighttime site inspection (\cf1\ul Neh_2:11-15\cf0\ulnone ), \cf1 Nehemiah chose to start with the rebuilding of the wall. Why?\b\scaps\par \cf0 The text does not give us the details of Nehemiah\rquote s reasoning, but several points seem clear:\par \par (1) \cf3\i The project was achievable.\cf0\i0 Restoring the city\rquote s many systems of commerce and public life required complex, long-term processes. By contrast, the wall could be rebuilt in a mere 52 days (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_6:15\cf0\ulnone\b ). Thus Nehemiah provided a means of success to a people who had experienced nothing but defeat for decades.\par \par (2\cf3 ) \i The task was something in which everyone could participate\cf0 .\i0 The physical labor of rebuilding the wall did not require highly technical or intellectual skills. A few carpenters and masons were needed, but most of the work required nothing more complicated than lifting stones and clearing a path. Thus everyone could get involved. As a result, the task brought together the entireLVALs community.\par \par (3) \cf3\i Rebuilding the walls had both practical and symbolic value of restoring security to the city.\cf0\i0 For too long, Jerusalem had been wide open to the domination of strongmen such as Sanballat, Tobiah, and their cronies (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:1\cf0\ulnone\b , \cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:7\cf0\ulnone\b ; \cf1\ul\b0 Neh_6:1\cf0\ulnone\b ). By closing up the walls, Nehemiah was improving the safety of the citizens. He also was serving notice that the Israelites were back, putting thugs and thieves out of business.\par Nehemiah\rquote s wisdom serves as a model for those involved in community development today. Often the place to begin revitalization of a neighborhood is with simple tasks that are doable and achieve tangible yet significant results.\cf9\expndtw240\caps\par \cf2\expndtw0\b0\scaps0\caps0\par \cf4\ul\b Neh_4:8\cf2\ulnone\b0 ADAPT\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_2:17\cf0\ulnone\b (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\cf0\b (b)\tab The actual construction (3:1-6:19)\par \pard\b0\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\'b7\tab LEADERS ADAPT TO ADVERSITY (\cf1\ul Neh_4:8-9\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par \pard\sb120\cf7 Many people run from adversity; wise leaders cheerfully expect it!\cf0 Wherever change and progress are underway, competing interests inevitably rise to challenge them. At that point, leaders must decide whether they will accept the challenge and meet it, or turn tail and let their opponents set the agenda.\b\caps\par \pard\li360\b0\caps0\par Nehemiah and his fellow workers wisely recognized the necessity of both prayer and watchfulness (\cf1\ul Neh_4:9\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf3 (\cf1\ul Neh_4:10\cf3\ulnone ) Discouragement is a key weapon in Satan\rquote s arsenal. \par \cf0 Why did this discouragement arise from the royal tribe of Judah? (See \cf1\ul Gen_49:8-12LVALt\cf0\ulnone ) The answer is found in \cf1\ul Neh_6:17-19\cf0\ulnone : \cf7 Some people in the tribe of Judah were secretly cooperating with the enemy.\cf0 The ties of marriage were stronger than the bonds of commitment to the Lord. According to \cf1\ul Neh_13:15-22\cf0\ulnone , some of the leaders of Judah were not wholly devoted to the Lord, but were more interested in making money. The combination of marriage and money divided their loyalties, and they became the cause of discouragement.\par \pard\par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf3 The enemies assault grows. It started with RIDICULE, then DISCOURAGEMENT, now FEAR.\par \cf0\par \cf3\ldblquote Nothing is so much to be feared as fear.\rdblquote Why? Because fear paralyzes you, and fear is contagious and paralyzes others. Fear and faith cannot live together in the same heart\cf0 . \ldblquote Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?\rdblquote (\cf1\ul Mat_8:26\cf0\ulnone ) Frightened people discourage others and help bring defeat (\cf1\ul Deu_20:8\cf0\ulnone ).