2. Book of Deuteronomy

3. Literary Structure of Book: Resembles a Second-millennium B.C treaty between a suzerain and vassal. Suzerain: A nation that controls a dependent nation’s international affairs but otherwise allows it to control its internal affairs Vassal: Somebody who was obliged to show loyalty and homage to a lord in return for being allowed to occupy land belonging to the lord and receiving his protection

4. Book of Deuteronomy Literary Form of ANE Treaty: Pre-AmbleDeut 1:1-5 Historical PrologueDeut 1:6-4:49 Stipulations GeneralDeut 5-11 SpecificDeut 12-26 Blessings/CursesDeut 27-28

5. Book of Deuteronomy Literary Structure of Book: Sermons/Speeches of Moses Sermon 1: Deut 1:1-4:40 Remembering Great God-Events Sermon 2:Deut 5:1-28:68 Blessings/Curses Sermon 3:Deut 29-33 Covenant Renewal Succession of Joshua

6. DEUTERONOMY The Pivotal Role of Deuteronomy in the OT Canon

7. DEUTERONOMY GENESISEXODUSLEVITICUSNUMBERS

8. DEUTERONOMY GENESISEXODUSLEVITICUSNUMBERS

9. DEUTERONOMY JOSHUAJUDGESSAMUELKINGSGENESISEXODUSLEVITICUSNUMBERS

10. DEUTERONOMY JOSHUAJUDGESSAMUELKINGSGENESISEXODUSLEVITICUSNUMBERS

11. Book of Joshua

12. Joshua: More than Jericho Chap 1 - Reassure Joshua 1:1-5 God’s “I will” 1:6-9 Joshua’s “I will” Chap 2 - Rahab and Spies 2:4 Is this about Lying or the Lord See Matt 1, Heb 11, James 2:24-25

13. Joshua: More than Jericho Chap 3 - Crossing the Jordan 3:15a Who Leads the People? 3:15b Time of the Crossing 3:15a Show Me the Faith

14. Joshua: More than Jericho Chap 5 & 6 - Taking of Jericho 5:13-15 General Who? Does he play favorites? 6:17-21 Destroy it all!

15. Problems in the Promised Land Problems in the Promised Land Joshua 6 God’s Command: Utterly Destroy herem God’s Command: Utterly Destroy herem ~r;x'

16. Problems in the Promised Land Problems in the Promised Land Joshua 6 Keep in Mind God’s Earlier Warning(s): Ex 23:33 Do not let them live in your land, or they will cause you to sin against me, because the worship of their gods will certainly be a snare to you. Ex 23:33 Ex 34:16 And when you choose some of their daughters as wives for your sons and those daughters prostitute themselves to their gods, they will lead your sons to do the same. Ex 34:16

17. Problems in the Promised Land Problems in the Promised Land Joshua 6 Keep in Mind God’s Earlier Warning(s): Deuteronomy 20:16-18 16 However, in the cities of the nations the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. 17 Completely destroy them-- the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites-- as the LORD your God has commanded you. 18 Otherwise, they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the LORD your God.

18. Problems in the Promised Land Problems in the Promised Land Joshua 6 Keep in Mind God’s Earlier Warning(s): Lev 27:28-29 28 "'But nothing that a man owns and devotes to the LORD-- whether man or animal or family land-- may be sold or redeemed; everything so devoted is most holy to the LORD. 29 "'No person devoted to destruction may be ransomed; he must be put to death.

19. What herem is! God reminding us He is sovereign over all the earth, possessions, and inhabitants All is His; we are caretakers of His garden All is His; we are caretakers of His garden

20. What herem is! God is judging sin as the destroyer of His creation, land, and people. Genesis 15:16Genesis 15:16 ArchaeologyArchaeology Rahab (Joshua 2:8-13)Rahab (Joshua 2:8-13)

21. More on herem! Joshua 7 God’s own commentary of Israel’s sin (Joshua 7:11): They have taken devoted thing ALSO They have stolen ALSO They have lied ALSO They have possessed ALSO

22. More on herem! Joshua 7 Behavior of Achan 7:16-20 Not confession but caught7:16-20 Not confession but caught 7:21 I saw, I coveted, I took Echoes of Gen 3 & Ex 207:21 I saw, I coveted, I took Echoes of Gen 3 & Ex 20

23. More on herem! Joshua 7 Punishment of Achan 7:23 Spread before the LordMocking God’s Role in Victory (to the victor go the spoils)7:23 Spread before the LordMocking God’s Role in Victory (to the victor go the spoils) 7:25 Threatening the well-being of community life, at time of war.7:25 Threatening the well-being of community life, at time of war.

