God with Us: An Introduction to the Old Testament
1. Review Chapter 4, pages 46–51, in your textbook, God with Us: An Introduction to the Old Testament.
2. Review the following in A standard translation of the Bible as noted in the syllabus:
a. Ezekiel 36 and 37, 48:35
b. Exodus 40:34–38
c. 1 Kings 8:1–21
d. Daniel 10 and 11
3. Write a paper addressing the following:
a. Compare Ezekiel 37:26–28 to Exodus 40:34–38 and 1 Kings 8:1–21. (500 words)
i. Discuss the important “signs” given in these passages, which help assure God’s people that they are to be restored.
ii. Describe what you can learn about God from the last sentence in the book of Ezekiel (48:35).
b. The first fulfillment of Daniel 11:31–32 came during the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes, and the time of the Maccabean revolt. This happened in 168 BC. (500 words)
i. How many years after Daniel’s vision was this fulfillment? Discuss how a prophecy spoken that far into the distant future could encourage Daniel’s people.
ii. Discuss how reading Old Testament prophecies encourages us now, especially when we don’t understand all the symbolism.
1. Refer to Chapter 4, pages 46–51 (“Prophecy”) in your textbook for help in answering these questions.
c. Why were the books of 1 and 2 Chronicles written? Discuss how these books contributed to the reestablishment of the nation of Israel. (500 words)
d. Describe how God used Alexander the Great and the scattering of the Jews to prepare the way for His message to come to all nations. Discuss at least three developments in our day that might be used—or even orchestrated—by God for His purposes. (1000 words)
4. Be sure to cite and reference your textbook where you quote or paraphrase the author’s thoughts. Cite scriptures you use in your paper. All citations should be formatted using correct APA format.
5. Copy the questions into the body of your paper and answer the questions in well-written paragraphs.
a. Your responses should demonstrate understanding (synthesis) of the material. Simple lists or sentence fragments are not acceptable.
b. Whenever possible, apply the principles learned to life in the twenty-first century.
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* Compare Ezekiel 37:26–28 to Exodus 40:34–38 and 1 Kings 8:1–21.
* Discuss the important "signs" given in these passages, which help assure God's people that they are restored.
God communicated with the Israelites through signs since He is invisible. The passages display unique signs that reinforce God's goodwill for his people. They show that God is pleased and willing to reside amongst the people and that His love is eternal. Ezekiel 37:26-28 emphasizes the peace that God makes and maintains with His people. Exodus 40:34–38 shows how God resided in the earthly sanctuary the Israelites built. The Israelites felt His presence day and night. In 1 Kings 8:1–21, God fulfills His promise to David that his descendant would build the temple when Solomon builds it. The passage also emphasizes the importance of the ten commandments that exist as an eternal jointer between humankind and God.
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines restoration as going back or taking back something to its original state. God intended to restore the initial relationship He had with humankind that was shuttered in the Garden of Eden. Adam and Eve lived peacefully without physical suffering until Satan tricked them. The genesis of sin shuttered God and humankind's relationship, distancing them as we see when God came looking for Adam and Eve, and they were hiding because they were naked (Genesis, 3:8). From the passages, God wants to mend the broken ties as He now dwells in the temple Solomon built. God cares for us Christians and cannot forsake us. He is willing to forgive our mistakes and make great our relationship with Him as it was during Adam and Eve. He created man in His likeness and cannot forsake him if a man repents his sins.
* Describe what you can learn about God from the last sentence in the book of Ezekiel (48:35)
The last sentence in Ezekiel 48:35 says, "And the name of the city from that time on will be: the Lord is there." It is the norm of humankind to name things concerning context and future ambitions. For instance, Isaiah in the Bible foretold the coming of Jesus. He said, "His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace" because he would possess qualities that would serve as the genesis for the titles contained in the names (Isaiah 9:6). The verse in Ezekiel signifies that the Lord is present in the city and that He dwells in the place forever as a name stays for many generations. The name also alludes to the incident of the burning bush that Moses witnessed. The bush was on fire, but it was not burning because the Lord was there (Exodus 3:1-6). This indicates that the Lord is wonderful and works miracles.
Therefore, the last sentence in the passage has a significant implication for us. Through it, we learn that God is omnipresent, and He lives within us even when we do not see him. Having the name that echoes the Lord's presence ensures that He lives forever within our midst and guides us as He did to Moses in the burning bush. The sentence also motivates us when we face hardships. It is an assurance that God will not forsa...
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