\par \pard\li360 \par \pard\fi360\sa60 The late Dr. Alan Redpath explained why the Jews succeeded in getting their work done and keeping the enemy at bay: \cf3 The people had a mind to work (\cf1\ul Neh_4:6\cf3\ulnone ), a heart to pray (\cf1\ul Neh_4:9\cf3\ulnone ), an eye to watch (\cf1\ul Neh_4:9\cf3\ulnone ), and an ear to hear (\cf1\ul Neh_4:20\cf3\ulnone ); and this gave them the victory\cf0 (\i Victorious\i0 \i Christian\i0 \i Service,\i0 Revell, 1958; pp. 76\emdash 79).\par \pard\par \b (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_5:1-12\cf0\ulnone\b ) Next came opposition from within\par \b0 It is important to note that \cf3 the building of the wall did not \i create\i0 these problems; it \i revealed\i0 them.\cf0 Often when a church enters into a building program, all sorts of problems start to surface that people didn\rquote t even know were there. A building program is a demanding thing that tests our faith, our patience, and our priorities; and while it brings out the best in some people, it can often bLVALuring out the worst in others.\par \par \pard\hyphpar0\tx0\tx432\tx864\tx1296\tx1440\cf7\expndtw-2 The more powerfully the young oak tree is bent before the blast, the more deeply does it drive its roots into the soil. The stronger the persecution, the stronger you become.\par \pard\cf2\expndtw0\par \cf4\ul\b Neh_6:5\cf2\ulnone\b0 RESIST\par \par OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_4:8\cf0\ulnone\b (2)\tab Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\b0\par \pard\cf2\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\cf0\'b7\tab LEADERS RESIST UNDERHANDED TACTICS (\cf1\ul Neh_6:5-9\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\cf5\b\par \cf0\b0\i Having failed to intimidate Nehemiah into stopping the work of rebuilding Jerusalem\rquote s wall, Sanballat and his cronies \cf3 tried smear tactics\cf0 to shut the project down (\cf1\ul\i0 Neh_6:5-7\cf0\ulnone\i ). Frustrated opponents often resort to that approach when other methods have proven useless. When bribery doesn't work they try rumors.\cf8\b\i0\scaps\par \cf0\b0\scaps0\par \cf8\b\i\scaps In short, Nehemiah had a clear conscience and an impeccable reputation. Therefore, no amount of \ldblquote mud\rdblquote could cause him to lose heart. He knew that none of it would stick.\par It is worth noticing that Nehemiah did not resort to slinging mud himself. He probably could have come up with plenty of counter-accusations against his adversaries. But rather than waste time on a verbal exchange that would have distracted him from the wall, he prayed and ignored the politics swirling outside the city.\par If you are in a position of leadership, are you resistant to the dirty tricks of your opponents? Do you maintain your integrity, so that there can be no ground for accusation against you? Do you resist the temptation to \ldblquote fight fire with fire\rdblquote by resorting to political games and dirty tricks yourself?\cf0\b0\i0\scaps0\par \cf5\b\par \pard\li360\cf7\b0 LVALvTwo principles govern the moral and intellectual world. One is perpetual progress, the other is the necessary limitations to that progress. If the former alone prevailed, there would be nothing steadfast and durable on the earth, and the whole of social life would be the sport of winds and waves. If the latter had exclusive sway, or even if it obtained a mischievous preponderancy, everything would petrify or rot. The best ages of the world are those in which these two principles are the most equally balanced. In such ages every enlightened man ought to adopt both principles, and with one hand develop what he can, with the other restrain and withhold what he ought (Fredrich Gentz [1764-1832] German Publicist)\par \pard\cf0\par \cf7 If you can\rquote t see Satan working, it\rquote s probably because he has gone underground\cf0 . Actually, we are safer when we can see him at work than when his agents are concealed.