24. More on herem! Joshua 7 Punishment of Achan Plunder was un-necessary, for he appears wealthy(7:24)Plunder was un-necessary, for he appears wealthy(7:24) Punishment described was herem, same as CanaanitesPunishment described was herem, same as Canaanites

25. More on herem! Joshua 7 Sin has a corporate or a community nature about it!Sin has a corporate or a community nature about it! Wrongdoing by individual has effects upon all (1 Cor 5:6)Wrongdoing by individual has effects upon all (1 Cor 5:6)

26. What herem is! God is demonstrating His Righteousness. God did not favor IsraelGod did not favor Israel God did judge IsraelGod did judge Israel

27. Outline of Joshua I. Israel Conquers Land Preparation (1-5) Preparation (1-5) Conquer Central (6-9)Conquer Central (6-9) Conquer South (10)Conquer South (10) Conquer North (11-12)Conquer North (11-12)

28. Outline of Joshua II. Israel Divides the Land Hint of Problems 13:1; 13:13Hint of Problems 13:1; 13:13 Distribution of Land (13-19)Distribution of Land (13-19)

29. Outline of Joshua III. Israel Renews Covenant Warning, Land is yours, by Faith 23:1-16 See esp. 23:6-11Warning, Land is yours, by Faith 23:1-16 See esp. 23:6-11 Review of God’s Grace 24:1-13 (Note pronouns)Review of God’s Grace 24:1-13 (Note pronouns) Covenant Renewal 24:14-19Covenant Renewal 24:14-19

30. Book of Judges

31. Book of Judges Summary at the Start In Joshua: The children of Israel entered the promised land and God’s anger turned against pagans In Judges: The children of Israel are hanging on to the land and God’s anger turned against Israel’s sin.

32. Book of Judges Ending and Beginning Judges Explicitly Ends: In those days there was no king in Israel, everyone did as he saw fit (21:25) Judges Implicitly Begins: “After the death of Joshua…” (1:1)

33. Book of Judges I. Israel’s unfaithful- ness and inablility to drive out inhabitants from the land II. Yahweh’s faithfulness manifested amidst Israel’s faithlessness through repeated divine deliverances A. Prep. sum- mary and 3- fold pur- pose B. Recurring cycles: sin (esp. idolatry) oppression from neighbors petition judge deliverance and rest III. Specific instances of chaos and unfaithfulness 2:616:31 17:1 21:25 1:1 2:5 2:6- 3:6 3:7 16:31 A. Incident surround- ing Micah and Danites B. Incident surround- ing Benjamin- ites 12 Judges -6 major -6 minor Othniel Ehud Deborah Gideon Jephthah Samson (3:7-11) (3:12-30) (4:1-5:30) (6:1-8:35) (10:6-12:6) (13:1-16:31) [Shamgar- 3:31] KingAbimelech(ch.9) [Tola, Jair- 10:1-5] [Ibzan, Elon, Abdon-12:7- 15] “There was no king in Israel - Every man did what was right in his own eyes.” (17:6; 18:1; 19:1; 21:25) 17:118:31 19:121:25

34. Judges 2:6-3:6 - Survey I. Loss of Knowledge of Yahweh A. Generation of Witness Obedience(6-7) B. Death of Joshua and his generation(8-10a) C. Generation of ignorance of Yahweh (10b) II. Pattern of Israel’s Rejection of Yahweh, with Yahweh’s Response of Anger and Compassion A. Israel’s Apostasy (2:11-13) B. Yahweh’s Response (2:14-3:6) 1. Response-Anger (2:14-15) oppression as punishment 2. Response- Compassion (2:16-19) deliverance through Judges vs. Israel’s stubborn refusal to alter its evil, idolatrous ways 3. Response-Anger (2:20-3:6) Nations allowed to remain as punishment and test-a test which Israel fails (3:5-6) (Climax) Note: Failure of Israel to respond properly no matter what course Yahweh pursues. “So the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel”(2:14) “So the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel”(2:20) 2:6 2:10 2:11 3:6

35. Book of Judges Outline I. Introductory Remarks (1-2) II. Major Judges (3-16) III. Appendex (17-21)

36. Book of Judges Two Kinds of Leaders in the Old Testament Israel: I.Hereditary Leaders a. Priests b. Kings II.Inspirational Leaders a. Prophets b. Judges Their calling comes from a dramatic encounter with God.

