1. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Weightier matters of the Law - Judgement Study 2 – “I know him”

2. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Psalm 111:7 “The works of his hands are verity ( emeth ) and judgment ( mishpat ); all his commandments are sure.” “Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right?” The Confidence of Abraham

3. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Heb. mishpat - judgment, justice, ordinance (a) act of deciding a case, decision (in law) - place, court, seat of judgment - process, procedure, litigation (before judges) - case, cause (presented for judgment) - sentence, decision (of judgment) - execution and or time (of judgment) (b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) (c) ordinance (d) right, privilege, due (legal) (e) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan. What is Judgement?

4. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement  Occurs 421 times in O.T. Gen. 18:19  First occ. Gen. 18:19. Mal. 4:4  Last occ. Mal. 4:4.  Approx. 230 refer to attributes.  Significant occurrences: Ps. 37:6, 28, 30 Proverbs 21:3, 15 Isa. 1:17, 27; 9:7James 1:27 Isa. 1:17, 27; 9:7 (James 1:27) Mishpat in the O.T.

5. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Gen 17:21 Gen. 1721 Gen 17:21 – “But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year.” Exactly 12 months from Gen. 17 to 21. The Times of Abraham 75 85 100 99 86 Leaves Haran Gen.15 Ishmael born At Hebron Gen.17 Gen.21 Isaac born 4 th Promise 5 th Promise

6. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Abraham’s view from Hebron to Sodom

7. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Abraham flees from Hebron 20 years in Hebron

8. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Gen  Signifies – “father-king”. 24 occs. Gen. v. 5,6  Key characteristic – “integrity” – tom - integrity, completeness – v. 5,6.  Gen. 21:22-31  Gen. 21:22-31 – Abimelech’s integrity!  V. 22  V. 22 - Phichol – “the mouth of all”; “every tongue”.  V. 233 generations  V. 23 - Covenant for 3 generations. Isa. 59:20-2158:2; 59:8,9,11,14,15  Cp. Isa. 59:20-21 (58:2; 59:8,9,11,14,15). Abimelech – Man of Integrity Gen. 20

9. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement 1 Pet. 2:21  Learning process – 1 Pet. 2:21 – hupogrammos – (1) a writing copy, including all the letters of the alphabet, given to beginners as an aid in learning to draw them; (2) an example set before one. Leaving an Example – 1 Pet. 2:19-25

10. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Vv. 1,7; (5:5)  Link to theme - “Likewise” – Vv. 1,7; (5:5). 2:13,18; 3:1,5,22; 5:5 2:12; 3:8-13; 4:10  Context – Submission – 2:13,18; 3:1,5,22; 5:5 (2); and integrity – 2:12; 3:8-13; 4:10.  “subjection” - Gr. hupotasso – (1) to arrange under, to subordinate; (2) to subject, put in subjection; (3) to subject one’s self, obey; (4) to submit to one’s control; (5) to yield to one’s admonition or advice; (6) to obey, be subject. honest 2:12  “honest” – kalos - beautiful by reason of purity of heart and life, and hence praiseworthy; morally good, noble. (Occs. twice 2:12). V. 4  Christ “the hidden man of the heart” – V. 4. Submission and Integrity - 1 Pet. 3

11. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement 1 Pet. 3  Abraham’s failure on view – 1 Pet. 3.  V.5V.6  V.5 - Sarah’s trust; V.6 - obedience - hupakouo - to hear under (listen attentively as a subordinate); submission; well-doing; faith.  V.6  V.6 - “amazement” – ptoesis - to be afraid of with terror. Ygs. Lit. - “and not fearing any terror”.  V.7  V.7 – “dwell with” – sunoikeo – to dwell together. Prayers Hindered!

12. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement  Luke 19:1-10  Luke 19:1-10 – Absence of pride – Recognition of frailty – Integrity on public display (“stood”).  His name means “pure” (Thayer). the city of palm treesJudges 3:13Ex. 15:27Rev. 7:9 Ps. 92:12  Jericho – “place of fragrance” (Thayer). Called the city of palm trees – Judges 3:13. Palm is a symbol for Gentiles – Ex. 15:27; Rev. 7:9, and of the upright – Ps. 92:12. Zacchaeus a Son of Abraham

13. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Ezra 7:10 “For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of Yahweh, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments ( mishpat ).” Does Yahweh know you?

14. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Study 3 – “Prolonging your days” Next study (God willing)

15. Weightier Matters of the Law - Judgement Heading

16. 1.The equivalent word for ‘judgement’ in the O.T. 2.Explore some usages of this word 3.First occ. of mishpat in Gen. 18 – explore use there 4.See case of Zacchaeus a son of Abraham – Luke 19:8-9 5.Abraham’s integrity tested at Gerar – Gen. 20 – repeat Gen. 12 6.Principle of Gen.12&13 – “at the first” – new beginning 7.Exposition of principles in 1 Pet. 3 Study Summary