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\b\par \pard\cf4\ul Neh_7:1\cf2\ulnone\b0 SERVE\par \par \f1 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b\f2 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2)\tab Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_6:5\cf0\ulnone\b (c) The later census (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_7:1-73\cf0\ulnone\b )\par \pard\cf5\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\cf0\b0\f3\'b7\tab\f2 LEADERS SERVE PEOPLE (\cf1\ul Neh_7:1\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\cf8\b\i\scaps\f4\par Nehemiah\rquote s project of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem was never an end in itself. The ultimate objective was to revitalize the people of Israel and return them to their covenant with God.\par To that end, after the wall was completed, Nehemiah \ul turned the city\rquote s management over to local government leaders\ulnone (\cf1\ul\b0\i0 Neh_7:1-2\cf8\ulnone\b\i ). He did not create dependency on his own skills, nor did he use the project to gain wealth or fame for himself (\cf1\ul\b0\i0 Neh_5:18\cf8\ulnone\b\i ). Instead, right from the start, NeLVALwhemiah began the process of turning over management of Jerusalem to others. \par \par He first had to develop their talents\par \par Nehemiah also helped the people trace their roots by reviewing the census taken twenty-five years earlier in Ezra\rquote s time . That set the stage for repopulating the city (\cf1\ul\b0\i0 Neh_11:1-2\cf8\ulnone\b\i ) and continuing the initiative of urban revitalization.\par If you are in a position of leadership, what is your posture toward the people you lead? Are you concerned about the task alone, or do you see people as the ultimate beneficiaries? If so, in what ways might you serve those who work with you, over you, or for you, so that they gain from the process even as they carry out the work?\par \f0\par \cf4\ul\i0\scaps0 Neh_8:1\cf0\ulnone\b0 CELEBRATE\par \par \cf2 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\cf2\b0\par \cf0\b b. Reformation of the faith (8:1-13:31)\par \pard\fi-360\li1440\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_7:1\cf0\ulnone\b (a) The Covenant renewed (8:1-10:39)\par \pard\par \pard\fi-360\li720\tx720\b0\'b7\tab LEADERS CELEBRATE OFTEN (\cf1\ul Neh_8:1\cf0\ulnone )\par \pard\sb120\cf5\b\par \pard\fi360\cf0\b0 That is what Nehemiah did when the people completed the rebuilding of the wall (\cf1\ul Neh_8:1-2\cf0\ulnone , \cf1\ul Neh_8:8\cf0\ulnone ). First he had Ezra read from the Law\emdash the motivation for Nehemiah\rquote s mission in the first place. The words kindled a godly sorrow (\cf1\ul Neh_9:1-3\cf0\ulnone ), but also genuine joy (\cf1\ul Neh_8:10-12\cf0\ulnone ). Thus with heartfelt praise, choice food, and even an \ldblquote amen\rdblquote chorus (\cf1\ul Neh_8:6\cf0\ulnone ), the community rejoiced in the Lord for the work it had accomplished.\par \par If you are in a leadership position, do you know how to celebrate your group\rquote s milestones? In the end, celebration can be a way of worshiping tLVALxhe Lord, because He is the source of all good gifts. We can praise him for giving us a task and the means to accomplish it.\par \pard\par \b (b)\tab The nation revived (\cf4\ul Neh_11:1-2\cf1\b0 )\par \par \cf2\ulnone OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\cf2\b0\par \cf0\b b. Reformation of the faith (8:1-13:31)\par \pard\cf2\b0\tab\tab\cf1\ul Neh_8:1\cf2\ulnone \cf0\b (b) The nation revived (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_11:1-2\cf2\ulnone\b ; \cf1\ul\b0 Neh_12:43-47)\par \par \cf0\ulnone The revival brought by Nehemiah brought great rejoicing.\par From captivity to freedom: from heathen surroundings to heaven-chosen city and Divinely-built temple. The memory of God's great goodness should awaken joy; a joy that all may share. "The wives also and the children rejoiced." \par \par Their sacrifice had bonded them together. Their strong adhesion to a great cause brought revival. They had given themselves and God was now rewarding their sacrifice.\par \par God's best gifts never increase by saving, but by scattering. The sea is in a constant state of evaporation. The mist rises, there are clouds above the hills, there are streams running into the valleys, there is life and greenness everywhere. \par \par There are some men who do not believe in evaporation. They believe in getting all they can and keeping all they get. But they are never joyful There is no joy in selfishness. It is against the great law of God, the law of sacrifice by Jesus Christ. \par \par \i Thanksgiving should spring from thanks-living.