37. Sin Cycle of Judges Sin (especially idolatry) Destruction, oppression from neighbors Deliverance and restoration Emergence of judge Petition

38. 1. 3:7-11 - Othniel 2. 3:12-30 - Ehud 3. 4:1-5:30 - Deborah 4. 6:1-8:35 - Gideon 5. 10:6-12:6 - Jephthah 6. 13:1-16:31 - Samson sin destruction crying (petition?) deliverance- restoration complacency sin destruction

39. Book of Judges An Example from Judge Ehud Sin3:12 Destruction3:13-14 Cry to Lord3:15 Lord Raises Judge3:15b Deliverance3:15ff

40. Book of Ruth

41. The problem: Naomi is Afflicted Tragic events Consequent separation and mourning The solution: God’s Plan to make Naomi Full Ruth’s initial favor from Boaz Ruth’s marriage to Boaz, and birth of Obed Genealogy from Perez - through Boaz and Obed - to David 1:1 1:222:1 4:17 1:1 1:51:6 1:222:1 2:233:1 4:174:18 4:22 Book of Ruth

42. Ruth in Brief Author: Unknown Date: The Days of the Judges

43. Books of Samuel/Kings

44. Book of 1 Samuel God Grants a King 1. Period of Transition (1-7) 2. Call for A King (8-12) 3. Loss of King Saul(13-15) 4. Rise of David (16-31)

45. THE RULE (JUDGESHIP) OF SAMUEL (VS. ELI’S HOUSE) (VS. ELI’S HOUSE) Eli Samuel 1:112:25 THE RULE (KINGSHIP) OF SAUL (VS. DAVID) (VS. DAVID) Saul David 13:131:13 THE RISE OF SAMUEL’S HOUSE AND DECLINE OF ELI’S HOUSE 1:17:17 THE RISE OF THE MONARCHY UNDER SAMUEL 8:112:25 GENERALGENERALGENERALGENERAL H EA D I N G 13:1 SAUL’S FATAL DISOBED- IENCE Appoint- ment and Rejection 13:215:35 SAUL’S ENCOUNTERS WITH HIS SUCCESSOR 16:131:31 1 Samuel

46. Book of 2 Samuel David’s Reign 1. David’s Rise (1-10) David at his best 2. David’s Fall (11-24) David at his worst

47. 2 Samuel I. The Reign of David as Characterized by Prosperity and Growth (Blessing) Family Rule II. The Reign of David as Characterized by Problems and Decline (Curse) Family Rule III. Various Events and Persons Related to David’s Reign 1:1 10:19 11:1 20:26 21:1 24:25 A. Occasion for David’s reign: Death of Saul and Jonathan B. Establishment of David’s Throne and Family 1. David Established at Hebron (King of Judah) 2. David Established at Jerusalem (King of all Israel) A. David’s sin and repent- ance B. Negative Consequences of David’s Sin for his Family and Rule PIVOT 1. Problems Surrounding David’s Family 2. Problems Surrounding David’s Rule- Rebellion A. Gibeonites -ch.21 B. Song - 22:1-23:7 C. Mighty Men 23:8- 39 D. Plague ch. 24 1:1-27 2:1 4:12 2:1 10:19 5:1 11:1-12:31 13:1 20:26 13:1 14:33 15:1 20:26 13:1-22- Amnon’s incestuous rape of Tamar 13:23-14:33 Absolom’s murder of Amnon

48. Book of 1 Kings United We Stand; Divided We Fall 1. United Kingdom(1-11) 2. Divided Kingdom(12-22)

49. Book of 2 Kings End of a Nation 1. Divided Kingdom(1-17) 2. Judah Alone(18-25)

50. Survey-Books of 1-2 Kings I. The United Kingdom (Solomon) II. The Divided Kingdom (Various Kings) I Kings 2 Kings 1:1 11:43 12:1 25:30 A. The Establish- ment of Solomon’s Reign B. The Glorious Achievements of Solomon C. The Apo- stasy of Solomon 3:1 10:29 I Kings 1. Wisdom and wealth (primar- ily person- al) 2. Temple and palace (primar- ily regal) PIVOT I Kings 1:1 2:46 I Kings A. The Division of the Kingdom I Kings B. The Kings of Israel and Judah C. The Kings of Judah I Kings 2 Kings 13:1 17:41 18:1- 25:30 Rehoboam Abijam 14:21-31 15:1-8 JehoramAmaziah 8:16-2412:21; 14:1-22 AhaziahUzziah 8:25-10:3614:23-15:7 AthaliahJotham 11:1-2015:8, 32-38 JoashAhaz 11:21-12:2116:1-20 Asa 15:8-24 Jehoshaphat 15:24-and 22:1-50 I Kings 2 Kings 8:15 Hezekiah 18:1-20:21 Manasseh 21:1-18 Amon 21:19-26 Josiah 22:1-23:30 Jehoahaz 23:31-35 Jehoiakim 23:36-24:7 Jehoiachin 24:8-17 Zedekiah 24:18- 25:30 Kings of Judah Various Prophets - Elijah & Elisha - Various Prophets 17:113:31 Kings of Israel Jeroboam Nadab Elah 12:25-14:20 15:25-32 16:7-14 Baasha Zimri 15:33-16:6 16:15-20 Omri Ahab 16:21-28 16:29- 22:40 I Kings 2 Kings Ahaziah 1:1-16 Jehoram 1:17-8:29 Jehu 9:1-10:36 Jehoahaz 13:1-9 Jehoash 13:10-13 Jeroboam II 14:23-29 Zechariah 15:8-12 Shallum 15:13-16 Menahem 15:17-22 Pekahiah 15:23-26 Pekah 15:27-31 Hoshea 17:1-6 Exile of Israel to Assyria (17:1-41) Summary (17:7-41) Exile of Judah to Babylon (23:36-25:30) 3:1- 4:34 5:1- 10:29 11:1-43 12:1-33

51. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel Samuel Israel Asks for a King 1. Demand (1 Sam 8:1-5) 2. Warnings (8:6-18) 3. Rejection (8:19-20)

52. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel Saul, 1st King The Look of a King (1 Sam 9) The Heart of a Loser (17)

53. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel Saul, Loss of a King (13-15) Leadership Lessons 1. Obedience is better than sacrifice (15:22). 2. Kings must answer to God, not people (15:24).

54. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel David, Man After God’s Heart A model beginning (17)A model beginning (17) A patient king-elect (24:6; 26:9)A patient king-elect (24:6; 26:9) An eternal covenant (2 Sam 7)An eternal covenant (2 Sam 7) A fall from grace (2 Sam 11)A fall from grace (2 Sam 11) A dysfunctional familyA dysfunctional family

55. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel David, Man After God’s Heart SubmissiveSubmissive PrayerPrayer ForgivenessForgiveness Covenant-MakerCovenant-Maker

56. Reigns of 1-2 Samuel David is God’s Choice for Leader because God is David’s Choice for Lord David is example for all future kings. (1 Kings 14:8; 2 Kings 18:3)

57. Reigns of 1-2 Kings Solomon Wise request (1 Kings 3)Wise request (1 Kings 3) Temple Construction (1 Kings 5-7)Temple Construction (1 Kings 5-7) Temple Dedication (1 Kings 8) Note 1 Kings 8:30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 45 “Hear from Heaven” God’s presence is not limited to the TempleTemple Dedication (1 Kings 8) Note 1 Kings 8:30, 32, 34, 36, 39, 45 “Hear from Heaven” God’s presence is not limited to the Temple

58. Reigns of 1-2 Kings Northern Kingdom (Israel) 19 Kings, all evil Israel destroyed by Assyria in 722 B.C. by Shalmaneser V. Southern Kingdom (Judah) survived as a vassal. (Isaiah 7)

59. Reigns of 1-2 Kings Southern Kingdom (Judah) 20 Kings, mixed leadership Judah destroyed by Babylon in 587 B.C. by Nebuchadnezzar. Solomon’s temple destroyed; people in exile.

60. Kings Saul, David Solomon Northern Kingdom Northern Kingdom (Israel) 930 - 722 B.C. Destroyed by Assyria Southern Kingdom Southern Kingdom (Judah) 930-587 B.C. Babylon Conquest United We Stand… Divided We Fall

61. Reigns of 1-2 Kings Themes from the Kings: 1. Faithfulness brings blessings; faithlessness brings judgment 2. In the face of men’s sin; God’s covenant never wavers

62. 1 & 2 Chronicles in Brief Books of Samuel and Kings verses Books of Chronicles S & K = prophetic viewpoint C = priestly viewpoint S & K = national (Israel & Judah) focus C = Judah alone S & K = political & military history C = religious reform

63. 1 & 2 Chronicles in Brief Purposes of the Books of Chronicles 1. Historic Purpose View of history from divine perspective. Rather than starting with Samuel, Chronicles reports from Adam’s creation to King Cyrus (538 B.C.) 2. Canonical Purpose When OT canon was put together (by Ezra) 1 & 2 Chronicles falls at the end. Historical reflection.

64. Post-Exilic Books in Brief

65. Book of Ezra-Nehemiah 1.Author/Complier: Ezra, the priest 2.Date: 538-430 B.C., covers the time of First return of Zerubbabel (537) to rebuild temple Second return under Ezra (457 B.C.) to set up worship in temple Third return under Nehemiah (444 B.C.) to rebuild walls of Jerusalem

66. Esther in Brief Book of Esther 1.Author/Complier: Mordecai? 2.Date: 483-473 B.C., covers the time of King Ahasuerus’ reign in Persia. The events of the book fit between Ezra 6 & 7. 3. The Drama of Esther Though Jews are in exile, away from Temple and presence of the Lord His covenant-love is still intact