\par \b\i0\par (c)\tab The violations remedied (\cf4\ul Neh_13:6\cf1\b0 )\par \par \cf2\ulnone\f1 OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul 2Co_3:14\cf2\ulnone\par \cf0\b\f2 4. RESTORATION \cf1\ul\b0 Ezr_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (2) Nehemiah (\cf1\ul\b0 Neh_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b )\cf2\b0\f0\par \cf0\b\f2 b. Reformation of the faith (8:1-13:31)\b0\f5\par*LVAL: \pard\cf1\ul\f0 Neh_11:1 \cf0\ulnone\b\f2 (c) The violations remedied (\cf1\ul\b0\f0 Neh_13:6)\cf0\ulnone\b\f2\par \cf2\b0\f0\par Nehemiah had returned to Persia to report to the king (\cf1\ul Neh_13:6\cf2\ulnone ). It is uncertain how long he was away, but when Nehemiah returned he was stunned by what he found. The fresh start promises had been broken once again!\par \par \pard{\pntext\f6\'B7\tab}{\*\pn\pnlvlblt\pnf6\pnindent0{\pntxtb\'B7}}\fi-360\li360 The people bought and sold on the Sabbath. (\cf1\ul\f2 Neh_13:14-16; Neh_13:17-19; Neh_13:20-22)\cf2\ulnone\f0\par {\pntext\f6\'B7\tab}A guest room for one of Judah's pagan enemies had been prepared in the temple of God itself. (\cf1\ul Neh_13:7-8)\cf2\ulnone\par {\pntext\f6\'B7\tab}Once again Jews had married foreign wives. "As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people" (\cf1\ul Neh_13:23-24\cf2\ulnone , NASB).\par \pard\par Nehemiah's shock did not keep him from acting as boldly as ever. "I rebuked them," Nehemiah reported, "and called curses down on them. I beat some of the men and pulled out their hair. I made them take an oath in God's name and said: 'You are not to give your daughters in marriage to their sons, nor are you to take their daughters in marriage for your sons or for yourselves'" (\cf1\ul Neh_13:25-27\cf2\ulnone ). And as for the grandson of the high priest, who was one of those who had married a foreign woman, "I drove him away from me" (\cf1\ul Neh_13:28\cf2\ulnone ).\par \par Even the Levites who served the temple had returned to their land - because the people no longer paid their temple tithes. And here the Book of Nehemiah ends. "So I purified the priests and the Levites of everything foreign, and assigned them duties... Remember me with favor, O my God" (\cf1\ul Neh_13:29-31\cf2\ulnone ).\par (Teacher's Commentary)\par \par \cf4\ul\b Est_1:1\cf2\ulnone\b0\par \fs29\par \fs29\par } LVAL1_z{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0\fnil\fcharset0 Georgia;}{\f1\froman\fprq2\fcharset0 Georgia;}} {\colortbl ;\red0\green128\blue0;\red0\green0\blue255;\red0\green0\blue0;\red255\green0\blue255;\red255\green0\blue0;\red51\green102\blue255;\red255\green255\blue255;\red128\green0\blue128;} {\*\generator Riched20 5.40.11.2210;}\viewkind4\uc1\pard\fi-360\li360\cf1\lang1033\ul\f0\fs28 Neh_13:6\cf0\ulnone\b OLD TESTAMENT SURVEY \cf1\ul\b0 2Co_3:14\cf0\ulnone\b\par \fs24 X.\tab DIVIDED KINGDOM\par \pard\fi-360\li720 4. Restoration\par \pard\fi-360\li1080 B. Leaders of Post-Exilic Israel.\par \pard\fi-360\li1440 (3)\tab Esther \cf1\ul Est_1:1\cf0\ulnone\par \pard\fi-360\li360\fs28\par Esther\par \pard\tx180\tx360\tx540\b0 The name of God does not appear in Esther except in acrostics, while a heathen king is referred to over one hundred and fifty times so many Jews would not accept it as canon. There is no allusion to prayer or spiritual service of any kind, with the possible exception of fasting.\par \pard\b\par \b0 One of the two books named after women (Ruth is the other).\par Ruth was a Gentile woman who married a Jew.\par Esther was a Jewish woman who married a Gentile.\par \par \pard\fi-360\li720\b a.\tab The Jews in danger (1-3) [SEE \cf1\ul\b0 Est_3:7\cf0\ulnone\b ]\par \par \pard\fi-360\li1080 (a)\tab Esther made queen (1-2)\par \pard\b0\fs24\par \cf1\ul\fs28 Est_1:1\cf0\ulnone\b\par \b0\par \cf2 First we should understand that \i Ahasuerus\i0 is not the name of the man, but the title. \cf0 It means \ldblquote high father\rdblquote or \ldblquote venerable king.\rdblquote As the word \i Caesar\i0 is a title and does not identify the man, so \i Ahasuerus\i0 does not identify this Persian king in secular history. There is quite a divergence of opinion concerning his identity.\par Many commentators feel that Ahasuerus of the Book of Esther is \cf2 Xerxes the Great of Persia\cf0 , because he is the one who actually brought the kingdom to its zenith. Xerxes is the man who made the lLVAL{ast great effort of the East to overcome the West, and it was a tremendous effort. \par \cf2\par \cf3 In order to reveal how Esther became queen we are first given the story of how Vashti the former queen lost her position. It all began with a banquet. \par \cf4\ul\b Est_1:3\par \par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf1\b0 Est_1:1\cf2\ulnone\par Eastern rulers enjoyed hosting lavish banquets because each occasion gave them opportunity to impress their guests with their royal power and wealth.\cf0 Three banquets are mentioned in this chapter: one for the key military and political officers of the empire (\cf1\ul Est_1:1-4\cf0\ulnone ); one for the men of Shushan (Susa in Greek), site of the king\rquote s winter palace (\cf1\ul Est_1:5-8\cf0\ulnone ); and one for the women of Shushan (\cf1\ul Est_1:9\cf0\ulnone ), presided over by Queen Vashti.\par \par \cf2 The king probably didn\rquote t assemble all his provincial leaders at one time; that would have kept them away from their duties for six months and weakened the empire.\cf0 It\rquote s more likely that, over a period of six months, Ahasuerus brought the officers to Shushan on a rotating schedule. Then, having consulted with them, the king would bring them all together for the seven-day feast so they could confer collectively. In \cf1\ul Est_1:11\cf0\ulnone , the writer indicates that the princes were also at this week-long festivity.\par Along with these three banquets, at least six other feasts are recorded in this book: Esther\rquote s coronation banquet (\cf1\ul Est_2:18\cf0\ulnone ); Haman\rquote s celebration feast with the king (\cf1\ul Est_3:15\cf0\ulnone ); Esther\rquote s two banquets for Haman and the king (chaps. 5 and 7); the Jews\rquote banquets when they heard the new decree (\cf1\ul Est_8:17\cf0\ulnone ); and the Feast of Purim (\cf1\ul Est_9:17-19\cf0\ulnone ). It\rquote s wonderful how God can accomplish His eternal purposes through such a familiar activity as people eating and drinking! (See \cf1\ul 1Co_10:31\cf0\ulnone .)\par \cf2 WLVAL|hat was the purpose behind the banquet for the nobles and officials of the empire? \cf4\b Scripture doesn\rquote t tell us, but secular history does.\cf2\b0 The Greek historian Herodotus (485-425 \scaps b.c.\scaps0 ) may refer to these banquets in his \i History,\i0 where he states that Ahasuerus was conferring with his leaders about a possible invasion of Greece. Ahasuerus\rquote father, \cf4\b Darius I, had invaded Greece and been shamefully defeated at Marathon in 490. \cf2\b0 While preparing to return to Greece and get revenge, Darius had died (486 \scaps b.c.\scaps0 ); and now his son felt compelled to avenge his father and expand his empire at the same time. Herodotus claims that Ahasuerus planned to invade all of Europe and \ldblquote reduce the whole earth into one empire.\rdblquote\par According to Herodotus, the king\rquote s words were these: \ldblquote My intent is to throw a bridge over the Hellespont and march an army through Europe against Greece, that thereby I may obtain vengeance from the Athenians for the wrongs committed by them against the Persians and against my father.\rdblquote\cf4\b The king\rquote s uncle, Artabanus, strongly opposed the plan,\cf2\b0 but the king persisted and succeeded in convincing the princes and officers to follow him.\par \cf0 It was important that Ahasuerus impress his nobles and military leaders with his wealth and power. When they saw the marble pillars, the gorgeous drapes hung from silver rings, the gold and silver couches on beautiful marble mosaic pavements, and the golden table service, what else could they do but submit to the king. Like the salesperson who takes you out to an exclusive restaurant for an expensive dinner, the king broke down their resistance. A proud man himself, he knew how to appeal to the pride in others.\par \cf2 Unfortunately, this ostentatious display of wealth couldn\rquote t guarantee the Persians a military victory. In 480 \scaps b.c.\scaps0 , the Persian navy was destroyed at Salamis, while the king sat on a thrLVAL}one watching the battle; [First naval battle in history between Themistocles with 370 ships and Xerxes with 800 ships; Greece lost 40, Persia 300] and in 479 \scaps b.c.\scaps0 , the Persian army was defeated at Plataea. Thus ended Ahasuerus\rquote dream of a world empire. If ever a man should have learned the truth of \cf1\ul Pro_16:18\cf2\ulnone , it was Ahasuerus: \cf5\ldblquote Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall\rdblquote\cf2 (\scaps nkjv\scaps0 ).\par \pard\cf0 People in authority need to remember that all authority comes from God (\cf1\ul Rom_13:1\cf0\ulnone ) and that He alone is in complete control. Pharaoh had to learn that lesson in Egypt (\cf1\ul Exo_7:3-5\cf0\ulnone ); Nebuchadnezzar had to learn it in Babylon (Dan. 3-4); Belshazzar learned it at his blasphemous banquet (Dan. 5); Sennacherib learned it at the gates of Jerusalem (Isa. 36-37); and Herod Agrippa I learned it as he died, being eaten by worms (\cf1\ul Act_12:20-23\cf0\ulnone ). Every man or woman in a place of authority is second in command, for Jesus Christ is Lord of all.\par \par \cf4\ul\b Est_1:10\par \par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf1\b0 Est_1:3\cf2\ulnone Scripture ignores these military matters because the writer\rquote s purpose was to explain how Esther became queen\cf0 . It was at the conclusion of the seven-day banquet that \cf2 Ahasuerus\cf0 , \ldblquote in high spirits from wine\rdblquote (\cf1\ul Est_1:10-11\cf0\ulnone , \scaps niv\scaps0 ), \cf2 ordered his queen to display her beauty to the assembled guests; but she refused to obey. \cf0 Her response, of course, was a \b triple offense\b0 on her part. Here was a \b woman challenging the authority of a man\b0 , a \b wife disobeying the orders of her husband\b0 , and a \b subject defying the command of the king\b0 . As a result, \ldblquote the king became furious and burned with anger\rdblquote (\cf1\ul Est_1:12\cf0\ulnone , \scaps niv\scaps0 ).\par As you study the Book of Esther, you will discover that this mighty monarch \cf2 LVAL~could control everything but himself\cf0 . His advisers easily influenced him; he made impetuous decisions that he later regretted; and when he didn\rquote t get his own way, he became angry. \cf2 Susceptible to flattery, he was master of a mighty empire but not master of himself\cf0 . \ldblquote He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city\rdblquote (\cf1\ul Pro_16:32\cf0\ulnone ). \cf2 Ahasuerus built a great citadel at Shushan, but he couldn\rquote t build his own character. \cf5\ldblquote Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls\rdblquote\cf0 (\cf1\ul Pro_25:28\cf0\ulnone , \scaps nkjv\scaps0 ). The king could control neither his temper nor his thirst.\par \cf2 While we appreciate the king\rquote s wisdom in not forcing his guests to drink (\ul Est_1:8\ulnone ), we can hardly compliment him on the bad example he set by his own drinking habits\par \pard\sa60\cf0 The best way to avoid drunkenness is not to drink at all. A Japanese proverb warns, \ldblquote First the man takes a drink, then the drink takes a drink, and then the drink takes the man.\rdblquote \par \pard\cf3\par \cf4\ul\b Est_1:12\par \par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf1\b0 Est_1:10\cf6\ulnone\par As for the anger that King Ahasuerus expressed toward his lovely queen, it was ignorant, childish, and completely uncalled for. Had the king been sober, he would never have asked his wife to display her beauty before his drunken leaders.\cf0 His pride got the best of him; for if he couldn\rquote t command his own wife, how could he ever command the Persian armies? Since Vashti had embarrassed the king before his own leaders, the king had to do something to save both his ego and his reputation.\par \pard\cf6 Vashti was right, and Ahasuerus was wrong\cf0 ; and his anger was only further proof that he was wrong. Anger has a way of blinding our eyes and deadening our hearts to that which is good and noble. \super\par \nosupersub\par \pard\fLVALi360\sa60 The women in his empire were not only to be subservient to the men, but they were also to be \ldblquote sex objects\rdblquote to give them pleasure. \cf6 The more you know about Ahasuerus and his philosophy of life, the more you detest him.\par \cf2 The Bible doesn\rquote t tell us what happened to Vashti. Many biblical scholars believe she was Amestris, the mother of Artaxerxes who ruled from 464 to 425 \scaps b.c.\scaps0 It\rquote s likely that Esther was, either out of favor or dead; for Amestris exercised great influence as the queen mother during her son\rquote s reign.\par Artaxerxes was born in 483, the year of the great banquet described in Esther 1. It\rquote s possible that Vashti was pregnant with her son at that time and therefore unwilling to appear before the men. It was her son Artaxerxes who ruled during the times of Ezra (\cf1\ul Ezr_7:1\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Ezr_7:7\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Ezr_7:11-12\cf2\ulnone , \cf1\ul Ezr_7:21\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Ezr_8:1\cf2\ulnone ) and Nehemiah (\cf1\ul Neh_2:1\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Neh_5:14\cf2\ulnone ; \cf1\ul Neh_13:6\cf2\ulnone ).\par From modesty Elizabeth hid herself five months when she knew she would bear a son (\cf1\ul Luk_1:24\cf2\ulnone ).\par \pard In any case the stage was now set for the entrance of the two key persons in the drama: Haman, the man who hated the Jews, and Esther, the woman who delivered her people.\par \cf3\par \cf0\i It is often more necessary to conceal contempt than resentment; the former being never forgiven, but the latter sometimes forgot. Wrongs are often forgiven, contempt never \i0 (Chesterfield)\par \cf3\par \cf4\ul\b Est_2:1\par \par \cf1\b0\f1 Est_1:12\cf0\ulnone\par \b [After these things]\b0 This refers to the time since he made the decree against Vashti and the Grecian war, which would be about four years.\par \par \cf2 We must turn to secular history for the campaign of Xerxes against the Greeks, since the Bible gives us no record of this campaign.\cf0 He led a great army agaLVALinst the Greeks. The secret of the strength of the Persians was in numbers, but the individual Persian soldier was not as well trained as the individual Greek soldier. The Greeks emphasized the individual, and as a result one Greek soldier could have taken care of ten Persians. So at the battle at Thermopylae, only a few men could get in the narrow pass. As a result the Greeks won a signal victory over the Persian army. It was an unfortunate defeat for Xerxes, but God was overruling. The power was about to pass from Persia to Greece \{\cf2 it is said that Xerxes lost up to 2 million men in this war, and only 5,000 came back home\emdash but he cared little for human life\cf0\}. \b\fs20 [DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SPARTANS AND PERSIANS \cf1\ul\b0 2Ch_20:24\cf0\ulnone\b ]\par \cf3\b0\fs28\par \cf4\ul\b Est_2:2\par \par \pard\fi360\sa60\cf1\b0\f0 Est_2:1\cf2\ulnone\par Nearly four years have passed since Vashti was deposed.\cf0 During that time, Ahasuerus directed his ill-fated Greek campaign and came home in humiliation instead of honor. As he considered his rash actions toward his wife, his affection for Vashti rekindled; and though he had a harem full of concubines, he missed his queen. There is a difference between love and sex. The passing excitement of the moment is not the same as the lasting enrichment of a lifetime relationship.\par The king\rquote s advisers were concerned that Vashti not be restored to royal favor; for if she regained her throne, their own lives would be in danger. After all, it was they who had told the king to remove her! But more was involved than the lives of the king\rquote s counselors, for the survival of the Jewish nation was also at stake. Queen Vashti would certainly not intercede on behalf of the Jews. She probably would have cooperated with Haman.\par Knowing the king\rquote s strong sensual appetite, the counselors suggested that he assemble a new harem composed